The 2009/10 tours are some of the finest we've ever created. The following gives you a flavour of what to expect at the Ben Doran, Dalmally and Royal Hotels.

WINTER COACH TOURS

Late Feb - Late March, Jan 2010

HIGHLAND HOUSE PARTY      5 and 6 day holidays (not Alexandra) Oban and Seil Island Loch Lomond & Scottish Museums The Falkirk Wheel (or Stirling Castle) Fort William, Ben Nevis & Treasures of the Earth (optional) My 2009 collection for the very popular Highland House Party is specifically designed for the shorter days of March. We leave at 10 am and return about 4 pm. All the excursions have pleasant and interesting destinations with excellent and reasonable catering provision. Great days out are complemented by a great atmosphere at the Hotel with Fancy Dress, Candlelit Dinner and Highland Night included in the fun, plus a Red Carpet, Flaming Torch welcome to your Hotel! /* Highland Night, Fancy Dress, Candlelit Dinner. */

SUMMER COACH TOURS 2009

Early April - Late September

HIGHLAND PLATINUM   8 days Pitlochry, Loch Tummel & Loch Tay Loch Awe, Oban and the Sea life Sanctuary Cowal, Dunoon and Clyde Estuary The Falkirk Wheel (or Stirling Castle) Loch Lomond, Luss & Loch Long Glencoe, Loch Leven and Spean Bridge (opt) The tour ranges far and wide across the Southern Highlands from Pitlochry & Falkirk in the East, Loch Lomond & Oban in the West, Dunoon and Cowal in the South and the optional tour to Spean Bridge in the North.The value for money is quite exceptional in these times. This 8 day extravaganza runs regularly through from late March to late September. It gives you an unexcelled grand tour of the West Highlands and some of the best of Scotland’s “must-see” destinations – and all at a budget price. Comes complete with one of our outstanding hotels, DBB plus Highland Night, Candlelit Dinner, Entertainment nightly etc, etc. A superb package and not to be missed. HIGHLAND GLENS 6 day holidays Knapdale & Loch Fyne The Tay River Valley and Gleneagles Luss, Helensburgh & Loch Lomond Rannoch Moor, Black Mount & Spean Bridge (opt) Here we take in the scenic circle of Inveraray, Knapdale & South Lorn with Oban as a highlight and to the East follow the River Tay from its source at Tyndrum to the sea at Perth. To the South we visit the beautiful lochside village of Luss (Take the High Road!) then Helensburgh and north again by Loch Tay. Finally, to the North via Rannoch Moor, Glencoe and on to the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge. 4 departures from mid April to mid September. All the normal Highland Heritage extras and of course your superb Highland Heritage Hotel with all its comforts. BEST OF SCOTLAND TOUR 6 day holidays Loch Lomond Shores & the Trossachs The Famous Grouse Experience The Falkirk Wheel Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe & Ben Nevis (optional) Here is a great collection of excursions which takes in not only the breathtaking scenery of the Highlands but also some of the iconic sites showing off the best of Scottish Engineering, Whisky Distilleries and of course the great diversity of our sea life at the Lomond Shores Aquarium. Needless to say I could not bring you here without a trip through Glencoe being on offer. A highlight in anyone’s life I’d say. Every day you return to a warm welcoming hotel, great food and nightly entertainment. Red Carpet Welcome, Candlelit Dinner and Highland Night on every departure. This tour is designed to be easy going with no longer days. SCENIC WEST HIGHLANDS TOUR 6 day holidays Dunoon, Cowal & Loch Eck Callander,Trossachs & Loch Lomond Kilmartin Glen & Isle of Seil Fort Augustus & Loch Ness (optional) This is my North, South, East & West tour.We visit Dunoon & Cowal via Lock Eck in the South, Callander, the Trossachs and Loch Lomond in the East (opportunity for a sail on the Loch), a round trip via Loch Fyne, Kilmartin Glen, Isle of Seil & Oban in the West and finally North to the crowning glories of Lochaber and Loch Ness (optional), 4 departures between late April and early October. A superb Highland Heritage Hotel and all the Highland Heritage extras are included - Red Carpet welcome - Candlelit Dinner - Entertainment nightly etc, etc. Castle & Gardens Tour 6 day holidays Bannockburn & Stirling Castle Glamis Castle Gardens of Argyll – Oban Isle of Bute & Mount Stuart House (optional) This very pleasant tour is designed for those with an interest in Great Gardens and Great Historical Houses. It runs in May when the Spring Gardens of Argyll are at their best. Bannockburn & Stirling Castle is a wholly Historical day out. Glamis Castle is both Historic House and superb Gardens as is Mount Stuart on The Isle of Bute (the optional day). This Tour also includes the long list of Highland Heritage extras, such as Highland Night, Red Carpet Welcome and of course entertainment each evening after dinner. Free memento plant to take home for everyone. Atlantic Shores Tour 6 day holidays Oban & the Sea Life Centre Cowal & the Clyde Estuary Kintyre Shores & Campbeltown Glencoe, Loch Leven & Ben Nevis (optional) This tour has a marine theme and therefore close to my seafaring heart. The Oban tour takes in the bustling port of Oban, the well sheltered gateway to the Western Isles. Here you can eat, shop or enjoy walks along the promenade and look across the sea to the Islands of Mull, Lismore and Kerrera. The visit to Cowal takes in Loch Fyne and the Firth of Clyde & Dunoon. Again, a very busy port & wonderful seascapes, the views of Loch Long going round by Ardentinny are superb. The next excursion takes us the length of the Kintyre Penninsula, all the way to Campbeltown with a stop at Tarbert, a noted fishing port. Campbeltown is one of the remotest towns in Scotland.The views across to Islay, Jura and Northern Ireland are remarkable, often across the pounding Atlantic Surf. Campbeltown is noted for a Malt Whisky which will make your hair stand on end! Also for a fishing fleet & making wind turbines!! Finally the optional tour takes you by Glencoe, round Loch Leven and up the shores of Loch Linnhe to Fort William. Fantastic Mountain and Fjord scenery all the way. Home every night to all of the Highland Heritage refinements and a warm, welcoming Hotel. Very Best of Scotland Tour 8 day holidays Mull & Iona Isle of Bute & Mount Stuart House Kilmartin Glen and Isle of Seil Forth Bridge Crossing and Edinburgh Castle Callander & the Trossachs Fort William, Ben Nevis & Glenfinnan (optional) This is without doubt the Very Best Week of touring you will find in Scotland and I am sure you will find it outstanding value. The excursions cover not only the most scenic areas but also the great historic landmarks on Iona, Bute, Edinburgh and Glenfinnan (optional), not to mention the Forth Bridge crossing and Standing Stones in Kilmartin Glen. This is an absolute blockbuster tour, all complemented by your superb Highland Heritage Hotel and all the Highland Heritage extras you have come to expect. Ferry to Mull & Iona and Isle of Bute is included in this outstanding package.

TURKEY AND TINSEL

From 27th October 2009

Loch Lomond & Scottish Museums Callander & Stirling Castle Oban & Lorn FortWilliam &Treasures of the Earth (optional) These tours are the highlight of our year as well as the people who come to enjoy them. They are off the coach, dine, and seem to hit the floor dancing and enjoying themselves. It is a great time for groups of friends to come together and enjoy the best Scotland has to offer. The day trips are shorter and suit the season. The trip to see the refurbished Kelvingrove Museum is fantastic, as are the trips to Stirling Castle and Oban. Finally we have an optional excursion to Fort William via Rannoch, Glencoe and Loch Leven. Great, great days out, a roaring fire to come back to, a warm hotel, dinner, fellowship, good entertainment and the odd wee drammie. Life doesn't get better than this at any price. We celebrate Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, NewYear's Eve and NewYear's Day and all great fun. Don't forget to bring your fancy dress costumes!

CHRISTMAS, TWIXMAS & NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS 2009

This is the time of the "Great Escape" for everyone - including ourselves. We all thoroughly enjoy this festive season and recommend you join us. CHRISTMAS: 23 - 27 December, five day, four night.It is a wonderful time here with hosts of Santas, beautiful decorations, a sherry reception, carol singing and lots of Christmas fun. There is a pressie from himself on Christmas Day and there is the best of Scotland's natural larder. There is entertainment each night and a visit to a local distillery in the course of two full day excursions. There is a fancy dress competition and a candlelit dinner with a glass of Chardonnay on Boxing Night. There is full board and no tour on Christmas Day. TWIXMAS: 27-30 December, four day, three night. A perfect break away from the aftermath of Christmas and what a bargain! There is a distillery visit, entertainment nightly, fancy dress with prizes, sherry reception and a super candle lit dinner with a glass of Chardonnay on the last night. Two full day excursions (one is optional). Just fantastic! NEW YEAR: 30 December - 3 January, five day, four night. A Scottish New Year is known as the best and most romantic and you can join us to celebrate in style. Come and enjoy the best of Scottish produce including a Highland banquet on Hogmany with a dram and a tune from the Laird's piper. You arrive to a sherry reception. There are interesting and scenic day excursions including a distillery visit and of course a fantastic New Year's Day with brunch and dinner. There is a fancy dress competition and a candlelit dinner with a glass of Chardonnay on the last night, and of course a party and fireworks display to see the New Year in. Do come, you will always remember it. No tour on New Year's Day.

WHAT IS INCLUDED
A 2005/2006 super coach, reclining seats and air conditioning. A three star hotel of the very highest calibre, dinner, bed and breakfast with entertainment nightly. Ensuite Accommodation, Modern Lifts. Highland Night with piper and dancers. A superbly trained and friendly hotel team.	A red carpet welcome to the sound of the pipes. An excursion every day (one optional) to the most beautiful parts of Scotland (Alexandra has one free day). Highland Heritage are winners of the Highland and Island Business Awards A British Standard ISO 9002 Company (Coach Tour Managers). Superb Gardens and Conservatories everywhere. Full Financial Protection under E.C.DIR.90/314/EC.