Glamis Castle & St. Andrews
Moderate Activity
Shopping Opportunities
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Board your motorcoach for a scenic drive over the imposing Forth Road Bridge and through the rolling countryside near Dundee en route to Glamis Castle.
Glamis (pronounced "Glarms") Castle has been the family home of the Earls of Strathmore for over 600 years. The Castle's history has been celebrated throughout the years and it is associated with a great many stories, secrets and legends. Each room is filled with wonderful antiques, tapestries, and treasured works of art, but it is the tales of ghosts that make a visit to this landmark most exciting.
Upon arrival, your self-guided walking tour allows access to such notable rooms as the Victorian Dining Hall designed in 1851, the Queen Mother's bedroom, and the medieval Crypt where legend has it an ancestor and his companion lost their souls to the Devil for playing cards on the Sabbath. You're guaranteed to get the shivers when you walk into the oldest and most haunted part of the castle, Duncan Hall. Although Macbeth's killing of King Duncan actually took place near Elgin, this room is widely perceived as the traditional scene of the crime.
As you stroll the grounds of this magnificent estate keep an eye out for several unearthly guests. The "White Lady," has been seen wafting through the halls, her unsettled soul the product of being unjustly burned at the stake. There is also the mysterious "Grey Lady," who has been seen by over 100 visitors. A ghost of a little servant boy can often be found on the stone seat in front of the Queen Mother's sitting room.
At the completion of this fascinating tour, re-board the motorcoach and cross over the Tay Road Bridge and passing lush, manicured greens to St. Andrews.
St. Andrews is widely known as the "Home of Golf." Here you will find the Royal & Ancient Golf Club, one of the oldest golf clubs in the world and one of the ruling bodies of the game. In addition to its golf heritage, this charming medieval town boasts a world class university, a plethora of high-end shops and boutiques and several fine dining establishments. With ample free time, there are a number of sights and photo opportunities available to you on foot and authentic fish n' chips from a local café makes for a delicious lunch.
At the end of your day, re-board the motorcoach for a scenic drive back to the ship.
Points of interest
St. Andrews
Glamis Castle
Schedule
Special Notes
Glamis is pronounced "glarms."
The drive between South Queensferry and Glamis Castle/St. Andrews is approximately 1.5 hour each way.
Lunch is on your own; we suggest you carry local currency.
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Moderate Activity
Shopping Opportunities
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Board your motorcoach for a scenic drive over the imposing Forth Road Bridge and through the rolling countryside near Dundee en route to Glamis Castle.
Glamis (pronounced "Glarms") Castle has been the family home of the Earls of Strathmore for over 600 years. The Castle's history has been celebrated throughout the years and it is associated with a great many stories, secrets and legends. Each room is filled with wonderful antiques, tapestries, and treasured works of art, but it is the tales of ghosts that make a visit to this landmark most exciting.
Upon arrival, your self-guided walking tour allows access to such notable rooms as the Victorian Dining Hall designed in 1851, the Queen Mother's bedroom, and the medieval Crypt where legend has it an ancestor and his companion lost their souls to the Devil for playing cards on the Sabbath. You're guaranteed to get the shivers when you walk into the oldest and most haunted part of the castle, Duncan Hall. Although Macbeth's killing of King Duncan actually took place near Elgin, this room is widely perceived as the traditional scene of the crime.
As you stroll the grounds of this magnificent estate keep an eye out for several unearthly guests. The "White Lady," has been seen wafting through the halls, her unsettled soul the product of being unjustly burned at the stake. There is also the mysterious "Grey Lady," who has been seen by over 100 visitors. A ghost of a little servant boy can often be found on the stone seat in front of the Queen Mother's sitting room.
At the completion of this fascinating tour, re-board the motorcoach and cross over the Tay Road Bridge and passing lush, manicured greens to St. Andrews.
St. Andrews is widely known as the "Home of Golf." Here you will find the Royal & Ancient Golf Club, one of the oldest golf clubs in the world and one of the ruling bodies of the game. In addition to its golf heritage, this charming medieval town boasts a world class university, a plethora of high-end shops and boutiques and several fine dining establishments. With ample free time, there are a number of sights and photo opportunities available to you on foot and authentic fish n' chips from a local café makes for a delicious lunch.
At the end of your day, re-board the motorcoach for a scenic drive back to the ship.
Points of interest
St. Andrews
Glamis Castle
Schedule
Special Notes
Glamis is pronounced "glarms."
The drive between South Queensferry and Glamis Castle/St. Andrews is approximately 1.5 hour each way.
Lunch is on your own; we suggest you carry local currency.