Just above Port Appin, we catch a view over Castle Stalker with its backdrop of the Firth of Lorn, heading on for a short visit to the 'Black Castle' of Barcaldine to round things off. After this, we continue South, heading into Argyll and crossing the bridge at Ballachulish, we pass nearby the spot where Colin Campbell of Glenure was murdered in 1752. We stop just north of Fort William at Inverlochy, to visit Old Inverlochy Castle and the site of another bloody battle in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms an infamous rout of the Earl of Argyll's Covenanter forces. Today we travel southwards down the Great Glen along Loch Ness via Fort Augustus towards the West Coast & Argyll. Following a pit-stop in Nairn, we make our way to the village of Auldearn, the site of a significant battle in the Covenanter Wars of the 1640s and a defeat for the Campbell Earl of Argyll. The architecture and interiors are interesting and the gardens are beautiful. There is a range of curious history attached to it (including William Shakespeare.). Following this we travel on to Cawdor Castle, home of the Campbells of Cawdor. Aside from any specific Campbell involvement, the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 and its bitter end here at Culloden, makes this site well worth seeing. We travel East along the Moray Firth and up on to the bleak moor at Culloden for a visit to the fantastic battlefield exhibition centre. Thereafter we travel north through the Cairngorm National Park up towards Inverness, where we will stay. The plains of Stirling behind us, we drive northwest via Doune & Dunblane to Sherrifmuir and the site of the major battle of the 1715 Jacobite Rebellion. We can have a tour of the castle, the Royal Residence of the Stuart Kings, then visit the Lodging itself. This was the chief seat of power in the Lowlands for the Earls of Argyll until they moved to Argyll's Lodging, adjacent to Stirling Castle, which is where we travel on to next. Leaving Edinburgh we cross the Firth of Forth, heading to Castle Campbell situated in the hills above the town of Dollar. We are therefore including a night at a chic Bed and Breakfast close to Edinburgh city centre before you meet your tour guide. We can also help to bring groups together if you wish to travel with others.Ĭastle Campbell in Dollar Glen Tour details Arrival dayĮxperience teaches us that people prefer to give themselves at least a full day to recover from the flight, adjust to the time zone and explore a little on their own. Prices are available on application and will depend on the time of year and numbers in the group. If you are interested in this tour, please get in touch with preferred dates and group numbers. We’d be happy to offer advice and ideas for an extended vacation. The tour is designed to fit around a working week for those who can’t take more time off, but the holiday can of course be extended at either end for those who want to spend more time exploring Scotland. We visit the territory of several of the clan's branches and their ancient castles. Our journey takes you through the most dramatic parts of Scotland, including Argyll, the Great Glen and Lochaber. This seven night tour takes you into the heartland of Campbell country. It is for a maximum of seven people, travelling in a car or nine seater minibus. Andrew Gray is a knowledgeable and experienced guide in his own right, and will, depending on timings, be available to lead the tour.Įach tour is with a group small enough to access the best places to stay and the most interesting sites, but with a convivial feel. The tour has been designed by Lord Gray, whose seat is in Argyll and who is closely connected to the clan. It’s also for those who want to experience some of Scotland’s most dramatic scenery, and to get a flavour of local Scottish culture. We have developed the Clan Campbell Tour for anyone fascinated by the history of the great Campbell clan and its involvement with Scotland’s story.
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