McLean Scotland’s 2017 Gathering Tours
Paul McLean and Liz Gillespie own McLeanScotland, best friends who have been working together for 20 years in Scottish tousim. Numerous Macleans have had wonderful travels with them over the years and this is their 4th Clan Maclean Gathering.Arrive a guest,
go home a friend
They specialise in bespoke Scottish tours, packed with unique and unforgettable memories to coincide with the Maclean Gathering. Whether you require an exclusive driver guided tour, a self drive or small group tour (on motorcoach) they always provide an fantastic experience – and next year are offering a luxury tour for 6 guests.
Paul and Liz take all the worries out of your travel arrangements, once you arrive at the airport until the moment you depart, everything is taken care of for you – train tickets, ferries, rental vehicle, accommodation to suit your needs (B&B to castle and all in between).
Paul McLean and Liz Gillespie own McLeanScotland, best friends who have been working together for 20 years in Scottish tousim. Numerous Macleans have had wonderful travels with them over the years and this is their 4th Clan Maclean Gathering.Arrive a guest,
go home a friend
They specialise in bespoke Scottish tours, packed with unique and unforgettable memories to coincide with the Maclean Gathering. Whether you require an exclusive driver guided tour, a self drive or small group tour (on motorcoach) they always provide an fantastic experience – and next year are offering a luxury tour for 6 guests.
Paul and Liz take all the worries out of your travel arrangements, once you arrive at the airport until the moment you depart, everything is taken care of for you – train tickets, ferries, rental vehicle, accommodation to suit your needs (B&B to castle and all in between).
A quote from an experienced McleanScotland guest, Dear Paul and Liz, Laura and I want to extend our sincere thanks for the work you did at putting together our holiday. We had a marvelous time from start to finish. We even survived my driving on Mull! We spent about 5 hours at Duart and enjoyed tea at the kitchen table and later lunch with Lachie and Rosie in the Tea Room. Did you know that the fire basket was blown down in a gale and now lives below the castle? Lachie joked that they were starting a modern sculpture garden. We hope to able to return for the 2017 gathering and will be in touch about travel planning, etc. Thanks and blessings.
— Reverend Canon Patrick Maclean, OSSP
NOW BOOKING – Fully Guided Coach Tour for the 2017 Gathering
Tuesday 20 June. Arrive into Glasgow Airport and at 10am (tbc) your driver and guide meet you. Your first stop is in the Victorian town of Pitlochry, where you can see heather being made into jewellery or just explore this historic town. Have free time to take lunch in an old mill. Then on to Inverness where you have free time for the remainder of the day to explore this highland capital.
Wednesday 21 June. This morning we take you to Culloden Battlefield, the scene of the only defeat of Bonnie Prince Charlie, see the grave stone of the Maclean’s. We were one of the largest clans at the battle, we can take you to stand where they stood, see the superb museum/exhibition. This afternoon, we visit Cawdor Castle and gardens, before Speyside, the world capital of whisky where we take a tour and sample drams at Glen Moray Distillery. For the non drinkers you can have free time in Elgin. Overnight Inverness.
Thursday 22 June. Today we travel along the Great Glen (Loch Ness) stopping at Urquhart Castle (Maclean connection) and on to Fort William, then time for lunch at the Spean Bridge Woollen Mill. We take a wee ferry across Loch Linnhe and a second ferry from Lochaline to the Isle of Mull. We travel to Tobermory where you spend the next three nights in local guest houses/hotels. Overnight Tobermory.
Friday 23 June. This morning we spend a full day exploring the island, mountains and moors, lochs and glens. We continue on the route and visit Iona, and Staffa if you wis and the weather is kind (not included – must be pre booked). Only 120 people live on Iona, great sandy white beaches and see the MacLean Cross. You have the option (extra) of visiting Staffa. Return to Tobermory. Overnight Tobermory
Saturday 24 June. THE CLAN GATHERING. We drive an hour south where The Clan Maclean Gathering takes place at the 13th century, Duart Castle. Usually the events start at 11am and end around 3pm but we will keep you updated as the clan plan this event. There are typically piping events, highland dancing and a wee clan village showing you how to wear the old Scottish highland dress. You have the opportunity to explore Duart Castle and maybe meet the chief. On the return to Tobermory we show you the graves of naughty Macleans! Your final night in Tobermory to attend the clan events.
Sunday 25 June. We leave Mull on the Oban ferry and have free time in Oban, the seafood capital of Scotland. With courtesy stops en route and superb sightseeing, it will be a pleasant, leisurely journey on the way to Edinburgh. Overnight in our capital city where your driver and guide leave you. We give you recommendations where to eat, drink, visit etc in your presentation tour notes. Overnight Edinburgh, where your coach departs.
Monday 26 June. A free day to explore the city in all its’ glory. It is very much a walking city, sample an underground tour, take in the local pubs, the museums are all free of charge, see Edinburgh Castle, the list is endless.
Tuesday 27 June. Another free day in Edinburgh before taking a prebooked train to Glasgow, you then take a taxi to Glasgow Airport for your final night in Scotland.
Wednesday 28 June – fly home or add on to this tour.
Cost per person. Sharing from £1275, Children under 13, £750, single supplement £250. What’s Included: 8 nights accommodation, en suite bathrooms and fully cooked Scottish breakfast (apart from the airport), 6 days with an expert driver and tour guide/manager, ferries to Mull and Iona and return. Entry to: Cawdor Castle, Urqhuart Castle, Glen Moray Distillery & Culloden Battlefield, train ticket from Edinburgh to Glasgow, superb presentation tour notes – take home fantastic photographs and memories. What’s not included: travel insurance, ferry to Staffa and Clan ticket events as you need to personally register with Clan Maclean to attend.
Should you wish to arrive earlier or stay longer, just let us know, we can provide an extended tour for you on either driver guided, self drive, or a combination to include our excellent train service.
