Explore the East Highlands’ storied gardens and castles—including Inverness Botanic Gardens, Aldourie Castle Gardens and the acclaimed Gordon Castle Gardens—on a special break based by the Cairngorms with coach travel and an expert tour manager.
  • Visit Branklyn Garden’s woodland paths of rhododendrons, alpines and peat plants.
  • Explore Aldourie Castle’s walled garden and wildflower meadows beside Loch Ness.
  • Discover the UK's most northerly botanic gardens in Inverness.
  • Wander the tropical and cactus houses at Inverness Botanic Gardens.
  • Visit Ruthven Cottage Hardy Plant Nursery’s naturalistic borders and peaceful pond.
  • Discover one of Britain’s oldest and largest kitchen gardens at Gordon Castle.
  • Admire formal terraces and ancient yew hedges at Drummond Castle Gardens.
  • See copper beech trees planted by Queen Victoria at Drummond Castle.
Settle into our conveniently located hotel on the north side of the stunning Cairngorms National Park, Britain’s largest. Serving as our base throughout the tour, we arrive on Day 1 and check out on Day 4, perfectly placed for easy access to the region’s outstanding gardens and landscapes.