Arrive 08.00 Disembark and Departure ASAP ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Then off to
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"The
Falls of Shin
Visitor Centre"
This
is
a truly wonderful experience for all the family
Set in the Achany Glen, amongst spectacular Highland scenery 
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When
the glaciers melted after the last Ice Age in the UK , the Highland
landscape was formed, creating Glens and Lochs. Erosion by debris,
boulders and gravel led to the formation of the River Shin and the Falls of Shin which are a natural feature of the River, and
are next to the
visitor centre.
 
Here you can watch
from the viewing platform Atlantic Salmon
Battle to
return to their place of birth to spawn the next salmon generation. |
The
visitor centre shop has a range of exclusive luxury gifts from
Harrods of Knightsbridge
And superb quality local crafts,
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Light refreshments such, morning coffee or afternoon
tea, even a full three-course meal, the restaurant is open daily
from noon offering delicious seasonal, home made food.
And a chance to do some souvenir shopping in the
Highlands
  
Falls of Shin now "WORLD RENOWNED" Banofee
Pie
mmmmm!
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And then on to
Arrive
11.10-11.20
Dunrobin
Castle was built
around 1275 AD
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This impressive castle is the most northerly of Scotland’s great houses,
and also the grandest, having 189 rooms
A vast array of collections make for an interesting visit as you can browse through
the bedrooms, nurseries, studies and public rooms at your own pace
A walk through the beautiful
gardens
Then to be treated to one of the very best
Falconry displays in the UK given by the Castle Falconer
"Andy Hughes" |
Click for more Falconry pictures.....
Depart 14.00 - 14.30
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We
then take the scenic route along the banks of Loch Fleet
With
wonderful views across the water
to the mountains
of Sutherland and beyond to |
The Royal Burgh of
Dornoch
Stroll around the centre and
visit the
Cathedral
And for those Golfers out there a brief look at The Royal
Dornoch Championship Golf Club
Dornoch Info Link...Click |
