BONNY SCOTLAND
-A RREC rally event in the Scottish Highlands! -
13 – 18 May 2019
At the Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry.
 
Days of wonderful scenic runs, Cashmere and Whisky, historic places, good
food, good company and beautiful cars!


MONDAY 13 May

Arrival at the Atholl Palace Hotel
Rally-check –in
Meet friends at the bar before dinner in the Verandah Restaurant

TUESDAY 14 May

Scone Palace

We drive along scenic routes to:
-The famous crowning place of the Kings of Scotland –
-Follow in the footsteps of countless Kings and explore a unique collection of
porcelain, ivories and French furniture!
-Outside a 1000 acres of fabulous grounds/gardens –

-We will lunch here in “The Old Kitchen Restaurant”.( in two seatings as the
room only holds limited persons at a time.).
After lunch, stroll around the premises and enjoy the afternoon!
Back at the hotel for dinner & entertainment in the Atholl Suite.

WEDNESDAY 15 May

Balmoral

The drive takes us across the moors within the Cairgorms National Park to a
“large estate house”: BALMORAL – once a hunting lodge for King Robert II of
Scotland ( 1316-1390). Now in “modern times” the residence for members of the
Royal Family!
Though called a castle, it is now a country house from the Victorian period.
We estimate to arrive there in good time to look around the house, browse the
gardens. Exhibitions, gift shop, etc.
Lunch facilities can be found in “The Pipers Hall Café”
Back at the hotel we will meet up for dinner!

THURSDAY 16 May

Crieff Hydro Hotel

In the middle of Perthshire in secluded countryside.
Fill up your cars and get ready for a great, scenic run amongst the dramatic
Scottish Highlands!
We aim to get to the Crieff Hydro Hotel, where the owner Mr. Stephen Leckie, a
club member of the Scottish Section, will welcome us!
By this time you will be ready for a Scottish treat of lunch here in the Meikle
Restaurant ( by the Chef Bruce, three times winner of “Scottish chefs of the
Year”)
In due time, find your way back to the Atholl Hotel for a relaxing evening and
dinner.

FRIDAY 17 May

House of Bruar
(and distilleries)

The home of Country Clothing, Scottish food & drink and so much more….
A short drive from the hotel – park up and enjoy your day at Bruar.
Check the wonderful displays of pure Cashmere, clothes, sporting goods.
Their huge food-hall. You can enjoy a spot of lunch in your own good time!
For those who can’t spend all day shopping, there is the alternative of visiting a
distillery.

There is a distillery in the nearby area;
1) DALWHINNIE distillery in Cairngorm, about 40 minutes drive, tour followed
by Whisky tasting and handmade chocolates!

Or

2) BLAIR Atholl distillery, on Perth Road, Pitlochry ( one of the oldest working
distilleries, the home of Bells).
You can have a “wee dram” at these places, but remember to get back to the
hotel for dinner and a special “Highland Evening!”

3) Blair Castle could also be a place to visit after House of Bruar..

SATURDAY 18 May

Check out and departure, safe driving.
Welcome to the Highlands!

Organisers:

Derek & Mona-Lisa Illingworth

For further info;

corniche(at)telia.com or cloud1(at)telia.com
 

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