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ARTS & HUMANITIES • TRAVEL GO.WISC.EDU/TRAVEL NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID MADISON WI PERMIT NO 658 GO.WISC.EDU/TRAVEL As it is me for the second leg of our Brish Isles trilogy, we venture now to Scotland! From Edinburgh to Glasgow, we invesgate the history, geography, and culture of this ancient and lovely land, discovering the spirit of the Scosh people. Upon our arrival in Edinburgh we do a panoramic tour in the morning that takes in the Royal Mile, Princes Street Gardens, and Calton Hill, then visit the Naonal Museum of Scotland in the aſternoon. Our second day in the city takes us to Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and Real Mary King’s Close, a warren of hidden 17th century streets beneath the Royal Mile. On our final day in Edinburgh, we visit the graceful ruins of 12th century Dryburgh Abbey and the elegant 15th century ruins of Melrose Abbey. Deparng Edinburgh, we head north to Perth. Stopping in St Andrews, we visit St Andrews Cathedral and St Andrews Castle, and then make our way to magnificent Scone Palace, once the crowning place of the kings of Scots. In Perth, we visit Blair Castle and the romanc Dunkeld Cathedral on the River Tay. Then we’re off to Aberdeen, along the way vising Crathes Castle, one of the most beauful and well- preserved castles in all of Scotland. In Aberdeen, we visit the award-winning Marime Museum and the following day we move on to Inverness, stopping en route to visit the 14th century Cawdor Castle and the Clava Cairns, a 4,000-year-old cemetery complex from the Bronze Age. Our last stop of the day is the Culloden Balefield and Visitor Centre where, in 1746, the Jacobite and Brish armies dramacally changed the course of Scotland’s history. We next visit the historic Glenmorangie Disllery by the shores of Dornoch Firth and the most northerly of Scotland’s great houses, Dunrobin Castle, before arriving in Thurso, our gateway to the Orkney Islands. On our tenth day in Scotland, we take a ferry to visit the Ring of Brodgar, one of the most spectacular prehistoric monuments in the Brish Isles; Skara Brae and Skaill House, the best- preserved prehistoric houses in Western Europe; and Maeshowe, a superb example of Neolithic architecture. On the islands, we also visit St Magnus Cathedral. Its construcon began in 1137, and the cathedral is one of the finest ecclesiascal buildings in all of Scotland. From Thurso, we take the spectacular scenic route down Scotland’s west coast to Ullapool, the next day crossing the central highlands for a cruise on Loch Ness and a visit to the dramacally located Urquhart Castle before arriving in Fort William. From Fort William, we explore the tradion-rich and scenic Isle of Skye before moving on to Oban, the base from which we visit the Isle of Mull and Iona Abbey and Nunnery, one of Scotland’s most historic and sacred sites. Our last stop is Glasgow, where we visit Inveraray Jail, the Scosh Wool Centre, the Cathedral of St Mungo, and the St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art. Join us for a proper tour of Scotland! May 19-June 5, 2018 May 19-June 5, 2018 Scotland—May 19-June 5, 2018
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As it is time for the second leg of our British Isles trilogy, we venture now to Scotland! From Edinburgh to Glasgow, we investigate the history, geography, and culture of this ancient and lovely land, discovering the spirit of the Scottish people.
Upon our arrival in Edinburgh we do a panoramic tour in the morning that takes in the Royal Mile, Princes Street Gardens, and Calton Hill, then visit the National Museum of Scotland in the afternoon. Our second day in the city takes us to Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and Real Mary King’s Close, a warren of hidden 17th century streets beneath the Royal Mile. On our final day in Edinburgh, we visit the graceful ruins of
12th century Dryburgh Abbey and the elegant 15th century ruins of Melrose Abbey.
Departing Edinburgh, we head north to Perth. Stopping in St Andrews, we visit St Andrews
Cathedral and St Andrews Castle, and then make our way to magnificent Scone Palace, once the crowning place of the kings of Scots. In Perth, we visit Blair Castle and the romantic Dunkeld Cathedral on the River Tay.
Then we’re off to Aberdeen, along the way visiting Crathes Castle, one of the most beautiful and well- preserved castles in all of Scotland. In Aberdeen, we visit the award-winning Maritime Museum and
the following day we move on to Inverness, stopping en route to visit the 14th century Cawdor Castle and the Clava Cairns, a 4,000-year-old cemetery complex from the Bronze Age. Our last stop of the day is the Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre where, in 1746, the Jacobite and British armies dramatically changed the course of Scotland’s history.
We next visit the historic Glenmorangie Distillery by the shores of Dornoch Firth and the most northerly of Scotland’s great houses, Dunrobin Castle, before arriving in Thurso, our gateway to the Orkney Islands. On our tenth day in Scotland, we take a ferry to visit the Ring of Brodgar, one of the most spectacular prehistoric monuments in the British Isles; Skara Brae and Skaill House, the best- preserved prehistoric houses in Western Europe; and Maeshowe, a superb example of Neolithic architecture. On the islands, we also visit St Magnus Cathedral. Its construction began in 1137, and the cathedral is one of the finest ecclesiastical buildings in all of Scotland.
From Thurso, we take the spectacular scenic route down Scotland’s west coast to Ullapool, the next day crossing the central highlands for a cruise on Loch Ness and a visit to the dramatically located Urquhart Castle before arriving in Fort William.
From Fort William, we explore the tradition-rich and scenic Isle of Skye before moving on to Oban, the base from which we visit the Isle of Mull and Iona Abbey and Nunnery, one of Scotland’s most historic and sacred sites.
Our last stop is Glasgow, where we visit Inveraray Jail, the Scottish Wool Centre, the Cathedral of St Mungo, and the St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art.
Join us for a proper tour of Scotland!
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All payments are nonrefundable. Registrants for this trip must purchase travel insurance to cover medical emergencies, medical evacuation, and repatriation ex-penses. We also advise coverage for trip cancellation, in the event that you would need to cancel your trip. Information regarding travel insurance will be included in your registration confirmation packet. If you wish to make future payment by credit card, please contact Kim Seymour at 608-262-3731 or [email protected].
Return this completed registration form and deposit to: Maureen Friend Educational Travel Program; 21 N. Park St, 7th floor Madison, WI 53715
For tour information contact: Doug Whittle, Director; Phone: 608-263-7787 Email: [email protected]
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If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Andy Richardson at 608-262-0557 or email [email protected]. Requests are confidential.
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ItineraryMay 19 Depart USA for EdinburghMay 20 Arrive Edinburgh
City tour and the National Museum of Scotland
May 21 Edinburgh Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse, and Real Mary King’s Close
May 22 Edinburgh Dryburgh Abbey and Melrose Abbey
May 23 to Perth St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews Castle, and Scone Palace
May 24 Perth Blair Castle and Dunkeld Cathedral
May 25 to Aberdeen Crathes Castle and a city tour
May 26 Aberdeen The Maritime Museum and some free time
May 27 to Inverness Cawdor Castle, Clava Cairns, and Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre
May 28 to Thurso Glenmorangie Distillery and Dunrobin Castle
May 29 Orkney Islands Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae and Skaill House, Maeshowe, and St Magnus Cathedral
May 30 to Ullapool Scenic drive via Ardveck Castle and Calda House
May 31 to Fort William Loch Ness cruise and Urquhart Castle
June 1 Isle of Skye Eilean Donan Castle and Isle of Skye
June 2 Oban Isle of Mull and Iona Abbey and Nunnery
June 3 to Glasgow Inveraray Jail and Scottish Wool Centre
June 4 Glasgow City tour, Cathedral of St Mungo, St Mungo Museum, and farewell dinner
June 5 Depart Glasgow for USA
LodgingEdinburgh Village Urban Resort Hotel—3 nightsPerth Best Western Lovat Hotel—2 nightsAberdeen Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel —2 nights Inverness Royal Highland Hotel—1 nightThurso Norseman Hotel—2 nightsUllapool Royal Hotel—1 nightFort William Innseagan House Hotel—2 nightsOban Knipoch Hotel—1 nightGlasgow Premier Inn Argyle Street—2 nights
For Information: Contact Doug Whittle at 608-263-7787 or [email protected]
uwtravel.org
Important InformationPLEASE NOTE: Everyone is welcome to join us, and we assure you of a wonderful educational experience. You will enjoy private transportation, comfortable hotels, outstanding cultural and historical sites, dramatic landscapes, and friendly people throughout your journey with us to Scotland. We will change hotels often and ask you to understand that this trip includes the normal amount of walking in order to visit the country properly. You should expect some uneven ground, stone stairs, cobbled streets, changing weather, and all of the sights, sounds, and friendliness of this special country.
PriceThe price of this trip is $6,495 based upon double occu-pancy. This includes your international round-trip airfare to Scotland and all ground transportation during your visit; all of your lodging; entry fees at all 29 educational sites; all coach services and boat tickets; all guide services; and all university staff services. Daily breakfast, 16 lunches, and 9 dinners are included in this price.
Single supplement is $850.
Travel DirectorDoug Whittle is the UW-Madison director of educational travel for Continuing Studies. He served
for two years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Zaire and has traveled independently in Asia, Africa, and Europe as well as throughout both Central and North America. Now in his 12th year, Doug has led over 80 trips on five continents for UW-Madison Continuing Studies. ~ live&learn ~
