I'm pleased to be able to give you some information of our SKYE TRIP, an exciting weekend trip to some of the nicest parts of Scotland. The trip will be taking place the first weekend of November, leaving on Friday the 4th and returning on Sunday the 6th, and is not to be missed!
TICKETS cost £75 per person, and will be sold on MONDAY 17TH OCTOBER between 12:00-2:00 pm in the MACMILLAN READING ROOM (the round building opposite the Main Gates). Included in the price is all transport and accommodation, as well as a guide. Please note that food and drinks are not included. Tickets will be offered to International Society members only, so please make sure that you become a member (if you are not already) before hand, and that you have your Membership Card when you buy your tickets.
Read on for a more detailed outline of the trip...
We leave Glasgow after lectures finish at 4 pm on Friday afternoon and head towards the magnificent Highlands. Our route north takes us through the weeping Glen, the dramatic & inspiring Glencoe, scene of the infamous massacre in 1892. If time permits and it's not too dark, we may well jump out here for a photo opportunity and cigarette break (for those unhealthy people who still smoke!) and regale you with the fully gory details of the massacre, before heading for Fort William (home to Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain) and backdrop to movies such as Braveheart and Harry Potter. We follow the stunning ‘Road to the Isles’ as we head for the mystical Isle of Skye, perhaps stopping at Eilean Donan Castle – which has featured in many movies including Highlander and James Bond – before arriving on Skye. Home for tonight is the peaceful fishing village of Kyleakin in the shadow of Casteil Moil.
A full day exploring the wonderful Isle of Skye. Ruined castles, awesome scenery, Viking fortresses and home to the legendary MacLeod and MacDonald Clans. Immersed in Celtic myths and legends, hear all about the Faeries and the Selkies, and local characters who have contributed to the rich history of this magical island. Quite simply unmissable! Highlights include the Quirang, Portree, Sligachan, Uig, the Cuillins, Old Man of Storr, Broadford and perhaps one or two other wee surprises!! Quite simply unmissable!
Day Three: Skye – Glasgow: Before heading south en route for Glasgow, we follow the entire length of Loch Ness, searching for a priceless glimpse of the legendary beast. We visit Inverness, capital of the Highlands, and head for brooding Culloden Moor, sight of the defeat of Bonne Prince Charlie’s Jacobite uprising. After exploring the battlefield and discovering the reasons behind the demise of the Scottish Clan system and the cause of Scottish international migration, we make our way south. After a bite to eat and perhaps another ‘wee walk’, we pass through Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Perth (amongst other things) before arriving back in Glasgow at approximately 6pm. – An action packed, fun filled and unforgettable 3 days!
