Scotland: Best of Angus Gardens feat. The V&A Dundee Future Gardens Exhibition 10201
Scotland: Best of Angus Gardens feat. The V&A Dundee Future Gardens Exhibition 10201
4 Days Starting and ending in Scotland
Visiting: Montrose, Dundee, Forfar
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BBAD
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting gardens of Angus, Scotland, with our exclusive tour featuring the V&A Dundee Future Gardens Exhibition. Begin your adventure at the historic Logie House, exploring its herbalist's garden and Victorian greenhouse. Stay at the charming Links Hotel in Montrose, your base for discovering the region's horticultural gems. Visit the V&A Museum in Dundee to delve into the Garden Futures exhibition, showcasing visionary garden designs. Wander through the formal gardens of Edzell Castle and the diverse landscapes of Langley Park Gardens. Experience the timeless beauty of Dunninald's walled garden and the meticulously planned Pitmuies House gardens. Conclude your tour at the majestic Glamis Castle, with its stunning rhododendrons and Italian garden. Enjoy comfortable coach travel, professional guidance, and all site entries included, making this a perfect escape for garden enthusiasts.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Montrose
Accommodation Name: The Links Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
We depart from our local pick-ups this morning and head for our first visit, the walled gardens at Logie House, a herbalists’s garden set amid an 18th century walled garden and large Victorian greenhouse within Logie’s organic farm. Featuring more than 150 herbs, the physic garden is divided into eight rectangles including medicinal herbs for different body systems. All the herbs are labelled with a brief description of actions to help novices learn more about this ancient art. The garden also features a herbaceous border and a productive fruit and vegetable garden.
We then continue to our accommodation at the Links Hotel, Montrose.
Day 2
Location: Dundee
Accommodation Name: The Links Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast we will head to Dundee where we visit the V&A Museum where we enjoy access to the Garden Futures: Designing with Nature Exhibition which explores the history of modern garden design, the important role gardens play in all our lives and helps us how to find out how our outdoor spaces can shape a greener, more imaginative future. This exhibition highlights groundbreaking gardens by visionaries like Piet Oudolf and Derek Jarman, alongside innovative work from leading artists, designers, and landscape architects, such as Jamaica Kincaid, Duncan Grant and William Morris. Discover what the future of gardens could look like, and gain insight into the power of gardens and how our outdoor spaces can be part of a better world.
Day 3
Location: Montrose
Accommodation Name: The Links Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We begin today at Edzell Castle, which was once home to the Earls of Crawford. The garden is defined by the ‘Pleasance’ – a delightful formal garden with walls decorated with sculptured stone panels, flower boxes and niches for nesting birds.
In the afternoon we visit gardens close to our base in Montrose. Overlooking the Montrose Basin, Langley Park Gardens include four walled gardens, three filled with herbaceous borders, fruit trees and vegetable plots, while the fourth is a small arboretum. There are also woodland walks among both ancient and recently planted trees and a wildflower meadow along the banks of the wildlife pond, with great views over Montrose, the Basin and the hills beyond.
We continue to Dunninald, a family home built in 1824, set in a planned landscape developed during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. It offers many attractive features including a beech avenue planted around 1670. The highlight of Dunninald is the walled garden planted with traditional mixed borders, vegetables, soft fruits, fruit trees and a greenhouse.
Day 4
Location: Forfar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Following breakfast, we check out of the hotel and visit the garden at Pitmuies House, near Forfar. The flower garden is situated behind the house, where in an old walled garden, lavishly planted borders are planned to maintain their flowering interest over a very long season. Colour schemes are fastidiously chosen here – a double border, for example, seen from the drawing room has a scheme of blue, cream, white and yellow to go with the colours of the room. Beyond the walled gardens a riverside walk leads past a castellated dovecote through an old woodland of marvellous beeches and oaks under-planted with ornamental shrubs – look out for the beautiful Acer griseum.
We continue to Glamis Castle, which has been the ancestral home of the Earls of Strathmore for over 600 years and was the childhood home of the late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. There are superb displays of rhododendrons and azaleas in early summer and a delightful Italian garden filled with the scent of flowers.
Following this we continue our homeward journey.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation is included as part of the tour package.
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Meals as per itinerary
Meals are provided as per the itinerary.
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Entries to all sites as per the itinerary
Entry to all sites mentioned in the itinerary is included.
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Services of a professional tour manager
A professional tour manager will be available throughout the tour.
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Comfortable coach travel throughout
Comfortable coach travel is provided for the duration of the tour.
Mode of Transport
Travel comfortably throughout the tour with coach travel, ensuring a smooth journey as you visit the stunning gardens and exhibitions in Scotland.
Accommodation
Stay at The Links Hotel in Montrose, offering comfortable accommodations as you explore the beautiful gardens of Angus. Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere and convenient access to the tour's highlights.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The accommodation provided during the tour is at The Links Hotel in Montrose.
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What is included in the tour package?
The tour package includes accommodation, meals as per the itinerary, entries to all sites as per the itinerary, services of a professional tour manager, and comfortable coach travel throughout.
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What can I expect to see at the V&A Dundee Museum?
At the V&A Dundee Museum, you will have access to the Garden Futures: Designing with Nature Exhibition, which explores the history of modern garden design and the role gardens play in our lives. The exhibition features groundbreaking gardens by visionaries and innovative work from leading artists, designers, and landscape architects.
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What are some highlights of the visit to Edzell Castle?
The visit to Edzell Castle includes exploring the 'Pleasance', a formal garden with walls decorated with sculptured stone panels, flower boxes, and niches for nesting birds.
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What can I expect to see at Glamis Castle?
At Glamis Castle, you can expect to see superb displays of rhododendrons and azaleas in early summer, as well as a delightful Italian garden filled with the scent of flowers.
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Will I receive more details of the holiday before I travel?
You will receive detailed joining instructions around 10 days prior to you departure, but you are of course welcome to contact us at any time should you have any queries.
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What facilities do your coaches have?
Generally, our coaches have reclining seats, air-conditioning and toilets, however this cannot always be guaranteed as sometimes we have to use smaller vehicles. Toilets are recommended for emergency use only and regular comfort stops will be made throughout your holiday while travelling around.
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Do I have to go on the included excursions?
Absolutely not. You are more than welcome to spend the day at your hotel or exploring independently should you wish. All we ask is that you inform your Tour Manager, so they are not left waiting for you to join the group.
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Is there time to relax?
Although our itineraries may seem jam-packed, boasting access to some of the most exclusive sites across the UK and beyond, a Brightwater Holiday is just that: a holiday. Each trip will counter in more than enough free-time for you to explore places at your own leisure. And with most nights and the majority of meals being included in our tour prices, you can relax in hand-picked accommodation.
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Do I need to be an expert?
Absolutely not! Although some of our tours are specifically focused on one thing, all you need to enjoy a Brightwater holiday is interest and bags of enthusiasm! Even on our most specialist tours, we take travellers from all skill levels, from experts to beginners.
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How fit or active do I need to be for one of your holidays?
You need to be able to get on and off the coach unassisted, and most – but not all – coaches have a kneel facility that lowers the front step for ease of boarding
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Do you have self-drive holidays?
Yes, we do – tailored to your exact requirements!
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What’s the luggage allowance on your coaches?
There’s no fixed limit, but we generally say one large suitcase to go in the luggage compartment and a smaller bag that you can take onto the coach with you. For flight-inclusive holidays, we include a luggage allowance of at least 20kg.
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Where are your departure points?
UK garden holidays generally depart from London, with additional pick-ups depending on the route of the coach, while holidays to Scotland depart from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth, with Dundee, Inverness and Aberdeen sometimes included. All Eurostar holidays depart from London St. Pancras and flight-inclusive holidays depart from one or more of the main London airports, with regional flights .
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What about the company that will be kept?
For single travellers, those with a companion or even those travelling in a larger group, you'll find that the signature of any Brightwater Holiday is the company. You won't ever be travelling with a group of strangers, instead, you'll find yourself surrounded by like-minded people with a strong shared interest who will soon become your firm friends.
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What is a Brightwater Holiday?
Bursting with enthralling, educational and enlightening itineraries, a Brightwater Holiday, by its very nature, is packed with bucket-list-worthy destinations, behind the scenes passes and expert-led experiences. From creating bespoke quality garden and special interest tours for groups and individuals alike, we have made it our business to make our guests' travel dreams come true.
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Why is there a single supplement?
Unfortunately, single room supplements are charges that are often imposed on us as a company when we book rooms for group holidays. However, most hotels do charge less for single occupancy, and we always pass this saving on to our solo travellers in the form of a modest single supplement.
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How much are your optional excursions?
Prices start from as little as £20, but please contact our friendly team for questions about specific itineraries or excursions.
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Can I pre-book my coach seats?
Yes, you can. In the case of front seats, guests with limited mobility are given priority. Please get in touch with our friendly team to discuss any requirements you may have.
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How to get there? Easy!
With a Brightwater Holiday, the journey is just as important as the destination and we make getting you to your tour start point easy. From organising group flights and individual travel plans, to offering accessible local departure and pick-up points, we go out of our way to ensure that your journey is as convenient and hassle-free as it can be.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
Travel insurance is required for all overseas holidays and is also strongly recommended for UK holidays – primarily to protect yourself against cancellation charges should you be unable to travel.
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