NTS Glasgow Members' Centre
Coach Outings Programme

Saturday 15 May 2010, Depart 08:45, Return 19:00 (approx).
Cost £20.

The cost includes morning coffee/tea at Monzie.

Our first excursion of the season is to Perthshire. In the morning we will visit Monzie, near Crieff.

Privately owned, it was built in 1791, but after a fire in 1908 it was rebuilt and furnished by Sir Robert Lorimer. Coffee will be served here (included).

We will then drive to Dunkled where there will be time for lunch (not included) and some exploration of the town.

We will make a further stop in the vicinity of Perth on the return to Glasgow.

Thursday 10th June 2010, Depart 08:30, Return 19:30 (approx).
Cost £25 or £20 for Art Fund Members.

We have found a property in Cumbria which is new to us!

Brantwood is claimed to the most beautifully situated house in the Lake District. it enjoys fine lake and mountain views over Coniston Water, and has many literary and artistic associations.

From 1872 to 1900 it was the home of John Ruskin.

Please note that this will be a long day out, and to save time we suggest that you bring a packed lunch. (If you have no time to make something at home, you can always buy sandwiches at Queen Street Station, or at our morning coffee stop, Moffat!)

Afternoon tea will be served at the Brantwood Restaurant (included). We will have a brief stop on the return journey to Glasgow.

We understand that the majority of the house is fully accessible to disabled visitors, but some parts of the gardens are on steep ground.

Entrance to Brantwood is free for Art Fund Members - please indicate on the booking form if you are a member. You must bring your Art Fund card on the day.

Thursday 1st July 2010, Depart 09:00 Return 18:30 (approx)
Cost £30

The cost includes lunch and afternoon tea.

This will be a visit to two quite diverse places near Edinburgh.

We will drive direct to the Scottish Mining Museum, at Gorebridge, where morning coffee may be obtained (not included). There are various exhibitions to be seen, and later a soup and sandwich lunch will be served (included in the price).

We will then drive the short distance to Arniston House, owned by Mrs A Dundas-Bekker. This is a William Adam mansion, started in 1726, and contains much fine plasterwork, portraiture and period furniture and ceramics. We will be served afternoon tea (included) and return direct to Glasgow.

We understand that there are some steps at the front of the house, but the majority of the rooms shown are on the level.

Thursday 12th August 2010, Depart 09:00, Return 18:30 (approx)
Cost £30 or £24 for Historic Scotland members

The cost includes morning coffee and lunch.

We return to Fife to visit some different properties.

After morning coffee (included) in the Garvock House Hotel, we will proceed to the centre of Dumfermline, where we will visit the Palace and Monastery and if time permits, the Abbey. It has been suggested that binoculars might be useful on this visit!

We will then drive to Aberdour, where we will have a light lunch (also included) at the Woodside Hotel, itself a historic building. Our afternoon visit will be to Aberdour Castle, dating from the 14th and extended in the 16th and 17th centuries. It also has a delightful walled garden and dovecote. Afternoon tea will be available in the small tearoom, but is not included.

As Aberdour is a partially ruined castle, there may be some access difficulties.

The properties to be visited are in the Care of Historic Scotland, and therefore members have free admittance. Please indicate on the booking form if you are a member, and please bring your card on the day.

Thursday 7th October 2010, Depart 09:00, Return 18:30 (approx)
Cost £20
(no refreshments included)

Our autumn visit is to an area of the Borders which may be "off the beaten track" to many members.

After a coffee stop at Dobbie's Garden Centre, near Edinburgh, we will continue to Dawyck Stobo which is one of the gardens owned by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh. There is much of interest here and lunch (not included) can be obtained in the cafe, part of the new "state of the art" visitor centre.

We will then drive the short distance to Broughton where we hope to visit the John Buchan Centre, which has many mementoes of the author and statesman, and of his sister, O Douglas.

We will have a further stop at Biggar before returning to Glasgow.

Friday 10th - Tuesday 14th September 2010
Cost £339 (sharing a double or twin room) or £399 (single room)

Accommodation for four nights will be at the Ben Wyvis Hotel, Strathpeffer, on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.

The northward journey will be via Glencoe and the Great Glen, and the return journey via Brodie Castle and Grantown on Spey. On the other days we plan to visit Dornoch and Dunrobin Castle, Corrieshalloch Gorge and Inverewe garden, Hugh Miller's Cottage, Cromarty and Culloden.

The price includes entrance to Dunrobin Castle, the driver's gratuity, light lunch at Culloden and some incidentals. You must have insurance for this holiday. If you have your own annual insurance which would cover this trip, please state the name of the Insurance Company and Policy Number on the booking form. If you do not have your own cover, please state and add £17 to the deposit.

We have obtained a large number of single rooms. As demand for these is always high and can exceed our allocation it is recommended that you book early if you want a single room. If you wish to bring a friend who is not a member of the Centre there will be a supplement of £10 payable by the non-member. Applications will be dealt with in order of receipt. These should be submitted by 23rd March using the booking form accompanied by a deposit of £50 per person. The deposit will be non-refundable.