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We supply all you need to enjoy your holiday in Scotland from the hospitality of our selected Bed and Breakfast hosts to the quality cycle ready for you on your first day.Usually you will be met at your the first night accommodation where we will discuss the route, adjust your cycle and answer any questions.

CYCLES: cycle hire is included in the tour price with the exeption of mountain bike tours. The quality hybrid and trekking cycles have 21/24 gears and are fully serviced before each departure.Children will be supplied with a cycle to suit their age and height. We also include panniers, helmets(UK only), tool kit, map holder, and lock. An emergency breakdown service is available. Clients may request toe clips and your own pedals and saddles will be fitted if possible.
Own Cycles: please feel free to bring your own cycle, a reduction of £30 per week is available provided we are notified at the time of booking.

CYCLE HIRE: 21/24 speed Hybrid cycles, Trekking Bikes, Mountain Bikes, childrens bikes and child trailers are available for day or weekly hire including the equipment listed above.
Prices are 12pounds per day, 59pounds per week and 89pounds for up to two weeks and £119 for three weeks.

Please note that day hire is only available from our Blairgowrie base
PICK-DROP OFF SERVICE
A pick up/drop off service can be available: collect your bike at a convenient location and drop it off when you are finished. Current locations are Aberdeen, Dundee,Glasgow, Inverness,Perth. Advance booking is essential for all bike hire.

ACCOMMODATION: the accommodation provided is either in Scottish Tourist Board graded B&B establishments or in acommodation inspected by ourselves. For the most part we use guest houses, farmhouses or private houses: the emphasis is on a friendly welcome, good quality facilities and a hearty breakfast.Prices are based on two persons sharing a twin/double room. Single Bookings are welcome but will normally incur a supplement to cover any increased room rates.Family rooms consisting of one double and one single bed will be provided if available. Triple/quad rooms are not normally availble. Private facilities can be provided at most locations. For prices of other grades of accommodation including Hotels and Budget Hostels please enquire at our office. Evening meals are available at some B&Bs or are readily available nearby. We will advise when prior booking is necessary.

LUGGAGE CARRYING: a luggage carrying service is available on most tours.The price(see Tariff)varies with the distance and complexity of the route.It is per person, based on a party of two persons and will be more for one person and less for three, four, etc.. Excess luggage can be left with ourselves to be collected at the end of the tour.

HOLIDAY START: you can start your holiday on any day of the week except for a small number of tours. We will be happy to advise on your travel arrangments to the tour departure point.

CHILDREN: children are welcome to accompany adults on the less strenuous tours. We suggest a minimum age of 11 years but it will depend on the individual's cycling experience. Reductions are available for children under 12yrs who share their parents room.

TOUR ROUTES: these are chosen and surveyed by ourselves. They follow minor roads, cycle paths or forest trails allowing ample time for pauses to inspect places of interest. You will receive a printed detailed route description and a Tourist Map of the region on which the route is marked. This also has details of places of interest and your tour pack includes numerous brochures. Bicycle reservations and tickets are supplied for trains where necessary but the cost of the train fare is not included in the tour price. You require to purchase your own passenger tickets for ferries. We regret that we do not supply printed routes except as part of a holiday package or with cycle hire but are happy to advise on the numerous books available.

TRANSFERS: an Airport/rail/bus collection service is available. This can be very competitive for groups(up to four per car)and recommended if you are bringing your own bike to Edinburgh or Glasgow Airports.If you require any advice regarding the journey to the tour start please do not hesitate to contact us.Other sources of information are
TRAINS www.nationalrail.co.uk and www.firstscotrail.co.uk
BUSES www.citylink.co.uk www.nationalexpress.co.uk www.megabus.com
FERRIES www.calmac.co.uk

CURRENCY: the pound sterling is the currency in Scotland. English or Scottish bank notes are accepted and cash may be obtained from the widely available ATMs. Credit card are accepted for most transactions but not for the payment of accommodation in small B&Bs, small shops and cafes. You may pay for your tour by UK cheque, Credit card(1.5% surcharge) or bank transfer.

OTHER SERVICES:
From arranging train reservations or a hire car at the end of your cycle tour to a yachting trip around the wonderful Hebridean Islands we can usually find the exact event to complete a memorable Scottish vacation. Walking, guided and self-guided, canoeing, bird watching, fishing, painting, photography, riding & pony trekking, motor bikes or scooters, whale & dolphin watching, scuba diving, natural history, golf, four x four driving---the list is endless: just contact us with your request and we will do the rest!!