In 2008 Will and Claire and two friends took 'Poppy' the 1936 Rover, to Shetland to take part in the bi-annual Shetland Classic Motor Show. We found the whole experience brilliant and we kept saying "Wouldn't it be good to bring a group on a bus".
We have been told that there has only ever been one or two double deck buses on Shetland so we thought it would be fun to take one.
So - we are organising a holiday again for anyone who is daft enough to want to join us sitting on a bus for many hours - but the views from the top will be magnificent. Let us know if you want to come.
This is the itinerary:
Cumbria Classic Coaches Shetland Adventure 2010
Join us on a trip of a lifetime to visit the Shetland Classic Motor Show (oh and Shetland)
When: Wednesday 2nd June to Thursday 10th June 2010
Cost: £629pp sharing, £800 single
Classic Bus: 1955 AEC Regent ‘Peter’ our superb doubledecker
Itinarary:
Wednesday 2nd June - travel from the bus depot at Ravenstonedale through lovely scenery up the A7 via Edinburgh to Perth. Stopping on the way for leg stretching and head scratching
Thursday 3rd June - Complete the journey from Perth to the ferry terminal at Aberdeen. Our ferry sails at 17.00. Dinner and breakfast onboard is included, this is an overnight sailing and cabin is included.
Friday 4th June - Arrive Lerwick at 07.30. We’ll spend the day having a little ramble around Shetland visiting Scalloway and Sunborough Head.
Our hotel is the Lerwick Hotel, a modern hotel with fantastic views over the bay. Rooms are ensuite and the hotel is only a 10 minute walk to the town centre.
Saturday 5th June - Rally day. The Shetland Show hosts a fabulous collection of vehicles including the most Sunbeam Talbots you’ll ever see in one place!
Sunday 6th June - Either stay at the rally or there is an option of a modern coach Island Tour to Yell and Unst which is the northerly most point of The British Isles. Cost £35.00
Monday 7th June - Joining in a commercial vehicle road run touring the island. 08.30 to 15.30
Tuesday 8th June - Either a tour northwards on the island or a leisurely day finally writing the postcards home then we catch the overnight ferry back at 19.00
Wednesday 9th June - Start our journey back, again stopping at Perth or Edinburgh to rest the backsides
Thursday 10th June - Back down the A7 from Perth to the bus depot. Many tears at the leavetaking.
Cost Includes: Your transport on our superb vintage bus, Bed and breakfast accommodation in Perth and Lerwick, Overnight ferry to the Shetlands, cabin, dinner and breakfast onboard.
Evening meals are not included but we are planning on visiting various establishments on the island.To Book Contact: 015396 23254 Bowber Head, Ravenstonedale CA17 4NL will@cumbriaclassiccoaches.co.uk
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