行程概述
希望今天是個晴天,因爲您將有機會好好欣賞一下蘇格蘭的海岸線。陽光灑在蘇格蘭的海水上,波光粼粼。信不信由你,這裏確實會有陽光。即使是陰天,蘇格蘭的海岸線也同樣壯麗迷人。您將離開“花崗岩之城”阿伯丁,沿着海岸線一路向南,穿過鄉村,最終抵達鄧迪。
您的司機兼導遊會將您送到海濱附近,這裏不僅風景優美,而且距離V&A鄧迪博物館也很近,地理位置絕佳。這座國際設計中心展示了蘇格蘭最頂尖的創意作品以及來自世界各地的設計佳作。
或者,如果您願意,還可以參觀皇家科考船“發現號”。這艘船在鄧迪建造,是第一艘專門用於南極考察的船隻。20世紀初,它搭載了現代英國首次南極探險隊,其中包括愛爾蘭探險家歐內斯特·沙克爾頓爵士。您可以盡情欣賞“發現號”上豐富的展廳、視頻和影片、互動展覽以及各種文物。
或許,探索城市和海濱風光纔是你的首選。時間完全由你支配,你想做什麼都可以。
結束鄧迪之旅後,我們將驅車駛過泰河公路橋,飽覽泰河灣的壯麗景色。隨後,我們將進入蘇格蘭現存最古老的王國之一——法夫王國。法夫是高爾夫的故鄉,也是戶外運動愛好者的天堂,這裏遍佈歷史遺蹟,宛如一個獨立的世界。
我們繼續向南前往中世紀小鎮聖安德魯斯。聖安德魯斯是蘇格蘭的守護聖人,傳說他的遺骸被衝到法夫海岸。聖安德魯斯也是英國第三古老的大學所在地,並以其雄偉壯麗、聳立於懸崖之上的城堡遺址而自豪。
更何況,聖安德魯斯還是高爾夫的故鄉。高爾夫愛好者一定會喜歡參觀這座被稱爲“老婦人”的聖安德魯斯老球場,它被認爲是世界上最古老的高爾夫球場。您有大約兩個半小時的時間來探索這座迷人的小鎮。
從聖安德魯斯出發,我們驅車沿着連綿起伏的鄉村一路愉快地返回阿伯丁。
Here's hoping you get a sunny day because today you're going to get to know the coastline pretty well. Sun shimmering off Scottish water. Believe it or not, we do get sun here. But even if it's a cloudy day, the Scottish coastline is as stunning as it is dramatic. You leave Aberdeen, 'The Granite City', and head south along coastline and through countryside towards Dundee.
Your driver-guide will drop you near the waterfront, which is perfect for you not just because of the views, you'll also be close to the V&A Dundee. This international centre for design showcases the best of Scottish creativity, and design from around the world.
Or, if you prefer, you also have the Royal Research Ship Discovery to explore. Built in Dundee, it was the first purpose built Antarctic Survey vessel and at the beginning of 20th century, it took the first British expedition of the modern era to Antarctica, including Irish explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. Enjoy the Discovery's extensive galleries, videos and films, interactive displays and artefacts.
Or perhaps exploring the city and waterfront is at the top of your list. The time is yours to do as you please.
After your visit to Dundee, we journey over the Tay Road Bridge with views over the Firth of Tay. We then enter one of the remaining ancient kingdoms of Scotland... the Kingdom of Fife. The home of golf, a hub for outdoor-enthusiasts, and landscapes spotted with history, Fife is a world of its own.
We continue south to the medieval town of St Andrews. St Andrew is the patron Saint of Scotland and according to legend his remains were washed up on the Fife coast. St Andrews is also home to the third oldest university in Britain and is proud of its dramatic cliff-perched castle ruins.
Not to mention, St Andrews is the home of golf. Golf-fanatics will love getting to know the Grand Old Lady, also known as the Old Course at St Andrews, considered the oldest golf course. You have around two and a half hours to explore this fascinating town.
After St Andrews, we take a pleasant drive through the rolling countryside back to Aberdeen.