7 May 2004

International students set for Isle of Skye

Photo Opportunity 8.55am, Saturday 8 May, University of Dundee, Belmont Halls of Residence, Old Hawkhill, Dundee

A group of fifty University of Dundee international students are setting off for the Isle of Skye on a whistle-stop two day tour of Scotland and the 'misty isle' on Saturday 8 May.

The students, some with their families will have little time to sit back and relax as they try to take in as much as possible in the 380 mile round trip. Setting off at 9.00am from the University's Belmont Halls of Residence, there are a number of planned stops 'en route' before the coach arrives at Skye.

The group will stop at Glencoe to learn about the infamous 1692 'Massacre of Glencoe' before moving on to Anaoch Mhor where some students will take the gondola 2,150 feet up the mountains for the spectacular views.

After crossing the Skye bridge and spending the night in Portree the group will then head to the north tip of the Isle towards Duntulm Castle. Then returning to the main land the group will visit Lochness to search for 'Nessie' before heading back to Dundee for 9.30pm.

For further information please contact Irene Donaldson on 01382 345487

By Angela Durcan, Press Officer 01382 344768, out of hours: 07968298585, a.durcan@dundee.ac.uk