Scottish Highlands & Islands

Your Scottish adventure begins in the vibrant city of Glasgow. Enjoy some free time to explore before meeting your Tour Director and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner in your hotel at 6 pm.

Today, we journey to Falkirk to marvel at The Kelpies, the world's largest equine sculptures. We then explore the picturesque Royal Burgh of Culross with a local guide before visiting the ruins of Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. We end the day in the historic city of Edinburgh, where you'll have some free time to explore.

Today, we delve into the history and culture of Edinburgh. A local guide will show us the city's highlights, including the New Town and Old Town. We'll also visit Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland's Crown Jewels.

We start the day with a guided tour of Abbotsford House, the home of legendary author Sir Walter Scott. Back in Edinburgh, we'll attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance, a highlight of the city's cultural calendar.

Today, we visit the home of golf, St. Andrews, and the famous university town. We then drive across the Firth of Tay via Dundee to Pitlochry, a charming Victorian mountain resort. Our journey continues through the stunning landscapes of the Grampian Mountains and Cairngorms National Park, ending in the city of Inverness.

Today, we explore the rich history of the Highlands. We'll visit the Bronze-Age chamber tomb site of Clava Cairns and the Culloden battlefield, a significant site in Scottish history. We'll also tour Cawdor Castle, the ancestral home of the Campbells of Cawdor. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy in Inverness.

Our journey takes us to Dunrobin Castle, the historic home of the Earls and Dukes of Sutherland. This stunning castle, reminiscent of a French château, offers breathtaking views over the Moray Firth. We then continue to the town of Thurso, where you'll have some free time to explore.

We start the day with a ferry crossing from Scrabster to the Orkney Islands. Here, we'll visit the Old Man of Hoy, Skara Brae, and the Ring of Brodgar. We'll also enjoy a guided tour of The Orkney Brewery and a light lunch at the brewery's Tasting Hall café. After visiting Skaill House, we return to the mainland by ferry.

Today, we visit the charming fishing port of Ullapool. Enjoy a stroll along the whitewashed cottages with views of Loch Broom. For lunch, we'll indulge in a traditional fish & chips meal at a local restaurant.

We spend the day exploring the enchanting Isle of Skye. We'll visit the Museum of Island Life, stop in the picturesque island capital of Portree, and take in the stunning views of the Cuillin Hills.

We start the day with a visit to the Museum of the Isles on the Isle of Skye. We then take a ferry across the Sound of Sleat to the mainland, where we'll visit Glenfinnan to see the monument to fallen Jacobite clansmen and the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct. We'll also stop in Fort William, the gateway to Ben Nevis, the UK's highest peak. Our journey continues through the scenic Glen Coe en route to Oban.

Today, we take a ferry from Oban to the Isle of Mull. We'll enjoy a scenic drive across the island before taking another ferry to the Isle of Iona, the center of Celtic Christianity. After exploring Iona, we return to the mainland.

We start the day with a scenic drive over the mountainous Pass of Brander to Inveraray. We'll stop for photos at Loch Lomond before continuing to Glasgow. In Glasgow, we'll visit a whisky distillery and enjoy an orientation drive to see the city's landmarks, including the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares. The evening is yours to explore the city.

Your Scottish adventure comes to an end today. After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers and the beautiful landscapes of Scotland. Safe travels until we meet again!