Authentic Local Experiences:
- Expect an unforgettable evening of music, ceremony, theatre and dance with reserved seats for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 2 – 23 departures. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.
- Immerse yourself in farm life to see how a farmer works with highly-skilled dogs to herd sheep.
Dining Experiences:
- 8 hot breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) and 5 dinners (D)
- *Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo andan independent dinner.
Trip Highlights:
- Blair Athol Distillery
- Blair Castle
- Culloden Battlefield
- Edinburgh Castle
- Cruise on Loch Lomond
- Inveraray Castle
- Isle of Skye
- St Andrews
- Scottish Evening*
Hotels:
- Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel, Glasgow (1)
- Ballachulish Hotel or Isles of Glencoe Hotel, Ballachulish (1)
- Muthu Newton Hotel, Nairn or Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport, near Nairn (1)
- Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry or Crieff Hydro Hotel, Crieff (2)
- Norton House Hotel & Spa, near Edinburgh (3)
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1
Glasgow Tour & Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Your tour departs from your Glasgow hotel at 2:00 PM on a panoramic tour of central Glasgow’s highlights, including red sandstone Victorian buildings, delightful parks, Glasgow Cathedral, and the River Clyde, once important for shipbuilding. Visit the extensive and varied art collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Chat with your tour director and fellow travelers over a welcome drink. Your evening is free to dine independently.
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2
Loch Lomond Cruise & Inveraray Castle
Embark on a cruise of Loch Lomond to appreciate the beauty of this famous loch and admire panoramic views. Browse around Inveraray and have lunch on your own before taking a guided tour of Inveraray Castle, featured in “Downton Abbey.” Journey across Rannoch Moor and through Glencoe, often considered one of Scotland’s most beautiful places. Continue to Ballachulish on the shore of Loch Leven. (B, D)
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3
Isle of Skye & Loch Ness
Travel through the breathtaking Highlands, crossing the bridge to the Isle of Skye. Enjoy lunch at Sligachan with stunning views of the Cuillin Hills, and visit the Sligachan Old Bridge, famed for its legend of magical waters. Pause for photos at the iconic Eilean Donan Castle before traveling along the shores of Loch Ness to your hotel. (B, L, D)
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4
Culloden Battlefield & Sheepdog Trials
A short distance from Nairn is the Culloden Battlefield where the British government forces defeated the army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, popularly known as Bonnie Prince Charlie. Walk around the battlefield and the visitor center. Continue through majestic Highland scenery to a local farm for a demonstration of trained dogs herding sheep. Travel through the high peaks of the Grampian mountains to your hotel. (B, D)
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5
Blair Castle, Whisky Tasting & Pitlochry
Visit Blair Castle, home of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. Delve into the history of Mary, Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and learn how Queen Victoria’s famous stay led to the creation of Europe’s only private army, the Atholl Highlanders. Go behind the scenes at Blair Athol Distillery for a tour and sample of the finished product. Spend the afternoon at your leisure exploring the hotel facilities or shopping in Pitlochry or Crieff. (B, D)
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6
Glamis Castle, St Andrews & Scottish Evening
* Travel through lush countryside to visit Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of “Macbeth” and childhood home of the late Queen Mother. This majestic building is filled with priceless artifacts and furnishings. Enjoy free time exploring the medieval town of St Andrews, the “Home of Golf,” including the famous Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and the Old Course. After arrival at your hotel near Edinburgh, enjoy a Scottish evening with traditional food, music, and dancing. August 2 – 23 departures enjoy an evening free to explore and dine independently. (B, D*)
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7
Edinburgh Panoramic Tour & Edinburgh Castle
Explore Edinburgh to compare and contrast the wide streets and elegant mansions of the Georgian 200-year-old “New Town” with the narrow lanes and medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the city. Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle with its splendid views of the city. The rest of the day is free for independent exploring, shopping, and dining. August 2 – 23 departures enjoy the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Castle Esplanade. (B)
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8
Independent Exploration in Edinburgh
Spend the day on an independent Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour of Edinburgh. You will receive a taxi voucher to bring you from your hotel to the city center. Explore and dine as you wish in this fascinating city. (B)
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9
Tour Ends in Edinburgh
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner>Have Questions? Email Us
