A Scottish Journey

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Edinburgh


Edinburgh

Tour summary

10 days

Scotland

14 meals

18 guests (max)

Driver

Trip leader

Luxury minicoach

Twin-share / double / double for single occupancy

9 nights in thoughtfully selected accommodation

9 nights

As soon as you step foot in Scotland, you’ll be under its spell. Revelling in mystical monsters, snug glens and infamous battles, allow yourself to breathe deeply and take it all in. Bask at the edge of the world where sea meets sky. Wander through centuries-old cities filled with a vibrancy for life. And discover a locally owned whisky room filled with flavours (and their secrets!) beyond your imagination. Wherever the path through Scotland takes you, rest assured the memories made here will last a lifetime.

Tour highlights

  • Unearth the magic hidden in Isle of Skye and Isle of Mull
  • Uncover the intricacies behind Scottish whisky culture with a tasting experience
  • Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Culloden Battlefield

Tour itinerary

Day 1 - Edinburgh (Scotland)

Orange glows from low-lit lamps that dot centuries-old houses, leading the path to a stoned castle on top of the hill. Paths smudged with long forgotten footsteps eager to tell their tale. And an array of locally owned stores that have stood the test of time. Edinburgh is the city that hosts our group meet. We’ll gather with those we’re sharing this journey with, then clink glasses and share stories of our own as we tuck into a welcome meal.

Orange glows from low-lit lamps that dot centuries-old houses, leading the path to a stoned castle on top of the hill. Paths smudged with long forgotten footsteps eager to tell their tale. And an array of locally owned stores that have stood the test of time. Edinburgh is the city that hosts our group meet. We’ll gather with those we’re sharing this journey with, then clink glasses and share stories of our own as we tuck into a welcome meal.

Included today

Accommodation

Malmaison Edinburgh City (or similar)

Meals
  • Dinner

Day 2 - Edinburgh – St Andrews – Cairngorms National Park – Cairngorms Region

This morning we’ll wind northwards, passing through the quaint villages of East Neuk where the sea breeze will caress your cheeks with its fresh saltwater scent.  

Then: enjoy free time in St Andrews – where young royalty meets golf heritage. Seek out the University of St Andrews, where a certain love story began its once-upon-a-time. Polish off your golf facts with a venture around the British Golf Museum – home to a rich and colourful history that spans centuries. Or travel back in time to when St Andrews housed the largest cathedral in all of Scotland; its ruins will evoke a sense of age-old nostalgia, inspiring you to imagine a time without modern buildings, renovated houses and the latest technology. As we head northwards to our hotel in the Highlands, bask in the ever-changing scenery filled with rugged glens and dramatic hills.

This morning we’ll wind northwards, passing through the quaint villages of East Neuk where the sea breeze will caress your cheeks with its fresh saltwater scent.  

Then: enjoy free time in St Andrews – where young royalty meets golf heritage. Seek out the University of St Andrews, where a certain love story began its once-upon-a-time. Polish off your golf facts with a venture around the British Golf Museum – home to a rich and colourful history that spans centuries. Or travel back in time to when St Andrews housed the largest cathedral in all of Scotland; its ruins will evoke a sense of age-old nostalgia, inspiring you to imagine a time without modern buildings, renovated houses and the latest technology. As we head northwards to our hotel in the Highlands, bask in the ever-changing scenery filled with rugged glens and dramatic hills.

Included today

Accommodation

The Balmoral Arms (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast

Day 3 - Cairngorms Region

Ah that fresh Highland air filling your lungs – there's no feeling like it! We’ll begin our day with a visit to one of the treasures Scotland is famed for... a magnificent castle. Prominent and majestic in stature, this piece of history looms over the land like the kings and queens who once lived within its walls reigned over its people – with strength, power and perseverance. With a bounty of castles in the area, you might be wondering which stronghold we’ll explore... We’ll give the honour of divulging to your local Tour Leader.  

Following our stroll into the past, Mother Nature calls our name. Something to be aware of? The weather – as varied as it is in bonnie Scotland – will dictate the atmosphere you experience. Low cloud over mulls and glens promises an ethereal feeling that raises the hairs on the back of your neck – as though a Gaelic witch is brewing a storm, whilst clear blue skies vow vast scenery that never ends. Our minds filled with lush landscapes and local tales, we’ll return to our hotel where we can slumber and ready ourselves for Day 4’s ventures.

Ah that fresh Highland air filling your lungs – there's no feeling like it! We’ll begin our day with a visit to one of the treasures Scotland is famed for... a magnificent castle. Prominent and majestic in stature, this piece of history looms over the land like the kings and queens who once lived within its walls reigned over its people – with strength, power and perseverance. With a bounty of castles in the area, you might be wondering which stronghold we’ll explore... We’ll give the honour of divulging to your local Tour Leader.  

Following our stroll into the past, Mother Nature calls our name. Something to be aware of? The weather – as varied as it is in bonnie Scotland – will dictate the atmosphere you experience. Low cloud over mulls and glens promises an ethereal feeling that raises the hairs on the back of your neck – as though a Gaelic witch is brewing a storm, whilst clear blue skies vow vast scenery that never ends. Our minds filled with lush landscapes and local tales, we’ll return to our hotel where we can slumber and ready ourselves for Day 4’s ventures.

Included today

Accommodation

The Balmoral Arms (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Day 4 - Cairngorms Region – Cairngorms National Park – Inverness

Wake up and breathe in your morning coffee – another day of embracing all that Scotland has to offer is right beneath our noses. First: buckle up in the minicoach and watch a cacophony of green forest trees, imposing mountains and shimmering waters flit by from the comfort of your seat as we travel towards the Highlands’ capital: Inverness.  

Before we cross into city lines, let’s have a moment for the Highland Folk Museum. It’s Britain’s first open-air museum buzzing with direct insight into the past. Embrace scurrying red squirrels, rugged thatched homes and a welcoming smile at every turn. And – for guests who have a passion for all things film and TV, this was a location used for Outlander!  

Onwards to Inverness. Settle in for dinner with your newfound travel companions as a local bagpiper welcomes you to this evening’s meal, playing traditional notes in a melody that will stir the soul.

Wake up and breathe in your morning coffee – another day of embracing all that Scotland has to offer is right beneath our noses. First: buckle up in the minicoach and watch a cacophony of green forest trees, imposing mountains and shimmering waters flit by from the comfort of your seat as we travel towards the Highlands’ capital: Inverness.  

Before we cross into city lines, let’s have a moment for the Highland Folk Museum. It’s Britain’s first open-air museum buzzing with direct insight into the past. Embrace scurrying red squirrels, rugged thatched homes and a welcoming smile at every turn. And – for guests who have a passion for all things film and TV, this was a location used for Outlander!  

Onwards to Inverness. Settle in for dinner with your newfound travel companions as a local bagpiper welcomes you to this evening’s meal, playing traditional notes in a melody that will stir the soul.

Included today

Accommodation

The Kingsmills Hotel (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Day 5 - Inverness

Greet Inverness with joy – this city is nestled in the heart of the Highlands, where the lingering breath of the Loch Ness monster reaches its tall roofs and winding streets. During our walking tour with a local guide, we’ll stroll along the cobbled streets of Old Town, glance towards the towering structure of Inverness Castle, and hear the Scottish war-drums and bagpipes in our minds as ancient tales of days gone by are shared. 

Later, secrets will be spilled – and hopefully not a single drop of liquid gold – as we experience a whisky tasting at Malt Rooms, a business created by two locals and their love of traditional beverages. More diverse than your usual distillery which proudly houses a signature label, the Malt Rooms is home to a vast array of Scottish whiskies. So, ask yourself... will you prefer a smoked flavour that caresses your throat? Or will it be a sweet, fruity nectar that lifts your spirits? Bellies warmed; the rest of the day is yours to roam the flourishing city as you please – perhaps that includes a spot of haggis!

Greet Inverness with joy – this city is nestled in the heart of the Highlands, where the lingering breath of the Loch Ness monster reaches its tall roofs and winding streets. During our walking tour with a local guide, we’ll stroll along the cobbled streets of Old Town, glance towards the towering structure of Inverness Castle, and hear the Scottish war-drums and bagpipes in our minds as ancient tales of days gone by are shared. 

Later, secrets will be spilled – and hopefully not a single drop of liquid gold – as we experience a whisky tasting at Malt Rooms, a business created by two locals and their love of traditional beverages. More diverse than your usual distillery which proudly houses a signature label, the Malt Rooms is home to a vast array of Scottish whiskies. So, ask yourself... will you prefer a smoked flavour that caresses your throat? Or will it be a sweet, fruity nectar that lifts your spirits? Bellies warmed; the rest of the day is yours to roam the flourishing city as you please – perhaps that includes a spot of haggis!

Included today

Accommodation

The Kingsmills Hotel (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast

Day 6 - Inverness – Culloden, Loch Ness and Plockton – Isle of Skye

Wave a fond “mar sin leat” (farewell in Scottish Gaelic) to the spirited city of Inverness – our next stop is just a short drive away, and it’s laden with the ghosts of a bloody battle from 1796. Embrace the gooseflesh along your arms as you hear tales of the Jacobite Rising’s final, tragic, end. From harrowing history to magical mythology – keep your eyes peeled for Scotland’s favourite monster in the calming waters of Loch Ness. Any slight ripple could be her shyly welcoming you to her home!    

Back onto the minicoach for our next stop: Plockton! Or, as it’s lovingly known as to the locals – “The Jewel of the Highlands”. Seek out fresh, rose-coloured tulips growing in bunches. Cast your eyes over quaint homes that seem to have tumbled out of an old fairytale. Follow the mountain line under a cloud-filled (or clear blue!) sky. Most importantly, feel the peace this place brings to your soul.  

Our journey takes us to our home for the next two nights – the Isle of Skye – where we’ll stay at a family-owned hotel surrounded by fragrant gardens and splendid views just a peek through your window. But first, a group dinner with decadent food awaits our arrival!

Wave a fond “mar sin leat” (farewell in Scottish Gaelic) to the spirited city of Inverness – our next stop is just a short drive away, and it’s laden with the ghosts of a bloody battle from 1796. Embrace the gooseflesh along your arms as you hear tales of the Jacobite Rising’s final, tragic, end. From harrowing history to magical mythology – keep your eyes peeled for Scotland’s favourite monster in the calming waters of Loch Ness. Any slight ripple could be her shyly welcoming you to her home!    

Back onto the minicoach for our next stop: Plockton! Or, as it’s lovingly known as to the locals – “The Jewel of the Highlands”. Seek out fresh, rose-coloured tulips growing in bunches. Cast your eyes over quaint homes that seem to have tumbled out of an old fairytale. Follow the mountain line under a cloud-filled (or clear blue!) sky. Most importantly, feel the peace this place brings to your soul.  

Our journey takes us to our home for the next two nights – the Isle of Skye – where we’ll stay at a family-owned hotel surrounded by fragrant gardens and splendid views just a peek through your window. But first, a group dinner with decadent food awaits our arrival!

Included today

Accommodation

Duisdale House Hotel (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Day 7 - Isle of Skye

Do you know the origins of the word ‘Skye’? It’s derived from Old Norse ‘skuy’ meaning ‘cloud island’. That may be an indicator of today’s weather – but don’t let that stop you from experiencing the isle’s mythic charm. Today’s journey begins in Portree – a quaint fishing village, and Skye’s capital. Dotted along the harbour is a line of pastel-coloured buildings bright enough to tussle with any cloudy day. Stroll beside calm waters, breathe in that fresh Scottish air and pick up a spot of lunch (including Scottish favourite Irn-Bru!) ready to eat during our travels later.  

Then, we’ll immerse ourselves in the gentle hum of mountains, lochs and castles as golden eagles circle in the sky and wild dolphins jump in the sea. A taste of the sights our eyes will twinkle at today? The Old Man of Storr – famed for hiking and views, Kilt Rock – a cascading waterfall with plunging depths, and Quiraing – a walking route where every tickle of wind caresses your cheek. This evening, enjoy dinner at your own leisure – we suggest embracing the island life with a plate (or two!) of fresh seafood.

Do you know the origins of the word ‘Skye’? It’s derived from Old Norse ‘skuy’ meaning ‘cloud island’. That may be an indicator of today’s weather – but don’t let that stop you from experiencing the isle’s mythic charm. Today’s journey begins in Portree – a quaint fishing village, and Skye’s capital. Dotted along the harbour is a line of pastel-coloured buildings bright enough to tussle with any cloudy day. Stroll beside calm waters, breathe in that fresh Scottish air and pick up a spot of lunch (including Scottish favourite Irn-Bru!) ready to eat during our travels later.  

Then, we’ll immerse ourselves in the gentle hum of mountains, lochs and castles as golden eagles circle in the sky and wild dolphins jump in the sea. A taste of the sights our eyes will twinkle at today? The Old Man of Storr – famed for hiking and views, Kilt Rock – a cascading waterfall with plunging depths, and Quiraing – a walking route where every tickle of wind caresses your cheek. This evening, enjoy dinner at your own leisure – we suggest embracing the island life with a plate (or two!) of fresh seafood.

Included today

Accommodation

Duisdale House Hotel (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast

Day 8 - Isle of Skye – Isle of Mull

From one island to another, our adventure continues. Let’s dive into the origins of Scottish Gaelic a little, giving you some food for thought as we pass through languid lochs, gleaming glens and magnificent Munros (mountains to us!). Irish settlers, known as Scoti, brought the language with them during the 4th or 5th century. From then, the language travelled through the land like a rush of water until the 16th century when it began to decline due to the immergence of English. Some words are preserved and many pockets of the population hope to revive Gaelic culture today. After a lunch stop in Mallaig (try to find some shortcakes to fill that spot!), our Tour Leader will share more stories and historic anecdotes alongside folklore and fairytales about the enchanted setting we find ourselves in until we settle in our new home for the next two nights: Mull.

From one island to another, our adventure continues. Let’s dive into the origins of Scottish Gaelic a little, giving you some food for thought as we pass through languid lochs, gleaming glens and magnificent Munros (mountains to us!). Irish settlers, known as Scoti, brought the language with them during the 4th or 5th century. From then, the language travelled through the land like a rush of water until the 16th century when it began to decline due to the immergence of English. Some words are preserved and many pockets of the population hope to revive Gaelic culture today. After a lunch stop in Mallaig (try to find some shortcakes to fill that spot!), our Tour Leader will share more stories and historic anecdotes alongside folklore and fairytales about the enchanted setting we find ourselves in until we settle in our new home for the next two nights: Mull.

Included today

Accommodation

Western Isles Hotel (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast

Day 9 - Isle of Mull – Isle of Iona – Isle of Mull

Do you believe in fairies? How about mermaids, seal people and sea monsters? Today’s stop, the Isle of Iona is a bewitched island, filled with magic, mischief and mystery. Every gale, every scent of seawater, and every patch of glen could hold a tiny glimmer of mystical intrigue if you look close enough. During our meander across Iona, we’ll visit Iona Abbey. Being the oldest Catholic church in the UK (and one of the oldest in Western civilisation), this sacred site holds an unearthly amount of history within its stone walls. If you wander to the edge of the land, you can look out onto the glistening waters and imagine the legends of the deep. Is that a flick of a fin you’ll see in the distance? Upon our return to Mull, we’ll toast to our Scottish journey and the friendships made with a final dinner together.

Do you believe in fairies? How about mermaids, seal people and sea monsters? Today’s stop, the Isle of Iona is a bewitched island, filled with magic, mischief and mystery. Every gale, every scent of seawater, and every patch of glen could hold a tiny glimmer of mystical intrigue if you look close enough. During our meander across Iona, we’ll visit Iona Abbey. Being the oldest Catholic church in the UK (and one of the oldest in Western civilisation), this sacred site holds an unearthly amount of history within its stone walls. If you wander to the edge of the land, you can look out onto the glistening waters and imagine the legends of the deep. Is that a flick of a fin you’ll see in the distance? Upon our return to Mull, we’ll toast to our Scottish journey and the friendships made with a final dinner together.

Included today

Accommodation

Western Isles Hotel (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Day 10 - Isle of Mull – Stirling – Edinburgh

One final adventure for the road? Before we head back to the point where our tale began, let’s create a few more memories for the postcards we send back home. We’ll briefly stop in Oban for some free time after we arrive at the mainland. The seafood capital of Scotland boasts a bustling port, crashing waves that rival the anger of the old gods, and all the colours of the rainbow dotted along the harbour.  

Our second-to-last stop takes us to Stirling where its magnificent hilltop castle will raise the hairs on the back of your necks as it presides over the city and all who wander there. Once we’re inside its gleaming walls adorned with immaculately painted crests, high ceilings and rich, decadent materials, we’ll soak up sweeping views, gasp at the enormity of it all, and wonder what whispers haunt the rooms. Our final journey aboard the minicoach is now upon us, so settle in, swap your favourite memories, and follow the back roads to Edinburgh with a heart full of Scottish stories.

One final adventure for the road? Before we head back to the point where our tale began, let’s create a few more memories for the postcards we send back home. We’ll briefly stop in Oban for some free time after we arrive at the mainland. The seafood capital of Scotland boasts a bustling port, crashing waves that rival the anger of the old gods, and all the colours of the rainbow dotted along the harbour.  

Our second-to-last stop takes us to Stirling where its magnificent hilltop castle will raise the hairs on the back of your necks as it presides over the city and all who wander there. Once we’re inside its gleaming walls adorned with immaculately painted crests, high ceilings and rich, decadent materials, we’ll soak up sweeping views, gasp at the enormity of it all, and wonder what whispers haunt the rooms. Our final journey aboard the minicoach is now upon us, so settle in, swap your favourite memories, and follow the back roads to Edinburgh with a heart full of Scottish stories.

Included today

Meals
  • Breakfast

Worth noting:

Booking an August departure in 2025? You’ll be in Edinburgh during The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo – an unforgettable music festival. Applies to 5, 7, 12, 19 and 21 August departures.

Things we think you'll love

Colourful houses dot the coast of the Isle of Mull.
Signature moment

A moment of Hebrides magic

Seemingly plucked from the pages of a storybook, the wild Isle of Mull welcomes us overnight. During our stay, we’ll hop across to nearby Iona: famed for its tranquil atmosphere – where the only traffic jams are sheep related!

Rows of different whiskey line the walls of a distillery.

Scotch whisky secrets

Splash your tongue with a variety of whisky brands at Malt Rooms and discover local secrets behind sweet, smoked and fruity flavours that heighten your senses.

A view of the field of Cullodon and its memorial, the site of the last battle of the Jacobite Uprising.

Ghosts of soldiers past

Step into the past on the grounds of Culloden Battlefield and feel the ghosts of fallen soldiers surround you as a guide shares the horrors from the Jacobite Rising's final, tragic end.

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5

Anonymous January 2025

Such an amazing experience! My group was fantastic and it was such a great way to meet so many like minded people. My guide (George) was incredible at ensuring the trip ran smoothly and that we were... Read full review

5

Anonymous January 2025

This trip to Bali was amazing and I highly recommend doing it! Accommodation was great, better than expected! I wish we had more time on Gili as it was beautiful and the snorkelling add on was so much... Read full review

5

Anonymous October 2024

Great tour - amazing tour leader and wonderful locations.

5

Anonymous October 2024

This was our first visit to Scotland. We absolutely loved it and felt we saw a good variety of places. Stunning scenery amazing castles. Our guide was so informative, organised and mindful of our...

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5

Anonymous October 2024

Great tour guide (Mike) and driver (David).
Loads of information delivered with humour.
We really did a lot of back roads which was a very different way of seeing Scotland. Without the local...

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5

Megan Fi October 2024

Our tour guide Lesley Anne was phenomenal! The tour took us on many backroad adventures of the beautiful Scotland! What a great time! ?

2

Anonymous October 2024

First the pros -
The tour guide, Leslie, was very knowledgeable on Scotland and very friendly.
The bus drivers, drove carefully and safely.
The hotels were generally comfortable, and the food was...

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5

Nancy Di October 2024

We LOVED this tour!! Our guide Lesley Ann was the best! She understood our group dynamic and provided a magical mix of folklore, history and road knowledge throughout the trip. 5 out of 5!

5

Anonymous October 2024

Excellent site seeing and enjoyed the country life.
The weather was great most of the time.
Towards the end of tour was cold over the last few days.
Enjoyed learning about the history and and taken...

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5

Anonymous October 2024

Wonderful tour with a knowledgeable leader and excellent driver.

5

Elizabeth D October 2024

Our Scottish Journey tour was first scheduled for fall of 2020. Then again in fall of 2022. We - my husband and I along with 7 of our relatives - finally went October of 2024. Our group all agreed...

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5

Adrienne Si October 2024

Great tour the best tour leader and driver

5

Anonymous October 2024

- Lesley Anne is an excellent guide.
- Tour itinerary was as advertised with a few surprise bonus stops included.
- Food and lodging included were first class.
- daily pace was good. I would...

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5

Anonymous October 2024

A really interesting and well run tour. Interesting choice of stops, some slightly off program and all the more interesting because of it. Leslie a lovely host, very knowledgeable and well prepared...

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5

Anonymous October 2024

Perfect weather made a huge impact but the itinerary was good and Warwick our guide excellect, striking the right balance with commentary & silence for us to absorb the stunning scenery. Lunch stops...

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5

Cindy Lo October 2024

Its a truly wonderful introduction to a place I've always wanted to see. The group was just the right inclusive size,and to top it of Leslie gave us a brilliant overview of this beautiful land,its...

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5

Anonymous October 2024

Very happy with the tour and the tour guide

5

Anonymous October 2024

The trip was fabulous. However, as a solo traveler the only issue I had was that you get the short-end of the stick with hotel room assignment. Even though as a solo-traveler you pay a supplement to...

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3

Anonymous October 2024

Spent far too much time stopping at “ tourists “ spots would have preferred more time off the beaten track.

5

Michael Gr September 2024

The highlands is a beautiful area, your took us to most of them. Tour ran seamlessly. The bus can be a bit on the small side at times but it is a small price to pay to get into where we went that a...

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5

Anonymous September 2024

It was our first 'group' tour, and we could not have been more pleased. The booking process and follow-up was great. The tour guide and driver were wonderful-knowledgeable, engaging, and fun to be...

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5

Scott Wi September 2024

This was an experience of a lifetime made especially noteworthy with our tour guide, Edward (Ted) Ashe's, depth of historical knowledge articulated throughout the 10 day journey.

The exquisite...

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5

Anonymous September 2024

Very good tour, managed to see amazing sights and history

4

Wallace Ma September 2024

Excellent tour leader & itinerary. Bus was too small for 18 guests. Spent a little too long in a couple of daytime stops.

5

Anonymous September 2024

Truly ‘backroads’, I enjoyed the quiet picturesque out of the way places.it was well paced with enough down time. The tour guide Lesley Ann and the drivers, especially Abby were exceptional...

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5

Evelyn Mo September 2024

The Tour was everything we hoped it would be and more. Our Guide, G, was knowledgeable, personable, and entertaining with the group. The driver, Paul, much the same. We saw the beauty of Scotland with...

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5

Anonymous September 2024

Well thought out tour itinerary. Tour guide (Lesley Rose) was respectful, knowledgeable and very willing to find out answers if she did not know the answer. Accommodation needs to be looked at, some...

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5

Anonymous September 2024

Loved the whole experience

5

Anonymous September 2024

The two days of rain hampered our tour a bit, but you can't blame the tour for that!

5

Anonymous September 2024

Guide was very knowledgeable and helpful

4

Julie St September 2024

Firstly, we would like to thank 'G' Davison for being such a fabulous tour guide. He was the perfect guide. He not only gave us an indepth view of Scottish history but he was also happy to...

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5

Robyn Ca September 2024

The Scottish tour was a wonderful experience of history, culture and scenery.
Tour guide was happy, helpful, informative and presented with a great sense of humour. The driver was friendly, above all...

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5

Rosemary Sl August 2024

We loved our Scottish Journey. The locations and hotels were excellent as was our tour leader,Gee. One of the best that we have experienced.

5

Gerald Ha August 2024

A great tour with real summer weather for the mainland part and a "Scottish" summer on Skye and Mull. Rain.
Not discouraged or disappointed though.
Top marks.

4

Anonymous August 2024

Excellent guide and itinerary

3

Anonymous August 2024

An informative journey, scenery was amazing and the tour guide was very knowledgable.
Communication could have been better.
We felt very rushed a lot of the time.

5

Anonymous August 2024

Very informative and a fun group to be part of.

Guide Edward Ashe was excellent and was very knowledgeable.
We enjoyed the variety of hotels. Although their location in some areas was excellent...

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5

Anonymous August 2024

Great tour, well organised. Friendly people and fantastic experiences. I really liked the places covered in the tour, especially the Isles of Skye, Mull and Iona.

4

Anonymous August 2024

Our Tour Guide was Gee Davidson.
Gee was so helpful to us, he simply could not be of more assistance.
We experienced a wonderful tour of Scotland through Gee's eyes.
His love of Scotland is infectious...

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5

Anonymous August 2024

Lovely countryside. Excellent guide and fabulous bus driver, Abby. Good group with 20 Max. Could have done with more leg room on bus.

5

Neil Vi August 2024

Loved the trip, loved the itinerary, loved the friendship with new people that we had never met before and possibly have forged a new long lasting connection.

4

Anonymous August 2024

The tour gave a very good overview of Scotland. The tour and guide had an excellent knowledge of the areas we visited.
On the whole the accommodation was good and having 2 nights in each place worked...

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4

Anonymous July 2024

Enjoyed visiting Scotland. Liked the smaller group on the Back Roads tour. Friendly helpful tour leader in Mike

5

Anonymous July 2024

A great tour with excellent tour guide and drivers. We went the backroads for sure! They do their best to create a memorable journey.

5

Peter Ja July 2024

Scotland up close and personal.

5

Patricia Ma July 2024

It was a bit above my pay grade, but I guess it was value for money

5

Anonymous July 2024

Wonderful Tour, excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable . Accommodation good. Driver friendly and a safe driver.

5

Anonymous July 2024

Perfect tour for me as a solo traveller. The small group was friendly, very knowledgeable guide and a very good driver. The small bus was able to travel roads that a large bus would have had...

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5

Anonymous July 2024

Great tour. Very good accommodation, Driver great on such tiny roads. Mike very personable. I would have Really liked to go to at least ONE whiskey distillery. I think this should be a must on a...

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5

Anonymous June 2024

A great itinerary and a great guide. My fourth trip to Scotland. I saw places I hadn’t been and learned a great deal from Laura.

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FAQs

Weather in Scotland is very unpredictable, even in the peak summer months, highs sometimes only reach 18°C (64°F). Winter months average 7°C (45°F) and can be wet and windy. In the north, winters can get very cold and snowy (especially in the mountains).

Whatever the season, ensure you pack layers and don’t forget your trusty rain jacket!

Our thoughtfully selected accommodation is full of charm and historic details – expect elegant country inns, grand town centre hotels and even the odd castle! For this reason, rooms vary in size, and most hotels don’t have lifts – meaning you’ll likely need to access your room via stairs. Porterage will be included wherever possible.

Although air conditioning is mostly unavailable in historic buildings, fans will be provided during hot spells. Most hotels have bathtubs with overhead showers (rather than walk-in showers), so you’ll be able to enjoy a soak at the end of the day.

The timings of ferries will differ depending on the day’s schedule. However, the following timings are typical: Isle of Skye to Highlands can be between 25 minutes to an hour depending on weather; Highlands to Isle of Mull is approximately 18 minutes; a round trip to Isle of Iona from Isle of Mull is 30 minutes; Isle of Mull to Oban can be between 55 minutes and an hour twenty minutes, depending on weather. The crossings are usually smooth and scenic, although wet and windy weather can impact them at certain times of the year.

We’ll enjoy a sublime, immersive whisky experience at the Malt Rooms where you can taste whiskies from different brands.

Our departures don’t include tickets to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. However, you will be in Edinburgh at the time of the festival if you book to join us in August. Please note, Edinburgh is very busy during this time with longer wait times at restaurants. Book in advance as much as possible so you don’t miss out!

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