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Discover Scotland’s beautiful landscapes and hidden stories on a Premium adventure

Embark on an unforgettable eight-day journey through Scotland’s rolling hills, ancient ruins and the less-visited East Coast. Walk through the historic Royal Mile with an expert historian in Edinburgh, join a guided tour of Stirling Castle – the childhood home of Mary, Queen of Scots – and cruise the serene waters of Loch Lomond. Take a tartan weaving workshop, sit down to a malt whisky tasting at a local distillery along the Speyside Whisky Trail and explore the Isle of Skye on a daytrip through rugged landscapes. Enjoy free time to explore at your own pace and unwind at your Feature Stay in Meldrum house – a 13th-century mansion in the Aberdeenshire countryside.

Map of Premium Scotland including United Kingdom
Trip code: BWPS
Start
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
End
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Destinations
United Kingdom
Meals
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Transport
Private Vehicle, boat
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Feature Stay (1 Nights)
Days
8
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Ages
Min 15
Theme
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Style
Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time

Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time

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Why you'll love this trip

  • Spend two nights on the Isle of Skye – known for its medieval castles and fishing villages. Take a daytrip through the island’s beautiful landscapes and visit rock formations and medieval castle ruins like Old Man of Storr and Fairy Glen.
  • Cruise the serene waters of Loch Lomond past Ben Lomond and Inchmurrin Island – home to the ancient ruins of Lennox Castle and the former King of Scotland. Soak in the scenery of shoreline castles and keep an eye out for the legendary Nessie!
  • Join a walking tour of Glasgow with purpose, led by someone who has previously been homeless. See some of the city’s most well-known landmarks, support a social enterprise and hear personal insights into the city’s past, present and future from your guide.
  • Take a guided tour of Stirling Castle, the childhood home of Mary Queen of Scots, and see Dunnottar Castle – a ruined medieval fortress on the rocky headland above Stonehaven’s coast.
  • Try your hand at tartan weaving during a workshop at Radical Weavers in Aberdeenshire, then taste your way through the ‘Malt Whisky Country’ during your visit to a local distillery along the Speyside Whisky Trail.
This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2026 to 31 December 2026.

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Itinerary

Map of Premium Scotland including United Kingdom

Inclusions and activities

Meals

7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

Transport

Private Vehicle, boat

Accommodation

Hotel (6 nights), Feature Stay (1 Nights)

Premium inclusions
  • Arrival airport transfer
  • Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
  • Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
  • 24/7 on-ground support
Included activities
  • Edinburgh - Guided City Tour
  • Stirling - Tartan Weaving Workshop
  • Stirling - Stirling Castle Guided Tour
  • Speyside - Whisky Tasting
  • Speyside - Whisky Distillery Tour
  • Isle of Skye - Island Tour
  • Loch Lomond - Lake Cruise
  • Glencoe - Village Walk
  • Glasgow - Guided City Tour

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Is this trip right for you?

  • This is not a hiking tour, but you will spend most days on your feet. You’ll need a basic level of fitness to complete the activities and should expect to be walking and active for at least a couple of hours each day.
  • Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season. It's important to be prepared for all conditions, including heat during the summer months and pack accordingly.
  • This is not a hiking tour, but you will spend most days on your feet. You’ll need a basic level of fitness to complete the activities and should expect to be walking and active for at least a couple of hours each day.
  • Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season. It's important to be prepared for all conditions, including heat during the summer months and pack accordingly.

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Important notes

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

2. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.

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