Scottish and Irish Dream

Your Scottish trip starts at 2:00 pm when you meet your tour director at your Glasgow hotel and set out on an introductory tour of central Glasgow.

See the main attractions of Glasgow, including beautiful parks, ornate Victorian architecture and grand squares.

Later, head to the bustling West End to view eclectic art collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Chat with your tour director and fellow travellers over a welcome drink before dining independently in one of Glasgow’s fine restaurants.

Travel into the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park to embark on a short cruise of Loch Lomond to appreciate views of Highland peaks.

Drive to Inveraray and explore the town before visiting Inveraray Castle, the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll and a filming location for the Downton Abbey television series.

Travel across Rannoch Moor to reach Glen Coe, a spectacular valley renowned for the infamous massacre of the resident MacDonald Clan by troops of the Clan Campbell in 1692.

It’s a short drive along the coast to your hotel in Ballachulish.

Travel on the scenic "Road to the Isles”, stopping for photos at the Glenfinnan Monument.

Take a ferry to the Isle of Skye, then explore Armadale Castle, Museum and Gardens, before touring through the picturesque Sleat Peninsula.

After returning to the mainland by bridge, visit the iconic Eilean Donan Castle. Then drive along the beautiful shores of Loch Ness, famous for its monster.

Continue to your hotel in Nairn, a manor house property set in spacious grounds near the North Sea.

This morning, make the short drive to visit the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre.

Learn about the battle which took place on 16th April 1746 when British Government forces defeated the Jacobite army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart. The excellent Visitor Centre details the background to this historic event.

Later, walk around the battlefield site to see the monuments commemorating the Highlanders who fought in the battle.

Continue through the majestic Cairngorms National Park to Leault Farm, where you’ll experience a fascinating demonstration of teamwork by a shepherd and their sheepdogs.

Drive through the impressive scenery of the Grampian Mountains to your gracious manor-style hotel near Pitlochry.

A short drive will bring you to Blair Castle, home of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl.

Dating back to 1269, the castle has undergone transformation through the ages, evolving from a strong medieval fortress to a Victorian castle in the baronial style.

You will learn about Mary, Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Queen Victoria and the Atholl Highlanders.

Later visit Blair Athol Distillery to learn about whisky making and sample a "wee dram”.

Spend the afternoon at leisure to explore the hotel gardens, museum and facilities or browse around the town of Pitlochry.

Visit Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of Macbeth and the childhood home of the late Queen Mother.

Drive across the modern Tay Bridge to St Andrews, the "Home of Golf.". See the famous Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and the Old Course, and enjoy free time to look around speciality golf stores.

If you prefer, browse through the medieval town to see the ruined St Andrews Cathedral and castle.

Drive south into Edinburgh, Scotland's capital and enjoy a Scottish Evening with dinner and entertainment.

Tour departures between 2 - 23 August 2026 will enjoy a free night to dine independently.

This morning, explore Edinburgh on a sightseeing tour.

Tour the wide streets, impressive squares and elegant architecture of the Georgian 200-year-old "New Town”.

Later, drive along the medieval Royal Mile to see cobbled streets, towering townhouses and quaint alleyways.

Visit the impressive Edinburgh Castle and admire the Scottish Crown Jewels, as well as the glorious views. Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure.

Tours departing between August 2 and 23, 2026, include tickets for a performance of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle.

Enjoy the morning at leisure or use your included open-top bus tour voucher. 

At 2:00 pm, meet your Irish driver/guide and tour group to start the next part of your Celtic adventure.

A local guide will join the group to guide you through Dublin’s streets, broad and narrow, to see Trinity College, public buildings, tranquil parks and rows of Georgian houses.

Take a guided tour through historic Dublin Castle, the seat of government for centuries.

Dine at the Merry Ploughboy Pub and enjoy a great show.

Depart Dublin and stop for photos at the stately Rock of Cashel, rising majestically over the surrounding countryside.

Near Cork, visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous "Stone of Eloquence" and shop at the Blarney Woollen Mills.

Drive to Killarney, scenically set beside picturesque lakes and with the mountains of MacgillyCuddy's Reeks as a backdrop.

Check in to your hotel and relax before dinner. Afterwards, you may like to head to a "singing pub".