Scottish Clans and Castles

Your Scottish trip starts at 2:30 pm at your hotel. Meet your tour director and set out on a panoramic tour of central Glasgow.

Discover the main attractions of Glasgow, including red sandstone Victorian buildings, delightful parks, Glasgow Cathedral, and the River Clyde, once famous for its shipbuilding, especially during the 19th century, when the city experienced rapid growth.

During the tour, see several locations used to film the popular TV series Outlander - Glasgow University, Kelvingrove Park and George Square.

Return to your hotel and enjoy free time to rest and relax. Chat with your tour director and fellow travellers about your trip with a welcome drink before dining independently.

Drive to Stirling to visit Stirling Castle.

Discover the exquisite Royal Palace and the impressive Great Hall. During your guided tour, learn of the many notable people connected with this mighty fortress, including the actual “Braveheart” Sir William Wallace and Mary, Queen of Scots.

Later, head to delightful Glengoyne Malt Whisky Distillery.  Here, join a whisky expert for a tour to discover the traditional method of making whisky, followed by a wee taste of the end product.

Return to Glasgow for free time and the opportunity to dine as you wish.

Today, travel into the spectacular Scottish Highlands.

Travel by the “bonnie, bonnie banks” of Loch Lomond, then journey across mysterious Rannoch Moor.

There is a photo-stop in the heart of Glen Coe, a spectacular glen made famous by the Campbells’ massacre of the Clan Macdonald in 1692.

Stop at Spean Bridge Woollen Mill and drive alongside some of the long, narrow lochs in the Great Glen.

Continue your drive north to visit romantic Eilean Donan Castle. The first fortified castle was built in the 13th century, rebuilt several times and partially ruined in 1719.

Check in to your charming family-owned hotel near Kyle of Lochalsh.

Today, cross to the Isle of Skye by bridge to explore this lovely island, sometimes called the “Misty Isle”. It has many strong associations with Bonnie Prince Charlie, as he fled here after his defeat at Culloden Moor.

Visit Dunvegan Castle, the seat of the Clan MacLeod for 800 years, to see fine paintings, antiques and Jacobite relics.

Tour through the Trotternish Peninsula to view Kilt Rock, a sea cliff featuring massive, vertical basalt columns and cascading waterfall.

Stop at Kilmuir to see the grave of Flora MacDonald before enjoying free time in Portree. Why not take a walk to admire brightly-painted houses that cluster around the attractive harbour?

Return to your hotel for free time before dinner.

Set sail on a scenic cruise across the mysterious waters of Loch Ness, home to the legendary monster.

Enjoy breathtaking mountain views and capture stunning photos along the way. Continue your journey through the edge of Cairngorms National Park, admiring its natural beauty as you travel to a local farm.

There, watch an impressive demonstration of skilled sheepdogs expertly herding their flock under the farmer’s command.

This evening, savor a delightful dinner at your hotel.

We start the day with a short drive to stop at the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre to learn about the battle when British Government forces defeated the army of Bonnie Prince Charlie on 16th April 1746.

The Visitor Centre shows the background to this bloody battle, and you can walk around the moorland to see various monuments commemorating troops.

Continue to Aberdeenshire to explore Fyvie Castle, its gardens, and grand estate. Uncover over 800 years of fascinating history and admire an exceptional collection of art, arms, and armor amassed by a local native who found success in the American steel industry.

This evening, enjoy dinner at your elegant manor-house hotel near Aberdeen.

Start your day at Glamis Castle, known for its connection to Shakespeare’s Macbeth and as the childhood home of the Queen Mother. Inside, you’ll find a remarkable collection of art and furnishings showing its long history. Next, drive through Dundee,

This morning, explore Edinburgh on a sightseeing tour.

First, explore the magnificent Georgian architecture of the 200-year-old “New Town” with its wide streets and elegant squares.

Later, cross to the medieval “Old Town” to take a drive along the Royal Mile. Learn about many prominent Scottish inventors, doctors and writers who lived along this ancient route.

Tour the impressive Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish residence of The King, and walk through the majestically furnished chambers.

Next, drive along parts of the historic Royal Mile to reach Edinburgh Castle, where you can take a guided tour to see the Scottish Crown Jewels and admire the views over the city.

The remainder of the day is free for you to enjoy Edinburgh at your leisure. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Scottish Evening with dinner and entertainment. 

Tours departing between July 30 – August 20 will attend a performance of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at the Castle Esplanade, instead.