Taste of Scotland

Your Scottish trip starts at 2:00 pm when you meet your tour director at your Glasgow hotel.

Set out on an introductory tour of central Glasgow. This city prospered in Victorian times due to the shipbuilding industry and international trade.

Drive around George Square with its ornate City Chambers, then drive through the ancient Merchant City to see Glasgow Cathedral and the fascinating necropolis behind.

Head to the River Clyde to see the many attractions that line its banks before making for the "West End" to see leafy parks and the impressive Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, home to one of Europe’s great art collections. You will also see the University of Glasgow campus, which includes the economist Adam Smith, James Watt (inventor of the steam engine) and John Logie Baird (one of television's inventors) amongst its alumni.  

Later, join your tour director, guide and travel companions for a welcome drink before dinner.

Visit our Getting to Scotland page for more information on rail and air links to Glasgow.

Tour along the “bonnie, bonnie banks” of Loch Lomond, famed for its natural beauty. Take a short cruise to see some of the many islands that are scattered across the loch.

Next, drive over the Great Moor of Rannoch to reach Glen Coe, infamous for the Campbell massacre of the Clan Macdonald in 1692.

Travel along the banks of Loch Linnhe to reach Fort William, which sits in the shadow of Ben Nevis, Britain’s tallest mountain.

There’s a stop at a local Woollen Mill, where you’ll discover a wide selection of quality Scottish goods, before continuing through the impressive Great Glen.

Take a drive along the scenic banks of Loch Ness, stopping to enjoy some “Nessie” spotting along the way.

Look out for the ruins of mighty Urquhart Castle before heading to Inverness for your overnight stay.

This morning, make the short drive to Culloden Moor, the site of the last pitched battle fought on British soil. In April 1746, this was the location of a bloody battle between the Jacobite army of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Government troops, commanded by the Duke of Cumberland. Discover the fascinating story of the Jacobite Uprising and the brutal consequences of their defeat on Highland life.

Next, drive to a family-run farm to meet the farmer and see some traditional Highland Cattle (Hairy Coos). 

Tonight, dine with your group at your hotel on the outskirts of Aberdeen.

Drive through the beauty of the Cairngorms National Park and through the Grampian Mountains to reach Perth.

We visit Scone Palace, set in 100 acres and, in ancient times, the crowning place of the Scottish kings, including Macbeth and Robert the Bruce. On a guided tour, discover its magnificent rooms and many treasures, including Marie Antoinette's writing desk and embroidery worked on by Mary, Queen of Scots herself.

Continue south to St Andrews, renowned as the "Home of Golf" and for its university, Scotland's oldest. See ancient St Andrews Cathedral, then enjoy some time to explore on your own.

Next, stop at a local whisky distillery to see how whisky is produced using traditional methods and then sample a "wee dram".

Drive south to Edinburgh, Scotland's historic Capital City, for a two-night stay.

Enjoy a free night to dine independently.

(Departures between 08 and 22 August 2027 attend a performance of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.)

This morning, tour the main sights of Edinburgh with a local guide.

Drive along the lively Princes Street and through the gracious, wide streets of the 200-year-old Georgian New Town.

Walk along part of the Royal Mile, where compact medieval houses reach 11 floors tall.

Visit Edinburgh Castle, which dominates the cityscape and contains the Scottish Crown Jewels (known as the Honours of Scotland) and the Stone of Scone.

The balance of the day is free for you to explore more of Edinburgh on your own.

Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with your group.