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Tour Overview
Embark on an eight-day Premium journey through Scotland’s rolling hills, ancient ruins and the less-visited East Coast. Walk through the Royal Mile with an expert historian in Edinburgh, take a private 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 its rugged landscapes with a local guide. Enjoy free time to explore at your own pace and unwind at your Feature Stay at the historic Pittodrie House in Aberdeenshire.
Trip Code: BWPS
Start
Edinburgh
End
Glasgow
Destination
United Kingdom
Meals
7 breakfasts, 1 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle, boat, ferry
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Feature Stay (1 Nights)
Days
8
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 12
Min Age
15
Style
Premiumi
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Take in sweeping countryside views from your elegantly decorated room at your Feature Stay – Pittodrie House, a historic manor house set on a 970-hectare estate in Aberdeenshire.
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Spend two nights on the Isle of Skye – known for its medieval castles and fishing villages. Take a daytrip with a local guide through the island’s beautiful landscapes and visit rock formations and medieval castle ruins like the Old Man of Storr and Fairy Glen.
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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!
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Go on a private guided tour of Stirling Castle, the childhood home of Mary Queen of Scots, and see Dunnottar Castle – a medieval fortress on the rocky headland above Stonehaven’s coast.
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Try your hand at tartan weaving during a workshop at Radical Weavers in Stirling, then taste your way through the ‘Malt Whisky Country’ during your visit to a local distillery along the Speyside Whisky Trail.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
7 breakfasts, 1 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle, boat, ferry
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Feature Stay (1 Nights)
Included activities
- Edinburgh - Guided City Tour
- Stirling - Tartan Weaving Workshop
- Stirling - Stirling Castle Private Guided Tour
- Speyside - Whisky Tasting
- Speyside - Whisky Distillery Tour
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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