Explore the breathtaking landscapes and rich history of Scotland on this small group tour, featuring visits to iconic sites like Edinburgh Castle, Loch Ness, and the Orkney Islands.
  • content:<h3>Choice Highlights</h3><ul class='icon-list'><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Choose between two carefully selected activities</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Wick: Visit the highly rated Wick Heritage Museum to gain a full picture of this once thriving fishing community and how your visit helps keep the story of this town alive. The Wick Society is committed to preserving and promoting Wick's proud heritage for the inspiration of future generations. They collect, collate and display the many artefacts that tell the history of Wick and their community ethos is one of welcome and sharing. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Wick: Share a wee dram with a master distiller during a whisky tasting.</li></ul>
  • content:<h3>Top Rated Highlights</h3><ul class='icon-list'><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Edinburgh: A hush descends and eyes turn to the castle. The skirl of the pipes rises and drums crack the night air as a tide of tunics and tartan flood from the drawbridge. For a limited time in August, witness the incredible spectacle of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Edinburgh: Explore Edinburgh Castle with your Local Expert to see the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Mons Meg up close.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Expert as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>St. Andrews: Visit the university town where the famous beach scene from 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed and see the golf course where the sport was created.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Inverness: See the River Ness, Inverness Castle and beautiful scenery as you explore the history of this Highland city.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Inverness: At the exciting Culloden Visitor Centre, discover why the Battle of Culloden lasted only an hour yet changed the Highland way of life forever.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Loch Ness: Drive along the shores in search of the legendary monster.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Orkney Islands: Cruise to the windswept Orkney Islands on a full day guided journey. Come face-to-face with relics spanning human history, from pagan stone circles to reminders of wartime tragedy. Visit the 5000-year-old village of Skara Brae.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Isle of Skye: Take in the wild beauty, from the jagged Cuillin Hills to the harbour village of Broadford.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Eilean Donan: Stop for a photo of this gorgeous castle built on an island in the Loch.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Fort William: Enjoy an excellent view of Ben Nevis from the World War II Commando Memorial.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Glencoe: Your Travel Director will lead you on an orientation of this Highland village on Loch Leven.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Loch Lomond: Enjoy time to explore the beautiful 'Queen of Scottish Lochs'.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Glasgow: See the grand public buildings, including George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral.</li></ul>
  • content:<h3>Make Travel Matter</h3><p><b>Glencoe</b>: Join a ranger in the spectacular Valley of Glencoe, learn about the protection of this rare ecosystem and the important work reintroducing lost indigenous species to its flora and fauna. The Natural Reserve carries out important scientific research and conversation initiatives to protect the fragile biodiversity including rare alpine flowers, mosses, mountain hares, red deer and birdlife such as golden eagles. . Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.</p>
  • content:<h3>Authentic Dining</h3><p><b>Edinburgh</b>: Enjoy a relaxing dinner at a local restaurant and get to know your fellow travellers.</p><p><b>Pitlochry</b>: Atholl Palace, built as a Victorian Baronial retreat, is over 130 years old. The Palace plays host to your afternoon tea. You are welcomed into the banqueting room to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea accompanied by sandwiches, scones, Scottish shortbread and traditional Scottish tablet.</p><p><b>Glencoe</b>: Your adventure culminates with a wonderful evening enjoying the best Highland hospitality and market-fresh ingredients.</p>
  • content:<h3>Insight Choice</h3><p><b>Wick</b>: Visit the highly rated Wick Heritage Museum to gain a full picture of this once thriving fishing community and how your visit helps keep the story of this town alive. The Wick Society is committed to preserving and promoting Wick's proud heritage for the inspiration of future generations. They collect, collate and display the many artefacts that tell the history of Wick and their community ethos is one of welcome and sharing. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities.</p><p><b>Wick</b>: Share a wee dram with a master distiller during a whisky tasting.</p>
Stay in charming accommodations throughout Scotland, including the Malmaison in Edinburgh, Kingsmills in Inverness, The Pentland in Thurso, The Dunollie in Broadford, and Ballachulish in Glencoe, offering a blend of comfort and local character.