Will we get free time whilst on the tour?

On each tour, Brendan Vacations offers you the perfect balance of exploring with the group and also relaxing in your own free time.

I have a special dietary request, can this be accommodated?

If you have any dietary requests such as vegetarian, diabetic, gluten-free etc this can be accommodated for on the tour. Please let our team know at the time of booking of your dietary requests so Brendan Vacations can do everything they can to have the suitable meals for you on tour.

Are airport transfers included?

In regards to airport transfers if you are joining or departing your guided tour on the first or last day, return transfers between the airport and hotel are generally included however it can vary depending on the departure. If you would like to pre-arrange a transfer please let our team of travel experts know at the time of booking.

How much luggage can I bring with me?

On the tour, you can bring one suitcase per traveller with the dimensions of 76cm x 46cm x 25cm (30" x 18" x 10") but it must not weigh more than 23kg (50 lbs) due to the limited space on the coach. You can also bring one piece of hand luggage, provided it is small enough to take on the coach and can fit in the overhead storage space.

Will we have a seat rotation on the tour?

Once you are on the tour your Travel Director will implement a seat rotation system, whereby all guests will rotate their seats on the coach daily. This allows everyone to experience the spectacular views from different seats, and you will get to know your fellow travellers even better.

When will I receive my travel documents?

You will receive your travel documents approximately one to two weeks prior to the departure of your tour. These documents are valuable and contain plenty of advice and essential information to make your tour as enjoyable as possible.

Will we get a chance to do laundry on the tour?

When you have a two-night stay in a city, arrangements can usually be made for your laundry with the hotel or at a local laundromat if not available (at your own expense). Please note laundry services are usually not available on weekends or local holidays.

Do you have a tipping policy?

Generally, on the tour, the tips & gratuities are already included at restaurants and for baggage handlers at the hotels, however, any additional tips you wish to give for your Travel Director, Local Travel Expert, coach driver and local guides are not included. If you would like to give additional tips this is at your own discretion and not expected.

How many people will be on the tour?

Each group size can vary depending on the departure however you will usually find an average of 40 to 45 guests per tour.

I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?

If you are a single traveller you can either share a room with another traveller of the same gender or if you would prefer your own room you can pay a single supplement to secure a private room for the duration of your tour. To select a single room, please choose this option on your booking page or by contacting our team of travel experts.

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It was such a lovely trip! I really recommend it if you wish to see the Scottish highlights and have limited time.
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Silver Operator: Brendan Vacations
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 48
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner with Travel Director and travel companions)
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Edinburgh Center, Delta by Marriott.)
Optional Activities
- Explore Edinburgh's narrow lanes and historic sites at leisure
- Discover local attractions and cultural highlights independently
Day 2
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Edinburgh Center, Delta by Marriott.)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Edinburgh with Local Specialist
- Visit Edinburgh Castle
- Stroll through Edinburgh's Old Town
- Tickets to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (on select departure dates)
Optional Activities
- Explore Edinburgh's festive atmosphere at leisure
Landmarks
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Old Town
Princes Street
Scott Memorial
Palace of Holyroodhouse
New Town
Day 3
Edinburgh to Pitlochry
Edinburgh to Pitlochry
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Laggan Hotel Cairngorms)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Scottish landscape
- View the 18th green at St. Andrews
- Travel past Dundee and across Firth of Tay
- Explore Pitlochry at leisure
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience to Blair Castle, ancestral home of Clan Murray
Landmarks
St. Andrews
Old Course, St. Andrews
West Sands Beach
Pitlochry
Blair Castle
Firth of Tay
Day 4
Pitlochry to Isle of Skye to Pitlochry Area
Pitlochry to Isle of Skye to Pitlochry Area
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Laggan Hotel Cairngorms)
Included Activities
- Visit Culloden Battlefield
- Explore Culloden Visitor Center
- Scenic drive through the Highlands
- View Loch Ness
- View Eilean Donan Castle
- Travel to Isle of Skye
- Scenic drive on Isle of Skye
- Ferry from Isle of Skye to Mallaig
Landmarks
Culloden Battlefield
Culloden Visitor Center
Loch Ness
Eilean Donan Castle
Isle of Skye
Day 5
Highlands to Glasgow
Highlands to Glasgow
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Crowne Plaza, Glasgow)
Included Activities
- Visit World War II Commando Memorial
- Admire views of Ben Nevis
- Drive through Glencoe
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® ranger experience in Glencoe
- Learn about ecosystem protection and species reintroduction
Landmarks
World War II Commando Memorial
Ben Nevis
Fort William
Glencoe
River Clyde
Day 6
Glasgow to Stirling to Glasgow
Glasgow to Stirling to Glasgow
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (3-course dinner at Craufurdland Castle's Laird's Table featuring locally sourced dishes, paired with wine or soft drinks, plus fresh bread, butter, tea and coffee)
Accommodation
Hotel (Crowne Plaza, Glasgow)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Glasgow
- View the Necropolis, George Square, and River Clyde
- Visit Stirling Castle
- View Wallace Monument from Stirling Castle
- Whisky distillery tour and tasting in Glasgow
- Be My Guest experience at Craufurdland Castle
Landmarks
George Square
Necropolis
River Clyde
Glasgow Cathedral
Stirling Castle
Wallace Monument
Clydeside Distillery
Craufurdland Castle
Day 7
Glasgow
Glasgow
Meals
Breakfast (Final hearty breakfast with travel companions)

Landmarks
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Old Town
Princes Street
Scott Memorial
Palace of Holyroodhouse
New Town

Landmarks
St. Andrews
Old Course, St. Andrews
West Sands Beach
Pitlochry
Blair Castle
Firth of Tay

Landmarks
Culloden Battlefield
Culloden Visitor Center
Loch Ness
Eilean Donan Castle
Isle of Skye

Landmarks
World War II Commando Memorial
Ben Nevis
Fort William
Glencoe
River Clyde

Landmarks
George Square
Necropolis
River Clyde
Glasgow Cathedral
Stirling Castle
Wallace Monument
Clydeside Distillery
Craufurdland Castle

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Where You'll Stay

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Novotel Edinburgh Center, Delta by Marriott.
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Laggan Hotel Cairngorms
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Crowne Plaza, Glasgow
Hotel
Days 5, 6

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Brendan Vacations

Silver Operator

Rating: 4.3 (36 reviews)
Response time: 6 hours
Response rate: 78%
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4.7

Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

Itinerary
4.7
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5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.3
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.3

Dennis5.0•July 2023
The tour was awesome. The tour director was great with the commentary during the bus ride and what to expect at the...
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Traveled in July 2023
Reply from: Brendan Vacations
We appreciate you taking the time to provide valuable feedback. We are genuinely grateful to hear about your positive experience with our On The Road Team. It is excellent to know that they could provide you with exceptional service. Thank you for choosing to travel with us at Brenden Vacations. We are grateful for the opportunity to have you as our guest.
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Deborah4.0•January 2023
Kevin, you’re wonderful. So positive and knowledgeable. The overall tour was great. The most disappointing MEAL was...
Kevin, you’re wonderful. So positive and knowledgeable. The overall tour was great. The most disappointing MEAL was served at the Scottish Engineer. Inedible! Almost 200$ for two. The show was okay. The weather did deter us from spending time on the Isle of Skye. We could not see the slaughter field of Culloden as we arrived after hours in the dark due to weather and early sunset. We had many comfort stops. We saw phenomenal views. The hotels were warm, clean, staff was friendly and accommodating.Show more
Traveled in December 2022
Reply from: Brendan Vacations
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the company of our Travel Director. We carefully select all of our Travel Directors for their professionalism and regional insights. It's important to us that our representatives are open and accommodating to our valued guests, so we're glad to hear that was evident during your tour. However, we're sorry about your disappointing meal experience at the Scottish Engineer. We have shared your feedback with our quality control department for review and correction.
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Andrea5.0•August 2019
It was such a lovely trip! I really recommend it if you wish to see the Scottish highlights and have limited time.
Traveled in August 2019

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Sam
Asked on October 29th, 2018
Will we get free time whilst on the tour?
Tour Details
- Brendan VacationsOperator•Written October 2018
  On each tour, Brendan Vacations offers you the perfect balance of exploring with the group and also relaxing in your own free time.
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Vanessa
Asked on October 29th, 2018
I have a special dietary request, can this be accommodated?
Meals
- Brendan VacationsOperator•Written October 2018
  If you have any dietary requests such as vegetarian, diabetic, gluten-free etc this can be accommodated for on the tour. Please let our team know at the time of booking of your dietary requests so Brendan Vacations can do everything they can to have the suitable meals for you on tour.
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Tamara
Asked on October 29th, 2018
Are airport transfers included?
Flights / Transfers
- Brendan VacationsOperator•Written October 2018
  In regards to airport transfers if you are joining or departing your guided tour on the first or last day, return transfers between the airport and hotel are generally included however it can vary depending on the departure. If you would like to pre-arrange a transfer please let our team of travel experts know at the time of booking.
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John
Asked on October 29th, 2018
How much luggage can I bring with me?
Transport
- Brendan VacationsOperator•Written October 2018
  On the tour, you can bring one suitcase per traveller with the dimensions of 76cm x 46cm x 25cm (30" x 18" x 10") but it must not weigh more than 23kg (50 lbs) due to the limited space on the coach. You can also bring one piece of hand luggage, provided it is small enough to take on the coach and can fit in the overhead storage space.
M
Muhammad
Asked on October 29th, 2018
Will we have a seat rotation on the tour?
Transport
- Brendan VacationsOperator•Written October 2018
  Once you are on the tour your Travel Director will implement a seat rotation system, whereby all guests will rotate their seats on the coach daily. This allows everyone to experience the spectacular views from different seats, and you will get to know your fellow travellers even better.
G
Grace
Asked on October 29th, 2018
When will I receive my travel documents?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Brendan VacationsOperator•Written October 2018
  You will receive your travel documents approximately one to two weeks prior to the departure of your tour. These documents are valuable and contain plenty of advice and essential information to make your tour as enjoyable as possible.
S
Sam
Asked on October 29th, 2018
Will we get a chance to do laundry on the tour?
Other
- Brendan VacationsOperator•Written October 2018
  When you have a two-night stay in a city, arrangements can usually be made for your laundry with the hotel or at a local laundromat if not available (at your own expense). Please note laundry services are usually not available on weekends or local holidays.
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Alexis
Asked on October 29th, 2018
Do you have a tipping policy?
Other
- Brendan VacationsOperator•Written October 2018
  Generally, on the tour, the tips & gratuities are already included at restaurants and for baggage handlers at the hotels, however, any additional tips you wish to give for your Travel Director, Local Travel Expert, coach driver and local guides are not included. If you would like to give additional tips this is at your own discretion and not expected.
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John
Asked on October 29th, 2018
How many people will be on the tour?
Group size
- Brendan VacationsOperator•Written October 2018
  Each group size can vary depending on the departure however you will usually find an average of 40 to 45 guests per tour.
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Alicia
Asked on October 29th, 2018
I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?
Single supplement
- Brendan VacationsOperator•Written October 2018
  If you are a single traveller you can either share a room with another traveller of the same gender or if you would prefer your own room you can pay a single supplement to secure a private room for the duration of your tour. To select a single room, please choose this option on your booking page or by contacting our team of travel experts.

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- For any tour departing before November 15th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 15th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Brendan Vacations. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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