Do hotels have elevators?

Most modern hotels, especially those with three or more floors, are required by law to have elevators for accessibility.

Do you help arrange the international flights to and from the United States to Scotland?

While TourRadar specializes in connecting you with incredible tours, we do not book flights directly. However, you can visit tourradar.com/flights to explore flight options through our reliable partner, Kiwi.

How much walking is involved? Also if someone chooses not to walk with group will they be able to catch up later with the group?

To address your immediate inquiry, regarding the activity level of our tour.

Is there any portion of the tour that travel is done by rail?

This tour on its own does not offer any train component. The only time a train is involved is the departure/end date for the 3-Night London Extension, which is available to add to this itinerary on select dates. Otherwise, all travel is done primarily by motor coach (modern bus or van) and a couple of ferry rides between destinations.

Can you tell me the activity level of the Discover Scotland Glasgow to Edinburgh tour? also, what is needed to book?

The overall activity level of this tour is a level 2. This means you like a balanced approach to travel. Walking two to three miles over the course of a day is no problem for you. You can handle a variety of terrains, from cobblestone streets to moderate hills with relative ease and without assistance. You can climb two flights of stairs with ease. Expect some full days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. You can handle altitudes up to 6,000 feet.

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Discover Scotland (Glasgow to Edinburgh) (2025)

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From Glasgow to Edinburgh

4.6

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Operator: Collette
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Overnight Flight
Accommodation
Hotel (Maldron Hotel)
Day 2
Glasgow
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner at National Piping Centre farm-to-table restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Ballachulish Hotel)
Included Activities
- Bagpipe demonstration and lesson at National Piping Centre
- Welcome dinner at National Piping Centre farm-to-table restaurant
Optional Activities
- Explore Glasgow at leisure
Landmarks
National Piping Centre
Day 3
Glasgow to Ballachulish
Accommodation
Hotel (Ballachulish Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour and tasting at local whisky distillery
Optional Activities
- Lunch in nearby town (free time)
Landmarks
Loch Linnhe
Day 4
Isle of Skye
Accommodation
Hotel (Pentland Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry ride to Isle of Skye
- Local guide introduction to Isle of Skye history and culture
- Exploration time in Portree
- Scenic drive along Road to the Isles
Landmarks
Isle of Skye
Portree
Broadford
Skye Bridge
Day 5
Highlands to Thurso
Accommodation
Hotel (Pentland Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Urquhart Castle ruins
- Cruise on Loch Ness
Landmarks
Great Glen
Urquhart Castle
Loch Ness
Day 6
Orkney Islands
Accommodation
Hotel (Best Western Palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Orkney Islands
- Local guide introduction to Orkney Islands
- Visit to Skara Brae Neolithic village
- Visit to Standing Stones of Stenness
- Exploration of Kirkwall
Landmarks
Orkney Islands
Skara Brae
Standing Stones of Stenness
Kirkwall
Day 7
Highlands to Inverness
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Radisson Blu)
Included Activities
- Visit to Dunrobin Castle
- Visit to Culloden Battlefield
Landmarks
Dunrobin Castle
Culloden Battlefield
Day 8
Highlands to Edinburgh
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Interactive cooking experience at premier culinary institution with Scottish whisky)
Accommodation
Hotel (Radisson Blu)
Included Activities
- Visit to family-run Highlands farm with sheepdog demonstration
- Interactive cooking experience at premier culinary institution with whisky
Optional Activities
- Leisure time to explore Pitlochry
Landmarks
Cairngorms National Park
Pitlochry
Day 9
Edinburgh
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Edinburgh Castle
- Panoramic tour of Edinburgh's New Town
- Walking tour to Edinburgh Castle
Optional Activities
- Afternoon free time to explore Edinburgh
Landmarks
Edinburgh Castle
Day 10
Departure

Landmarks
National Piping Centre

Landmarks
Loch Linnhe

Landmarks
Isle of Skye
Portree
Broadford
Skye Bridge

Landmarks
Great Glen
Urquhart Castle
Loch Ness

Landmarks
Orkney Islands
Skara Brae
Standing Stones of Stenness
Kirkwall

Landmarks
Dunrobin Castle
Culloden Battlefield

Landmarks
Cairngorms National Park
Pitlochry

Landmarks
Edinburgh Castle

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Where You'll Stay

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Maldron Hotel
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day 1
Ballachulish Hotel
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Pentland Hotel
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Best Western Palace Hotel
Hotel
day 6
Radisson Blu
Hotel
Days 7, 8

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Collette

4.6

(7,570 reviews)

Number of tours

420

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

92%

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Traveler Reviews

4.6

Overall rating based on 31 Reviews

Guide
4.0
Accommodation
4.2
Tour Operator
4.6

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Kimberly
November 7th, 2025
I enjoyed the entire trip to Scotland. The Military Tattoo was absolutely amazing experience. Our tour guide was so...
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Robert
November 7th, 2025
Tour Manager was awesome! Thank you Ian!
Traveled in July 2025
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Byron
November 7th, 2025
Outstanding trip. Well planned, well organized and lovely.
Traveled in July 2025
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John
November 7th, 2025
Tattoo, Isle of Skye, Orkney Islands, Edinburgh Castle
Traveled in July 2025
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Pamela
November 7th, 2025
My first tour with Collette! Enjoyed the history and travel all over Scotland! Johnny, the tour guide was well...
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Berry
November 7th, 2025
Excellent fast paced tour of many wonderful sites. Delivered as promised with an excellent, informative, organized...
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Michelle
November 7th, 2025
This was an excellent tour highlighting Scotlands most iconic destinations. Well planned and staying at clean...
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Rosetta
November 7th, 2025
I enjoyed seeing many of the famous London sites and liked that our tour guide suggested many things to do on our off...
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Cathy
November 7th, 2025
visiting the Isle of Skye, the Orkney Islands an the Military Tattoo
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Diane
November 7th, 2025
Enjoyed everything on the tour. Orkney Island and Military Tattoo are at the top of the list of memories.
Traveled in August 2025
Review collected by Collette

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Adam
Asked on September 11th, 2025
Do hotels have elevators?
Accommodation
- ColletteOperator•Written September 2025
  Most modern hotels, especially those with three or more floors, are required by law to have elevators for accessibility.
J
Jennifer
Asked on September 9th, 2025
Do you help arrange the international flights to and from the United States to Scotland?
Flights / Transfers
- ColletteOperator•Written September 2025
  While TourRadar specializes in connecting you with incredible tours, we do not book flights directly. However, you can visit tourradar.com/flights to explore flight options through our reliable partner, Kiwi.
K
Kathryn
Asked on May 17th, 2025
How much walking is involved? Also if someone chooses not to walk with group will they be able to catch up later with the group?
Tour Details
- ColletteOperator•Written May 2025
  To address your immediate inquiry, regarding the activity level of our tour.
L
Lawrence
Asked on May 9th, 2025
Is there any portion of the tour that travel is done by rail?
Transport
- ColletteOperator•Written May 2025
  This tour on its own does not offer any train component. The only time a train is involved is the departure/end date for the 3-Night London Extension, which is available to add to this itinerary on select dates. Otherwise, all travel is done primarily by motor coach (modern bus or van) and a couple of ferry rides between destinations.
K
Kristina
Asked on March 10th, 2025
Can you tell me the activity level of the Discover Scotland Glasgow to Edinburgh tour? also, what is needed to book?
Operator
Tour Details
- ColletteOperator•Written March 2025
  The overall activity level of this tour is a level 2. This means you like a balanced approach to travel. Walking two to three miles over the course of a day is no problem for you. You can handle a variety of terrains, from cobblestone streets to moderate hills with relative ease and without assistance. You can climb two flights of stairs with ease. Expect some full days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. You can handle altitudes up to 6,000 feet.
- K
  Kristina
  Traveler•Written March 2025
  You offer a 10% discount on the date we are interested in 4/20/2026, does that require full payment up front? or can we still pay the balance by next January?
- ColletteOperator•Written March 2025
  You will only be required to pay the deposit. Full balance will be due 90 days before departure.
- K
  Kristina
  Traveler•Written March 2025
  Even with the 10% discount?
- ColletteOperator•Written March 2025
  Yes, that is correct even with a discount.

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- For any tour departing before July 27th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 27th, 2026, a minimum payment of $349 is required to confirm your booking with Collette. 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 95 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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Discover Scotland (Glasgow to Edinburgh) (2025)

Itinerary

Overnight Flight

Glasgow

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Glasgow to Ballachulish

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Isle of Skye

Included Activities

Highlands to Thurso

Included Activities

Orkney Islands

Included Activities

Highlands to Inverness

Included Activities

Highlands to Edinburgh

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Edinburgh

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Departure

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