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Discover Scotland (Glasgow to Edinburgh) (2026)

10 days
From Glasgow to Edinburgh
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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

  1. Day 1

    Overnight Flight

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Maldron Hotel)
  2. Day 2

    Glasgow

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at National Piping Centre's farm-to-table restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ballachulish Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • National Piping Centre - bagpipe demonstration and lesson
    • Welcome dinner at National Piping Centre's farm-to-table restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Leisure exploration of Glasgow
    Landmarks
    National Piping Centre
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Glasgow to Ballachulish

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    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
  4. Day 4

    Isle of Skye

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pentland Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Isle of Skye
    • Local guide introduction to Skye's history and contemporary life
    • Exploration of Portree
    • Scenic return drive via Skye Bridge and Road to the Isles
    Landmarks
    Isle of Skye
    Armadale
    Portree
    Broadford
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Highlands to Thurso

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pentland Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Travel through the Great Glen
    • Visit Urquhart Castle
    • Cruise on Loch Ness
    Landmarks
    Great Glen
    Urquhart Castle
    Loch Ness
    Thurso
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Orkney Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Best Western Palace Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Orkney Islands
    • Local guide introduction to the Orkney Islands
    • Visit Skara Brae - Neolithic village
    • Visit Standing Stones of Stenness
    • Tour of Kirkwall

    Optional Activities

    • Bird life and marine wildlife viewing during ferry crossing
    Landmarks
    Orkney Islands
    Skara Brae
    Standing Stones of Stenness
    Kirkwall
  7. Day 7

    Dunrobin Castle to Inverness

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dunrobin Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Culloden Battlefield (atmospheric Jacobite Rising historical site)
    • Self-guided tour of Inverness Castle and museum of Highlands battles
    Landmarks
    Dunrobin Castle
    Culloden Battlefield
    Inverness Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Cairngorms to Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu)

    Included Activities

    • Visit family-run Highlands farm and watch sheepdogs at work
    • Explore Cairngorms National Park mountain wilderness

    Optional Activities

    • Leisure time in Pitlochry
    • Scottish Cultural Show: A Night of Food, Song & Dance - $130.00 pp (Edinburgh)
    Landmarks
    Cairngorms National Park
    Pitlochry
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Dinner (Interactive cooking experience with modern Scottish fare and a 'wee dram')

    Included Activities

    • Visit Edinburgh Castle and Scottish Crown Jewels
    • Panoramic tour of Edinburgh's New Town
    • Walking tour to Edinburgh Castle
    • Interactive cooking demonstration with 'wee dram' at premiere culinary institution
    Landmarks
    Edinburgh Castle
  10. Day 10

    Departure

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  • A
    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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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    Tour Manager was awesome! Thank you Ian!
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    Outstanding trip. Well planned, well organized and lovely.
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    Tattoo, Isle of Skye, Orkney Islands, Edinburgh Castle
    Traveled in July 2025
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  • A
    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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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    Excellent fast paced tour of many wonderful sites. Delivered as promised with an excellent, informative, organized...
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    This was an excellent tour highlighting Scotlands most iconic destinations. Well planned and staying at clean...
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  • A
    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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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    visiting the Isle of Skye, the Orkney Islands an the Military Tattoo
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  • A
    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
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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