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Discover Scotland (Glasgow to Edinburgh) (2026)

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From Glasgow to Edinburgh
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  • Historic cathedral surrounded by lush green trees.
  • Scenic coastal town with colorful buildings and boats.
  • Ruins of a castle on the edge of a lake.
  • Trees lining a riverbank with buildings in the background.
  • Stone buildings with mountains in the background.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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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

    Overnight Flight
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Maldron Hotel)
  2. Day 2

    Glasgow

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Thurso to Inverness

    Thurso to Inverness
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dunrobin Castle
    • Experience the powerful emotions of Culloden Battlefield, site of a profound turning point in Scottish history

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Prickly Thistle's Rebel Row shop in Inverness for a talk about how a group of women are revolutionizing the tartan of the Highlands
    Landmarks
    Dunrobin Castle
    Culloden Battlefield
    Prickly Thistle's Rebel Row
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Cairngorms to Edinburgh

    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

    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

    Departure

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Maldron Hotel

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  • Ballachulish Hotel

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    Days 2, 3

  • Pentland Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • Best Western Palace Hotel

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    day 6

  • Radisson Blu

    Hotel
    Days 7, 8

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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    Although I thought we spend more time on the bus and not enough time exploring the cities and attractions, I enjoyed...
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    Traveled in April 2025
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    The tour provided a good representation of Scotland past and present. I especially liked the visit to the farm to see...
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    Working sheep farm was my favorite. Edinburgh Castle was amazing also. Not enough free time on our own to explore....
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    Specifically picked this trip because it was a level 2 trip. There was also a level 3 tour available. However it was...
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    Fabulous tour guide and driver. They did their jobs very professionally and safe.
    Traveled in April 2025
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  • C
    May 22nd, 2024
    Led by Rosario
    The tour director, the driver was fantastic. Colette did a good job. Hotels were great. The only issue we had was the...
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    Traveled in April 2024
    Reply from: Collette
    Thank you for submitting your feedback regarding your Discover Scotland program. We are happy you enjoyed the services provided by your Collette tour manager. All feedback is encouraged as it allows us the opportunity to identify areas of concern and strive to make the necessary enhancements. We hope to have the opportunity in welcoming you again on a future Collette tour! Sincerely, Collette's Traveler Relations Team
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  • P
    June 15th, 2023
    We saw a lot of Scotland which meant a lot of time on the bus, but it was broken up nicely with rest stops and the...
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    Traveled in June 2023
  • G
    September 17th, 2020
    Tour was postponed due to COVID-19. Haven't heard back as to when it will be rescheduled yet.
    Traveled in September 2020
  • B
    April 19th, 2019
    Fabulous itinerary, something for everyone, our tour guide Michelle, was outstanding in all aspects,,,, were very...
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    Traveled in April 2019
  • A
    April 18th, 2019
    From start to finish, our tour guide Michelle was 5+++++ , wonderfully informative, fabulous organizational skills,...
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