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Wild Scotland - Douglas Mawson

12 days
From Edinburgh to Aberdeen
4.5
8,245 reviews
Wild Scotland - Douglas Mawson - Explore!

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Edinburgh

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel in Edinburgh to be confirmed), Hotel (Hotel in Edinburgh to be confirmed (or similar))
  2. Day 2

    Edinburgh to Troon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Captain's Welcome Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of the Royal Mile
    • Visit to Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Audio tour of Edinburgh Castle including Royal Palace and Crown Jewels
    • Captain's Welcome Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at Edinburgh restaurants and pubs
    Landmarks
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Church of Canongate
    Scottish Parliament
    Edinburgh Castle
    Royal Mile
  3. Day 3

    Hebrides Archipelago

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Hebrides archipelago
    • Wildlife viewing opportunities
  4. Day 4

    Iona - Staffa - Isle of Eigg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Landing on island of Iona
    • Exploration of Fingals Cave on Staffa
    • Landing on Isle of Eigg
    • Landing at Loch Scavaig in the Cuillins

    Optional Activities

    • Short hike to Loch Coruisk
    • Extended hiking (subject to weather and fitness)
    • Kayaking around Loch Scavaig and Loch Coruisk
    • Exploration of island of Soay and abandoned shark fishing station
    Landmarks
    Island of Iona
    Fingals Cave
    Isle of Eigg
    Cuillin Hills
    Loch Scavaig
    Loch Coruisk
  5. Day 5

    Isle of Lewis

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Standing Stones of Callanais
    Landmarks
    Standing Stones of Callanais
  6. Day 6

    St Kilda

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Landing at St Kilda archipelago
    Landmarks
    St Kilda Archipelago
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Orkney Islands - Kirkwall

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Option 1: Orkney Treasures - Skara Brae guided tour including Standing Stones of Stenness, Ring of Brodgar, ancient village of Skara Brae with visitor centre, and Skaill House
    • Option 2: The Heart of Neolithic Orkney guided tour including Ring of Brodgar, Standing Stones of Stenness, Barnhouse Neolithic village, Harray Loch bird hide, and St Magnus Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Standing Stones of Stenness
    Ring of Brodgar
    Skara Brae
    Skaill House
    Barnhouse Neolithic Village
    Harray Loch
    St Magnus Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Papa Westray - Shetland Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Knap of Howar on Papa Westray
    • Evening with Poor Man's Corner Scottish dance and folk ensemble

    Optional Activities

    • Drinks at local pub
    Landmarks
    Knap of Howar
  9. Day 9

    Lerwick - Island of Noss

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Lerwick

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Island of Noss National Nature Reserve
    Landmarks
    Island of Noss
  10. Day 10

    Jarlshof - Mousa Broch

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Jarlshof archaeological site
    • Visit to Mousa Broch
    Landmarks
    Jarlshof
    Mousa Broch
  11. Day 11

    Fair Isle

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Landing on Fair Isle
    • Welcome by local villagers

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking on Fair Isle
    • Visit to Fair Isle museum
    Landmarks
    Fair Isle
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Aberdeen

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Response rate
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Reviews from other tours by Explore!

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    September 16th, 2025
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    June 3rd, 2024
    We had an excellent experience, Angela the guide was super (safe driving, clear communication, kind willingness to...
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  • Clara
    September 22nd, 2023
    Skara Brae, the Stones of Stenness and the Brough of Birsay were all priorities for me and I was very fortunate to be...
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