Scottish Highland Fling with London
Don’t be shy—you’re not the only daydreamer with a major crush on Scotland. With its lush rolling hills, dramatic coastlines, tiny villages, and towering fairytale castles, what’s not to love? On this Undiscovered Tour of Scotland, you’ll feel your heart skip a beat as you journey through the breathtaking Highlands, ferry to its most beautiful islands, and immerse yourself in a world of haunting bagpipes, hallowed battlefields, and hoppy brews — the perfect choice for washing down traditional fish and chips at a Scottish chippy. With visits to the Neolithic village of Skara Brae, the legendary golf town of St. Andrews, and a famous whisky distillery for a tour and a wee dram, this Scotland vacation offers countless opportunities to raise a glass to your many passions. Making a spectacular scenic loop from Edinburgh to Glasgow, this Scottish Highland Fling tour is indeed an affair to remember. How about a trip on the Thames before you cross the pond? Add a 3-night extension to London to your tour of Scotland and let an express train whisk you from Glasgow to the palaces, pubs, and pints that await. Raise a glass to guided sightseeing and ample time on your own for personal pursuits.
Tour Itinerary
Welcome to Edinburgh! Enjoy free time upon arrival before meeting your Tour Director and travel companions at 6 pm for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Drummers, Pipes & Precious Jewels Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town,” and the famous scientists, inventors, and novelists who lived there. In the “Old Town,” visit Edinburgh Castle to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Enjoy some free time this afternoon and evening. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT Unpack your plaid for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo! Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances included on departures August 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20 and 24. TOUR HIGHLIGHT Ascend to Castle Rock to explore Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, with a 1,100-year history as “the most besieged place in Great Britain.” Here, you’ll find the royal regalia and Scotland’s Crown Jewels. The Castle forms the background of the spectacular Tattoo, an extravaganza of bagpipes and drums performed en masse in August each year.
Mulligans & Mountains Travel over the elegant Forth Road Bridge to the university town of St. Andrews, famous also as the home of golf. Enjoy a walk in the Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry before a drive through the scenic Grampian Mountains and Cairngorms National Park before arriving in Inverness, the Highland capital. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT See the fairways and greens at the birthplace of golf, where legendary players of the Scottish game made history in the university town of St. Andrews.
Brave Lads & Bonnie Lands Start your day with a visit to the Culloden Battlefield & Visitor Centre to hear the story of the crushing Hanoverian victory over Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scottish clans. Continue further north to follow the coast road to the magnificently situated Dunrobin Castle, the historic home of the Earls and Dukes of Sutherland. Overnight in Thurso, the most northerly town on Britain’s mainland. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT At Culloden Moor, hear the story of the crushing Hanoverian victory over Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scottish clans. On 16 April 1746, the two armies met. Over 1,500 Jacobites were killed or wounded, while British government forces lost about 100 soldiers. The last pitched battle fought on British soil lasted less than an hour.
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