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Scottish Highland Fling 2027 - 10 Day Tour from Edinburgh to Glasgow

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Scottish Highland Fling 2027

10 Day Tour from Edinburgh to Glasgow



Tour Description:

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.

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Destination & Sightseeing

Special Features Included in this Tour:
• Guided sightseeing in Edinburgh with visit to Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish Crown Jewels
• Admission to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (August 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22 and 26 departures)
• Visit to Culloden Moor Visitor Centre and battlefield
• Visit to Dunrobin Castle
• Excursion to the Orkney Islands, including lunch and a guided tour of The Orkney Brewery
• Traditional Fish and Chips lunch in Ullapool
• Scenic drive across the Isle of Skye
• Excursion to the Isles of Mull and Iona
• Visit to a whisky distillery
• Orientation drive in Glasgow
• See The Kelpies
• Scenic drive through Glen Coe and The Trossachs National Park
Notes:
This tour requires some uphill walking on rough terrain at Edinburgh Castle which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs. Some walking involved back to the hotel after the Edinburgh Tattoo for departures that include the Tattoo.

MEALS

ITINERARY

Day 1 ARRIVE IN EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
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
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Day 2 EDINBURGH
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 THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Unpack your plaid! Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances included on departures August 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22 and 26. MUSIC & MASTERPIECES 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
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Day 3 EDINBURGH–ST. ANDREWS–PITLOCHRY–INVERNESS
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) 201 mi / 323 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT ICONIC FOOTSTEPS 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
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Day 4 INVERNESS–CULLODEN MOOR–DUNROBIN–THURSO
Brave Lads & Bonnie Lands Start your day with a visit to the Culloden battlefield site and visitor center to hear the story of the crushing Hanoverian victory of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scottish clans. Continuing 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) 120 mi / 193 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOT 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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Day 5 THURSO. EXCURSION TO THE ORKNEY ISLANDS
An Ancient Archipelago A fascinating day full of adventure. Head by ferry to the Orkney Islands for a day’s sightseeing including the Old Man of Hoy, Skara Brae and Skaill House, the Ring of Brodgar and Kirkwall. Enjoy a [LF] guided tour of the Orkney Brewery with a light lunch at the Tasting Hall café, before taking the return ferry back to the mainland in the late afternoon. (B,L,D) 47 mi / 76 km LOCAL FAVORITE HISTORY & TRADITION Orcadian water, the best malt, hops, and yeast are the only four ingredients of hand-crafted ales such as Orkney Dark Island, Northern Light and the world-famous Skull Splitter named after a vicious Orkney Earl. Enjoy a guided tour of the brewery and learn the traditions of beer making and a long, long history of brewing quality ales
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Day 6 THURSO–DURNESS–ULLAPOOL–GAIRLOCH
Spectacular Sights & A Scottish Chippy A day to sit back and admire breathtakingly wild and unspoiled scenery: rugged beaches, convoluted passes, and ghostly ruins. Drive via Durness and Scourie to Ullapool. Visit this pretty fishing port and enjoy a traditional [LF] fish and chips lunch at a local restaurant. Overnight in Gairloch in the North-West Highlands. (B,L,D) 194 mi / 312 km LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Walk along the whitewashed cottages with views of lovely Loch Broom in the charming seaport town of Ullapool. Feast on traditional fish and chips, a Scottish favorite that never fails to satisfy
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Day 7 GAIRLOCH–ISLE OF SKYE–FORT WILLIAM–GLENCOE
Sea & Skye Drive to the Inner Hebridean Isle of Skye before returning to the mainland by ferry across the Sound of Sleat to Mallaig. Spectacular scenery continues as you head to Fort William, the gateway to Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak. (B,D) 154 mi / 248 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDER Taking its name from the old Norse term meaning ‘cloud island’ for the often-misty shrouds of ocean clouds. The Isle of Skye stretches 50 miles long as the second largest island of the Scotland’s Inner Hebrides archipelago. Its lush moors, rugged mountains, shining lochs, and lofty sea cliffs are everything and more than you’d imagine Scottish beauty to be
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Day 8 GLENCOE. EXCURSION TO THE ISLES OF MULL AND IONA
Island Dreams & Scottish Kings A day’s excursion to the best of Scotland’s western isles. Take a ferry to the Isle of Mull for a scenic drive across the island before another crossing to the fascinating Isle of Iona, and a visit to Iona Abbey before returning to the mainland. (B,D) 138 mi / 222 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT PICTURE PERFECT Called “Eagle Island” by wildlife watchers, the Isle of Mull is a paradise for birds of prey keeping a watchful eye on the wonderful wild landscapes below. Watch for Scottish red deer, iconic Highland cattle, and rolling hills that paint a picture of quintessential Scotland. The medieval abbey on the Isle of Iona is the resting place of many Scottish monarchs and chiefs
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Day 9 GLENCOE–LOCH LOMOND–FALKIRK–GLASGOW
Glasgow Gems & Gorgeous Glens Travel through the dramatic and intense scenery of Glen Coe and The Trossachs National Park. Experience breathtaking views from the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond before a [LF] visit to a whisky distillery. Visit The Kelpies, the world’s largest equine sculptures en route to Glasgow. There’s time for an orientation drive including the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares before a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) 141 mi / 227 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOTS In Scotland’s most populous city, Glasgow’s uniquely rich architectural heritage ranges from 19th-century masterpieces to the modern designs of the unique style of Glasgow-born Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Discover exciting experiences around every corner!
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Day 10 GLASGOW
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Accommodations

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Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh is the newest edition to the Scottish capital, combining heritage and style with an innovative design and locally inspired furnishings. The hotel has a prime location, just a five-minute walk from Princes Street and Waverley Station. Spacious, modern hotel rooms include quality amenities, such as a selection of in-room entertainment, plush bedding, and a work desk. Meals are served in The Lantern Room and the lobby offers an innovative and sophisticated space for working and relaxing.