13-Day Scotland's Highlands, Islands and Cities 2026

Highlights

• Explore Edinburgh with a Local Specialist
• Discover Dundee, Orkney Islands, Stirling and Glasgow
• Visit Edinburgh Castle, Melrose Abbey, Glamis Castle, Blair Athol whisky distillery in Pitlochry, the battlefield and Visitor Center of Culloden, Dunrobin Castle, John O'Groats, The Italian Chapel in Orkney Islands, Skara Brae, Ullapool, Isle of Skye, Isle of Mull, Isle of Iona, St. Mungo's Cathedral in Glasgow and Stirling Castle
• View Jedburgh Abbey, the 18th​ green at St. Andrews, Inverness Castle, Eilean Donan Castle and Glencoe
• See Loch Ness, Loch Lomond and the Battlefield at Bannockburn
• Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on departures that coincide with performance dates
• Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Specialist as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse.
• St. Andrews: Spend time in St Andrews, a coastal university town shaped by old quadrangles, sea air and open links. Walk to the stretch of West Sands Beach where Chariots of Fire filmed its iconic scene, then look across the Old Course, regarded as the birthplace of modern golf.
• Inverness: At the Culloden Visitor Center, you’ll discover why the Battle of Culloden lasted only an hour yet changed the Highland way of life forever.  
• Orkney Islands: Visit the Italian Chapel, Kirkwall, the prehistoric homes of Skara Brae and the stone circle of Brodgar on a full day across the islands.
• Eilean Donan: See one of Scotland’s most iconic castles, set where three lochs meet. Framed by rugged mountains and often shrouded in mist, it’s a favorite film location and one of the country’s most photographed landmarks. 
• Glencoe: Drive through Glencoe, a Highland valley known for steep mountains, open moorland and clan history. Your Travel Director shares context on the area’s past as you follow the road through one of Scotland’s best-known landscapes, with views that show the scale and character of the Highlands.
• Jedburgh: See the impressive 12th-century Jedburgh Abbey that dominates the center of town. 
• Melrose: Visit the historic ruins of Melrose Abbey and appreciate its many carved decorative details.
• Glamis: Visit Glamis Castle and appreciate the building's illustrious history and picturesque setting.
• Golspie: Explore the grand castle and admire its magnificent gardens during your visit of Dunrobin Castle. 
• Scottish Highlands: Take in the beauty of the Highlands on a scenic drive past glens, lochs and dramatic peaks. Watch the landscape shift as you travel deeper into one of Scotland’s most striking regions. 
• Glenfinnan Viaduct: Glenfinnan Monument marks the spot where Prince Charles Edward Stuart raised the Jacobite standard in 1745. Standing at the head of Loch Shiel, the 18th century tower commemorates the Highland clans who supported his claim.
• Isle of Mull: Embark on a day trip to the Isles of Mull and Iona, an ideal way to explore the sights and insights of the Scottish Highlands. At Iona Abbey, your Travel Director reveals its history, beginning with Columba’s monastery until the end of the 12th century followed by a Benedictine abbey. Iona Abbey Museum also houses Scotland’s finest collection of early medieval carved stones and crosses. Then visit the Reilig Odhrain, a sacred burial ground of 48 Scottish Kings
• Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square. 
• Stirling: Visit Stirling Castle, dramatically set atop a volcanic crag above the city. One of Scotland’s most strategically important royal strongholds, it was the childhood home of Mary, Queen of Scots and the setting for the coronation of the infant James VI in 1567.
• Wick: Warm your heart with a little Scottish whisky at a traditional distillery in the Scottish Highlands.
• Kinlochard: Join your hosts, the Wood family at their 15th-century farm on the shores of Loch Ard for a home-cooked Scottish lunch, amidst tales of Rob Roy and a few foot-tapping ceilidh tunes.
• Glasgow: Explore Glasgow’s character through its striking street art on a walking tour with a Local Specialist. Discover stories of shipbuilding, comedy, creativity and community as you pass powerful murals across the city. End your walk at The Clutha, a much-loved pub supporting young people through the Clutha Trust. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 10 and 11: Reduced Inequalities and Sustainable Cities and Communities.