Tailor Made Scotland: Edinburgh & the Highlands

Unravel the history of Edinburgh, starting at Edinburgh Castle, a royal fortress that symbolizes the Scottish nation. It is home to the Honours of Scotland, the oldest set of Crown Jewels in Europe. Take in stunning views of the city from the castle’s impressive milit...

Head out into the Scottish Borders, a picturesque stretch of rolling hills and farmland lying between Edinburgh and the boundary between Scotland and England. View the salmon-rich River Tweed as it gently winds its way through this bucolic landscape. Visit Floors Cast...

Leaving Edinburgh, head north into the Highlands of Scotland, crossing the Firth of Forth on one of the three iconic Forth bridges that showcase Scotland’s enduring talent for engineering. Continue past Perth and upstream to the quaint town of Dunkeld. Enjoy a short d...

Continue today through the Scottish Highlands, absorbing their wild beauty, grandeur and a rich cultural heritage. Arrive in Dornoch, viewing its glowing medieval town center of golden sandstone buildings and its impressive cathedral. To the north, see Dunrobin Castle...

Start your day with a visit to Culloden Moor, where Bonnie Prince Charlie was defeated in 1746 by government troops, thereby ending his attempt to regain the throne for the Stewart family. Then, follow the long straight valley called the Great Glen to Fort Augustus, a...

Set out to explore some of the most iconic places and best-loved landscapes of the Isle of Skye, beginning with a tour of Dunvegan Castle, the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and the ancestral home of the chiefs of clan MacLeod for 800 years. Journey ...

Enjoy optional local sightseeing this morning, perhaps boarding the gondola-style chairlift high into the Highland scenery close to Ben Nevis, good for magnificent views on a clear day. Alternatively, explore Neptune’s Staircase, a unique collection of locks. Drive to...

Step aboard a ferry for a pleasing excursion to the Isle of Mull in the Hebridean Islands. Disembark at the town of Craignure for a drive to Iona, passing through unspoiled countryside, where the locals live in crofts and livestock roam freely across the moorland. Arr...

Journey to Glasgow, visiting Inveraray Castle, home to the Duke of Argyll, the chief of the Campbells, en route. Enjoy the castle’s impressive interiors, considered the most richly decorated in Scotland. View the “bonnie banks” of Loch Lomond as you continue to Glasgo...