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Tour Scotland on our Taste of Scotland Escorted tour, spending a spectacular four days roving around the winding lanes and leafy by-ways of Scotland. This escorted tour is absolutely crammed with the very best that Scotland has to offer. Trawl through the terrific Trossachs and nip into Stirling Castle, tracing the steps of William Wallace. Loll around Loch Lomond, with it’s studded islands, magical forests and gouged out glacial valleys making it a treasure trove of scenic beauty. Onto Inverary Castle, seats of the Dukes of Argyll, the chiefs of the clan Campbell with fairytale turrets completing it’s supernatural ambiance. Next stop on this tour of Scotland is Oban, gateway to the islands of Mull and Iona, sample the mouth watering menus and a pint or two in the many inviting taverns of this charming town. Onto Fort William, tucked snugly underneath the shadow of Ben Nevis, travel along the Caledonian canal to Loch Ness and it’s grotesque but elusive occupant! This escorted tour then brings you onto Culloden Moor, the scene of the decisive defeat of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Highland clans. After all of this touring, you’ll surely have build up a thirst to sample a few ‘wee drams’ of whisky in the coveted distilleries of Speyside. Drop in on the Royal family in Balmoral Castle and on to the twisted tangle of cobbled streets in Perth, peppered with grand Georgian buildings along the banks of the River Tay, all pulsating with a compelling mix of the cosmopolitan and the traditional. Find the Scotland vacation of your dreams on this superb escorted tour.
West Highlands & Islands – Loch Ness – Inverness – Royal Deeside – Perthshire – Fife – Edinburgh
| Day | Itinerary | Hotel Location |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Glasgow/Edinburgh arrival – Oban Area | Oban Area |
| Day 2 | Oban – Fort William – Loch Ness – Inverness | Inverness Area |
| Day 3 | Inverness – Royal Deeside – Perth | Perth Area |
| Day 4 | St. Andrews – Glasgow/Edinburgh departure |
Day 1 : Edinburgh/Glasgow – Oban Area
All Tours can start or finish in either Glasgow or Edinburgh.
On arrival in Edinburgh/Glasgow Airport, pick up self-drive car and start your journey. You will drive through the area known as the Trossachs in the heart of Scotland. Make a stop at Stirling Castle – Stirling has many reminders of the famous William Wallace, star of the film “Braveheart”. Continue around the scenic Loch Lomond and through the Argyll Forest one of the most beautiful areas of Scotland. Make a stop at Inveraray on the banks of Loch Fyne where you can visit Inveraray Castle or Inveraray Jail, which tells the tale of prison life in the 18th & 19th centuries. Continue north to the Oban area for overnight.
Day 2 : Oban- Fort William – Loch Ness - Inverness
After breakfast explore Oban making a visit to McCaigs Tower from where you can see the island of Mull and beyond on a clear day. Departing Oban journey north to Fort William via Appin passing on your way Castle Stuart set on its own island. Fort William nestles at the foot of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Scotland. Take a trip on the Anoch Mor Gondela and enjoy some magnificent views across to the West and East coasts of Scotland. From Fort William travel northeast through the Great Glen towards Inverness. En-route you will travel along the Caledonian Canal which links Fort William and Inverness and of which Loch Ness forms a part. Travel along the banks of this famous loch keeping an eye open for the famous monster “Nessie”. Overnight in the Inverness area
Day 3 : Inverness – Royal Deeside - Perth
Start your day with a stop at Culloden Moor, site of the very last land battle on British soil when the Jacobites, lead by Bonnie Prince Charlie, were finally defeated by the English army. The excellent exhibition centre tells of the Jacobite rebellions in various languages and you can wander the Moor where you can still hear the battle cries of the Clans. Continue now into the heart of Speyside and whisky country. There are a large number of whisky distilleries in the area and you can visit many of them. Glenfiddich, Glen Grant, Dallas Dhu and many others welcome visitors and are happy to give you a “wee dram”. Continue following the River Spey well known also for its salmon fishing. Travel down to Braemar in the heart of Royal Deeside. During May, June and July you can visit Balmoral Castle where the Royal Family spend their annual summer holiday. Alternatively visit Braemar Castle. Journey south over the “Spittal of Glenshee” a road affording dramatic views before continuing towards the Perth area for your overnight accommodation.
Day 4 : Edinburgh/Glasgow Departure
Today, if time permits, visit St Andrew’s, named after Scotland's patron saint. Visit the impressive ruins of the cathedral, once the most magnificent in the country and St Andrews Castle where visitors can wander through damp, mossy tunnels to the dungeons. St Andrew's is also the famous home of golf, played on the Old Course since the 15th century. Continue along the coast via the small fishing villages of Elie and Pitenweem. Cross the Forth road bridge with its spectacular views of the Firth of Forth before returning your car to Edinburgh/Glasgow and joining your flight home.
