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This trip is no longer available from Summer 2025 onwards through Brendan Vacations. However, you can still book it through our affiliate brand, Trafalgar, for the US and Canada regions only.

Best of Scotland (Winter)

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From Edinburgh to Glasgow

4.7

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It was such a lovely trip! I really recommend it if you wish to see the Scottish highlights and have limited time.
Andrea, traveled in August
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Silver Operator: Brendan Vacations
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 48
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

Edinburgh
St Andrews
Pitlochry
Culloden
Eilean Donan
Isle of Skye
Loch Ness
Glencoe
Glasgow
Stirling

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Highlights

Explore the mystical lanes of Edinburgh
Tour Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile
Visit Loch Ness and Eilean Donan Castle
See Ben Nevis and the Glen of Weeping
Taste whiskey at a traditional distillery

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Welcome to Edinburgh
Day 2 Discover Enchanting Edinburgh
Day 3 Venture into the Scottish Highlands
Day 4 Explore Culloden, Loch Ness and the Isle of Skye Make Travel Matter
Day 5 Journey to Thriving Glasgow
Day 6 Walk the Walls of Stirling Castle
Day 7 Farewell Glasgow

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Where You'll Stay

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Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Hotel
Days 1, 2
The Highlander Hotel
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Laggan Hotel Cairngorms, The Highlander
Hotel
day 3
The Highlander
Hotel
day 4
Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Center
Hotel
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Brendan Vacations

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(36 reviews)

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Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

71%

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Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
4.7
Itinerary
Excellent
4.7
Guide
Excellent
5.0
Transport
Excellent
5.0
Accommodation
Excellent
4.3
Food
Good
4.0
Tour Operator
Brendan Vacations
4.3

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Dennis
· July 16th, 2023
The tour was awesome. The tour director was great with the commentary during the bus ride and what to expect at the next stop and the rest of the day. The bus driver was also great driving the very narrow roads to our destinations.
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We appreciate you taking the time to provide valuable feedback. We are genuinely grateful to hear about your positive experience with our On The Road Team. It is excellent to know that they could provide you with exceptional service. Thank you for... Show more
Trip date: July 2023
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Deborah
· January 3rd, 2023
Kevin, you’re wonderful. So positive and knowledgeable. The overall tour was great. The most disappointing MEAL was served at the Scottish Engineer. Inedible! Almost 200$ for two. The show was okay. The weather did deter us from spending time on the Isle of Skye. We could not see the slaughter field of Culloden as we arrived after hours in the dark due to weather and early sunset. We had many comfort stops. We saw phenomenal views. The hotels were warm, clean, staff was friendly and accommodating.
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Brendan Vacations commented on this review
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the company of our Travel Director. We carefully select all of our Travel Directors for their professionalism and regional insights. It's... Show more
Trip date: December 2022
Andrea
· August 29th, 2019
It was such a lovely trip! I really recommend it if you wish to see the Scottish highlights and have limited time.
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Trip date: August 2019

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Best of Scotland (Winter)

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Places You’ll See

Highlights

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What's Included

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