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Scotland: Lochs and Landscapes

8 days
Start and end in Glasgow
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Glasgow

    You'll arrive in Glasgow and get settled into your hotel. This evening, you'll meet the rest of your group over dinner, which gives you a chance to get to know everyone before the trip kicks off.

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome meal)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meal at hotel
    Landmarks/POIs
    Glasgow
  2. Day 2

    Glasgow to Isle of Arran

    Start the day at New Lanark, an 18th century mill village and UNESCO World Heritage Site, then walk along the River Clyde. From there, you'll head across the Clyde Coast to catch the ferry to the Isle of Arran for a two-night stay. You'll have free time to wander around the island's green landscapes and soak in the local character.

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit New Lanark UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Leisurely walk along River Clyde
    • Ferry crossing to Isle of Arran

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the Isle of Arran
    • Meet local residents
    Landmarks/POIs
    New Lanark
    River Clyde
    Isle of Arran
  3. Day 3

    Isle of Arran

    A local guide leads you on a highland safari across the Isle of Arran. You'll look for golden eagles, stags, and red squirrels as you move through the terrain. The guide will fill you in on the island's history, culture, and how the ecology works here.

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Highland safari on Isle of Arran with local guide
    • Wildlife spotting - golden eagles, stags, red squirrels
    Landmarks/POIs
    Isle of Arran
  4. Day 4

    Isle of Arran to Oban

    You'll take the ferry back to the mainland and visit Kilmartin Glen, which holds 5,000 years of history with Neolithic and Bronze Age sites scattered throughout. Walk around the ancient cairns, standing stones, carved rocks, forts, and castles. Later, you'll head to Oban, Scotland's seafood capital, for dinner with your group.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing to mainland
    • Visit Kilmartin Glen - Neolithic and Bronze Age sites
    • Explore ancient cairns and standing stones
    • Group dinner in Oban
    Landmarks/POIs
    Kilmartin Glen
    Oban
  5. Day 5

    Oban

    First up is Arduaine Garden, filled with vibrant azaleas, magnolias, Himalayan lilies, and forget-me-nots. Your Tour Leader will give you an orientation of Oban, then you'll visit Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel, one of Scotland's oldest stone structures dating back before 1240.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Arduaine Garden
    • Orientation tour of Oban
    • Visit Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel
    Landmarks/POIs
    Arduaine Garden
    Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel
  6. Day 6

    Oban to Luss

    You'll travel through the Glencoe valley, taking in the towering mountain ranges shaped by volcanic and glacial activity. Stop at the Glencoe Visitor Centre to learn about the 1692 massacre. After that, you'll head through Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park with stops at scenic viewpoints before reaching the village of Luss.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Glencoe valley
    • Visit Glencoe Visitor Centre
    • Journey through Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    Landmarks/POIs
    Glencoe
    Glencoe Visitor Centre
    Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    Luss
  7. Day 7

    Luss

    The morning is yours to take at your own pace before you board a scenic cruise across Loch Lomond with views of islands, mountains, and forests. Spend free time in Luss checking out the medieval history or the 19th century parish church with its Victorian stained-glass windows. The day wraps up with a farewell dinner celebrating the trip.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruise on Loch Lomond

    Optional Activities

    • Explore medieval history in Luss
    • Visit 19th century parish church with Victorian stained-glass windows
    Landmarks/POIs
    Loch Lomond
    Luss Parish Church
  8. Day 8

    Luss to Edinburgh or Glasgow

    You'll travel to Edinburgh for a driving tour of the New Town and The Royal Mile to take in the architecture and culture. You have free time in the morning and early afternoon to explore on your own. From here, you can head home or hop back on the mini-coach to Glasgow.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Driving tour of Edinburgh New Town
    • Driving tour of The Royal Mile

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Edinburgh city
    • Return to Glasgow by mini-coach
    Landmarks/POIs
    Edinburgh New Town
    The Royal Mile
    Edinburgh
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  • Kerrie
    · August 25th, 2025
    Guide was friendly, always helpful and knowledgeable. Small number was conducive to getting to know each other and convenience in going to places. Locations were interesting, the country around Yorkshire and the Peaks was outstanding.
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  • Gino
    · May 15th, 2025
    Smashing tour to see the historic features of Scotland. Excellent opportunity to explore without the pressure of timetables and too many people. Just a small group of 12 and Ed was the best guide. Great knowledge of history and took us to amazing places. Isle of Skye and Isle of Mull the highlights. Well priced.
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  • Philip
    · May 8th, 2025
    A very comprehensive tour of World War 1 western front battlefield sites and cemeteries with an emphasis on the ANZAC involvement led by a very knowledgeable guide. We enjoyed the tour with the highlight of course being the dawn service at the Australian War memorial at Villers Bretonneux. If any improvements were to be made more time could have been spent explaining what we were going to see while on the bus travelling to a site rather than explaining the same when we got to a site would have meant less time standing around listening at the site and more time to explore the site. Also at times it felt like we were driving around in circles. The hotel accommodation except at Amiens was good. The hotel at Amiens was charitably speaking very average although the location was excellent.
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