Itinerary
- Day 1
Edinburgh
Your private chauffeur will meet you as you arrive in Edinburgh and take you straight to your luxury hotel to settle in. This evening you'll head to Wedgwood The Restaurant on the Royal Mile for fine Scottish cuisine, where you can try traditional dishes in a historic setting.
- Meals
- Dinner (Fine Scottish cuisine at Wedgwood The Restaurant, an intimate fine-dining gem on Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile, featuring seasonal, locally sourced ingredients including hand-foraged herbs)
Included Activities
- Dinner at Wedgwood The Restaurant - seasonal, locally sourced Scottish cuisine on the Royal Mile
Landmarks/POIs Wedgwood The Restaurant Royal Mile - Day 2
Edinburgh
After breakfast, a local expert guide joins you for a walking tour down the iconic Royal Mile, pointing out the history along the way. You'll stop at St Giles' Cathedral before heading up to Edinburgh Castle to explore the grounds and buildings. The afternoon is yours to wander through Princes Street Gardens, check out the Scott Monument, or spend time at the Scottish National Gallery if art interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Royal Mile with Local Expert
- Visit St Giles' Cathedral - guided tour with Local Expert revealing Gothic architecture and Thistle Chapel
- Visit Edinburgh Castle - Local Expert guided tour of 900-year history with panoramic city views
- Leisure time at Princes Street Gardens, Scott Monument, or Scottish National Gallery
Landmarks/POIs Royal Mile St Giles' Cathedral Edinburgh Castle Thistle Chapel Princes Street Gardens Scott Monument Scottish National Gallery - Day 3
Edinburgh to St Andrews to Perth
Start the morning with an exclusive coffee at Broomhall House where Lord Bruce shares his family's history with you. From there, you'll drive to St Andrews, the birthplace of golf and home to the historic university where Prince William and Kate Middleton studied. Later you'll continue north to your Highland hotel where a piper will be waiting to greet you with traditional Scottish music.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private audience with Lord Bruce at Broomhall House over coffee
- Stroll through historic St Andrews - birthplace of golf and one of the world's oldest universities
- Scottish piper welcome at Murrayshall Country Estate
Landmarks/POIs Broomhall House St Andrews Murrayshall Country Estate - Day 4
Scottish Highlands
Drive through the Cairngorms National Park taking in the landscape and stopping for photos. In the afternoon you can either explore the grounds of Balmoral Castle with an expert historian, or visit Crathie Kirk and walk the historic Culloden battlefield. Dinner this evening is at Dornoch Station Hotel where you'll have views out over the Scottish coastline.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Elegant dinner at Dornoch Station Hotel with spectacular views of the Scottish coastline)
Included Activities
- Journey through Cairngorms National Park
- Explore Balmoral Castle grounds with a dedicated historian - wildlife and scenic beauty loved by the Royal Family since 1852
Optional Activities
- Visit Crathie Kirk - church closely tied to royal tradition
- Walk the historic Culloden battlefield - site of the last major battle on British soil in 1746, including soldiers' graves and memorial cairn
Landmarks/POIs Cairngorms National Park Balmoral Castle Crathie Kirk Culloden Battlefield - Day 5
Dornoch
You get to choose how to spend this day. Option one is working with a golf professional to refine your swing at one of Scotland's legendary courses. If golf isn't your thing, you can visit Dunrobin Castle and see its French-inspired architecture instead. Later you'll head to Loch Fleet Nature Reserve where you might spot seals and wading birds. The rest of the afternoon is free to either relax at Dornoch's beach or explore around the historic cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Pause at Loch Fleet Nature Reserve - pine-fringed shores with seals and wading birds
Optional Activities
- Golf lesson at one of Scotland's legendary courses - professional instruction for beginners or seasoned players
- Visit Dunrobin Castle - Scotland's northernmost great house with French château-inspired architecture, lavish interiors and coastal gardens
- Leisure time - stroll along Dornoch's beach, visit historic cathedral, or unwind in tranquil surroundings
Landmarks/POIs Loch Fleet Nature Reserve Dunrobin Castle Dornoch Cathedral - Day 6
Dornoch to Glencoe to Oban
You'll visit Prickly Thistle, a women-run Highland tartan weaving mill where the team preserves traditional ancestral techniques. After learning about their work, you'll travel along the shores of Loch Ness, then head into the dramatic landscapes of Glencoe where a wildlife ranger will guide you through the area. By evening you'll arrive at Knipoch House Hotel which sits right on the water with sea views overlooking Oban.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience at Prickly Thistle - tartan weaving mill tour with women-run team learning ancestral weaving techniques
- Journey along Loch Ness shores - Scotland's most mysterious and voluminous loch
- Glencoe guided experience with wildlife ranger - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience exploring National Nature Reserve and conservation efforts for indigenous species
Landmarks/POIs Prickly Thistle Loch Ness Glencoe - Day 7
Isle of Mull
The day takes you to the Isle of Mull where dramatic coastlines and rolling hills dominate the landscape. You'll be watching for white-tailed eagles, otters, and maybe whales if you're lucky. You can either visit Tobermory Distillery for a whisky tasting, or join a conservation experience with the Whale and Dolphin Trust to learn about their marine protection work.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Journey through the Isle of Mull - dramatic coastlines, rolling hills and wildlife haven
Optional Activities
- Whisky tasting at Tobermory Distillery - guided tour learning time-honoured distilling process and sampling distinctive single malts
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience at Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust - marine conservation learning, species spotting on return ferry, contributing to research efforts
Landmarks/POIs Isle of Mull Tobermory Distillery Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust - Day 8
Oban to Loch Lomond
Lunch today is at a Michelin-starred restaurant where the chef creates inventive dishes using Scottish ingredients. After eating, you'll head down to Loch Lomond and check into Cameron House for a two-night stay. This spa resort sits right in the Highlands with great views, so you'll have time to explore the grounds or relax before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Michelin-starred lunch with inventive Scottish flavours)
Included Activities
- Michelin-starred lunch with inventive Scottish flavours
Landmarks/POIs Cameron House Loch Lomond - Day 9
Loch Lomond
You'll board a champagne cruise across Loch Lomond, floating past rolling hills, secluded islands, and the shimmering water. It's a peaceful way to spend the day on the loch. This evening you'll raise a glass over dinner with other travelers, reflecting on your journey through Scotland.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Cameron House reflecting on incredible moments and scenic landscapes of the Scottish journey)
Included Activities
- Champagne cruise on Loch Lomond - luxurious glide across serene waters with rolling hills and secluded islands
Landmarks/POIs Loch Lomond - Day 10
Loch Lomond Departure
Your private transfer arrives to pick you up and drive you to the airport for your flight home, bringing your Scottish adventure to a close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
