Itinerary
- Day 1
Aberdeen
You'll kick off your Scottish trip by checking out The Kelpies, then head to Dunnottar Castle where you can spend time photographing the dramatic cliffside fortress overlooking the North Sea. After that, you'll settle into Maryculter House in Aberdeenshire for the next four nights, which serves as your base for exploring the region.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit The Kelpies
- Photo stop at Dunnottar Castle
Landmarks The Kelpies Dunnottar Castle 
- Day 2
Aberdeen
This morning involves a scenic train journey on the Royal Deeside Railway, which winds through the River Dee landscape. Later, you'll watch a falconry display featuring birds of prey, then tour a traditional whisky distillery where you'll get to taste some of their offerings.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full Scottish breakfast), Dinner
Included Activities
- Royal Deeside Railway journey
- Falconry display
- Whisky distillery tour and tasting
Landmarks Royal Deeside Railway Strathisla Distillery - Day 3
Aberdeen
You'll start by touring Braemar Castle and then explore the Glen Tanar Estate in Cairngorms National Park. A guided tour of the estate comes with light lunch, and afterward you'll have the chance to feed Highland cows and try your hand at traditional Scottish dancing.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full Scottish breakfast), Lunch (Light lunch)
Included Activities
- Braemar Castle visit
- Glen Tanar Estate guided tour
- Highland cows feeding experience
- Traditional Scottish dancing
Landmarks Braemar Castle Glen Tanar Estate Cairngorms National Park - Day 4
Aberdeen
Head to the eastern tip of Aberdeenshire to see the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses, followed by lunch. From there, you'll tour the Peterhead Prison Museum to learn about Scotland's toughest jail, then finish the day at a local family farm watching working sheepdogs demonstrate their skills.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full Scottish breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Museum of Scottish Lighthouses visit
- Peterhead Prison Museum guided tour
- Working sheepdogs demonstration at local family farm
Landmarks Museum of Scottish Lighthouses Peterhead Prison Museum - Day 5
Aberdeen - St Andrews - Edinburgh
You'll begin with a guided tour through Glamis Castle, then stop at the Gin Bothy for a local tasting experience. Next, drive to St Andrews where you can walk the medieval streets and check out the Home of Golf at your own pace. By evening, you'll arrive at Melville Castle Hotel near Edinburgh, your home for three nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full Scottish breakfast), Dinner
Included Activities
- Glamis Castle guided tour
- Gin Bothy tasting experience with traditional Scottish snacks
- St Andrews free exploration
Optional Activities
- St Andrews Cathedral ruins visit
- St Andrews Home of Golf visit
Landmarks Glamis Castle Gin Bothy St Andrews Cathedral St Andrews 
- Day 6
Scottish Borders
Starting in the Scottish Borders, you'll visit Rosslyn Chapel, then tour Abbotsford, the former home of writer Sir Walter Scott, where you'll have lunch. The day wraps up at The Great Tapestry of Scotland, a large community arts project that tells the nation's history through needlework.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full Scottish breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rosslyn Chapel visit
- Abbotsford guided tour
- The Great Tapestry of Scotland visit
Landmarks Rosslyn Chapel Abbotsford The Great Tapestry of Scotland - Day 7
Edinburgh
A short drive takes you into Edinburgh for a panoramic tour covering the historic Old Town and New Town areas. The afternoon and most of the evening are yours to explore on your own. You'll gather with the group at a central restaurant for your final dinner, complete with Scottish folklore before heading back to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full Scottish breakfast), Dinner (Farewell dinner at a local Edinburgh restaurant with Scottish folklore)
Included Activities
- Edinburgh panoramic tour
Optional Activities
- Edinburgh Old Town exploration
- Edinburgh New Town exploration
Landmarks Edinburgh Old Town Edinburgh New Town - Day 8
Tour Ends
After breakfast, your Scottish tour comes to an end. Contact your tour operator to arrange your departure transfer.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full Scottish breakfast)
