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Scotland Highlands & Islands
May 1 - 14, 2027 | Travel with: Julie Defee
Wild Landscapes. Ancient Castles. Storybook Villages.
A 14-Day Small Group Tour Through Scotland’s Most Iconic Regions.
If Scotland has been whispering your name… this is your sign.
Join me for an unforgettable small group journey through the dramatic Highlands, romantic islands, ancient battlefields, and charming harbor towns of Scotland — all thoughtfully curated and beautifully paced.
This isn’t a rushed checklist trip.
It’s a deeply immersive experience filled with culture, scenery, history, and meaningful moments.
Day 1: ARRIVE IN GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
(Dinner included)
Day 2: GLASGOW–FALKIRK–ROYAL BURGH OF CULROSS–LINLITHGOW–EDINBURGHFollow your Local Guide through the cobbled streets of the Royal Burgh of Culross, and then visit the stunningruins of Linlithgow Palace. (Breakfast included)
Day 3: EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing and the afternoon is free to enjoy the Scottish capital at your own pace.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - Edinburgh Castle, here, you’ll find the royal regalia and Scotland’s Crown Jewels.
(Breakfast included)
Day 4: EDINBURGH. EXCURSION TO ABBOTSFORDToday’s excursion introduces you to parts of the Scottish Lowlands and Border Counties.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - The Abbotsford House, where Scottish legend Sir Walter Scott became the biggest-selling author of his day (Breakfast included)
Day 5: EDINBURGH–ST. ANDREWS–PITLOCHRY–INVERNESS Traveling over the elegant Forth Road Bridge and on to the university town of St. Andrews,then on to the Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry, before a visit to the Blair Athol whisky distillery.
A scenic drive through the Grampian Mountains and Cairngorms National Park brings you to Inverness.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - See the fairways and greens at the birthplace of golf.
(Breakfast, Dinner included)
Day 6: INVERNESS. HIGHLANDS EXCURSION Spend your day your way in Inverness
Explore the Highlands this morning with your choice of included excursions.
Enjoy some free time this afternoon. (Breakfast included)
Day 7: INVERNESS–THURSO
Visit the Culloden battlefield and visitor center.On arrival in Thurso, the most northerly town on Britain’s mainland, enjoy some free time before dinner.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - Dunrobin Castle, the historic home of the Earls and Dukes of Sutherland.
(Breakfast, Dinner included)
Day 8: THURSO - THE ORKNEY ISLANDS
Head by ferry to the Orkney Islands for a day’s sightseeing adventure.Enjoy a guided tour of the Orkney Brewery with a light lunch at the Tasting Hall café. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)
Day 9: THURSO–ULLAPOOL–ISLE OF SKYE
A day to sit back and enjoy breathtakingly wild and unspoiled scenery, some of the finest in Britain. Drive to the fishing port of Ullapool, where you enjoy a traditional fish & chips lunch at a local restaurant.Late-afternoon arrival on the Inner Hebridean Isle of Skye. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)
Day 10: ISLE OF SKYE
Drive around the Trotternish Peninsula, before stopping for free time in the island capital of Portree.Take in the views of the Cuillin Hills as you return to your hotel.(Breakfast, Dinner included)
Day 11: ISLE OF SKYE–GLENFINNAN–FORT WILLIAM–OBAN
Start today with a visit to the Museum of the Isles, before returning by ferry across the Sound of Sleat to the mainland.Enjoy a scenic drive via Fort William, the gateway to Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak and Glen Coe, takes you to Oban.
HISTORIC SPOT The Glenfinnan Viaduct is hailed one of the most visually stunning railways in Scotland.(Breakfast, Dinner included)
Day 12: OBAN. EXCURSION TO ISLES OF MULL AND IONA
A day’s excursion to the best of Scotland’s western isles.Take a ferry to the Isle of Mull for a scenic drive across the island before another crossing to the fascinating Isle of Iona,before returning to the mainland.(Breakfast, Dinner included)
Day 13: OBAN–INVERARAY–GLASGOW
Take a scenic drive over the mountainous Pass of Brander, then to the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond.Head back to Glasgow and enjoy an orientation drive.There’s free time before a farewell dinner at your hotel.(Breakfast, Dinner included)
Day 14: GLASGOW
Safe travels until we meet again.Tour ends with included breakfast.