Scottish Highland Fling
Scottish Highland Fling
Scottish Highland Fling
10 Days Starting in Edinburgh, UK and ending in Glasgow, UK
Visiting: Edinburgh, St Andrews, Pitlochry, Culloden, Inverness, Dunrobin, Thurso, Orkney, Durness, Ullapool, Gairloch, Skye, Fort William, Oban, Isle of Mull, Iona, Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Authority Headquarters, Glasgow
Tour operator:
Tour code:
GM-2023
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Please advise requests
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Battlefield Tours, Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, History
Activities:
Tour Overview
Don’t be shy—you’re not the only daydreamer with a major crush on Scotland. With its lush rolling hills, dramatic coastlines, tiny villages, and towering fairytale castles, what’s not to love? On this Undiscovered Tour of Scotland, you’ll feel your heart skip a beat as you journey through the breathtaking Highlands, ferry to its most beautiful islands, and immerse yourself in a world of haunting bagpipes, hallowed battlefields, and hoppy brews — the perfect choice for washing down traditional fish and chips at a Scottish chippy. With visits to the Neolithic village of Skara Brae, the legendary golf town of St. Andrews, and a famous whisky distillery for a tour and a wee dram, this Scotland vacation offers countless opportunities to raise a glass to your many passions. Making a spectacular scenic loop from Edinburgh to Glasgow, this Scottish Highland Fling tour is indeed an affair to remember.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Edinburgh,Scotland
Location: Edinburgh
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Free time this afternoon. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Day 2 : Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town and the Old Town and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Free time this afternoon.EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance. (Departures August 3 through August 24 only).
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
MUSIC & MASTERPIECES Ascend to Castle Rock to explore Edinburgh Castle, one of the most important historical strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, with an 11,000-year history as “the most besieged place in Great Britain.” Here, you’ll find the royal regalia and Scotland’s Crown Jewels. The Castle forms the background of the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, an extravaganza of bagpipes and drums performed en masse in August each year.
Day 3 : Edinburgh,St. Andrews,Pitlochry,Culloden Moor,Inverness
Location: St Andrews, Pitlochry, Culloden, Inverness
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
ST. ANDREWS See the home of golf and famous university town.PITLOCHRY Walk through the Victorian mountain resort then drive through the scenic Grampian Mountains and Cairngorms National Park.CULLODEN MOOR Visit the Culloden battlefield site and visitor center. 201 mi / 323 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ICONIC FOOTSTEPS See the fairways and greens at the birthplace of golf, where legendary players of the Scottish game made history in the university town of St. Andrews.
Day 4 : Inverness-Highlands-Dunrobin-Thurso
Location: Inverness, Dunrobin, Thurso
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
HIGHLANDS [LF] Guided tour of a whisky distillery.DUNROBIN Visit the castle and walled gardens.THURSO Free time before dinner. 110 mi / 177 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES For those who appreciate a fine Scotch whisky, where better to learn about the distillery process with a sample of authentic and historic malt whisky in the Highlands. Lift a dram of Scotland’s proud heritage.
Day 5 : Thurso. Excursion To The Orkney Islands
Location: Orkney, Thurso
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
THURSO Drive to John O’Groats to board a ferry for a scenic crossing to the Orkney Islands.ORKNEY ISLANDS Sightseeing includes the four Churchill Barriers, Scapa Flow, Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, and Kirkwall. [LF] Join a guided tour of The Orkney Brewery, have a light lunch at the Tasting Hall café and then visit Skaill House. Return to the mainland by ferry in the late afternoon. 90 mi / 145 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
HISTORY & TRADITION
Orcadian water, the best malt, hops, and yeast are the only four ingredients of hand-crafted ales such as Orkney Dark Island, Northern Light and the world-famous Skull Splitter named after a vicious Orkney Earl. Enjoy a guided tour of the brewery and learn the traditions of beer making and a long, long history of brewing quality ales.
Day 6 : Thurso-Durness-Ullapool-Gairloch
Location: Durness, Ullapool, Gairloch
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
THURSO Take a scenic drive along the spectacular North Coast 500 route via Durness and Scourie.ULLAPOOL Visit to the fishing port includes [LF] a traditional fish & chips lunch at a local restaurant. 194 mi / 312 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES Walk along the whitewashed cottages with views of lovely Loch Broom in the charming seaport town of Ullapool. Feast on traditional fish and chips, a Scottish favourite that never fails to satisfy.
Day 7 : Gairloch-Isle Of Skye-Fort William-Glen Coe-Oban
Location: Skye, Fort William, Oban
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
ISLE OF SKYE Drive across the Inner Hebridean island. Return to the mainland by ferry across the Sound of Sleat to Mallaig.GLENFINNAN See the monument to fallen Jacobite clansmen and the famous viaduct.FORT WILLIAM See the gateway to Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak.GLEN COE Scenic drive en route to Oban. 234 mi / 376 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Magic abounds on the Isle of Skye, home to some of Scotland's most iconic landscapes which enchant the senses. With magnificent mountain ranges, miles of captivating coastline, and heroic history, Skye casts a spell with its breathtaking beauty and sense of highland adventure.
Day 8 : Oban. Excursion To The Isles Of Mull And Iona
Location: Isle of Mull, Iona, Oban
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
OBAN Ferry crossing to the Isle of Mull.ISLE OF MULL Take a scenic drive across the island.ISLE OF IONA See the burial place of many Scottish kings and chiefs. Visit one of the first Christian monasteries in the British Isles. 94 mi / 151 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PICTURE PERFECT Called “Eagle Island” by wildlife watchers, the Isle of Mull is a paradise for birds of prey keeping a watchful eye on the wonderful wild landscapes below. Watch for Scottish red deer, iconic Highland cattle, and rolling hills that paint a picture of quintessential Scotland. The medieval abbey on the Isle of Iona is the resting place of many Scottish monarchs and chiefs.
Day 9 : Oban-Loch Lomond-Glasgow
Location: Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Authority Headquarters, Glasgow
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
OBAN Depart for a scenic drive through Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.LOCH LOMOND Visit the lake.GLASGOW Enjoy an orientation drive to see the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares. Free time this afternoon before a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. 91 mi / 147 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ART & ARCHITECTURE Spanning both banks of the River Clyde in Scotland's western Lowlands, Glasgow gives art and architecture lovers a grand time. From its Victorian and art nouveau architecture, beautiful Georgian-style squares and the medieval grandeur of its cathedral, Glasgow is brimming with historic and artistic sights to savor during an orientation drive through this national cultural hub, home to the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, and National Theatre of Scotland.
Day 10 : Glasgow
Location: Glasgow
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Meals
Breakfast 9, Lunch 2, Dinner 6
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Accommodation
As detailed or similar
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Fully Guided
Globus Tour Director
What's Not Included
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized European tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Forth Road Bridge|Heart of Neolithic Orkney|Old and New Towns of Edinburgh
Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 6 three-course dinners
Accommodation
Edinburgh:Marriott CourtyardEdinburgh:Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh HaymarketInverness:Mercure Inverness HotelThurso:St Clair HotelGairloch:Gairloch HotelOban:Oban Bay HotelGlasgow:Clayton Hotel Glasgow
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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