Wednesday 11th June – Saturday 21st June 2025
On arrival at the airport you will be met by a private driver who will transfer you to your luxury hotel. You are free to settle in and relax or head out to start exploring this historic city.
Overnight: Edinburgh | The Bonham
Room Type: Superior King
Meals Included: None
This morning immerse yourselves in the winding cobbled streets of historic Old Town Edinburgh as you enjoy a private walking tour with an expert local guide. Discover the highlights of this unique capital city from the Palace of Holyroodhouse all the way up the ‘Royal Mile’ to the mighty ancient fortress which is Edinburgh Castle itself. Walk the ramparts atop castle rock and hear the tales of the One O’Clock gun and the stories of locals of times past. Your guide will leave you here so that you can spend as much time in the castle as you wish.
You then have a free afternoon to continue explorations at your own pace, pick up souvenirs or relax as you prefer.
Overnight: Edinburgh | The Bonham
Room Type: Superior King
Meals Included: Breakfast
A private transfer will meet you at your hotel and whisk you into the heart of Perthshire to your self arranged accommodation.
Overnight: Crieff | Crieff Hydro Hotel
Room Type: SELF ARRANGED
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Crieff | Crieff Hydro Hotel
Room Type: SELF ARRANGED
Meals Included: None
Meet your main guide (who will also be your driver) today and make your way to the capital of the Highlands, Inverness. As you head North, you will stop at Blair Castle; home to the Atholl family for over seven centuries. The family history is brought to life against a backdrop of fine 18th century interiors and Scottish baronial architecture.
Passing through the beautiful Cairngorm National Park, you will notice the ancient pine forests of Perthshire fade into the mist, being replaced by the rugged heather clad mountains of this beautiful area. Your next stop will be to one Scotland’s most picturesque distilleries, nestled in a remote village between two mountain ranges, this distillery boasts some of Scotland’s smoothest whiskies despite being located in one of the coldest areas in the UK. As you sip your smooth whisky, you will enjoy the added luxury of pairing it with the Highland Chocolatiers famous chocolate truffles – a surprisingly delicious combination!
This evening arrive at your luxury accommodation where you can settle in and relax for the evening.
Overnight: By Dingwall | Newhall Mains
Room Type: Fraser Double
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
After a relaxed breakfast, spend the morning exploring the costal town of Dornoch. With its lovely cathedral, hidden coffee shops and spectacular beach, there is plenty to explore in this historic Town. After lunch, make your way to Royal Dornoch to enjoy a round at one of the most northerly championship golf courses in Scotland. The course was extended from 9 to 18 holes in 1886 and now, almost 150 years later, it is still hailed as one of the finest courses in the world. Spend the afternoon taking on the challenging fairways as you enjoy incredible views out over the sea.
Overnight: By Dingwall | Newhall Mains
Room Type: Fraser Double
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Journeying back into the heart of the Cairngorms, you have so many options to stop and explore. From mountain peaks, to hidden glens and tranquil lochs, you are sure to find a place where you can enjoy a quiet stroll as you listen to nothing but bird song and the sound of wind rustling through the trees, a true place of peace and tranquility. Your guide will advise you on the best choices based on the weather and your preferred level of challenge.
Arriving at your hotel, your evening is free to either rest and relax or perhaps head out and explore the historic town of Ballater, nestled in the heart of the Highlands.
Overnight: Ballater | The Balmoral Arms
Room Type: Feature Double
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Enjoy a full day hiking and exploring the mountains and rivers of beautiful Deeside area with your expert guide, who will tailor the day to your preference. Maybe explore the woodland trails and pyramids of the beautiful Balmoral Estate, the Highland residence of the Royal Family since it was bought for Queen Victoria in 1852. Or choose to hike up into the atmospheric crags and corries of Lochnagar mountain which Lord Byron immortalised in verse, including the line “I sigh for the valley of dark Lochnagar”.
Overnight: Ballater | The Balmoral Arms
Room Type: Feature Double
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Leaving the mountains of the Cairngorms behind, you will make your way down the coast to the historic town of St Andrews. There are plenty of places to stop on the way, perhaps journey into the past as you stop at beautiful Glamis Castle. This castle has famously hosted Mary Queen of Scots, and is also thought to have inspired one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, Macbeth.
Continuing your journey South, you will arrive in St Andrews. You are free to settle in to your relaxing hotel or head out to start exploring this unique town.
Overnight: St Andrews | Rufflets
Room Type: Gatehouse Classic
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Explore the hidden gems of this historic university town with your guide. Wander the cobbled streets and walled gardens to really get a feel for the history of this seaside town. See where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge used to take their morning coffee, visit the cathedral and take a walk along the East Sands where the opening sequence of the famous film Chariots of Fire was filmed.
Later, if you have some energy why not discover the traditional fishing villages of the East Neuk area, now popular with artists and writers. Sampling traditional fish and chips here is a must!
Your guide will bid you farewell this evening and you can enjoy your final night in Scotland.
Overnight: St Andrews | Rufflets
Room Type: Gatehouse Classic
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
A private transfer will collect you from your accommodation and take you to the airport to make your onward connections. Waving farewell for now but taking with you special memories and wonderful stories of your explorations.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Pricing:
The NET price for this itinerary, based on 2 clients on a twin-share basis, and including a £12 per person conservation contribution is:
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Wednesday 11th June – Saturday 21st June 2025