Minnick's Scottish Highlights

Monday 8th December – Sunday 14th December 2025

Number of Travellers: 2
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights

Overview

v1 – 30th Jan 2025

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1 | Monday 8th December | Welcome to Scotland | Overnight: Edinburgh

Day 2 | Tuesday 9th December | Exploring Edinburgh | Overnight: Edinburgh

Day 3 | Wednesday 10th December | Leith Foodie Tour | Overnight: Edinburgh

Day 4 | Thursday 11th December | Meet Private Guide & Head North | Overnight: By Kingussie

Day 5 | Friday 12th December | Private Foodie Workshop | Overnight: By Kingussie

Day 6 | Saturday 13th December | Private Foodie Workshop | Overnight: By Kingussie

Day 7 | Sunday 14th December | Transfer to Inverness Airport & Depart

Day by Day

Day 1 - Monday 8th December - Welcome to Scotland

Private Transfer to Hotel.

Free Evening.

Overnight: Edinburgh | The Glasshouse - Edinburgh
Room Type: Signature Room, 1 King
Meals Included: None

Day 2 - Tuesday 9th December - Exploring Edinburgh

AM – Morning Private Walking Tour, includes entry to Edinburgh Castle.

PM – Free Afternoon

OPTIONAL UPGRADE – Evening – Attend Edinburgh Military Tattoo Performance at 21:30 

NOTE – Transfer to/from daily activities not included.

Overnight: Edinburgh | The Glasshouse - Edinburgh
Room Type: Signature Room, 1 King
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 3 - Wednesday 10th December - Leith Foodie Tour

AM – Late Morning Private Foodie Walking Tour in Area of Leith

PM – Tour finishes at Royal Yacht Britannia, entry tickets included.

NOTE – Transfer to/from daily activities not included.

Overnight: Edinburgh | The Glasshouse - Edinburgh
Room Type: Signature Room, 1 King
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 4 - Thursday 11th December - Meet Private Guide & Head North

Private Host Guide (who is also their driver) picks them up from hotel.

AM – Short scenic walk at Hermitage

AM – Audio-Guide-Led Chocolate Tasting at Highland Chocolatier.

Lunch

PM – Distillery Tour & Tasting at Dalwhinnie

Continue to Accommodation

Overnight: By Kingussie | Killiehuntly Farmhouse
Room Type: Birch Ensuite
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5 - Friday 12th December - Private Foodie Workshop

Private Foodie Workshop with Ghillie Basan, including matched whisky tasting

NOTES  – Availability for this is still TBC.
This is approx 1 hr 20 mins drive on small roads each way (but SO worth it!)

Overnight: By Kingussie | Killiehuntly Farmhouse
Room Type: Birch Ensuite
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6 - Saturday 13th December - Private Foodie Workshop

AM – Loch Ness Cruise, including Urquhart Castle

Lunch

PM – Gin Distillery tasting at Kinrara Distillery

Alternative visits are also possible this day, eg Cawdor Castle, local cafes, gentle hikes, etc…

Overnight: By Kingussie | Killiehuntly Farmhouse
Room Type: Birch Ensuite
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7 - Sunday 14th December - Transfer to Inverness Airport & Depart

AM – Guide transfers you to Inverness Airport & Depart
(drive time approx 1 hr 15 mins)

Note – Transfer to EDI or GLA also possible, but drive time approx 3 hrs

Meals Included: Breakfast

Trip Details

Inclusions Read More
  • 6 nights accommodation, as stated in the itinerary above
  • Most meals, as stated in the itinerary above
  • The services of a qualified and experienced guide from Day 4 to Day 7 inclusive
  • All transfers in a private vehicle driven by our guide on guided days
  • Private Airport Transfer on Arrival Day, includes Meet & Greet
  • All guided hikes mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary, specifically:
    • Private Morning Walking Tour in Edinburgh with Expert Local City Guide (approx 4 hrs)
      • Includes entry to Edinburgh Castle
    • Private Foodie Tour of Leith (approx 3 hrs)
    • Entry to Royal Yacht Britannia
    • Audio-Led Chocolate Tasting at Highland Chocolatier
    • Distillery Tour & Tasting at Dalwhinnie Distillery
    • Private Whisky safari Foodie Workshop with Whisky Tasting (approx 4 hrs)
    • Loch Ness Cruise, includes entry to Urquhart Castle
    • Gin Tasting at Kinrara Distillery
  • Personalised trip design and delivery
  • 24/7 In-Country Support from the Wilderness Team
Exclusions Read More
  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Activities and entrance fees not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Gratuities for the main driver guide
Notes Read More
  • All suggested accommodations and services are subject to availability at the time of booking.
  • A 25% deposit is required before any accommodation and services will be confirmed.
  • This quote is valid for 14 days from the date quoted, after this time pricing may be subject to revision.
  • Activities are only private if so specified.
Optional Upgrades Read More
  • Room Upgrades are available in some locations, subject to availability. Pricing on request.
  • Ticket for Edinburgh Military Tattoo – Various Packages and Seat Levels Available. We recommend a minimum of Premium, which start at £230 GBP Per Ticket (these include program & Fast Track)
Pricing Read More

The NET price for this itinerary, based on 2 clients rooming as per the itinerary, and including a £12 per person conservation contribution is:

  • £6,425 GBP per person

Conservation Contribution
This voluntary donation of £12 per person goes towards conservation projects in the locations we operate.  If you would like to opt out just let your trip designer know. Click here for more information.

Terms & Conditions Read More

Please see our booking terms here.

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Minnick’s Scottish Highlights – V1

Monday 8th December – Sunday 14th December 2025