Running through the Scottish Capital, National Parks and Highlands

Day 1 - Friday 24^th January - Arrive - Running or walking tour of Edinburgh

Our Scottish adventure begins with the best way to see this historic city….. a running (or walking) tour.

Immerse yourselves in the winding cobbled streets of historic Old Town Edinburgh as you enjoy a private running tour with our local experts. We’ll see the highlights of this unique capital city from the Palace of Holyrood house, all the way up the “Royal Mile” to the mighty ancient fortress which is Edinburgh Castle itself.

Then finish with a short run up to Calton Hill. At the top, which is marked by a collection of historical monuments, you’ll have great photo opportunities of some of Edinburgh’s famous landmarks, including Arthur’s Seat, the Firth of Forth and the Royal Mile.

After working up an appetite we gather for a welcome dinner.

Overnight: The Bruntsfield Hotel, Edinburgh

Meals included: Welcome Dinner with the group

Run distance: To be agreed

NB: Pre-night accommodation TBC

Day 2 - Saturday 25^th January - Rural Perthshire

After a hearty breakfast, enjoy the scenic drive to the beautiful region of Perthshire.

We stop allow the way for a gentle run through the leafy woodlands of Perthshire, perhaps at the Hermitage and passed Ossian’s Hall, a folly where you can look out over the cascading falls of the River Braan.

Afterwards, continue on through this stunning countryside, for a tour of an ancient Scottish castle deep in the heart of the hills and learn about its place in the turbulent history of the Highlands.

Then continue on to our base for the next 3 nights.

Overnight: The Dunkeld House Hotel, Perthshire

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Run distance: To be agreed

Total transfer time: c.2 hrs by private transfer.

Day 3 - Sunday 26^th January - Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park

This morning we journey into Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, the first of the two national parks to be established in Scotland.

Enjoy the drive, watching the landscape change from rolling green fields to the rugged mountains and moorlands of the National Park.

If you’re up for the challenge our aim today is to do some Hill Running, alternatively we can have a gentle run along the edge of Loch Lomond.

We return from our run and now experience the beauty of Loch Lomond from a different perspective, as we take a taxi boat trip across the famous Loch to the island of Inchcailloch, where we can enjoy a short walk on the tiny Island, and experience something truly magical.

Overnight: The Dunkeld House Hotel, Perthshire

Meals included: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner

Run distance: To be agreed

Total transfer time: c.2 hrs each way by private transfer.

Day 4 - Monday 27^th January - The Glens of Blair Atholl

Today is a more relaxed day, with some easy trails around the grounds of the iconic stately Blair Castle on the Atholl Estate and through the magical forest trails. We might even see a Highland Coo today!

For those that are feeling a bit more adventurous, perhaps take one of the longer trails into the surrounding glens.

After we return from our runs, we gather again to visit a small Highland whisky distillery for a private tour to learn about the magical Uisge Beatha (water of life) – and maybe even enjoy a dram or two afterwards!

Overnight: The Dunkeld House Hotel, Perthshire

Meals included: Breakfast and Packed Lunch

Run distance: To be agreed

Total transfer time: c.3o mins each way by private transfer.

Day 5 - Tuesday 28^th January - The Cairngorms National Park and the Highland capital

This morning embrace the scenic drive, absorbing the breathtaking landscapes en route as we continue North to Inverness though the Pass of Drumochter, one of the highest and most scenic journeys in Scotland.

Along the way we stop in Aviemore, the outdoor adventure capital of Scotland, where we have a once-in-a-lifetime journey on the famous Strathspey Steam Train to Boat-of-Garten, followed by a memorable Scottish run back to Aviemore along the breathtaking Speyside Way trail. We’ll wind our way along the trail, through the heather, with views of the famous Spey and the Cairn Gorm corries.

Afterwards we then continue on to Inverness, which is our base for the next 2 nights.

Overnight: The Glen Mhor Hotel, Inverness

Meals included: Breakfast

Run distance: To be agreed

Total transfer time: c.2 hrs by private transfer.

Day 6 - Wednesday 29^th January - Run Loch Ness

For our final day, we travel to the magical Loch Ness for a run along the banks of the famous loch.

We’ll enjoy some of the most iconic Scottish scenery, have some wonderful photo opportunities and maybe even see the elusive monster on a cruise on the famous Loch.

We’ll visit the famous ruins of Urquhart Castle, with its strategic setting on a rocky promontory with an open outlook up and down Loch Ness. We’ll enjoy a tour of the castle and grounds that is undoubtably one of the most iconic castles in Scotland, which saw great conflict during its 500 years as a medieval stronghold.

We return to Inverness, where we will meet again in the evening to enjoy our farewell dinner together. An opportunity to reminisce with new friends of our unforgettable Scottish running adventure.

Overnight: The Glen Mhor Hotel, Inverness

Meals included: Breakfast and Packed Lunch

Run distance: To be agreed

Total transfer time: c.1 hr by private transfer.

Day 7 - Thursday 30^th January - Transfer South to Edinburgh

After breakfast, we transfer South to Edinburgh. En route we’ll stop for a leg stretch walk and one last photo opportunity around Scone Place, the original home of the Stone of Destiny, with over 1,000 years of history.

The trip ends in the afternoon.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Total transfer time: c.3 – 3.30 hrs by private transfer.

NB: Post-night accommodation TBC