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Tour of the Scottish Highlands
7 Day Tour of the Scottish Highlands
Overview
Discovering the Beauty of the Scottish Highlands
During the week we will travel through some of Scotland’s most enviable countryside, visit places of interest such as the city of Inverness, take in the Highlands most desirable locations such as Loch Ness and have a scenic tour of Highland Perthshire. We will stop in the Highlands most iconic towns and spend time soaking up it’s splendour.
Activities will be a plenty with a private River Cruise on Loch Ness, optional Clay Pigeon Shooting on a Scottish Estate, Whiskey tasting at a traditional Scottish distillery and a 4×4 tour over the rugged terrain.
You will have free time to explore yourselves, where you can walk the trails, see the beauty, the wildlife, that the Highlands has to offer.
Highlights
Trip highlights
- Experience the beauty of the Cairngorms
- Discover Royal Deeside with a visit to the Royal families Summer residence, Balmoral and have an expedition 4x4 tour over the estate
- Keep an eye out for Scotland's abundant wildlife
- Explore Inverness, see the beauty of Loch Ness with a private River Cruise and have a tour of Highland Perthshire. Visit the historic Scone Palace and the iconic St Andrews
- Enjoy activities such as Clay Pigeon Shooting on a Scottish Estate, Whiskey Tasting at a traditional Scottish distillery
Inclusions
What's included
- Local pickup or Airport pickup
- Seven nights of luxury 5* accommodation
- Breakfast
- Tours, activities, some lunches and dinner
- Luxury transport throughout with driver
- Extensive Customer Support
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The Hotels
The hotels selected are some of the finest 5* establishments in the Scottish Highlands. They are handpicked to give you a real authentic Scottish experience. From the very regal Fife Arms to the iconic Inverlochy Castle they complement our tour so well.
The selected hotels & rooms...
We have selected some beautiful rooms at the chosen hotels from Large Doubles through to Spacious Suites.
The Fife Arms, Braemar
During our stay at The Fife Arms we will reside in their very luxurious and ornate Scottish Culture Room. The Room is curated to showcase the connections with literature and astronomy to engineering and exploration, a nod to the leading Scottish figures in fields such as the Arts & Science.
The decoration, paneled double bed and fittings all add to the allure of this beautifully appointed room.
Room Size; 30msq2 Ensuite bathroom
The Drawing Room
After a day of exploring you can come in and rest in the Drawing Room to regale on the day’s activities and exploration. A room dedicated to the Scottish culture with it’s tartan print and fabulous Artwork. Usually a roaring fire awaits in the colder months.
Inverlochy Castle, Fort William
We will stay in the very ornate Suite that exudes a grand luxurious feel. Located on the first floor they offer stunning views out on to the tranquil loch and rugged mountain.
Complete with all the amenities that you would expect from such a room. After a day of being outdoors it provides a perfect regal haven to relax.
Seasgair Restaurant
A true highlight of your stay at Inverlochy Castle, the formal Seasgair restaurant that is overseen by Michelin starred Chef Michael Roux Jr. Here you will dine on a sublime 5 Couse Tasting menu that will showcase artfully produced dishes that feature produce from the locality.
Cromlix Hotel, Perthshire
The estate room is a true traditional Scottish room that encapsulates the calming and relaxed aura of the beautiful surrounds.
The room is characturful and has lovely scenic views through it’s large bay window.
Private Dining
You will dine in their Study, their private dining space, on an a la carte menu. The room is stylishly presented but playful and whilst dining you can view the fascinating Artwork from the Royal Society for Arts.
Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh
The Deluxe Castle View Room is dressed to showcase the heritage and culture of Scotland with it’s traditional tartan prints. Located in an enviable position in the hotel, it overlooks the pretty Princes Street Gardens with views on to the Castle and Scott Monument.
Dining
The Balmoral has a wonderful choice of restaurants from a more casual brasserie to fine dining experiences. There is their Brasserie Prince that offers ‘the very best of Scottish produce with classic French cooking’ to their more formal Number One restaurant ‘where modern Scottish cuisine meets world-class service’.
Day 1
Arrival
Day 2
Balmoral, 4x4 Tour & traditional Scottish Outdoor activities
Day3
Inverness & Loch Ness
Afterwards we will continue on to the very spectacular Loch Ness. One of the Highlands true spectacles. You will have admission to the Visitor Centre, see the ruins of the Urqhart Castle and have a private River Cruise on Loch Ness itself. You will hear a fascinating history of the Loch and see the beauty that surrounds. We will then head on to the Inverlochy Castle hotel where we will stay for 2 nights.
This morning we will begin with a visit to the highly scenic Glencoe. You will be able to walk through the glens of this Highlands landscape to gain a true appreciation of it’s beauty. The trail is considered a less strenuous one.
Afterwards we will head off to a quaint little lunch stop to refuel before our afternoon activity.
The afternoon will be spent in the village of Dalwhinnie where you will have a insightful whiskey tour of the Dalwhinnie distillery whilst sampling the whiskey directly from the cask.
Day 4
Glencoe, lunch & Dalwhinnie whiskey tour
Day 5
Tour of Highland Perthshire and Kilt making talk & demonstration
We will visit the idyllic village of Dunkeld that sits on the banks of the River Tay. You will have time to take in the sights such as the Cathedral that features the tomb of the notorious ‘Wolf of Badenoch’. There are specialist shops to browse and you can gaze over the views of Thomas Telford’s Dunkeld Bridge.
Afterwards we will travel onto Aberfeldy, made famous by the Scottish poet Robert Burns. There is the heritage exhibition to take in and you can enjoy the Aberfeldy watermill which features a bookshop, cafe and gallery. We will take lunch at a lovely Tearooms that is set in the most picture postcard setting.
We will continue on to a Tartan & Kilt maker where you will be given a highly interesting talk about the heritage of the Scottish Kilt and have a demonstration of the process of how these iconic items are made.
This evening we will check into the Cromlix hotel for the night.
Our first stop will be the very historic Scone Palace where you will be walking in the footsteps of Scotland’s founding fathers. It has been the seat of parliments, the Crowning Place of Scottish Kings including Macbeth, Robert The Bruce and housed the Stone of Scone.
We will then head onto the historic coastal town of St Andrews where you will have time for lunch. Set in an enviable position overlooking the sea there is plenty to see & do. Our guide will meet us and will take you on a fascinating walking tour where you will take in the beautiful architecture, the landmarks, famous university and of course the iconic Golf Course.
The opulent Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh will be our hotel for the next 2 nights.
Day 6
Scone Palace & St Andrews
DAY 7
Edinburgh
Today you can experience Edinburgh, a city filled with history, culture, engaging attractions, stunning architecture and see why it is UNESCO World Heritage site status.
You will start with a fabulous private guided half day walking tour of Edinburgh where you will learn about this wonderful city and see the most iconic landmarks.
Depart
Day 8
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What we offer
An Exceptional Experience
Our priority is to ensure you have an exceptional time on our tours. We put great emphasis on meticulous planning, offering customer support to the highest standard and the use of our top rate suppliers to facilitate this experience.
Fantastic Customer Support
We really care about our customers experience and are here to ensure that everything runs as efficiently as it should. We make ourselves available so you can contact us for support.
Financial Protection
We offer complete financial protection to give you peace of mind. All payments are made through a Travel Trust that is compliance with the UK travel regulations 2018 in the unlikely event of our financial failure or suppliers failure. Please read our website information regarding this.
Expertise
We have been operating in the leisure industry for a considerable time and have become very experienced in operating tours. We put significant research into every one of our tours, liase and vet our suppliers to ensure that we deliver an exceptional experience for you.
The Vehicles
From a Mercedes Vito MPV for 2 to 4 passengers upto a Mercedes Mini Coach for upto 8 passengers with large luggage requirements
Some Frequently Asked Questions
We offer a very convenient service, we will provide a chauffeur driven vehicle to collect you from the airport or pickup point of your choosing.
Everything included in the tour is listed above under What’s included. Each tour is different but Luxury transport throughout, breakfast & accommodation is always included, so are the days out and activities that we mention for each tour. Lunch or Dinner mentioned will be included in this section but other Lunch & Dinner is not included.
At first, if you are interested in one of our tours, is speak to our team. Check that you are happy with the tour and would like to proceed. We will look to take a small deposit and then the remainder will be due a little closer to the date of the tour. All payments will be done through invoice with Debit/ Credit card & BACS available.
No, this is a private tour just for yourselves.
Yes we take financial protection very seriously and we want you to feel at ease. We use an external travel trust for all the booking payments. This is operated by external trustees who operate this on our behalf. It is totally separate from our company and we have no access to it. Full details are provided here or please contact us for further information.
We provide a luxury vehicle with a chauffeur that will take you on the tour throughout. The vehicle is luxury, highly comfortable with plenty of room. It will have all the modern features you would expect.
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