Old Course Hotel, St Andrews
With 144 rooms including 35 suites, the Old Course Hotel is recognised as one of Europe’s leading resorts. It borders the renowned 17th R... Read more
Discover the rich heritage and dramatic beauty of Scotland, from its refined cities steeped in time-honoured tradition to its heathered highlands shrouded in the mists of legend, and learn about the cultures of its storied clans.
Journey Highlights
Arrive in Glasgow, where you are met and transferred to your hotel. This evening, gather with fellow guests for cocktails and a welcome dinner at the hotel.
Hotel du Vin Glasgow | Meals: D
Set out on a walking tour of Glasgow that reveals the glory of the city’s industrial heyday. Then, explore the art of the bagpipes during an interactive workshop at the National Piping Centre. Eat lunch at a local restaurant, and then enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.
Hotel du Vin Glasgow | Meals: BL
Venture along the shores of scenic Loch Lomond to Inveraray Castle, seat of the Dukes of Argyll. Walk through this aristocratic residence with a private guide on an exclusive A&K experience, before continuing to Fort William, gateway to the Western Highlands, for lunch. Proceed through the Great Glen past Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain. Pass Fort Augustus and travel to Loch Ness, home of fabled “Nessie,” before continuing to Inverness, capital of the Highlands.
Ness Walk | Meals: BLD
Visit Culloden Moor, the historic battle site where the Jacobite army of Bonnie Prince Charlie was defeated in 1746. Proceed to nearby Clava Cairns, a Bronze Age stone formation used as a setting for the Outlander series. Stop at Speyside Cooperage to discover the art of barrel making, learning how coopers shape, shave and char oak casks for whisky. After lunch at a local pub, explore Johnston’s Cashmere Mill, then return to Inverness for a traditional Scottish Night dinner at your hotel.
Ness Walk | Meals: BLD
Drive through Cairngorms National Park, home to the United Kingdom’s only freely grazing reindeer herd. At Rothiemurchus, a family estate in the heart of the forest, view wildlife with a park ranger. Enjoy time for lunch at your leisure in charming Pitlochry, and then proceed on a unique Chef’s Table experience at the Scotch whisky distillery at Lindores Abbey, called “whisky’s spiritual birthplace,” where you indulge in a tasting. Continue to the lovely coastal town of St. Andrews, regarded as the home of golf. After an introduction to the historic town, savour a Scenic Sundowner while overlooking the iconic Old Course. Check in to your hotel set on the famous links.
Old Course Hotel | Meals: BD
Today, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
Relax during an afternoon and evening at leisure.
Old Course Hotel | Meals: B
Journey to Edinburgh, Scotland’s elegant capital. Begin your visit with a tour of Holyrood Palace. Continue up the Royal Mile to the historic Signet Library, where you are invited to one of Edinburgh’s most substantial afternoon teas, featuring savoury side dishes and sweets that make for a satisfying lunch. Afterward, explore Edinburgh Castle with a local expert and take in stunning views over the city. Later, check in to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
The Balmoral | Meals: BL
Begin your day with a private, before-hours visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia, a proud vessel that served as a floating home to the Royal Family for over 40 years. Enjoy a panoramic overview of the local sights before returning to your hotel for an afternoon at leisure. This evening, gather for a farewell dinner at a fine local restaurant.
The Balmoral | Meals: BD
Transfer to the airport for your departing flight.
Meals: B
This journey contains some active elements.
Minimum age is 10 years.
First group event: welcome briefing at 6:00 p.m. on Day 1.
Last group event: farewell dinner at 7:00 p.m. on Day 8.
Departures are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 guests.
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With 144 rooms including 35 suites, the Old Course Hotel is recognised as one of Europe’s leading resorts. It borders the renowned 17th R... Read more
The Balmoral is a grand railway hotel at Edinburgh’s most prestigious address. A landmark in the centre of the city, the historic buildin... Read more
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