upcoming tour: itinerary highlights
Cultural highlights
EDINBURGH:
- Edinburgh Castle, one of the oldest and most iconic fortifications in all of Europe
- Palace of Holyroodhouse, the King's official residence in Scotland
- Royal Mile, a World Heritage site that connects Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, lined with shops, attractions, and restaurants
- Old Town, the historic heart of Scotland’s capital, dating back to medieval times
HIGHLANDS & SPEYSIDE:
- Stirling Castle, one of the largest, most important, and most visited castles in Scotland
- Eilean Donan Castle, a 13th-century castle that has served as the imposing backdrop for numerous films and TV shows
- Urquhart Castle, medieval ruins with panoramic views of Loch Ness
- Loch Ness, the most voluminous (and mysterious!) lake in the UK
- Glen Coe, Scotland’s most famous and scenic glen
- Fort William, the “Outdoor Capital of the UK,” on the shores of Loch Linnhe
- Inverness, the thriving capital of the Scottish Highlands
- Cairngorms National Park, the largest national park in the UK
- Golf, spa, and yoga add-on options
ISLE OF SKYE:
- Dunvegan Castle & Gardens, a lavish fortress continuously occupied by the same family for 800 years
- The Old Man of Storr, a distinctive rock formation and one of the isle's most famous landmarks
- The Quiraing, a dramatic landform on the north end of the island, with spectacular mountain views
- Portree, a charming village that serves as the capital of the Isle of Skye
whisky highlights
EDINBURGH:
- Johnnie Walker Experience, a renowned interactive, immersive whisky experience
- Scotch Whisky Experience, a 5-star attraction at the top of the Royal Mile
- Port of Leith Distillery, the UK’s first vertical whisky distillery
HIGHLANDS & SPEYSIDE:
- Speyside Cooperage, a unique exhibition in a working cooperage
- GlenAllachie Distillery, an independently owned distillery that produces award-winning whiskies
- Quaich Bar, the world’s leading whisky bar, located in the oldest whisky hotel in the world
- Glenfiddich Distillery, producer of the world’s most awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ISLE OF SKYE:
- Talisker Distillery, the oldest working distillery on the Isle of Skye
culinary highlights
- Dinner at The Gardener's Cottage, a Michelin-guide restaurant hidden in the heart of Edinburgh
- A guided food tour of Edinburgh's foodie district of Leith
- A visit to Edinburgh's farmers market, featuring pastries, produce, and artisanal treats
- Dinner at Spey Inn, the oldest pub in the Speyside region
- An unforgettable Off the Beaten Track foraging, cooking, and tasting experience in the Cairngorms Mountains, led by an internationally acclaimed food writer & chef