Scotland Revealed:

Legends, Lochs & Highland Landscapes

August 9-23, 2026

This is Scotland—rich in history, legend, and atmosphere. It borders England to the south, the Atlantic Ocean to the west and north, and the North Sea to the east. Scotland is known for rolling hills dotted with castles, churches that overlook picturesque lochs, cobbled streets winding through villages. all blending the historic and the modern.  It has a distinct cultural identity, with Celtic roots and a unique blend of languages, music, and traditions. The bagpipe is a prominent symbol of Scottish culture while the Scottish Highlands are famous for their dramatic mountain ranges. It is world-renowned for its whisky production.

Trip Details:

• 16 Tippers – 6 doubles and 4 singles (no extra charge for a single)
• 13 Hotel stays
• 16 Meals included
• Guides each day
• Most Gratuities

Day 1 Depart U.S.A.

Day 2 Arrive in Glasgow, Scotland

Once settled in, we will gather for an orientation walk around the area, after which you’ll have some free time to rest or explore Glasgow on your own.

DAY 3 ExploreGlasgow

We begin with a tour of Glasgow, including the West End and the Glasgow Cathedral. After a local lunch, we will visit the Willow Tea Station which was built in 1903. There will be a welcome dinner this night featuring a variety of Scottish foods.

Day 4 Glasgow • Visit Alloway • Home-Hosted Dinner

Depart Glasgow driving to Alloway to learn about the life of one of Scotland's national treasures: Robert Burns. A well-known author and poet, Burns is celebrated for works like Auld Lang Syne, the famous song sung around the world when the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve. A tour of Burns Cottage, which is now a museum, followed by a walk along the Poets Path to Auld Kirk. At night, dinner will be in small groups at a local family’s home for a traditional Scottish meal.

Day 5 Scottish Highlands hike • Explore Glencoe Visitors Center * Oban

Today we journey into the Scottish Highlands to Oban. Along the way, we'll stop to enjoy a hike in the Scottish countryside, taking in the region’s beauty on foot. After our lunch, we will continue to Glencoe village, nestled in a beautiful valley of the Scottish Highlands. After Glencoe we'll continue our journey to Oban where you'll have some free time to settle in. Later, we'll gather for an orientation walk around the hotel's vicinity which will conclude with group dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 6 Oban • A Day in the Life of a Highland Cattle Farm

The group travels to Argyll to experience A Day in the Life of a Highland cattle farm. We'll meet the owners of the farm learning about the native Highland cattle, the oldest breed in the world which is now an iconic symbol of Scotland. Lunch will be on the farm. Free time in the afternoon to explore Oban. Dinner on your own.

Day 7  Oban • Explore Isle of Iona  

We begin our journey today to the Isle of Iona, boarding two ferries to reach our destination. Our total journey will take around three hours. Along the way, you will enjoy views of white-sand beaches and rugged cliffs covered in green vegetation. Lunch will be at a local restaurant on the Isle of Iona. After our lunch, we’ll enjoy a guided tour of Iona. There will be free time to explore on your own before returning to Oban. Dinner on your own.

Day 8  Oban • Travel to Inverness • Visit Urquhart Castle

Today we travel to Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands. We'll make a stop in the village of Fort Augustus, located on the shores of Loch Ness. Lunch is free time in Fort Augustus at one of the local cafés in the village. After lunch, we travel to the medieval Urquhart Castle to learn about its 1000-year-old history. Tonight, our hotel is located in the northern Highlands in Inverness, a quaint city of modest stone homes and a castle that appears to be straight from a storybook. Group dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 9  Inverness • Visit Culloden Battlefield • Whisky tasting

We explore some of Scotland's history at the Culloden Battlefield where on April 16, 1746, the last major battle was fought on British soil. Lunch is on your own. After lunch, you'll have some time for independent exploring in Inverness before take a short walk over to The Malt Room for a whisky tasting experience. This cozy bar in the heart of Inverness is the city's first venue specializing in the Scottish national drink, and we'll have an opportunity to sample three whisky varieties from different regions of Scotland. Group dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 10  Explore Dunkeld • Discover Glamis Castle • Overland to Dundee

Today we'll drive through beautiful landscapes of Cairngorms and enjoy a hike with a local naturist along the River Tay, where we can view Birnam Oak, the iconic tree from Shakespeare’s Macbeth. After we travel to Dunkeld, one of the most preserved historic towns in Scotland. There will be free time for lunch and seeing the town. Following lunch, we set out to explore Glamis Castle, situated in Angus, Scotland. Dating back to the 14th century as a royal hunting lodge, it has evolved into a sprawling fortress owned by the Bowes-Lyon family. Glamis is steeped in folklore; the castle remains a symbol of the country's heritage. We travel to Dundee, Scotland’s fourth largest city. Group dinner at the hotel.

Day 11 Visit St. Andrews • Explore Dundee

We explore St. Andrews today beginning with a walking tour at the clubhouse of The St. Andrews Golf Club, where we'll learn about the history of one of the oldest golf clubs in the world. Our tour will take us from the ruins of Scotland's well-known cathedral and St. Andrews Castle to the University of St. Andrews. One of the oldest colleges in the world, the University of St. Andrews was founded in 1413. Notable alumni include Kate Middleton and Prince William. Returning to Dundee with the rest of the day free time.

Day 12 Overland to Edinburgh • Visit a local Scottish Estate

Visiting a local Scottish estate today, where we’ll be greeted by a bagpiper. We’ll learn the history of the bagpipes, the tartans and plaids that make up a piper’s kilt. We will see what everyday life is like on a typical Scottish estate. Following lunch at the estate, the group will continue our drive to our hotel in Edinburgh. After checking in, you’ll have some free time to unpack, settle in, or begin exploring on your own. The group will take a short orientation walk around the area, ending at a local restaurant in the center for dinner.

Day 13  Explore Edinburgh • Optional Falkirk Wheel & the Kelpies Tour 

We’ll start with a tour of Scotland’s capital by a local guide. As we explore, the stark contrasts between Edinburgh’s labyrinthine Old Town and its well-organized New Town can be seen. Beginning in Old Town, where we’ll learn Edinburgh’s history as we stroll the winding cobbled alleyways, narrow stairways, curving steep streets and walk up the Royal Mile to our final destination, the Edinburgh Castle. When we arrive at Edinburgh Castle, we’ll be able to see how New Town and its neoclassical buildings dating from the 18th and 19th centuries contrasts with Old Town. Perched high above the city, the iconic castle was used as the royal residency for Scottish monarchs, a fortress for armies, and a prison for pirates and POWs. During free time here, you'll be able to discover St. Margaret’s Chapel—the oldest surviving building in the city, which dates back to the twelfth century.  You can also choose to join an optional tour to the Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies, which begins with lunch in the ancient town of Linlithgow, followed by a boat tour of the famous Falkirk Wheel, a modern engineering marvel, which transfers boats between the Union Canal and Forth and Clyde Canal by way of a rotating elevator. The tour continues to the Kelpies, a pair of nearly 100-foot-high horse head statues honoring the equestrian heritage of Scotland, before returning to Edinburgh.

Lunch is on your own in Edinburg for those not doing the Falkirk Wheel tour. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore more of the city on your own. Dinner is on your own tonight.

** If you want to go to the Military Tattoo this is the night with free time. Tickets must be purchased in Advance on the website. Round trip transportation will be provided. A separate email will provide more details on this.

Day 14  Edinburgh • Visit Leith

Traveling by a local tram to the port district of Leith, a town on the water where the ships gain access into Edinburg. A ship that has permanently dropped anchor here is the Royal Yacht Britannia. A vessel fit for royalty which quite literally served as a home for the monarchy over the course of 40 years.  Lunch is on your own in Leith. We’ll return to Edinburgh by local tram, and then you’ll have a few hours to rest or do any last-minute sightseeing before dinner. Group dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 15   Return to U.S.A.

Tour Pricing only:

• $6,375   for 11-16  Trippers
• $7,015   for 1-10    Trippers
• **Air not included

Payment Schedule:

• Deposit               $500 due at the time of the application 
• November 15       $1000     
• April 1                   FULL PAYMENT DUE

Mail: Send completed trip application, copy of your passport and a check (payable to Space Coast Ski and Travel Club) to:

Space Coast Ski & Travel Club

P.O. Box 372633

Satellite Beach, FL 32937

Cancellation Penalty Schedule:

• November 15        $575 penalty
• May 1                   50% penalty
• June 1                  75% penalty
• July 1                    No Refunds                            

NO SHOWS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

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**Each traveler will be required to have a valid passport that expires 6 months or more from the date of this trip.

* Cancellation Policy