Scotland Revealed ~ 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.

Our Scotland trip took 18 club members to four different areas of Scotland – Glasgow, Oban, Inverness and Edinburgh. The overall trip went very well with an excellent local tour guide, Robyn, who was raised in Edinburgh. The weather was outstanding with sun each day and little rain which was unusual for Scotland where it generally rains daily.

Each area was different from a mid-size city Glasgow to the smaller town of Oban to the larger city of Edinburgh. Highlights included a visit to a traditional Highland Cattle Operation, museums, cathedrals, a Scottish whiskey tasting, a castle, bagpipers on the streets, the Military Tattoo and the Fringe festival in Edinburgh. Our excursion to the Isle of Ona, one of Scotland’s outer Isles, was very informative on how a smaller section prefer to live. A dinner with a local Scottish family in their home was a wonderful way to experience the local culture. Each meal was an everyday dish for families. During this dinner we were also lucky to see an eclipse that evening.

Linda Lindenberg