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In the Heart of the Scottish Highlands

Program No. 20321RJ
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Duration
13 days
Program Begins
Edinburgh.
Program Concludes
Edinburgh.
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
31 ( 11B, 10L, 10D )
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Soaring peaks, low-lying glens and famous lochs set a stage for discovery. On this very special learning adventure, you'll become less of an outlander as you explore the most storied locations, including Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Glen Affric, the misty Isle of Skye and the Isle of Iona.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Join historians as they offer a view into Highland Scotland’s ancient history, the downfall of Gaelic clans, the Highland Clearances and New World emigration.
  • Discover Skye and the Isle of Iona.
  • Step back in time at Stirling Castle, one of the largest and most historically important castles in Scotland.
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Christina Holttum
Christina Holttum is London born and bred and has spent most of her life living within its orbit. She is semiretired and has been with Road Scholar for over a decade, working mostly in Scotland and London. Prior to that, she would front telecom conferences all over the world. Christina is particularly interested in the American Civil War, and would go on a related RS program given the opportunity.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Please Note:
These experts may not be available for every date of the program
Christina Holttum is London born and bred and has spent most of her life living within its orbit. She is semiretired and has been with Road Scholar for over a decade, working mostly in Scotland and London. Prior to that, she would front telecom conferences all over the world. Christina is particularly interested in the American Civil War, and would go on a related RS program given the opportunity.
Robin MacGregor is a long-standing expert on Scotland, having led visitors around his home country for many years. He was educated at Edinburgh University, and is passionate about Scottish history, Scotland’s role in the Great War, and genealogy. He has also worked as a World War I battlefield expert, and has substantial experience in the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland.
Emily Tait has spent most of her life in Scotland, and she is deeply passionate about her country's history. Her career has been predominantly in hospitality and putting together both small- and large-scale, immensely successful events all over the country. She studied history at Stirling University as a mature student and went on to take the Blue Badge course.
Sue Pomeroy has been a group leader for 15 years, specializing in wild flowers and gardens. She lives in the Highlands of Scotland in a remote area surrounded by sea lochs and mountains. She has worked in horticulture for the National Trust for Scotland as a propagator in the world-renowned Inverewe Garden. Lately she has studied archaeology, Scottish history, and marine life. In her spare time, she runs a croft and a marine survey group. She is married with two teenage children and a garden.
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Walking up to 3 miles per day at a moderate pace of 2 mph over varied terrain, including cobblestones, gravel and grass paths, steep inclines, and uneven surfaces. Standing up to a maximum of 4.5 hours per day. Program will require approximately 21 miles of walking with the group over 12 days. The extent and duration of additional walking during free time will be in accordance with personal choice. Participants should be prepared to navigate uneven stairs with and without handrails. Due to unavoidable stairs and walking over inaccessible terrain, wheelchairs and scooters cannot be accommodated on this program. Must be physically capable of participating in all planned program activities.
Small Group (13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
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  • Peace of Mind

    We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

    An illustration of a hand using a pen to check off the final item on a clipboard checklist
  • Assurance Plan

    Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

    An illustration of an elderly man sitting at a computer with a pair of binoculars beside him
  • Want to Protect Your Investment?

    Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

    An illustration of an elderly woman holding a piggy bank, with the Eiffel Tower in the background
  • Sustainable Travel

    We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

    An illustration of a hand holding a globe with a small bird flying around it
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