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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.
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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.
Caroline Bayly joined RS in 2019 after a career in both the jewelry industry and teaching. She trained originally as a jeweler and enjoyed the customer service/designing side most. She loves to travel and has most of my close family in Australia, so she often visits new countries or destinations on the way to see them on a regular basis. Her interests are DIY, gardening, growing Bonsai, and reading. She belongs to a community choir and a rambling group that walks every Sunday.
Barbara McLean was born in Canada to Scottish parents, and has lived and worked in Scotland her whole life. An expert on the historical, cultural and scenic treasures of this fascinating country, her particular passion is literature. She has been fortunate enough to work with some of Scotland's greatest contemporary authors, and has spent her career working in publishing, broadcasting, and teaching.
Brian Farrell is an experienced group leader working since 2009. He has over 30 years of customer experience across finance, heritage, and transport industries. Brian qualified as a Blue Badge Guide with the Scottish Tourist Guide Association in April 2025 and is now fully qualified to lead across Scotland. He has a passion for excellent customer service and delivering an entertaining, engaging, and enthralling experience.
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.
Rowena Jay lives in and continue to enjoy the beautiful Western Scottish Highlands near the dramatic and historic Glencoe. She is fascinated by the history, geology, and natural environment that surrounds her. She has worked, explored, and climbed in the mountainous areas of England and Scotland all her life and has now retired from a lifetime of being a registered nurse. She has also been a mountain leader for 30 years and continues to enjoy taking groups into the wild and wonderful countryside.
Activity Level
On Your Feet
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Light walking of up to three miles a day; some uneven terrain and stairs at historic sites.
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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We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

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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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