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Scotland

In the Heart of the Scottish Highlands

Program No. 20321RJ
Discover what makes the Scottish Highlands one of Europe’s most unique natural wonders, as you learn the history of ancient lochs, clan lands, castles and glens.

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Apr 11 - Apr 23, 2024
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4,649
Apr 25 - May 7, 2024
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4,649
May 16 - May 28, 2024
Starting at
4,749
May 30 - Jun 11, 2024
Starting at
4,749
Jun 13 - Jun 25, 2024
Starting at
4,849
Jun 20 - Jul 2, 2024
Starting at
4,849
Jul 4 - Jul 16, 2024
Starting at
4,949
Jul 18 - Jul 30, 2024
Starting at
4,949
Aug 1 - Aug 13, 2024
Starting at
5,149
Aug 15 - Aug 27, 2024
Starting at
5,149
Sep 5 - Sep 17, 2024
Starting at
5,049
Sep 12 - Sep 24, 2024
Starting at
5,049
Sep 19 - Oct 1, 2024
Starting at
4,949
Oct 3 - Oct 15, 2024
Starting at
4,649
DATES & starting prices
PRICES
Apr 11 - Apr 23, 2024
Starting at
5,559
Apr 25 - May 7, 2024
Starting at
5,559
May 16 - May 28, 2024
Starting at
5,769
May 30 - Jun 11, 2024
Starting at
5,769
Jun 13 - Jun 25, 2024
Starting at
5,849
Jun 20 - Jul 2, 2024
Starting at
5,849
Jul 4 - Jul 16, 2024
Starting at
6,029
Jul 18 - Jul 30, 2024
Starting at
6,029
Aug 1 - Aug 13, 2024
Starting at
6,279
Aug 15 - Aug 27, 2024
Starting at
6,279
Sep 5 - Sep 17, 2024
Starting at
6,129
Sep 12 - Sep 24, 2024
Starting at
6,129
Sep 19 - Oct 1, 2024
Starting at
6,029
Oct 3 - Oct 15, 2024
Starting at
5,559

At a Glance

Legend blends with history in the Scottish Highlands, where soaring peaks, low-lying glens and famous lochs set a stage for discovery. Experience this unforgettable region as you venture to some of its most noted locations, including Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Glen Affric and the misty Isle of Skye.
Activity Level
On Your Feet
Light walking of up to two miles a day; some uneven terrain and stairs at historic sites.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

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 the castles, clan lands and romance of the famous Isle of Skye.
  • Step back in time at Stirling Castle, one of the largest and most historically important castles in Scotland.
Visit the Road Scholar Bookshop
You can find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
Glencoe
by John Prebble
Scottish Highlanders-A People and their Place
by Jim Hunter
Scotland: The Story of a Nation
by Magnus Magnusson
Concise History of Scotland
by Sir Fitzroy Maclean
Scotland's Mountains: A Lanscape Photographer's View
by Joe Cornish
Scotland: A New History
by Michael Lynch
This full length history of Scotland is made up of 25 chapters spanning 18 centuries, from the Picts to the 1980s and is designed for the general reader. A particular feature of the book is the attention it gives to social and cultural history, including life in towns, the changing role of the nobles, and the shifting images of Scottish identity through the ages. The landmarks of Scottish history - the Wars of Independence, the Reformation, the Union of Crowns and the Union of Parliaments, the Jacobite rebellions, the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution, are all covered. The author is the editor of "The Innes Review", literary editor of the Scottish History Society and has written books on Edinburgh and the Reformation, Mary, Queen of Scots and the Scottish Burghs.
Scotland's Coast: A Photographer's Journey
by Joe Cornish
. The Scottish Nation: 1700-2000
by T.M.Devine
The Scottish Nation examines the social, political, religious and economic factors that have shaped modern Scotland. Drawing on the latest research, Devine places Scotland firmly within an international context and provides a key focus for the ongoing debate regarding Scotland's future. This new edition brings the reader up-to-date with Scotland's recent history, from the high politics of the devolved parliament to the everyday effects of huge and growing levels of social inequality.
The Highlands (Exploring Scotland's Heritage
by Joanna Close- Brooks
The Highland Clearances
by John Prebble
Castle and Tower Houses of the Scottish Clans
by Stuart Reid
Century of the Scottish People
by T.C.Smout
A new cover reprint of the second volume of T. C. Smout’s magnificent – and indispensable – account of the Scottish people, from 1830–1950. ‘Professor Smout’s “History of the Scottish People 1560–1830” was hailed as a classic piece of social history. If you had time to read only one book on Scotland, this was it…Unfortunately, you now have to read two…“A Century of the Scottish People” is as satisfying and enlightening as its predecessor.’ John Kenyon, Observer ‘An admirable example of how academic history may yet be written for the general reader. It is deeply enjoyable, lively, packed with interesting detail, illuminating anecdote and pithy observation.’ Allan Massie, The Times
Meals
32 Meals
11 Breakfasts
10 Lunches
11 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Vegetarian, Low Salt, Gluten Free
Lodging
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Oct 03, 2024 - Oct 15, 2024
  • Oct 03, 2024 - Oct 15, 2024
  • Apr 11, 2024 - Apr 23, 2024
  • Apr 25, 2024 - May 07, 2024
  • May 16, 2024 - May 28, 2024
  • May 30, 2024 - Jun 11, 2024
  • Jun 13, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024
  • Jun 20, 2024 - Jul 02, 2024
  • Jul 04, 2024 - Jul 16, 2024
  • Jul 18, 2024 - Jul 30, 2024
  • Aug 01, 2024 - Aug 13, 2024
  • Aug 15, 2024 - Aug 27, 2024
  • Sep 05, 2024 - Sep 17, 2024
  • Sep 12, 2024 - Sep 24, 2024
  • Sep 19, 2024 - Oct 01, 2024
  • Oct 03, 2024 - Oct 15, 2024
2 nights
Edinburgh
This 4-star hotel is on a quiet tree-lined street, 550 yards from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and Princes Street. The en suite rooms have a flat-screen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, and music. Some rooms look out towards the Firth of Forth, and many overlook the hotel's own beautiful gardens.
5 nights
Strathpeffer
Ben Wyvis Hotel, which takes its name from the nearby mountain, is situated in the tranquil village of Strathpeffer. The hotel is a large Victorian building, full of character, set in five acres of gardens. The front of the hotel commands fantastic highland views.
3 nights
Ross-shire
The Tingle Creek Hotel is a family run hotel situated in the small hamlet of Erbusaig between Kyle of Lochalsh and Plockton, with only a five minute drive from the Isle of Skye Bridge. It has a lovely restaurant where you can dine and overlook some of the most breathtaking sea views across to the Isle of Skye and Raasay.
1 night
North Queensferry
Conveniently located just 9 miles from Edinburgh making it a fantastic base for visiting Scotland's capital city, exploring nearby attractions or discovering Fife and all that the area has to offer. The hotel is situated close to rail and road links, as well as Edinburgh Airport.
2 nights
Edinburgh
This 4-star hotel is on a quiet tree-lined street, 550 yards from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and Princes Street. The en suite rooms have a flat-screen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, and music. Some rooms look out towards the Firth of Forth, and many overlook the hotel's own beautiful gardens.
5 nights
Strathpeffer
Ben Wyvis Hotel, which takes its name from the nearby mountain, is situated in the tranquil village of Strathpeffer. The hotel is a large Victorian building, full of character, set in five acres of gardens. The front of the hotel commands fantastic highland views.
3 nights
Ross-shire
The Tingle Creek Hotel is a family run hotel situated in the small hamlet of Erbusaig between Kyle of Lochalsh and Plockton, with only a five minute drive from the Isle of Skye Bridge. It has a lovely restaurant where you can dine and overlook some of the most breathtaking sea views across to the Isle of Skye and Raasay.
1 night
North Queensferry
Conveniently located just 9 miles from Edinburgh making it a fantastic base for visiting Scotland's capital city, exploring nearby attractions or discovering Fife and all that the area has to offer. The hotel is situated close to rail and road links, as well as Edinburgh Airport.
2 nights
Edinburgh
This 4-star hotel is on a quiet tree-lined street, 550 yards from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and Princes Street. The en suite rooms have a flat-screen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, and music. Some rooms look out towards the Firth of Forth, and many overlook the hotel's own beautiful gardens.
5 nights
Strathpeffer
Ben Wyvis Hotel, which takes its name from the nearby mountain, is situated in the tranquil village of Strathpeffer. The hotel is a large Victorian building, full of character, set in five acres of gardens. The front of the hotel commands fantastic highland views.
3 nights
Ross-shire
The Tingle Creek Hotel is a family run hotel situated in the small hamlet of Erbusaig between Kyle of Lochalsh and Plockton, with only a five minute drive from the Isle of Skye Bridge. It has a lovely restaurant where you can dine and overlook some of the most breathtaking sea views across to the Isle of Skye and Raasay.
1 night
North Queensferry
Conveniently located just 9 miles from Edinburgh making it a fantastic base for visiting Scotland's capital city, exploring nearby attractions or discovering Fife and all that the area has to offer. The hotel is situated close to rail and road links, as well as Edinburgh Airport.
2 nights
Edinburgh
This 4-star hotel is on a quiet tree-lined street, 550 yards from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and Princes Street. The en suite rooms have a flat-screen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, and music. Some rooms look out towards the Firth of Forth, and many overlook the hotel's own beautiful gardens.
5 nights
Strathpeffer
Ben Wyvis Hotel, which takes its name from the nearby mountain, is situated in the tranquil village of Strathpeffer. The hotel is a large Victorian building, full of character, set in five acres of gardens. The front of the hotel commands fantastic highland views.
3 nights
Ross-shire
The Tingle Creek Hotel is a family run hotel situated in the small hamlet of Erbusaig between Kyle of Lochalsh and Plockton, with only a five minute drive from the Isle of Skye Bridge. It has a lovely restaurant where you can dine and overlook some of the most breathtaking sea views across to the Isle of Skye and Raasay.
1 night
North Queensferry
Conveniently located just 9 miles from Edinburgh making it a fantastic base for visiting Scotland's capital city, exploring nearby attractions or discovering Fife and all that the area has to offer. The hotel is situated close to rail and road links, as well as Edinburgh Airport.
2 nights
Edinburgh
This 4-star hotel is on a quiet tree-lined street, 550 yards from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and Princes Street. The en suite rooms have a flat-screen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, and music. Some rooms look out towards the Firth of Forth, and many overlook the hotel's own beautiful gardens.
5 nights
Strathpeffer
Ben Wyvis Hotel, which takes its name from the nearby mountain, is situated in the tranquil village of Strathpeffer. The hotel is a large Victorian building, full of character, set in five acres of gardens. The front of the hotel commands fantastic highland views.
3 nights
Ross-shire
The Tingle Creek Hotel is a family run hotel situated in the small hamlet of Erbusaig between Kyle of Lochalsh and Plockton, with only a five minute drive from the Isle of Skye Bridge. It has a lovely restaurant where you can dine and overlook some of the most breathtaking sea views across to the Isle of Skye and Raasay.
1 night
North Queensferry
Conveniently located just 9 miles from Edinburgh making it a fantastic base for visiting Scotland's capital city, exploring nearby attractions or discovering Fife and all that the area has to offer. The hotel is situated close to rail and road links, as well as Edinburgh Airport.
2 nights
Edinburgh
This 4-star hotel is on a quiet tree-lined street, 550 yards from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and Princes Street. The en suite rooms have a flat-screen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, and music. Some rooms look out towards the Firth of Forth, and many overlook the hotel's own beautiful gardens.
5 nights
Strathpeffer
Ben Wyvis Hotel, which takes its name from the nearby mountain, is situated in the tranquil village of Strathpeffer. The hotel is a large Victorian building, full of character, set in five acres of gardens. The front of the hotel commands fantastic highland views.
3 nights
Ross-shire
The Tingle Creek Hotel is a family run hotel situated in the small hamlet of Erbusaig between Kyle of Lochalsh and Plockton, with only a five minute drive from the Isle of Skye Bridge. It has a lovely restaurant where you can dine and overlook some of the most breathtaking sea views across to the Isle of Skye and Raasay.
1 night
North Queensferry
Conveniently located just 9 miles from Edinburgh making it a fantastic base for visiting Scotland's capital city, exploring nearby attractions or discovering Fife and all that the area has to offer. The hotel is situated close to rail and road links, as well as Edinburgh Airport.
2 nights
Edinburgh
This 4-star hotel is on a quiet tree-lined street, 550 yards from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and Princes Street. The en suite rooms have a flat-screen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, and music. Some rooms look out towards the Firth of Forth, and many overlook the hotel's own beautiful gardens.
5 nights
Strathpeffer
Ben Wyvis Hotel, which takes its name from the nearby mountain, is situated in the tranquil village of Strathpeffer. The hotel is a large Victorian building, full of character, set in five acres of gardens. The front of the hotel commands fantastic highland views.
3 nights
Ross-shire
The Tingle Creek Hotel is a family run hotel situated in the small hamlet of Erbusaig between Kyle of Lochalsh and Plockton, with only a five minute drive from the Isle of Skye Bridge. It has a lovely restaurant where you can dine and overlook some of the most breathtaking sea views across to the Isle of Skye and Raasay.
1 night
North Queensferry
Conveniently located just 9 miles from Edinburgh making it a fantastic base for visiting Scotland's capital city, exploring nearby attractions or discovering Fife and all that the area has to offer. The hotel is situated close to rail and road links, as well as Edinburgh Airport.
2 nights
Edinburgh
This 4-star hotel is on a quiet tree-lined street, 550 yards from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and Princes Street. The en suite rooms have a flat-screen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, and music. Some rooms look out towards the Firth of Forth, and many overlook the hotel's own beautiful gardens.
5 nights
Strathpeffer
Ben Wyvis Hotel, which takes its name from the nearby mountain, is situated in the tranquil village of Strathpeffer. The hotel is a large Victorian building, full of character, set in five acres of gardens. The front of the hotel commands fantastic highland views.
3 nights
Ross-shire
The Tingle Creek Hotel is a family run hotel situated in the small hamlet of Erbusaig between Kyle of Lochalsh and Plockton, with only a five minute drive from the Isle of Skye Bridge. It has a lovely restaurant where you can dine and overlook some of the most breathtaking sea views across to the Isle of Skye and Raasay.
1 night
North Queensferry
Conveniently located just 9 miles from Edinburgh making it a fantastic base for visiting Scotland's capital city, exploring nearby attractions or discovering Fife and all that the area has to offer. The hotel is situated close to rail and road links, as well as Edinburgh Airport.
2 nights
Edinburgh
This 4-star hotel is on a quiet tree-lined street, 550 yards from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and Princes Street. The en suite rooms have a flat-screen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, and music. Some rooms look out towards the Firth of Forth, and many overlook the hotel's own beautiful gardens.
5 nights
Strathpeffer
Ben Wyvis Hotel, which takes its name from the nearby mountain, is situated in the tranquil village of Strathpeffer. The hotel is a large Victorian building, full of character, set in five acres of gardens. The front of the hotel commands fantastic highland views.
3 nights
Ross-shire
The Tingle Creek Hotel is a family run hotel situated in the small hamlet of Erbusaig between Kyle of Lochalsh and Plockton, with only a five minute drive from the Isle of Skye Bridge. It has a lovely restaurant where you can dine and overlook some of the most breathtaking sea views across to the Isle of Skye and Raasay.
1 night
North Queensferry
Conveniently located just 9 miles from Edinburgh making it a fantastic base for visiting Scotland's capital city, exploring nearby attractions or discovering Fife and all that the area has to offer. The hotel is situated close to rail and road links, as well as Edinburgh Airport.
2 nights
Edinburgh
This 4-star hotel is on a quiet tree-lined street, 550 yards from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and Princes Street. The en suite rooms have a flat-screen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, and music. Some rooms look out towards the Firth of Forth, and many overlook the hotel's own beautiful gardens.
5 nights
Strathpeffer
Ben Wyvis Hotel, which takes its name from the nearby mountain, is situated in the tranquil village of Strathpeffer. The hotel is a large Victorian building, full of character, set in five acres of gardens. The front of the hotel commands fantastic highland views.
3 nights
Ross-shire
The Tingle Creek Hotel is a family run hotel situated in the small hamlet of Erbusaig between Kyle of Lochalsh and Plockton, with only a five minute drive from the Isle of Skye Bridge. It has a lovely restaurant where you can dine and overlook some of the most breathtaking sea views across to the Isle of Skye and Raasay.
1 night
North Queensferry
Conveniently located just 9 miles from Edinburgh making it a fantastic base for visiting Scotland's capital city, exploring nearby attractions or discovering Fife and all that the area has to offer. The hotel is situated close to rail and road links, as well as Edinburgh Airport.
2 nights
Edinburgh
This 4-star hotel is on a quiet tree-lined street, 550 yards from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and Princes Street. The en suite rooms have a flat-screen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, and music. Some rooms look out towards the Firth of Forth, and many overlook the hotel's own beautiful gardens.
5 nights
Strathpeffer
Ben Wyvis Hotel, which takes its name from the nearby mountain, is situated in the tranquil village of Strathpeffer. The hotel is a large Victorian building, full of character, set in five acres of gardens. The front of the hotel commands fantastic highland views.
3 nights
Ross-shire
The Tingle Creek Hotel is a family run hotel situated in the small hamlet of Erbusaig between Kyle of Lochalsh and Plockton, with only a five minute drive from the Isle of Skye Bridge. It has a lovely restaurant where you can dine and overlook some of the most breathtaking sea views across to the Isle of Skye and Raasay.
1 night
North Queensferry
Conveniently located just 9 miles from Edinburgh making it a fantastic base for visiting Scotland's capital city, exploring nearby attractions or discovering Fife and all that the area has to offer. The hotel is situated close to rail and road links, as well as Edinburgh Airport.
2 nights
Edinburgh
This 4-star hotel is on a quiet tree-lined street, 550 yards from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and Princes Street. The en suite rooms have a flat-screen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, and music. Some rooms look out towards the Firth of Forth, and many overlook the hotel's own beautiful gardens.
5 nights
Strathpeffer
Ben Wyvis Hotel, which takes its name from the nearby mountain, is situated in the tranquil village of Strathpeffer. The hotel is a large Victorian building, full of character, set in five acres of gardens. The front of the hotel commands fantastic highland views.
3 nights
Ross-shire
The Tingle Creek Hotel is a family run hotel situated in the small hamlet of Erbusaig between Kyle of Lochalsh and Plockton, with only a five minute drive from the Isle of Skye Bridge. It has a lovely restaurant where you can dine and overlook some of the most breathtaking sea views across to the Isle of Skye and Raasay.
1 night
North Queensferry
Conveniently located just 9 miles from Edinburgh making it a fantastic base for visiting Scotland's capital city, exploring nearby attractions or discovering Fife and all that the area has to offer. The hotel is situated close to rail and road links, as well as Edinburgh Airport.
2 nights
Edinburgh
This 4-star hotel is on a quiet tree-lined street, 550 yards from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and Princes Street. The en suite rooms have a flat-screen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, and music. Some rooms look out towards the Firth of Forth, and many overlook the hotel's own beautiful gardens.
5 nights
Strathpeffer
Ben Wyvis Hotel, which takes its name from the nearby mountain, is situated in the tranquil village of Strathpeffer. The hotel is a large Victorian building, full of character, set in five acres of gardens. The front of the hotel commands fantastic highland views.
3 nights
Ross-shire
The Tingle Creek Hotel is a family run hotel situated in the small hamlet of Erbusaig between Kyle of Lochalsh and Plockton, with only a five minute drive from the Isle of Skye Bridge. It has a lovely restaurant where you can dine and overlook some of the most breathtaking sea views across to the Isle of Skye and Raasay.
1 night
North Queensferry
Conveniently located just 9 miles from Edinburgh making it a fantastic base for visiting Scotland's capital city, exploring nearby attractions or discovering Fife and all that the area has to offer. The hotel is situated close to rail and road links, as well as Edinburgh Airport.
2 nights
Edinburgh
This 4-star hotel is on a quiet tree-lined street, 550 yards from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and Princes Street. The en suite rooms have a flat-screen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, and music. Some rooms look out towards the Firth of Forth, and many overlook the hotel's own beautiful gardens.
5 nights
Strathpeffer
Ben Wyvis Hotel, which takes its name from the nearby mountain, is situated in the tranquil village of Strathpeffer. The hotel is a large Victorian building, full of character, set in five acres of gardens. The front of the hotel commands fantastic highland views.
3 nights
Ross-shire
The Tingle Creek Hotel is a family run hotel situated in the small hamlet of Erbusaig between Kyle of Lochalsh and Plockton, with only a five minute drive from the Isle of Skye Bridge. It has a lovely restaurant where you can dine and overlook some of the most breathtaking sea views across to the Isle of Skye and Raasay.
1 night
North Queensferry
Conveniently located just 9 miles from Edinburgh making it a fantastic base for visiting Scotland's capital city, exploring nearby attractions or discovering Fife and all that the area has to offer. The hotel is situated close to rail and road links, as well as Edinburgh Airport.





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