Scotland
The Best of Scotland
Program No. 20881RJ
Discover the unique treasures of Scotland as you explore Edinburgh Castle, ride a train through the highlands, visit the Isle of Skye and learn about whisky at a renowned distillery.
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15 days
14 nights
34 meals
13B 10L 11D
1
In Transit to Program
In Flight
4
Culzean Castle, Robert Burns
Glasgow
7
Transfer to Fort William, Loch Shiel
Fort William
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Ben Nevis, Rannoch Moor, Glencoe
Fort William
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Edinburgh Castle, Free Time
Edinburgh.
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Program Concludes
In Flight
At a Glance
South to the cultural riches of Edinburgh and Glasgow. West to the sacred and misty island of Iona in the Hebrides. Inland to the breathtaking highlands, where clans and kings fought to defend their hearths and heritage. Discover rugged landscapes, turbulent history, romance and legend on a remarkable, sweeping journey through Scotland. From peaks to glens we’ll go, with a wee dram to fortify us along the way.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to two miles on uneven terrain.
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.
What You'll Learn
- Explore the beautiful islands of Mull, Skye and Iona.
- Journey on one of the world's most scenic railways, the West Highland Line.
- Experience iconic Edinburgh Castle — dominating the skyline of the Scottish capital city — on a fascinating field trip to the top of the volcanic Castle Rock.
Featured Expert
All trip experts
Kevin Durjun
Kevin Durjun began his career in theatre arts as a radio producer and presenter. He then served as manager at the Theatre Royal Stratford East and later as membership and communications manager for the Independent Theatre Council as well as two leading off-West End theatres.
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Kevin Durjun
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Kevin Durjun began his career in theatre arts as a radio producer and presenter. He then served as manager at the Theatre Royal Stratford East and later as membership and communications manager for the Independent Theatre Council as well as two leading off-West End theatres.
Alasdair MacDonald
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Alasdair MacDonald has a lifelong love of the Scottish countryside, as well as Scottish history and architecture. Alasdair grew up in the north east of Scotland, and has lived in both Edinburgh and Glasgow. After living and working abroad for many years as a journalist and photojournalist, he returned to Scotland in 2011.
James Leslie
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James Leslie is a retired police officer who now shares his passion for Scotland as an STGA qualified guide. His wide-ranging interests include clan history, whisky, golf, Rabbie Burns, battlefields, the Jacobites, and church architecture.
Margaret Hubbard
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Margaret Hubbard has many years' experience guiding visitors around her native Scotland. She holds an M.A. in English and history, a diploma in secondary education, and a diploma in Family and Local History. Margaret qualified as a Blue Badge guide in 2006 and is now a trainer and principal assessor for the STGA course. She is also a World Federation National Trainer. Her knowledge is matched with an ability to weave the stories of Scotland with humor and local interest.
Suggested Reading List
(10 books)
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The Best of Scotland
Program Number: 20881
A History of the Scottish People
A classic history of Scotland.
Concise History of Scotland
Scotland: A New History
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.
The Highlands (Exploring Scotland's Heritage
Scottish Highlanders-A People and their Place
Scotland: The Story of a Nation
. The Scottish Nation: 1700-2000
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.
Castle and Tower Houses of the Scottish Clans
Glencoe
Song of the Rolling Earth: A Highland Odyssey
Written by your host at Aigas. 'A wonderfully lyrical book surging with the sheer joy of nature, from Scotland's premier nature writer.' Magnus Magnusson; ' An environmental classic', SPECTATOR; 'Lister-Kaye establishes himself as one of the finest nature writers in the language', SCOTSMAN; 'Wonderful and evocative', GLASGOW EVENING NEWS; 'A masterful piece of storytelling', COUNTRY LIFE.