Scotland
Scotland and Its Islands: Exploring Old Worlds
Program No. 23030RJ
All aboard for this voyage back in time to Scotland’s ancient roots. Discover some of Europe’s oldest monuments, while learning about the islands’ protected wildlife.
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16 days
15 nights
41 meals
14B 13L 14D
1
In Transit to Program
In flight
3
Explore Glasgow
Glasgow
4
Glasgow to Greenock, Embarkation
Greenock
5
Islay
Islay
6
Staffa & Iona
Iona
7
Isle of Skye
Skye
8
Outer Hebrides
St. Kilda
9
St. Kilda
St. Kilda
11
Kirkwall, Orkney
Orkney Islands
12
Papa Stour & Foula
Shetland Islands
13
Fair Isle
At Sea
15
Explore Edinburgh
Edinburgh
16
Program Concludes
Edinburgh
At a Glance
Scotland is arguably most famous for its craggy highlands, but it’s the country’s colorful port towns and dramatic islands where the Scottish character really shines. Pack your favorite tartan and board our expedition ship for a voyage along Scotland’s coasts. Learn about breathtaking landscapes, unique wildlife and some of the continent’s oldest monuments, dating back to the Stone Age. Along the way, meet Gaelic-speaking natives who will happily tell you stories of legends and lore while tracing traditions of the original settlers who first made their homes here hundreds of years ago.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
I like to spend much of the day exploring. Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full. Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the 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.
What You'll Learn
- Travel back to the Stone Age through the most extensive collection of prehistoric megalithic structures in western Europe.
- Experience the largest gannet colony in Britain, located among the cliffs of St. Kilda.
- Enhance your knowledge with unique access to Adventure Canada’s seasoned onboard staff.
General Notes
The itinerary is subject to change based on weather conditions. The program is limited to 24 participants and the Ocean Endeavour holds 198 passengers.
Suggested Reading List
(30 books)
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Scotland and Its Islands: Exploring Old Worlds
Program Number: 23030
Mingulay: An Island and Its People
Outlander
Historical Atlas of the Viking World
The Vikings: Lords of the Seas
Robert the Bruce: King of Scots
Waverley (1814)
Scotland: a New History
Beyond the Northlands: Viking Voyages and the Old Norse Sagas
The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Vikings
The Last Stonghold: Scottish Gaelic Traditions in Newfoundland
The Wasp Factory
St. Kilda: Island on the Edge of the World
A History of the Vikings
The Viking Saga
The Nordic Theory of Everything: In Search of a Better Life
Norse Mythology: a Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs
No Gods and Precious Few Heroes (Vol 8: Scotland, 1914-80)
Before Scotland: The Story of Scotland Before History
The King of Vinland's Saga
Scotland: the Story of a Nation
The Complete Poems and Songs of Robert Burns
Independent People
How the Scots Invented the Modern World
Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1886)
The Oxford Illustrated History of the Vikings
Sunset Song
Vikings: Life and Legend
Trainspotting
How the Scots Invented Canada
The World of the Vikings