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Scotland

Scotland at a Slower Pace: A Journey From Glasgow to Edinburgh

Program No. 23881RJ

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A treasure trove of history, natural beauty and charming locals, Scotland waits to be explored. Discover its cities and country towns on this learning adventure that moves at a slower “ramble” and with fewer stairs. From Glasgow to Edinburgh, admire urban architecture and famed museums while also appreciating the modern life that thrives along ancient streets. Delight in the peaceful beauty of the Highlands as you explore castles and ride along one of the most famous railways in the world, the West Highland Railway.

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Admire the impressive architecture of Glasgow and Edinburgh during expert-led coach explorations of each city.
Journey through The Trossachs National Park, home to Loch Lomond, via coach on your way to Oban, and enjoy a whisky tasting and an evening of Scottish music.
Ride along the world-famous West Highland Railway and delight in the beauty of the Scottish Highlands from your train car.

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Carole Flynn

Carole Flynn taught for over 40 years in mainstream schools as well as the Children's Hospital School at Great Ormond Street in London, where she was the assistant head teacher. She joined Road Scholar in 2014 as a group leader. She has also been a group leader on many transatlantic programs and several Nordic programs. She has also been part of the team on two Private Plane programs. She enjoys gardening, walking, craft/art work, and playing the piano.

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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

Carole Flynn

Chris Ball

Christopher Ball was head of English faculty at a Norfolk high school before retirement. He taught English, drama, and film studies to children aged 11 to 18. Christopher also acted in community theatre in various places in the UK. He enjoys travel, theatre, cinema, reading history and literature, and occasionally dares to write his own poems. Christopher had been a group leader for Road Scholar UK since 2015 in Scotland, Wales, England, and New York before voyaging back to England on the Queen Mary 2.

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.

David Spooner

David Spooner is an experienced study leader with a passion for history, a B.A. in geology and geography, and over 20 years experience of inviting people to travel in time and space throughout the country he loves. He is enriched by sharing what he continues to learn about Scotland; the grandeur of nature, the glories of cities, culture and sport, and stories of people’s striving and strife from the first settlers to today.

John Hannyngton

John Hannyngton worked in educational travel during his career. For 20 years he lived in Boston where he started ACIS, an educational travel company which was taken over in due course by AIFS, a much larger and more diverse educational organization.

Morten Ronne

Morten Ronne, although born in Denmark, has lived more than 15 years in Scotland working almost exclusively as a tour guide/group leader showing people around all corners of the country. His background is as an interpreter/translator but for the past two decades has worked mostly in the travel industry in the UK, Spain, Portugal, and Latin America.

Fiona Mackenzie

Fiona Mackenzie is a Scottish travel professional. In 2018, she completed over 18 months' formal study of Scotland, ranging from geology to history, architecture, and wildlife, traveling across the country to research and find new horizons. She loves the "why" of history, landscape, and architecture, as well as the plants of Scotland and how they are used. Fiona is also interested in handcrafts, bridges, Scottish food and drink, and traditional life.

Wendy Newton

Wendy Newton, born into a Highland farming family, used early practical skills to become an engineer, which took her all over the world. Now returned to her native Highland home, Wendy has been sharing her Scottish homeland, its history, story, crafts, culture and heritage, and its future with visitors from across the world. She is qualified as a Scottish Tour Guide Association Blue Badge Guide.

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Walking on uneven terrain and some cobbled streets in Edinburgh. Visits to some Castles with uneven, worn stone steps and narrow passageways.

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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.
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.
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.
Sustainable Travel

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

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