The Hidden Coasts of Scotland: An Expedition on the Ocean Albatros
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- Enjoy exclusive access to experts who will be with you throughout your journey and learn from them as you take in onboard lectures and educational activities.
- Spend a night in Edinburgh before and after your voyage to discover landmarks like Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile with a local expert.
- Learn about royal history at the Castle of Mey in Caithness, purchased and restored by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.
- Discover Scotland’s prehistoric landmark during a field trip to the Ring of Brodgar in the Orkney Isles, thought to be constructed for astronomical observations.
- Voyage to some of Scotland’s remote islands as you explore the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides and Sumburgh Head in Shetland, and enjoy Zodiac rides along Loch Torridon.













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.

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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.

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