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7-Nights Scotland at Leisure from $5,795

Brendan Vacations

OFFER ID 1698046

Scotland At Leisure
This is Scotland with texture. Begin in Edinburgh, then continue to Highland landscapes in Glencoe and a close look at life along the Caledonian Canal in Fort Augustus. Skye’s dramatic rock formations add a geological edge, while Culloden grounds you in the events of 1746. Between it all, create your own Harris Tweed handbag and taste Scotch whisky matched to your preferred flavor profile, finishing back in Edinburgh for a final shared toast.

Dining Summary

  • 5 Dinner (D)
  • 7 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Afternoon Tea (AT)
Top Rated Highlights
  • Edinburgh: Visit Edinburgh Castle to view the Scottish Crown Jewels, Mons Meg and other artifacts.
  • Loch Lomond: Visit the Luss Visitor Center and discover a village shaped by centuries of Highland history, from its 18th and 19th century workers’ cottages to its long Christian heritage linked to St Kessog, who is associated with Luss in the 6th century.
  • Oban: Walk with your Travel Director through Oban’s harbor center, shaped by fishing, ferry routes and the whisky trade. Follow the waterfront for island views then take in key landmarks, including McCaig’s Tower, built from local granite in the late 19th century.
Brendan Experiences
  • Edinburgh: View the Honours of Scotland up close: the crown, sceptre and sword of state, mainly dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. You’ll see these national symbols displayed within Edinburgh Castle’s collections, with interpretation that explains their use in monarchy and why they were carefully protected through periods of conflict.
  • Falkirk: Stand in the shadow of the Kelpies, two towering horse-head sculptures rising 30 m (98 ft) above the Forth and Clyde Canal in Falkirk with your Travel Director. Learn how these striking steel structures celebrate Scotland’s horse-powered industrial past and local legend.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
  • Edinburgh: Get up close and personal with the culture and crafts of Scotland over an Islander Edinburgh Handbag Workshop, creating your very own Islander Harris Tweed® Handbag. Embrace the spirit of Scotland step–by–step as you select the body color of the bag, your favorite Harris Tweed® cloth lid and decorative strap. Once you’ve chosen the different components, construct your bag with a set of tools prepared for you. Take a piece of Edinburgh home with you in your very own bespoke Harris Tweed® Islander Handbag. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
  • Inverness: Learn from a rewilding expert about the reintroduction of native animal species such as the Scottish red squirrel, lynx and beaver into the wild, and the reforestation of the Caledonian pine forest. Visitors to the rewilding center directly contribute to safeguarding one of the most beautiful and ancient landscapes in Europe, that is in a critical condition. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
  • Aviemore: Rothiemurchus Estate is working to promote an appreciation of the special flora and fauna and wildlife of the highlands. Nestled in Cairngorm National Park, this estate encompasses 17,500 acres and has been in the care of the Grant family for over 500 years. On your Make Travel Matter experience, you will learn about the beautiful landscape and even meet some of the most adorable animals, like the hairy coos! Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 11 & 15: Sustainable Cities and Communities & Life on Land.
Iconic Experience
  • Stirling: See Stirling Castle, dramatically set atop a volcanic crag above the city. One of Scotland’s most strategically important royal strongholds, it was the childhood home of Mary, Queen of Scots and the setting for the coronation of the infant James VI in 1567.
Authentic Dining
  • Oban: Enjoy a classic Scottish afternoon tea overlooking Loch Feochan, where delicate pastries and warm scones are served in Knipoch House’s elegant lounges. Later, gather fireside for “Tales by the Fireside,” that brings Argyll’s legends and historic figures vividly to life through captivating Highland storytelling.

7 nights from $5,795 per person

Itinerary

Brendan Vacations: Scotland at Leisure

Day 1 - Welcome to Edinburgh
Arrive in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, built across a series of hills with the Old Town’s medieval closes and the Georgian New Town both recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Meet your Travel Director and set off on a stroll along the Royal Mile, tracing centuries of stories between Holyrood and the castle. Then climb to Edinburgh Castle, dramatically set on an extinct volcano, to explore its historic halls and sweeping views across the city’s rooftops and coastline. Inside, see the Honours of Scotland, the nation’s Crown Jewels, safeguarded here for generations. This evening, share dinner together and toast the start of your journey.
Accommodations: Clayton Hotel St. Andrews Square
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 - Explore the Culture of Edinburgh
Begin your day with MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at an Islander bag workshop where you’ll create your own Harris Tweed handbag, choosing from a range of cloth patterns then learning the steps that bring your piece together. Work with Harris Tweed, the iconic cloth woven in the Outer Hebrides, as you create a handbag you can use throughout your trip. Later, enjoy a Scotch whisky experience tailored to your tastes. Share what you enjoy most, from light and floral to rich and smoky, then sample whiskies matched to your preferred flavor profile while learning how cask type and ageing influence flavor.
Accommodations: Clayton Hotel St. Andrews Square
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - To Oban via Stirling
Travel west from Edinburgh, pausing near Falkirk for photos at The Kelpies, the 98-ft-high horse-head sculptures inspired by the working horses that once powered Scotland’s industry and canals. Continue to Stirling for a walking tour through the Old Town, hearing how this strategic crossing point shaped Scotland’s story. Then stop at the Luss Visitor Center to learn more about one of Scotland’s most picturesque conservation villages, set on the banks of Loch Lomond. Later, arrive in Oban, known as the gateway to the Isles, with time to settle in before dinner at your hotel this evening.
Accommodations: Loch Melfort
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 - Oban, Kilmartin and Tales by the Fireside
Start the day with your Travel Director on a walking tour of Oban, a lively harbor town shaped by fishing and ferry life and prized for its sea views towards Kerrera and the inner Hebrides. This ‘gateway to the Isles’ is also known for its whisky heritage and Victorian-era landmarks. This afternoon, slow the pace with afternoon tea at Knipoch, a local favorite overlooking Loch Feochan where the ritual comes with a side of local storytelling in the spirit of “Tales by the Fireside”. Then enjoy a private gallery tour at Kilmartin Museum, diving into one of Scotland’s richest prehistoric landscapes, from standing stones and burial cairns to carved rock art and archaeological finds spanning millennia.
Accommodations: Loch Melfort
Meals: Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Dinner

Day 5 - Through Glencoe to Loch Ness
Travel onwards to Fort Augustus, pausing at the Glencoe Visitor Center for context on the glen’s geology, landscape and history. Continue to the turf and creel house, a reconstruction that illustrates 17th-century Highland building methods and daily life using traditional materials. Later, cruise Loch Ness from the loch’s southern end, hearing how depth, folklore and landscape have shaped its reputation. Afterwards, visit Dundreggan Rewilding Center for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, learning how native woodland is being restored in the Highlands and what rewilding looks like in practice. Back in Fort Augustus, enjoy time to explore the village and watch boats navigate the Caledonian Canal locks before dinner at your hotel this evening.
Accommodations: The Lovat
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 - Discover the Isle of Skye
Travel from Fort Augustus to the Isle of Skye for a full day of island scenery and local character. Cross to Skye and head for the Old Man of Storr, the best-known rock pinnacle on the Trotternish Ridge, shaped by ancient landslip and erosion. Your Travel Director shares what makes this landscape so distinctive, from basalt cliffs to sea-level views across the Sound of Raasay. Continue to Portree, Skye’s main town, where you’ll have time to explore the harbor area, browse local shops or find a cafe before returning to Fort Augustus for the night.
Accommodations: The Lovat
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 - The Highlands and back to Edinburgh
Travel back to Edinburgh through the Cairngorms, a vast national park of high plateaux, pine forests and heather moorland. Stop at Culloden Visitor Center then walk the battlefield where the Jacobite Rising ended in 1746, with your Travel Director bringing the story into focus. Continue to Rothiemurchus for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on a Hairy Coo safari, meeting Highland cattle up close while learning how the estate balances land management, wildlife and local livelihoods. Later, arrive in Edinburgh for your final night. This evening, gather for dinner together and raise a glass to the journey you’ve shared.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 - Farewell Edinburgh
As your journey comes to an end, say goodbye to your Travel Director and fellow travelers. Take a final moment to reflect on Scotland’s layered history and landscapes, from island crossings and Highland glens to Edinburgh’s storied streets.
Meals: Breakfast

Featured Destinations
Fort Augustus
Loch Ness
Oban
Edinburgh

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges
11/06/2027 - 11/13/2027
from $5,795 per person
12/04/2027 - 12/11/2027
from $5,795 per person
03/18/2028 - 03/25/2028
from $5,825 per person


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