Bonnie Scotland

Welcome to Scotland! You will be met at the airport by your Private Chauffeur and transferred to your hotel. Get to know Edinburgh and its secrets on a private guided walking tour with a Local Specialist. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, you’ll explore Edinburgh Castle, perched high atop a dormant volcano, see the Scottish Crown Jewels, Mons Meg, the Great Hall and much more. 

It’s time for some man-made wonders and a feat of engineering as you travel to some of the top destinations in Scotland. First up, standing at one hundred foot-tall and weighing more than three hundred tons each, meet the magical Kelpies built as a tribute of Scotland’s horse-powered past. Continue to see the unique Falkirk Wheel – the world’s first and only rotating boat lift that can carry eight boats at a time in a single trip. Next on the agenda is Stirling Castle, the former home of Mary Queen of Scots. Here, you’ll watch as costumed performers bring its history to life. See the Stirling Heads and stroll through the gardens. 

Enjoy an exclusive, tailored 4x4 Safari with a private (kilted) local Safari Ranger on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Watch out for the majestic red deer, the famous grouse and the soaring golden eagle as you travel through forests, mountains and moors on private hill tracks. Enjoy a delicious picnic before continuing your journey to Inverness, the capital of the Highlands. Make time to drop by Gellions Bar, the oldest pub in Inverness.   

Head to Loch Ness, where you’ll see the ruins of Urquhart Castle and perhaps spot the famous monster. Continue through rolling Highland scenery to Loch Alsh. Stop for a photo of Eilean Donan Castle, then cross the Skye Bridge to the scenic Isle of Skye. Head to Talisker Whisky Distillery to learn the secrets of making the ‘water of life’. Be sure to step out tonight and look into the star-filled sky. With some of the darkest night skies in Europe, star gazers of all interests will be mesmerized by the twinkling canopy above. 

Take time to visit Armadale Castle Gardens and Museum of the Isles. Explore the extensive gardens before taking the ferry to Mallaig. This afternoon, it’s ‘all aboard!’ for a journey on the Jacobite Steam Train – considered one of the greatest rail trips in the world. As you travel through the stunning countryside, watch for the Glenfinnan Viaduct, well known to Harry Potter fans familiar with the ‘Hogwarts Express’. Disembark in Fort William, then continue through Glencoe, across Rob Roy country to Trossachs National Park and sparkling Loch Lomond. 

Start the day with a cruise on the majestic Loch Lomond. Take in the spectacular scenery on Scotland’s largest loch before traveling to Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, set on the River Clyde. Join a Local Specialist for a private walking tour and look out for some of the city’s spectacular street art – you may even be surrounded by bubbles in Renfield Lane. 

Your private chauffeur will take you to the airport, where it’s time to bid farewell to Scotland, as your vacation ends. Slán abhaile, we hope to see you again soon.  

Please Note: If your visit is in August, you might want to attend the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a not-to-be-missed spectacle with bands, musicians, and other performers from around the world (August 4 to August 26, 2023)