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 We invite you to join us for all-gay, 13-day 5* inclusive journey, uncovering Scotland’s majesty including Inverness, Loch Lomond, St Andrews and Edinburgh and Stirling. This carefully crafted tour is tailored to provide you with the finest experiences Scotland has to offer, seamlessly delivered in a luxurious and effortless manner. Embark on a journey filled with remarkable #lifechanging moments, where you can share unforgettable experiences with your LGBT+ family. Additionally, the trip offers the freedom to express your individuality through the choice of different activities and tours, allowing you to craft your own memories and freestyle your day, your way.
We start with a luxury stay in capital of the Highlands of Scotland, Inverness when you stay in the 5* Ness Walk Hotel and will explore castles, historic bloody battle fields and highland fare. We travel to Loch Lomond and experience the beauty of the Glenfinnan Viaduct, and visit Loch Ness in search of the famous monster on our way. Loch Lomond is at the center of the breathtaking Lomond and The Trossachs National Park from where you will experience one of Scotland’s best hotels, the 5* Cameron House, situated on the bank of the Loch. You will experience amazing activities such as a luxurious 4×4 Highland Drive with spectacular views. Optional tours are also available for the more adventurous from Loch Lomond including flying boat plane the island of Jura, and rib boat excursions with a wee dram thrown in. For the less adventurous, the Loch simply provides a most beautiful relaxing location to observe Scotland’s majesty up close and personal.
Moving to the East of the country, we explore Stirling and the famous Kelpies. before arriving in St Andrews, the famous home of Golf, in the Kingdom Of Fife. Your 5* Rusacks Hotel situated facing both Pilmour Links and The Links thoroughfare, and overlooks the 1st and 18th greens on the Old Course. Here you can explore the ancient beautiful university town and surrounding areas including the City of Dundee and its V&A museum and HM The Queen Mother’s former home, Glamis Castle.
Your exploration continues to Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh where we will stay in the luxurious 5* Kimpton Charlotte Square hotel. Your 5 days stay allows for you to join local formal walking tours or simply freestyle your stay and explore at your leisure whilst meeting the group for the main events including the amazing Edinburgh Roya Millenary Tattoo, and a Royal Invitation to a luxury State Dinner onboard the Royal Yacht Britannia where you will enjoy unparalleled access to the former floating home of the Her Majesty The late Queen Elizabeth. August in Edinburgh is the most exciting time for the capital as it is home to some major festivals including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (also referred to as the Edinburgh Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe Festival or the Fringe) is the world’s largest performance arts festival featuring more than 50,000 performances. Running in parallel, the Edinburgh International Festival he Edinburgh International Festival is an annual arts festival in Edinburgh, Scotland, spread over the final three weeks in August. Notable figures from the international world of music (especially classical music) and the performing arts are invited to join the festival. Edinburgh will deliver on every level offering something to suit every taste and if that is not enough, Glasgow, Scotland’s city is just 45 minutes away on a train.
Day 1 - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Welcome to Scotland. Our guides will meet you at the airport to assist with your transfer to the 5* Ness Walk Hotel. After settling in to the hotel, enjoy the remainder of your day exploring Inverness. Join us in the evening for a Welcome Reception at 5.30pm where you can meet your fellow travelers.
Dinner is on your own this evening please make reservation at the hotel restaurant, Torrish or sample of of the many restaurants in the city.
Meals: Welcome Reception
Hotel: Ness Walk Hotel, Inverness, 5*
Day 2 - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
After a leisurely breakfast enjoy a morning briefing from your hosts before heading off on tour. In the evening enjoy a group dinner.
Tour of Dunrobin Castle & Culloden Battlefield
Your morning will take you by bus to Dunrobin Castle the most northerly of Scotland’s great houses and the largest in the Northern Highlands with 189 rooms and famously visited by Queen Victoria. Dunrobin Castle is also one of Britain’s oldest continuously inhabited houses dating back to the early 1300s, home to the Earls and later, the Dukes of Sutherland. Enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea at Dornoch before heading back to Inverness to visit historic Culloden, the powerfully emotive and atmospheric battlefield where the 1745 Jacobite Rising came to a tragic end. See the Clava cairn which is a type of Bronze Age circular chamber tomb cairn, named after the group of three cairns at Balnuaran of Clava.
Walking Grade: 3/5 Moderate amount of walking which will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration approx: 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Dinner
Hotel: Ness Walk Hotel, Inverness, 5*
Day 3 - Thursday, August 14, 2025
After Breakfast, we check out of the hotel and travel to Loch Lomond in the Central belt of Scotland. Our beautiful drive will take us to Loch Ness, Neptune’s Staircase and Fort William for a hearty substantial late lunch before continuing to the 5* Cameron House Hotel on the banks of Loch Lomond to the hotel for a relaxing evening to explore the hotel and grounds.
Dinner is on your own this evening please make reservation at the hotel restaurants.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Cameron House Hotel, Loch Lomond, 5*
Day 4 - Friday, August 15, 2025
After Breakfast, join your kilted guides for Scotland’s most spectacular all day lifechanging off-road driving experience to include a hilltop lunch.
4x4 Off Road Adventure and Lunch
With 4 guests to each 4x4, your kilted driver guide will take you through river crossings, rock crawls and steep, challenging ascents and descents, set amidst truly spectacular scenery. Stop at a hilltop refreshment station for freshly brewed coffee, a selection of tea and other Scottish treats. Take you turn at the wheel and impress the other guests with your off road skills or sit back and scream in terror… Enjoy a Scottish BBQ lunch in a vintage canvas tent overlooking Loch Lomond’s islands. Although this is a fast action adventure, we are able to have some vehicles take a more gentle route should you wish.
T&C’s apply see HERE
Walking Grade: 2/5 Easy amount of walking which will include a little stairs and uneven surfaces. You must be able to get in and out of a Land rover.
Duration approx: 7 hours
Dinner is on your own this evening please make reservation at one of the hotels restaurants.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Cameron House Hotel, Loch Lomond, 5*
Day 5 - Saturday, August 16, 2025
At Brand g Vacations, we want group to travel to feel individual so today feel free to create your memories by freestyling your day, your way.
After breakfast, choose one of the exciting optional activity’s available to purchase, take a Fast Rib Boat and explore the Islands of Loch Lomond or, take a 9 seater sea plane on a return trip to the small rural island of Jura or choose the sea plane Island Explorer Adventure to see the spectacular West of Scotland from the air. Take a trip to stunning Inveraray Castle the home of the Duke and Duchess of Argyle and explore a real life castle which is still a family home.
Alternatively, spend your day relaxing in one of Scotland’s premier Spa’s. Cameron House offers a range of hydro experiences including rooftop infinity pool, hydrotherapy pool and Ice fountain and offers a range of thermal experiences including, a Tepidarium and Caldarium as well as all the usual spa packages and treatments on offer. For more information visit HERE.
For the more independent traveler take a 10 minute taxi ride to the local town of Luss and see a Scottish village at first hand. Loch Lomond also offers a full range of walking fishing and shooting opportunities available on your doorstep. However your day unfolds, join your hosts for a group dinner to share your experience.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Cameron House Hotel, Loch Lomond, 5*
Day 6 - Sunday, August 17, 2025
After breakfast we check out of Cameron House and depart for St Andrews. On route we will visit historical Stirling with its castle, and a visit to the famous Kelpies. After a traditional pub lunch we will continue to the 5* Rusacks Hotel St Andrews. Once you settle in you are free to explore the town at leisure.
Tour of Stirling Castle and Kelpies
Stirling Castle, is one of the largest and most important castles in Scotland, both historically and architecturally. The castle sits atop Castle Hill, an intrusive crag, which forms part of the Stirling Sill geological formation. It is surrounded on three sides by steep cliffs, giving it a strong defensive position. Its strategic location, guarding what was, until the 1890s, the farthest downstream crossing of the River Forth, has made it an important fortification in the region from the earliest times.
Walking Grade 3/5: Moderate amount of walking which will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration approx: 7 hours including transfer and lunch
Dinner is on your own this evening please make reservation at the hotel restaurant or one of the many local restaurants
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Hotel: Rusacks St. Andrews Hotel, St. Andrews, 5*
Day 7 - Monday, August 18, 2025
After your included Breakfast we head North to Dundee and visit the V&A Museum of Design, before heading to Glamis Castle for a afternoon tea and tour. On returning to St Andrews, join your hosts for a curry night. Scotland’s national food, or at least favorite food is said to be curry, so lets experience it Scottish style.
Tour of Dundee and Glamis castle
After your included Breakfast we head North for a panoramic tour of Dundee and a visit the V&A Museum of Design, a branch of the Victoria & Albert Museum In London. We then continue to Glamis Castle which has been the home of the Lyon family since the 14th century, though the present building dates largely from the 17th century. Glamis Castle was the childhood home of the late Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. Her second daughter, Princess Margaret was born there on 21 August 1930. The castle boasts over 650 years of history that you can immerse yourself in and wander through the magnificent gardens. Join us in the Castle Kitchen, situated in the castle’s original Victorian kitchens, and indulge in a decadent afternoon tea.
Walking Grade: 3/5 Moderate amount of walking which will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration approx: 7 hours including transfer and Afternoon Tea
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Rusacks St. Andrews Hotel, St. Andrews, 5*
Day 8 - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
This morning is again your day your way, relax at the hotel or choose where to further explore in St Andrews, take a walk on the hallowed links of St Andrews Golf Club, originally known as St Andrews Mechanics Golf Club, one of the oldest golf clubs in the world, having been established in 1843. Alternately, visit the ancient architecture of the city and see its boutique shops. Check out is at Noon, when you board your bus and depart for Edinburgh, stopping for a well deserved late lunch. Once settled into the Kimpton Hotel. Join your hosts for a orienteering of the city’s gay bars. The first drink is on us! Please note that walking in Edinburgh is difficult so let us know in advance if you have mobility issues.
Dinner is on your own this evening, please group up with fellow travelers and choose a local eatery near the gay bars.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Hotel: Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, Edinburgh, 5*
Day 9 - Wednesday, August 20, 2025
This morning we take to the streets to explore Edinburgh’s Old Town where you will see the medieval buildings, churches and the castle up close and take a 1-hour LGBTQI+ social history tour led by 18th century poet, Robert Fergusson and 16th century Sapphic poet Marie Maitland, exploring the hidden lives of real people who were essential to the development of art, literature and science in Edinburgh.. After s light lunch feel free to make the rest of your day your way. Your guides will walk you back to the hotel or feel freee to set of on your own to further explore the Old Town or make the most of the entertainment options available see the entertainment section for options.
Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour (Morning)
The Old Town (Scots: Auld Toun) is the name popularly given to the oldest part of Scotland’s capital city of Edinburgh. The area has preserved much of its medieval street plan and many Reformation-era buildings. Together with the 18th/19th-century New Town, and West End, it forms part of a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace castle to the Scottish parliament with your guide and take a close look at The Real St Mary’s Close with a LGBTQI + Pride History private tour.
Walking Grade: 5/5 Lots walking which will include many stairs and very uneven surfaces. Note Edinburgh is very hilly with often steep climbs in the Old town.
Duration approx: 5 hours
Dinner is on your own this evening please make reservation with the concierge.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Hotel: Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, Edinburgh, 5*
Day 10 - Thursday, August 21, 2025
After breakfast take the opportunity to once again freestyle your day your way, and choosing an included option. We have two tours of differing walking abilities. A visit to Scotland’s most populous city in and the fourth-most populous city Glasgow which grew from a small rural settlement on the River Clyde to become the largest seaport in Scotland or a trip to the famous Rosslyn Chapel made famous in the novel, The Davinchi Code.
Included – Tour of Glasgow
Join your hosts for a walk to the train station where you will take a train to Glasgow, seeing all the views the countryside has to offer en route as you sit back and let the train take the strain. Once in Glasgow, we will explore the city center on foot and see why the once, “Second City of the British Empire” for much of the Victorian and Edwardian eras has a completely different vibe to Edinburgh. We will enjoy a delicious serving of Afternoon Tea and Fizz aboard a vintage red sightseeing bus. Enjoy all the classics including home baked scones with fresh whipped cream and jam, sandwiches, mini bread rolls or wraps, mini quiche, petit fours and mouth watering cakes. All washed down with a glass of fizz and fresh tea or coffee as you explore the city. We finish our afternoon visiting a gay bar in Glasgow’s merchant city before returning to Edinburgh on the train.
Walking Grade: 4/5 - Lots of walking which will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration approx: 8 hours including transfer and Afternoon tea tour.
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Included – Rosslyn Chapel, Edinburgh
Rosslyn Chapel took over 40 years to build and was incomplete when Sir William St Clair, the founder, died in 1484. The beauty of its setting and the mysterious symbolism of its ornate stonework have inspired, attracted and intrigued artists, writers and visitors ever since. Made famous in The Davinci Code, it is one of Scotland’s most popular visitor attractions it is often described as a ‘treasure in stone’, practically every surface inside and outside this unique building is carved in an outstanding display of craftsmanship, including angels, Green Men and the famous Apprentice Pillar. You can use a free carvings map to discover these remarkable features and find out more at one of the talks given by the Guides. You will be picked up and dropped off from the hotel.
Walking Grade: 2/5 Little amount of walking which will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration approx: 4 hours including transfer
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Hotel: Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, Edinburgh, 5*
Day 11 - Sunday, August 22, 2025
Enjoy a free morning to explore Edinburgh on your own before being fitted for your kilt or highland sash before we set of for a luxurious experience on board the Royal Yacht Britannia.
State Dinner & tour of The Royal Yacht Britannia
Follow in the footsteps of Kings, Queens, Prime Ministers and Presidents as you board one of the most famous ships in the world . You will receive a unique insight into life aboard in days gone by and join your fellow guests in the State Drawing Room for a glass or two of chilled champagne and a selection of irresistible canapés. You are then invited into the State Dining Room, where the finest crystal, gleaming cutlery, fresh flowers, and personalized menus embossed with Britannia’s unmistakable gold crest await you. Dine on the finest food and wines fit for Royalty.
Walking Grade: 2/5 Easy amount of walking which will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration approx: 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Hotel: Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, Edinburgh, 5*
Day 12 - Saturday, August 23, 2025
This morning after breakfast, Edinburgh is your to explore alone before we set of for a lunch, a tour and taking our seats to see the The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Experience
Join your hosts for lunch before setting of an a wee red bus tour of Edinburgh as we travel to the Tattoo for an evening of historic pageantry. This annual series of military tattoos is performed by British Armed Forces, Commonwealth and international military bands, and artistic performance teams on the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle in the capital of Scotland. The event is held each August as part of the Edinburgh Festival.
Walking Grade: 4/5 Lots of walking which will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration approx: 7 hours including transfer and lunch and tour.
Please note that walking in Edinburgh is difficult so let us know in advance if you have even slight mobility issues.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Hotel: Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, Edinburgh, 5*
Day 13 - Sunday, August 24, 2025
Following breakfast, an included transfer will take you to the airport or train station for your trip home or onward destination. Hotel check-out is at 11:00am this morning.
Meals: Breakfast
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• 13 luxurious days in 5 * hotels
• See Dunrobin Castle the most northerly of Scotland's great houses
• Visit the famous Culloden battlefield where “Bonnie” Prince Charlie’s Jacobite forces were defeated in 1746
• Search for the world-famous Loch Ness Monster “Nessie” on the banks of Fort William
• Experience the Trossacks in a 4×4 Highland Drive
• Saty on the banks of beautiful Loch Lomond
• Tour Glamis Castle, former home of HM The Queen Mother and enjoy a private tea in the kitchen
• Stay in St Andrews, Home of Golf and the famous University as attended by the TRM Prince & Princess of Wales
• Visit the Cito of Dundee and ita V&A Museum
• Visit Stirling castle and the famous Kelpies
• Enjoy a Scottish whiskey experience
• See the famous Royal Military Tattoo
• Access Edinburgh International Festival
• Access the famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe
• Enjoy a Luxury State Dinner and tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia dressed in formal Highland kilts
• Guaranteed all LGBT+ group
• Daily tours and castle entrance fees are included as described in the detailed itinerary
• Tour manager at your disposal throughout your journey
• 2 nights 5* B&B hotel accommodation in the Ness Walk Hotel, Inverness
• Welcome reception and dinner in Inverness
• 3 nights 5* B&B hotel accommodation in the Cameron House Hotel, Loch Lomond
• 2 nights 5* B&B hotel accommodation in the Rusacks Hotel, St Andrews
• 4x4 Off Road Highland Adventure
• 5 nights 5* B&B hotel accommodation in the Kimpton Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
• Premium Seating at the Royal Military Tattoo, Edinburgh Castle
• State Dinner on the Royal Yacht Britannia with complimentary Formal Highland dress
• Twelve breakfasts, seven lunches, one afternoon tea, and five dinners
• Complimentary arrival and departure transfers
Ness Walk Hotel, Inverness
Nestled on the leafy banks of the River Ness, lies Ness Walk, an idyllic 5-star retreat hotel in Inverness. Originally a 19th-century house, our lovingly restored Grade B listed building still retains many of its period features. But unified with modern design and architecture, providing a flawless balance between past and present.
Surrounded by a dramatic canopy of impressive trees, Ness Walk allows you to experience a secluded atmosphere in the heart of the vibrant city centre. Just a short walk from Inverness’s city attractions and only a 10-minute drive from the iconic Loch Ness, while the wild and untamed landscapes of the Scottish Highlands are right on our doorstep.
Exceptional service is at the core of your Ness Walk experience. The concierge will announce your arrival and deliver your luggage to your room, complete with garden or river views. Relax by the fire in the lounge with a welcoming glass of chilled champagne, as the hotel takes you through check in before exploring your room and hotel amenities.
Torrish Restaurant is named after the beautiful salmon fly, commonly used when fishing close by River Ness. This restaurant serves delicious breakfasts, afternoon teas, à la carte dinners alongside a diverse range of drinks and beverages.
Cameron House Hotel, Loch Lomond
The 5* Cameron House Hotel Loch Lomond, details the historic details and impressive grandeur of the past to the classic charms of the present, offering a warm welcome and sumptuous retreat in the heart of Loch Lomond. Stylish, yet comfortable, each space has been designed with every day luxury living in mind, curated using the finest Scottish fabrics, furnishings and artworks. The majority of rooms boasting magnificent views across Loch Lomond or the beautiful hotel grounds.
The rooftop infinity pool has spectacular views over Loch Lomond. There is the 18-hole championship golf course and the exclusive spa at The Carrick features 17 treatment rooms.
Dining is available at the Cameron Grill, where you'll enjoy quality Scottish cuisine. Discover hearty classics in the Cameron Club Restaurant and The Tavern, delicious pizzas, pastas and brunches at The Boat House, and choice of light bites in The Great Scots' Bar, there’s plenty to choose from.
Rusacks St. Andrews Hotel, St. Andrews
The 5* Rusacks Hotel St Andrews is a sought-after playground for golfers and non golfers worldwide. Occupying an iconic 1800’s building, the hotel is steeped in golfing history. Overlooking the picturesque town of St Andrews—and just a stone’s throw from Old Tom Morris’s famous Old Course Links—it’s a monument to golf and its founders, as well as a luxurious base for explorers of St Andrews.
The rooms each have a modern bathroom with free designer toiletries and a hairdryer. Rooms also feature a flat-screen satellite TV and tea/coffee making facilities.
The Bridge and Eighteen, a three AA Rosette restaurant serves delectable Scottish dishes using produce from local suppliers
Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, Edinburgh
The 5* Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel Edinburgh consists of seven interconnected Georgian townhouses, overlooking one of Edinburgh’s prettiest private garden squares, Charlotte Square is situated in Edinburgh’s New Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that’s delightfully removed from the city’s tourist hubs. But it’s inside where things really get interesting. The interior blends handsome woods, plush fabrics, and rich pops of color—and, yes, just a touch of tartan—to luxurious effect. And with a magnetic inner courtyard and an acclaimed Middle Eastern restaurant, it’s no wonder the hotel has become a natural meeting point and a sociable heart of modern life.
The rooms offer a flat-screen Smart TV, 300 thread count bed linen, a complimentary treat box and a fridge with complimentary fresh milk and mineral water. The en suite bathrooms have a selection of complimentary toiletries.
Breakfast is served in The Garden, an indoor courtyard, which serves food and drink throughout the day, including salads, hot dishes, cakes, spritzers and Scottish cocktails in the evening. Another dining option is BABA, a mezze and charcoal grill restaurant and cocktail bar. It offers Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine.
August 16, 2025
$165 Per Person
Don your included waterproof jackets and trousers and go for a thrill ride on Loch Lomond, the UK’s largest inland waterway at 24 miles long and 5 miles at the widest point. It’s interspersed by picturesque islands and surrounded by a stunning mountainous landscape. Stop at Inchmurrin Pub on the island for a refreshment. 3 to 4 hrs
This can be combined with the Morning Inveraray Castle Tour or Sea Plane Island Adventure
August 16, 2025
$275 Per Person
Enjoy a spectacular, unforgettable flight in an iconic, luxury 9 seat seaplane with a first class window seat over one of the most spectacular landscapes in the World! Fly west towards the Kyles of Bute and Loch Fyne – over the Kintyre peninsula towards The Sound of Jura with the Islands of Jura, Islay and Gigha often in view, possibly Northern Ireland – heading East take in the Isle of Bute panorama. Capture a unique and sublime taste of the Highlands and the West Coast on this magnificent flight. 45 Mins
This can be combined with the Loch Lomond Fast Rib Boat
August 16, 2025
$275 Per Person
Enjoy a spectacular, unforgettable flight in an iconic, luxury 9 seater seaplane with a first class window seat over one of the most spectacular landscapes in the World! Escape to the incredible Isle of Jura, described by the author George Orwell as, “an extremely un-gettatable place”, on an iconic, luxury seaplane with a first class window seat over one of the most spectacular landscapes in the World. Breath in the romance of Jura – a wonderful cocktail of whisky, myth, legend, nature and wilderness located off the magnificent West coast of Scotland. Depart unforgettable Loch Lomond to the west, fly over the Cowal peninsula and the Isle of Bute towards Loch Fyne and the Sound of Jura – after 28 minutes descend gently for landing on Small Isles Bay located on the South-east coast for disembarkation in the shadow of the Paps of Jura, at the village of Craighouse to enjoy over two hours exploring this magnificent island. 3.5 hrs (2+ hrs in Jura)
This cannot be combined with other activities
August 16, 2025
$140 Per Person
Take a morning visit to see the home of the Duke and Duchess of Argyle. An Inveraray Castle has been standing on the shores of Loch Fyne since the 1400s, although the impressive castle we know today was inspired by a sketch by Vanbrugh, the architect of Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard in the 1700s. The castle is first and foremost a family home however, its very existence reflects the part played by the Campbells in the rich tapestry of Scottish and British History. The contents of Inveraray Castle span many generations of the family and will give you a glimpse of the family’s rich heritage and ancestry. Run personally by the Duchess, the Castle Tearoom offers a mouth-watering menu using the best of local and West-Highland ingredients. The Scottish-sourced menu includes the best of Mull cheddars and Arran Ice creams, while our soups, sandwiches, scones, and cakes are made daily in the Castle.
This can be combined with the afternoon Loch Lomond Fast Rib Boat Ride or a weather dependent late afternoon Sea Plane Island Explorer Adventure.
August 21, 2025
Included in vacation price
Join your hosts for a walk to the train station where you will take a train to Glasgow, seeing all the views the countryside has to offer en route as you sit back and let the train take the strain. Once in Glasgow, we will explore the city center on foot and see why the once, “Second City of the British Empire” for much of the Victorian and Edwardian eras has a completely different vibe to Edinburgh. We will enjoy a delicious serving of Afternoon Tea and Fizz aboard a vintage red sightseeing bus. Enjoy all the classics including home baked scones with fresh whipped cream and jam, sandwiches, mini bread rolls or wraps, mini quiche, petit fours and mouth watering cakes. All washed down with a glass of fizz and fresh tea or coffee as you explore the city. We finish our afternoon visiting a gay bar in Glasgow’s merchant city before returning to Edinburgh on the train.
8 hours inc Transfer and Afternoon tea tour simply let us know you want to go by booking
August 21, 2025
Included in vacation price
Rosslyn Chapel took over 40 years to build and was incomplete when Sir William St Clair, the founder, died in 1484. The beauty of its setting and the mysterious symbolism of its ornate stonework have inspired, attracted, and intrigued artists, writers and visitors ever since. Made famous in The Davinci Code, it is one of Scotland’s most popular visitor attractions. It is often described as a ‘treasure in stone’, practically every surface inside and outside this unique building is carved in an outstanding display of craftsmanship, including angels, Green Men and the famous Apprentice Pillar. You can use a free carvings map to discover these remarkable features and find out more at one of the talks given by the Guides. You will be picked up and dropped off from the hotel.
4 hours inc Transfer. Included in vacation price simply let us know you want to go by booking
When should I schedule my flights?
Arrival
You should schedule your flights to arrive in Inverness (IVN) by August 12, 2025. Your first event will be an informal welcome gathering starting at approximately 5.30pm and your first official activity/touring will be August 13, 2025 at approximately 9am.
Departure
You should schedule your departure from Edinburgh (EDI) anytime on August 24, 2025. Hotel check out is at Noon.
What arrival and departure transfers are included?
Arrival transfers
are provided from the Inverness Airport (INV) to the Ness Walk Hotel
Departure transfers
are provided from the Kimpton Charlotte Square hotel to the Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
If you extend your stay at these properties, the transfers will still be included. Contact our team to ensure arrangements outside of these arrival and departure transfers will be included. Booked guests should provide their arrival and departure details 45 days prior to the trip to ensure transfer availability.
What are the passport and visa requirements?
Citizens of the US and Canada are required to have a valid passport, which expires at least 6 months after their last day in the United Kingdom. Visas are not required for citizens of these countries.
Citizens of all other countries should check with the UK consulate in their home country to verify entry requirements.
What weather can I expect from this trip?
The weather in Scotland and especially on the islands will be varied. The days can reach mid 70’s and the evenings are generally in the 40’s.
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