Overview
Top hotels, executive transfers and a private driver guide, on this tour you will truly explore Scotland in style. Stay at 2 of the best hotels in the country enjoying opulent decor, personal service, fantastic food and superior comfort.
As well as the historic capital of Edinburgh you will also explore the southern Highland region of Perthshire, the rugged mountain village of Braemar in the Cairngorms National Park famed for its Royal connections then continue to St Andrews in the Kingdom of Fife, one of the most historically important towns in Scotland.
Breathe in fresh mountain air, stroll through the glorious gardens of a Royal Castle, discover cathedral ruins, sip warming Scotch whisky and hear stories from the Scottish Reformation.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Stirling Castle and Historic Dunkeld
Arrive at Edinburgh Airport where you will be met by your private driver guide.
From the airport you’ll travel directly to Stirling Castle, one of the most historically important castles in Scotland due to its location.
Transfer north into the Scottish Highlands, your first stop is the historic town of Dunkeld. Here you can have a stroll around the town, the riverside and the cathedral and find out the significance of the area in early Celtic Christianity.
After lunch in Dunkeld you’ll transfer through the mountains of the Cairngorms National Park to the village of Braemar in Royal Deeside.
Overnight: Braemar
Day 2 – Balmoral Castle and Foraging Experience
Balmoral has remained a favoured retreat for the Royal Family and King Charles III enjoys spending time here in the summer and is very involved with the running of the estate. Walk around the castle grounds, the extraordinary gardens and have a look around the informative ballroom exhibition.
In the afternoon it will be time to meet with a local expert to go on a walk around the village looking for edible goodies and learning about the uses of many plants, mushrooms and trees. We end the session with cocktail making (and drinking) using foraged ingredients and homemade tinctures.
Overnight: Braemar
Day 3 – Whisky Food Safari
Spend the day with an acclaimed food writer and chef in her Highland cottage for a lunch with a difference! Prepare to get hands on as you help to prepare the food and arrange it on a slate from the cottage roof. The ingredients, a lot of which have been foraged locally, are paired with Scotch whisky to create unique flavour sensations.
Overnight: Braemar
Day 4 – St Andrews
Today you’ll transfer south to the town of St Andrews. Not only is St Andrews famous for golf but it has an incredible history as well.
Join a local guide on a stroll around the main sights of St Andrews and discover things you may not see visiting yourself. Explore St Andrews as you walk in the footsteps of golfing legends, royals, heretics who were burned at the stake, famous cats and those who live in St Andrews today.
Later you’ll make your way to Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city.
Overnight: Edinburgh
Day 5 – Edinburgh”s Old Town and Holyrood Palace
Day 6 – Farewell
A private driver will collect you from your hotel and transfer your to Edinburgh Airport. Haste ye back!
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We understand that everyone has their own travel style and that is why all of our tours are completely customizable to suit your needs.
Choose your own travel dates and what style of accommodation you would prefer, whether that be a B&B or a 5 star castle, and we will provide a proposal tailored to your requirements.
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