Scotland

Head for the hills (well, the Highlands, actually). On the way, you'll pass the largest expanse of fresh water in Britain. Loch Lomond is five miles wide at its broadest point and has more than 30 islands in the middle of it, three of which are inhabited. It's a favourite recreational spot for the Scots and is full of native wildlife.

Nevis Range in Fort William is home to the UK’s only Mountain Gondola, transporting visitors to 650m on the mountain of Aonach Mor. You'll find a range of activities for all ages, both on the mountain, and around the Gondola Base Station.

Explore the breathtaking Highlands of Glencoe, surrounded by misty peaks and rich history. Visit the legendary Loch Ness, where a boat cruise offers views of the deep waters said to hide the elusive Nessie, and see Culloden Moor, site of the final Jacobite battle in 1746.

Travel through the heart of the Scottish countryside, where dramatic peaks, quiet lochs, and peaceful glens create landscapes that inspired poet William Wordsworth. Visit Stirling Castle, a magnificent grey stone fortress that towers over the land from its cliffside perch. For centuries it held strategic importance, passing between Scottish and English hands countless times. Mary, Queen of Scots, was crowned here, and stories of ghosts still linger in its grand halls filled with medieval and Renaissance art and breathtaking views of the Highlands.

Tour Stirling Castle, a grand medieval fortress and former seat of Kings James IV and James V. Explore the Museum of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, featuring regimental colours, pipe banners, and silver. From the castle walls, take in sweeping views of the Wallace Monument.

The capital of Scotland, Edinburgh is a city of steep streets, stone buildings, and dramatic views, all watched over by the imposing Edinburgh Castle. Follow your Tour Director along the Royal Mile, which runs from Holyrood Palace to the castle, passing St. Giles’ Cathedral, long a centre of learning and civic life in the city’s Old Town.

Explore Edinburgh, the historic and cultural heart of Scotland. Led by a licensed guide, walk the Royal Mile through the city’s Old Town, from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Admire the elegant Georgian New Town, known for its neoclassical design, and gaze up at the 200-foot Sir Walter Scott Monument in East Princes Street Gardens, a tribute to one of Scotland’s greatest literary figures—and his loyal dog, Maida, immortalized below.

Perched atop an ancient volcanic rock, Edinburgh Castle commands the skyline with its imposing presence. Explore this medieval fortress, uncover its role in Scottish history, and take in sweeping views of the city below.

Stunning Edinburgh hides a horrific past. Witch burnings. Plague. Murder. Ghosts. Everyone in Scotland has a ghost story to tell. Hear a handful on this guided tour through some of Edinburgh's most infamous spots. Be prepared to be spooked by tales of the ghouls and apparitions that are said to haunt this old city still.

Explore historic St. Andrews, long known as the Home of Golf and once Scotland’s religious capital. Visit the ruins of St. Andrew’s Cathedral and the dramatic seaside castle, stroll the campus of St. Andrews University, Scotland’s oldest university, and see the legendary Old Course, where the game of golf has been played for centuries.