Itinerary Details
Abercrombie & Kent: Scotland: The Edinburgh Military Tattoo
DAY 1 Glasgow, Scotland
Arrive in Glasgow, where you are met and transferred to
your hotel. Tonight, gather or cocktails and a welcome
dinner at the hotel.
Hotel Du Vin Glasgow
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2 GlasgowEnjoy a walking tour of Glasgow that reveals the glory of
the city’s industrial heyday. Then, explore the renowned
collection of art and artifacts housed at the Burrell
Collection. Enjoy your afternoon and evening at leisure.
Hotel Du Vin Glasgow
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3 InverarayVenture along the shores of scenic Loch Lomond to
Inveraray Castle, seat of the Dukes of Argyll. Walk through
this aristocratic residence with a private guide on an
exclusive A&K experience, before continuing to Fort
William, gateway to the Western Highlands for lunch.
Take in views of the majestic Glenfinnan Viaduct, a
masterpiece of Victorian rail engineering, before settling into
your castle hotel, Enjoy a Scenic Sundowner overlooking the
majestic Highlands landscape before a gourmet dinner.
Inverlochy Castle
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 InvernessJourney through the Great Glen, passing Ben Nevis, the
highest mountain in Britain. Travel to Loch Ness, home
of fabled “Nessie.” Stop to view the picturesque ruins of
Urquhart Castle before continuing to Inverness, capital of the
Highlands, for lunch with traditional Scottish entertainment.
Visit Culloden Moor, the historic battle site where the
Jacobite army of Bonnie Prince Charlie was defeated in
1746. Continue to nearby Clava Cairns, a Bronze Age stone
formation used as a setting for the Outlander series. Return
to Inverlochy.
Inverlochy Castle
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 St. AndrewsCross the rugged Highland interior to Aberfeldy, where you
embark by 4x4 vehicle on a wilderness safari, absorbing the
scenic views of lakes, forests and mountains, and keeping
watch for native wildlife. Then, enjoy a picnic lunch in this
idyllic location. Proceed on a unique Chef’s Table experience
at the Scotch whisky distillery at Lindores Abbey, called
whisky’s spiritual birthplace, where you indulge in a tasting.
Continue to the lovely coastal town of St. Andrews, regarded
as the home of golf and site of the Open, the world’s oldest
professional golf championship. Check in to your hotel set on
the famous links.
Old Course Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 St. AndrewsToday, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
Bike to a Nature Reserve, meandering through St. Andrews links and along the shores of a lovely estuary.
Savor a Tutored Gin Tasting and enjoy a signature gin and tonic at a top local distillery.
Walk St. Andrews’ Old Course, guided by a former caddy, to learn the secrets of the “Grand Old Lady” of golf.
Relax during an afternoon and evening at leisure.
Old Course Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7 EdinburghJourney to Edinburgh, Scotland’s elegant capital. Begin your
visit with a tour of Holyrood Palace. Continue up the Royal
Mile to the historic Signet Library, where you are invited to
one of Edinburgh’s most substantial afternoon teas, featuring
savory side dishes and sweets that make for a satisfying
lunch. Afterward, explore Edinburgh Castle with an expert
local guide and take in the stunning views over the city.
Later, check in to your hotel.
The Balmoral
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 8 EdinburghBegin your day with a private, before-hours visit to the
Royal Yacht Britannia, a proud vessel that served as a
floating home to the Royal Family for over 40 years. Enjoy
a panoramic overview of the local sights before returning
to your hotel for an afternoon at leisure. Later, a farewell
dinner at a local restaurant is a prelude to the precision and
pageantry of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a stirring
display of martial music and military-style maneuvers that
has taken place for over 70 years. Sit back in your premium
grandstand seat and watch magnificent performances that
symbolize Scottish culture and history and their influence
around the world.
The Balmoral
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9 EdinburghAfter breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departing
flight.
Meals: Breakfast