Discover Scotland w Castles ! (Oct 5th to 14th)

###### TRAVEL WITH Gilligan's Adventures

#### Discover Scotland

###### Dates

###### Oct 5 – 14, 2026

###### Activity Level

###### 2 - Moderate

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##### About This Tour

###### Duration:

10 days

###### Meals:

15

FULL INTIERARY
https://groups.gocollette.com/en-US/link/1435400

###### Travel Style:

Classic
From its rugged sea-sprayed islands to its stately castles layered in history, Scotland awaits. Discover a land of rolling green Highlands, friendly sheepdogs, and historic castles.

###### Essential Experiences

Visit a family-run Highlands farm and watch sheepdogs at work in the mountain wilderness.
Learn how the bagpipe, that quintessentially Scottish instrument, has become such an integral part of the country’s culture.
Discover the Neolithic ruins on Orkney and how they have shaped the island today.

###### Highlights

• Bagpipe Demonstration
• Whisky Tasting
• Isle of Skye
• Loch Ness
• Orkney Islands
• Dunrobin Castle
• Sheepdog Demonstration
• Edinburgh Castle
• Scottish Cooking Demonstration

Oct 5th

###### Overnight Flight

An overnight flight transports you to a country of stunning landscapes, lively cities, and stirring history.

###### Glasgow, Scotland

Maldron Hotel Glasgow


Dinner
Arrive in Glasgow, Scotland’s Victorian city. With no planned activities today, you can explore Glasgow at leisure. Tonight, your Scottish adventure begins with a visit to the National Piping Centre. After a demonstration and lesson with a renowned piper, join your fellow travelers for a lively welcome dinner at the Centre’s farm-to-table restaurant.

###### Glasgow - Ballachulish

Ballachulish Hotel


Breakfast & dinner
This morning, bid Glasgow farewell as you travel to your next destination. First, stop at a local whisky distillery for a guided tour and tasting. After some free time for lunch in a nearby town, you can relax aboard the motorcoach and admire the verdant green hills and mountainside waters as you arrive at your remote countryside hotel, situated on lovely Loch Linnhe.

###### Ballachulish - Isle of Skye - Ballachulish

Ballachulish Hotel


Breakfast & dinner
This morning, journey to the stunning Isle of Skye, also known in poetry and song as Eilean a' Cheò (The Misty Isle). Upon arrival in Armadale, a local from the island joins you to share the history of this magical place and what it is like to live there today. A visit to the capital of Portree allows some time to explore before taking the scenic route back to Broadford. End your day by returning to Ballachulish via the Skye Bridge and a scenic drive along the “Road to the Isles.”

###### Ballachulish - Loch Ness - Thurso

Castletown Hotel


Breakfast & dinner
Today, enjoy stunning and unspoiled landscapes as you journey further into the Highlands. Travel through the Great Glen, famous for its many lochs (lakes). Visit the striking ruins of Urquhart Castle before enjoying a cruise on Loch Ness, one of Britain’s most famous bodies of water. Keep your eyes open — you never know when Nessie might appear! Travel off the beaten path to Thurso, one of Scotland’s most remote towns on the North Coast. Embrace the rustic environment of the Scottish Highlands as you settle in for your two-night stay.

###### Thurs. - Orkney Islands -

Castletown Hotel


Breakfast & dinner
Grab your windbreaker – it’s time for an adventure on the Orkney Islands.* Ferry to this former Viking stronghold off the northernmost coast of Scotland, where artists admire the ever-changing clouds rolling across the sky like a time-lapse at double speed. On the crossing, feel the wind in your hair as you view the abundant bird life and, if you’re lucky, porpoises and seals. A local guide introduces this ethereal place that few visitors to Scotland get to experience. Visit Skara Brae and discover the remains of a Neolithic village built before the Great Pyramids in Egypt. Continue on toward the prehistoric Standing Stones of Stenness, reported to be older than Stonehenge. Make your way through the town of Viking Kirkwall before returning to the mainland.

###### Thur - Inverness

Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa


Breakfast & dinner
As you make your way back from the northern coast, visit the majestic Dunrobin Castle,** which dates back to the 1300s. The castle is built in the style of a French château and is home to the Duke of Sutherland. Next, it’s your choice! Step into history at the atmospheric Culloden Battlefield, where the Jacobite Rising came to a tragic end -OR- visit the imposing Inverness Castle on a self-guided tour, now home to a fascinating museum of the battles of the Highlands. Enjoy an overnight stay in Inverness, capital of the Highlands.

###### Inverness - Pitlochry - Edinburgh

Radisson Blu Edinburgh


Breakfast
Begin your day with a visit to a family-run farm set in the heart of the Highlands. See sheepdogs at work while surrounded by the mountain wilderness of Cairngorms National Park. Continue on to the vibrant Victorian town of Pitlochry for some time at leisure to explore on your own. End your day in Scotland's capital city of Edinburgh.
Available Option:
Scottish Cultural Show: A Night of Food, Song & Dance$139

###### Edinburgh

Radisson Blu Edinburgh


Breakfast & dinner
Today, visit Edinburgh Castle, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Edinburgh’s new town before your local expert takes you on a walking tour up to the magnificent castle. This evening, give traditional Scottish ingredients a modern twist. Enjoy a lively and interactive cooking experience at one of Scotland’s premier culinary institutions with a “wee dram” in hand.

###### Edinburgh - Tour Ends


breakfast
Your tour of Scotland comes to a close today.

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Double Traveler
A double room has either one large bed or two smaller ones. Double rooms are perfect for couples or if you're travelling with a companion and wish to share a room.
Price per person

## $4,548 pp With Air

Pricing
Single Traveler
Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A single or solo room has only one bed and may be smaller in size.
Price per person

## $5,548 pp With Air

What we've included in this price
Round Trip Air from Newark Intl Airport
Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges
Hotel Transfers
Not included in price
Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $599 per person

Questions?
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Thank you-
Robert