Stories of Scotland

9 or 12 days

Glasglow, West Highlands, Inverness, Edinburgh, extension to London | SCT

Around every loch, moor, and castle a Scottish story is waiting to be told. Whether it’s from the mouth of a skilled storyteller, from the calloused hands of a hardworking Glaswegian, or from the well-worn cobbles of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile you can expect a vibrant story bursting with life. Go beyond seeing Scottish landmarks and experience the kingdom of the north through the stories of the Scots

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Stories of Scotland tour

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Stories of Scotland tour

Day 1: Fly overnight to Scotland

Day 2: Glasgow

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Take a tour of Glasgow

Visit the Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery

Day 3: Glasgow

Visit the Riverside Museum

Visit the National Bagpipe Center

Day 4: Glasgow | West Highlands

Travel to Fort William via Bannockburn and Glencoe

Participate in the Battle of Bannockburn Experience

Visit Doune Castle

Day 5: West Highlands | Inverness

Visit Fort William, where you'll explore

Neptune's Staircase
Old Inverlochy Castle
West Highland Museum

Take a train ride from Fort William to Mallaig

Visit the Glenfinnan Monument and Visitor Centre

Day 6: Inverness | Loch Ness | Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh via Loch Ness

Loch Ness Cruise and visit of Urquhart Castle

Day 7: Edinburgh

Take a guided tour of EdinburghVisit Edinburgh Castle

Day 8: Edinburgh

Visit the Scottish Storytelling Center

Visit the National Museum of Scotland

Add this in-depth excursion:

Specters of Scotland

A city that can inspire Robert Louis Stephenson—an Edinburgh native—to create the monstrous Mr. Hyde has to have a deep and dark past. On your ghost tour, experience the twisted, demented, and downright terrifying side of Edinburgh. See bricked over passages and caged crypts, then try to sleep wondering: who are they keeping out… or what are they keeping in?

Day 9: Depart for home

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Day 9: Edinburgh | London

Travel by train to London

Take a walking tour of London

With your Tour Director you will see:

Covent Garden
Trafalgar Square
Leicester Square

Day 10: London

Take a guided tour of London

With your expert local guide you will see:

Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
Piccadilly Circus
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Westminster Abbey
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)

Visit the Tower of London

Day 11: London

Visit one of the Knightsbridge Museums:

Science Museum
Natural History Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum

Ride the London Eye

Supervised Exploration time in London

Day 12: Depart for home

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Airfare & transportation

Personalized Learning Support

Full-time Tour Director

Expert Local Guides

Continuous Support

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