Discover your Scottish roots as you tour the land of your ancestors, the land of Whisky and the undoubted Home of Golf!  Scotland is a proud nation and this strong emotion still flows within all those millions of Scots descent around the globe.

2009 is the time of homecoming, return to your roots and follow in the footsteps of family from years gone by.

Our package includes a visit to two true icons of Scotland – Edinburgh Castle and Loch Ness – both infamous the world over, with the option to visit the hallowed links of St Andrews and tour through some of the most majestic mountains and glens.

A clan crest is yours to take home, a lasting souvenir of Scotland.

Day 1

Arrive into Edinburgh Airport with a private transfer into the city centre.  Afternoon hop-on hop-off tour of the city centre including a visit to Edinburgh Castle.

Overnight Edinburgh

Day 2

Full day in Edinburgh including a tour of the Whisky Heritage Centre and time to discover your family tartan on the Royal Mile. 

Overnight Edinburgh

Day 3

Collect your rental car and travel north over the Forth Bridge into the Kingdom of Fife.  Optional visit to St Andrews to view the historic Old Course or visit the Fair City of Perth and tour Scone Palace.  Afternoon distillery tour followed by a wee dram of single malt whisky.

Overnight Inverness

Day 4

Cruise on Loch Ness including a visit to Urquhart Castle.  Afternoon at leisure in the Inverness area with the option to visit the haunting battlefield at Culloden and Fort George.

Overnight Inverness

Day 5

Travel south through the majestic mountain scenery of the Great Glen, passing Neptune’s Staircase on the Caledonian Canal and magnificent Ben Nevis near Fort William.  Take a side trip into Glencoe, stunning Scottish scenery at its very best.

Overnight Oban

Day 6

Relaxing day trip by boat and bus to the Isle of Mull, part of the Inner Hebrides, and on to the tranquillity of the tiny island of Iona.

Overnight Oban

Day 7

Tour south from Oban, with the option to visit Crarae Gardens and pass by the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.  Afternoon at leisure in Scotland’s second city – Glasgow. 

Overnight Glasgow

Day 8

Return rental car and depart from Glasgow Airport

Package cost £1289 per person – based on two sharing in a standard twin or double room, includes breakfast daily.  Rental of an automatic mid-size car pick-up in Edinburgh and drop at Glasgow Airport, excludes all fuel, any out of hours/delivery/drop charges. 

Supplements for travel in July and August.  Accommodation remains subject to availability at the time of booking.

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