Scotland Walk

Arrive at Edinburgh airport and transfer to St Andrews and check in to our hotel, overlooking the famous golf course.

Our walk today leads us through this famous university town, past the ruined castle to the cathedral of St Andrews, the famous resting place of the apostle, and out along the wonderful Fife coast. After our picnic lunch, continue our walk along this beautiful coastline and later return to the hotel by road.

Depart St Andrews for the splendid Lomond Hills. Walk across delightful upland scenery to the magnificent Falkland Palace, the country home of the Stuart Kings for over 200 years. After visiting the palace, continue north through Perth to our lovely hotel on the banks of the Tay River.

We begin today with a visit to Dunkeld, a small cathedral city on the Tay River surrounded by Birnham Wood. Our route takes us up a side valley through a beautifully landscaped wooded glen. This afternoon, walk to the site of Dunsinane to see the ruins of what many believe to be Macbeth’s castle made famous in Shakespeare’s great play. Return later to our hotel by road.

Drive north over the famous Glenshee Pass to the little town of Braemar in the heart of the Grampian Mountains and some of the wildest scenery in Scotland. We walk along trails that are well known to the Royal Family as we visit the Royal Estate at Balmoral. This afternoon, continue north to the River Spey and on to Inverness.

Begin with a visit to the battlefield of Culloden, scene of the final conflict between the Jacobites and the King and scene of the last pitched battle on British soil. After our picnic lunch, wander along wooded paths to the famous castle at Cawdor, still redolent of its medieval history.

We spend today in the Great Glen, where we walk alongside the river and the Caledonian canal between Loch Ness and Loch Lochy. Take in iconic highland scenery and stunning views. This afternoon, take a boat ride across Loch Ness to Urquhart Castle.

Depart Inverness and travel south, pausing for a lovely walk amidst the lochs of the Cairngorms before driving to Edinburgh. One of the finest capitals in Europe, Edinburgh is dominated by its castle and the dramatic hill of Arthur’s Seat.

Explore the city on foot, walking over Calton Hill to the Royal Palace of Holyrood. After a visit there, continue over the famous Arthur’s Seat. The afternoon is free for independent exploration.

We end our trip with a walk along the scenic East Lothian coast, from North Berwick around the Firth of Forth inlet to Dunbar, the birthplace of John Muir. We cross farmland and sandy beaches before reaching the house that now contains a small museum dedicated to the man who became one of the driving forces behind the modern conservation movement. Back in Edinburgh, gather for a farewell dinner to toast our journey through Scotland.

This morning, transfer to Edinburgh Airport for flights returning home.