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Celtic Ranch - Scotland and Ireland

May 11 - 26, 2026

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Linda OBrien

World Explorations Travel

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linda@worldexplorationstravel.com

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Overview


Join the Celtic Ranch and Whiskey Snug on an exciting adventure to Scotland and Ireland.

Raise a glass to discovery on this Celtic journey, where distillery tastings meet castles, culture, and breathtaking landscapes.

Explore the Celtic heritage and hospitality of Ireland and Scotland on this grand adventure through beautiful landscapes and enchanting cities.

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ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE PENDING HOTEL AND VENDOR CONFIRMATIONS. ALL HOTELS, VENDOR AND DISTILLERY VISITS ARE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING SCHEDULED. AS OF AUGUST 28, 2025, THIS IS A PROPOSED ITINERARY AND ROUTING MAY BE ADJUSTED. Included: All h...

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Day 1 · Mon, May 11 · Edinburgh


Welcome to Edinburgh

Explore the Celtic heritage and hospitality of Ireland and Scotland on this grand adventure through beautiful landscapes and enchanting cities. Upon arrival in Edinburgh, enjoy a group transfer to your hotel (private transfers can be arranged at a...

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Day 2 · Tue, May 12 · Edinburgh


Uncover Edinburgh’s Treasures

Join your Local Specialist for a guided sightseeing tour, including a visit to Edinburgh Castle, perched high on Castle Rock with sweeping views of the city. Walk along the Royal Mile, see the elegant Palace of Holyroodhouse beneath Arthur’s Seat,...

Day 3 · Wed, May 13 · Scottish Highlands


Journey to the Scottish Highlands

May 13 9:00AM BST

Journey north through the Highlands, passing picturesque Pitlochry and into Speyside, Scotland’s whisky country, where dramatic landscapes and traditional distilleries await. Stop at the Balvenie Distillery for an in-depth tour and tasting. One of...

Day 4 · Thu, May 14 · Scottish Highlands


Culloden Battlefield and Highland Whisky

The bloody battlefield of Culloden is your next stop, where you’ll spend a poignant moment reflecting on the many men who lost their lives in the brief but brutal battle between the Redcoats and Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobites. Continue to the T...

Day 5 · Fri, May 15 · Glasgow


Venture to Loch Ness and on to Glasgow

May 15 10:00AM BST

May 15 6:00PM BST

Leave the rugged beauty of the Highlands behind as you journey along the banks of Loch Ness, keeping an eye out for the legendary monster said to dwell in its deep waters. Continue to Fort William, set at the foot of Britain’s highest peak, Ben Ne...

Day 6 · Sat, May 16 · Glasgow


Discover Glasgow’s Rich Legacy

Visit the Glengoyne Distillery, often called Scotland’s most beautiful, where smooth Highland single malts are distilled slowly and traditionally without peat. Uniquely distilled in the Highlands but matured in the Lowlands, Glengoyne offers a rar...

Day 7 · Sun, May 17 · Belfast


Cross the Irish Sea to Belfast

May 17

May 17 3:00PM BST

Travel along the rugged Ayrshire coast, passing the island of Ailsa Craig, once a stepping stone between Ireland and Scotland. Board the ferry to Northern Ireland and continue to Belfast, a city at the crossroads of British and Irish culture. On a...

Day 8 · Mon, May 18 · Derry/Londonderry


Admire the Giant’s Causeway and on to Derry/Londonderry

Travel north to the historic Old Bushmills Distillery, the world’s oldest licensed distillery, for a guided tour. Learn about centuries-old Irish whiskey-making traditions and sample some of their acclaimed single malts. Next, tread in the footste...

Day 9 · Tue, May 19 · Ballina


Off to Donegal and Ballina

May 19 10:00AM BST

Join a Local Specialist in Londonderry for a walk along the city’s impressive 17th-century walls, one of the finest examples of their kind in Europe. Continue into the Bogside neighborhood, where powerful murals vividly depict key moments from the...

Day 10 · Wed, May 20 · Killarney


Discover Galway, Adare and Killarney

May 20 10:00AM IST

May 20 8:00PM IST

Stop in lively Galway, where you’ll see the imposing stone Cathedral, built on the site of the city’s former prison, and Eyre Square, the heart of Galway life. Enjoy free time to wander its colorful streets, browse shops, or soak up the city’s boh...

Day 11 · Thu, May 21 · Killarney


A Day on the Ring of Kerry

Set out to circle the spectacular Ring of Kerry, where emerald-green hills, rugged coastline, and centuries-old villages create one of Ireland’s most breathtaking landscapes. Along the way, see Cahirciveen, birthplace of Daniel O’Connell, the famo...

Day 12 · Fri, May 22 · Waterford


Onwards to Waterford

May 22 10:00AM IST

May 22 6:00PM IST

Begin your morning with a visit to Ross Castle, a striking 15th-century tower house on the shores of Lough Leane. Set within the beauty of Killarney National Park, the castle offers insight into Ireland’s medieval past and the legends of the O’Don...

Day 13 · Sat, May 23 · Dublin


Slane Castle and Arrive in Dublin

May 23

May 23 5:00PM IST

Begin the day with a visit to Slane Castle, set amidst the rolling hills of the Boyne Valley. Explore its storied halls, which have welcomed both rock legends and real royalty, and hear tales that bring its colorful history to life. On the castle ...