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Scottish Highland Fling 2026

Sep 6 - 15, 2026

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Jarrett Corr

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Overview


10-day Scottish Highland Fling tour from Edinburgh to Glasgow, featuring Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish Crown Jewels, Culloden Moor, Dunrobin Castle, an excursion to the Orkney Islands, a traditional fish and chips lunch in Ullapool, scenic drives across the Isle of Skye, excursions to the Isles of Mull and Iona, a whisky distillery visit, and an orientation of Glasgow, with select departures including admission to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Trip Details


Globus Tour Overview & Inclusions

10 Day Tour from Edinburgh to Glasgow Don’t be shy—you’re not the only daydreamer with a major crush on Scotland. With its lush rolling hills, dramatic coastlines, tiny villages, and towering fairytale castles, what’s not to love? On this Undiscov...

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Activity Level & Walking Notes

This tour requires some uphill walking on rough terrain at Edinburgh Castle which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs. Some walking involved back to the hotel after the Edinbu...

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Your Tour Director

With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that...

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How many travelers?

Sep 6 - 15, 2026

3 room options · Starting at $4,819

Optional Add-On

Edinburgh Pre-nights (Courtyard Marriott)

Sep 6, 2026

2 room options · Starting at $700

Receive One Free Extra Night, either pre or post tour! Pricing will update after deposit has been taken if you choose any extra nights.

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Glasgow Post-nights (Clayton Hotel)

Sep 15, 2026

2 room options · Starting at $294

Receive One Free Extra Night, either pre or post tour! Pricing will update after deposit has been taken if you choose any extra nights.

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Trip protection

This is trip protection is provided by Globus that covers the tour itself. If you're planning to add on the Paris extension, I would recommend a 3rd party policy that would allow you to cover the entire trip. It's also a great idea to compare the ...

Day 1 · Sun, Sep 6 · Edinburgh, Scotland


Scotland: A Journey Through the Highlands

Destination Overview Scotland, a land of rugged beauty and rich history, offers a tapestry of experiences that captivate the soul. From the cobbled streets of Edinburgh to the wild landscapes of the Highlands, and the vibrant culture of Glasgow, t...

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Arrival in Edinburgh & welcome dinner

Welcome to Edinburgh! Enjoy free time upon arrival before meeting your Tour Director and travel companions at 6 pm for a welcome dinner at your hotel. Meals: Dinner

Edinburgh hotel

Edinburgh Marriott Courtyard 1 - 3 Baxter's Place Edinburgh United Kingdom Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh is the newest edition to the Scottish capital, combining heritage and style with an innovative design and locally inspired furnishings. The ...

Day 2 · Mon, Sep 7 · Edinburgh, Scotland


Edinburgh sightseeing & castle visit

Drummers, Pipes & Precious Jewels Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old “New Town,” and the famous scientists, inventors, and novelists who lived there. In the “Old Town,” visit Edinburgh Castle to admire S...

Optional Scottish Evening

While select excursions and must-see sights are included on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Scottish Evening (optional excursion) No trip to Scotland is complete without an authentic Scottish evening fill...

Day 3 · Tue, Sep 8 · Inverness, Scotland


Edinburgh to Inverness via St. Andrews & Pitlochry

Edinburgh–St. Andrews–Pitlochry–Inverness: Mulligans & Mountains Travel over the elegant Forth Road Bridge to the university town of St. Andrews, famous also as the home of golf. Enjoy a walk in the Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry before a ...

Optional Clava Cairns and pub visit

While select excursions and must-see sights are included on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Clava Cairns and Pub Visit (optional excursion) Enjoy an unrestricted encounter with Bronze Age history at the ...

Inverness hotels

AC Hotel By Marriott Inverness Where the River Ness meets the Moray Firth, AC Hotel Inverness, the largest hotel in the city, o!ers modern accommodation in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. This perfectly positioned hotel is only a short walk f...

Day 4 · Wed, Sep 9 · Thurso, Scotland


Inverness to Thurso via Culloden Moor & Dunrobin Castle

Inverness–Culloden Moor–Dunrobin–Thurso: Brave Lads & Bonnie Lands Start your day with a visit to the Culloden battlefield site and visitor center to hear the story of the crushing Hanoverian victory of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scottish clans. Conti...

Optional Ceilidh Evening

Ceilidh Evening (optional excursion) This fun excursion takes you fireside to The Old Smiddy pub for full immersion into a world filled with lively Gaelic storytelling, music, and two drinks of your choice. Duration: 2h 30m Price Range: $

Thurso hotels

St Clair Hotel Sinclair Street Thurso-Caithness United Kingdom Unpack and relax in your room. All 34 rooms are freshly decorated and have the essential direct dial telephone, television with Freeview, hairdryer, hospitality tray and en suite showe...

Day 5 · Thu, Sep 10 · Thurso, Scotland


Excursion to the Orkney Islands

Thurso – Excursion to the Orkney Islands: An Ancient Archipelago A fascinating day full of adventure. Head by ferry to the Orkney Islands for a day’s sightseeing including the Old Man of Hoy, Skara Brae and Skaill House, the Ring of Brodgar and Ki...

Day 6 · Fri, Sep 11 · Gairloch, Scotland


Thurso to Gairloch via Durness & Ullapool

Thurso–Durness–Ullapool–Gairloch: Spectacular Sights & A Scottish Chippy A day to sit back and admire breathtakingly wild and unspoiled scenery: rugged beaches, convoluted passes, and ghostly ruins. Drive via Durness and Scourie to Ullapool. Visit...

Gairloch hotel

Gairloch Hotel Gairloch United Kingdom Nestled beside Gairloch Bay, the Gairloch hotel overlooks several quiet, secluded beaches with views of the world famous Isle of Skye. With 70 guestrooms, as well as a restaurant and lounge bar, guests can en...

Day 7 · Sat, Sep 12 · Glencoe, Scotland


Gairloch to Glencoe via Isle of Skye & Fort William

Gairloch–Isle of Skye–Fort William–Glencoe: Sea & Skye Drive to the Inner Hebridean Isle of Skye before returning to the mainland by ferry across the Sound of Sleat to Mallaig. Spectacular scenery continues as you head to Fort William, the gateway...

Oban / Glencoe area hotels

The Ballachulish Hotel (Oban Area) Nr Fort William Glencoe United Kingdom The Ballachulish hotel is a friendly, cozy place to stay. All the 53 bedrooms o!er modern decor, inspired by all that the West Highlands has to o!er. With free WIFI, and all...

Day 8 · Sun, Sep 13 · Glencoe, Scotland


Excursion to the Isles of Mull and Iona

Glencoe – Excursion to the Isles of Mull and Iona: Island Dreams & Scottish Kings A day’s excursion to the best of Scotland’s western isles. Take a ferry to the Isle of Mull for a scenic drive across the island before another crossing to the fasci...

Day 9 · Mon, Sep 14 · Glasgow, Scotland


Glencoe to Glasgow via Loch Lomond, whisky distillery & The Kelpies

Glencoe–Loch Lomond–Falkirk–Glasgow: Glasgow Gems & Gorgeous Glens Travel through the dramatic and intense scenery of Glen Coe and The Trossachs National Park. Experience breathtaking views from the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond before a visit to a ...

Glasgow hotel

Clayton Hotel Glasgow 298 Clyde St Glasgow United Kingdom The hotel is situated on Clyde Street overlooking the beautiful River Clyde and just a 10 minutes' walk from George Square, and Glasgow's main shopping streets, art galleries, bars and rest...

Day 10 · Tue, Sep 15 · Glasgow, Scotland


Departure from Glasgow

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Meals: Breakfast

Optional Paris Extension

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Flight from Glasgow to Paris

GLA · Sep 15, 2026 at 10:30AM BST

CDG · Sep 15, 2026 at 1:20PM CEST

Paris Hotel TBD

Sep 15, 2026