Join Connections by Kathy in Scotland!
Trip Details: 9 days / 8 nights
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Day 1 · Fri, Jul 4 · Depart the US
Depart from the US on July 4th, arriving in Edinburgh (EDI), Scotland on July 5, 2025. Flights are booked separately and are not included in the total trip cost.
Day 2 · Sat, Jul 5 · Arrive in Scotland
Transfer from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Glasgow Hotel
Jul 05 at 9:00AM BST
Transfers are included on Group arrival & departure days.
Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel (2 nts)
Jul 5 - 7, 2025 · Check in: 3:00PM BST
Welcome to the brand-new, modern, 4⭐ Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel! Their seamless mixture of modern luxury and Scottish charm will make for the perfect stay. Situated in between Glasgow City Centre and the West End, this will be our base mere ste...
We'll gather at a restaurant for our official Welcome Dinner tonight in Glasgow. It's a nice way to celebrate our arrival and get to know each other as we start our adventure together! Included in your package Location & Time TBA and subject to ...
Day 3 · Sun, Jul 6 · Glasgow, UK
Glasgow Tour & Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Set out on a panoramic tour of central Glasgow's highlights including red sandstone Victorian buildings, delightful parks, Glasgow Cathedral, and the River Clyde, once important for shipbuilding. Visit the extensive and varied art collections in Kelv...
Welcome Gathering with Our Guide
This evening, we'll gather to meet our guide for a welcome drink. He/She will provide an overview of the itinerary for the upcoming days, detailing the exciting activities and sights we will experience during our trip. It's a great opportunity to as...
Day 4 · Mon, Jul 7 · Alexandria, UK
Luxury Coach Transportation
Jul 07 at 8:00AM BST
Jul 07 at 5:00PM BST
We hit the road today! With a maximum of 36 travelers on our small group departure, we'll have plenty of room to stretch out. We'll enjoy a comfortable and modern ride in their newly purchased luxury coaches equipped with Wi-Fi and plug-ins for your...
Loch Lomond Cruise & Inveraray Castle
Embark on a short cruise of Loch Lomond to appreciate the beauty of this famous loch and admire panoramic views. After the cruise, browse around the town of Inveraray and have delightful lunch on your own before taking a guided tour of Inveraray Cast...
Ballachulish Hotel (1 nt)
Jul 7 - 8, 2025 · Check in: 3:00PM BST
Nestled on the banks of Loch Linnhe, sandwiched between towering Munros, the Ballachulish Hotel (since 1877) is the ideal location for fresh seafood, epic adventures, and quality time, in a setting so gorgeous you won't want to leave.
Day 5 · Tue, Jul 8 · Armadale, Isle of Skye, UK
Travel on the scenic "Road to the Isles", stopping for photos at the Glenfinnan Monument. Ferry to the Isle of Skye to visit Armadale Castle, a romantic ruin surrounded by magnificent gardens. Back on the mainland, travel along the shores of Loch Nes...
Muthu Newton Hotel (1 nt)
Jul 8 - 9, 2025 · Check in: 3:00PM BST
This hotel is the perfect blend of classic Scottish charm and modern comfort, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Situated just steps from the beautiful Nairn Beach and overlooking the stunning Moray Firth, this four-star hotel boasts spacious ...
Day 6 · Wed, Jul 9 · Culloden, Inverness, UK
Culloden Battlefield & Sheepdog Trials
A short distance from Nairn is the Culloden Battlefield where the British government forces defeated the army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, popularly known as Bonnie Prince Charlie. Walk around the battlefield and the visitor center. Continue thro...
Atholl Palace Hotel (2 nts)
Jul 9 - 11, 2025 · Check in: 3:00PM BST
Outstanding Scottish hospitality awaits you here at the 4 star Atholl Palace Hotel. At the very heart of the Scottish Highlands, where the River Tummel flows to the Tay, sits the historic small town of Pitlochry. The Atholl Palace Hotel, the epitome ...
Day 7 · Thu, Jul 10 · Pitlochry, UK
Blair Castle, Whisky Tasting & Pitlochry
Visit Blair Castle, home of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. Delve into the history of Mary, Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and how Queen Victoria’s famous stay led to the creation of Europe’s only private army, the Atholl Highlanders. Go behin...
Day 8 · Fri, Jul 11 · St Andrews, UK
Glamis Castle, St Andrews & Scottish Evening
Travel through lush countryside to visit Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of "Macbeth" and childhood home of the late Queen Mother. This majestic building is filled with priceless artifacts and furnishings. Head to St Andrews, the "Home of Golf,"...
Norton House Hotel & Spa (2 nts)
Jul 11 - 13, 2025 · Check in: 3:00PM BST
Sweeping past the original stone gatehouse and journeying along the tree-lined drive of Norton House Hotel & Spa in Edinburgh, this prestigious 1840s Victorian country house leaves an indelible first impression. Like fine malt whisky, it has impr...
Day 9 · Sat, Jul 12 · Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh Panoramic Tour & Edinburgh Castle
Explore Edinburgh to compare and contrast the wide streets and elegant mansions of the Georgian 200-year-old "New Town" with the narrow lanes and medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the city. Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castl...
Day 10 · Sun, Jul 13 · Edinburgh, Scotland
Your tour ends after breakfast. Extensions are available if you'd like extra time in Edinburgh, or would like to hop over to Ireland or another European city while you're over here! Ask Kathy for details.
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Transfer from Hotel to Airport
Jul 13 at 12:00PM BST
Transportation from the hotel to the airport is included in your package. Departure time is approximate, details will be given onsite.
Depart from Edinburgh (EDI), Scotland to the US on July 13, 2025. Flights are booked separately and are not included in the total trip cost.