Scotland Literary Tour | April 2026

And so the journey begins. Today, our group of kindred spirits sets off from the U.S., passports in hand and hearts full of anticipation. Ahead lies a land of misty moors, ancient castles, and stories waiting to be lived. Whether you're flying sol...

Kate, April, and your Tour Manager will be waiting at the hotel to welcome you as you arrive. Check-in officially begins at 3:00 pm, but if you land early, no worries—drop your bags with the front desk and start exploring (or grab a coffee and dec...

Your guide meets the group in the hotel lobby, and from there, we're off on foot into the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. This is where cobblestones meet centuries of stories—and where the worlds of Harry Potter and Outlander collide with real Scot...

Tonight, we gather for our welcome dinner at a local Edinburgh restaurant. Three courses, a glass of wine (because you made it to Scotland), and all the coffee and tea you need to stay awake through the stories and laughter. This is where the grou...

After breakfast at the hotel, prepare to step through the stones. Today is a full-day immersion into the world of Outlander, as our private coach whisks us away from Edinburgh and into the heart of the Scottish landscapes that brought the story to...

After breakfast, we check out of Edinburgh and head north into the Highlands. Your Tour Manager meets the group in the lobby, and from there, our private coach becomes your window into the Scotland you've been dreaming about. This is the day the l...

Upon arriving in Inverness, we dive straight into the heart of the Highlands. A local guide will meet us for a walking tour of the city center, giving you the perfect introduction to this historic and vibrant hub. This is where the wildness of the...

After breakfast, we check out of Inverness and head deeper into the Highlands. Your Tour Manager meets the group in the lobby, and our private coach takes us south to Fort William—about two hours of some of the most stunning Highland scenery you'l...

Today, you get your Hogwarts letter. Upon arrival in Fort William, we head straight for the main event: a journey on the legendary Jacobite Steam Train, known to millions around the world as the Hogwarts Express. This 42-mile trip is considered on...

After breakfast, we're heading out on the water. Your Tour Manager meets the group in the lobby and escorts you to the Fort William Town Pier, where we'll board our vessel for a 2-hour Seal Island Cruise on Loch Linnhe. (Your Tour Manager won't be...

After lunch, we head to the Nevis Range for an experience that will literally take your breath away. The Nevis Range Mountain Gondola whisks you up the mountainside in a scenic, comfortable ride, climbing higher and higher until the entire Scottis...

Tonight, we gather for dinner at a local Fort William restaurant. After a day spent cruising with seals and ascending into the Highlands, it's time to settle in for a proper meal. You'll enjoy a three-course dinner with a glass of wine, water, and...

After breakfast, we check out of Fort William and begin our journey back to Edinburgh. Our private coach takes us south through the Highlands, retracing some of the stunning scenery we've come to know over the past few days. The drive is about fiv...

Before we check into our final hotel, we have one more creative adventure in store: a hands-on workshop where you’ll design and craft your very own bespoke Islander handbag. This isn’t just a souvenir—it’s a piece of Scotland that you’ll create wi...

Tonight, we gather one last time for our farewell dinner. Whether at the hotel or a local restaurant within walking distance, this is our chance to celebrate everything we've experienced together—the castles, the coastlines, the seals, the steam t...