Top Scotland Budget Culture Trips & Packages 2025/2026

Highlights

• Experience classic Scotland, from historic Edinburgh to the majestic Highlands
• Take a walking tour of the capital, climbing Arthur’s Seat for stretching views
• Board a historic steam train for a scenic journey on the Heritage Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway
• Dive into the history and heritage of Scotland at the Balmoral Estate and ancient castles
• Enjoy a picturesque boat ride on the tranquil waters of Loch Lomond

Highlights

• The Orkney Islands are teeming with historic sites to explore. The Neolithic township of Skara Brae, the renowned Ring of Brodgar and 12th-century St Magnus Cathedral – it’s like you’ve been transported back in time!
• Join your group leader on a walking tour of Kirkwall – Orkney’s main centre. They’ll be able to share with you the history and traditions behind the game of ‘Ba’ in town.
• Spend the morning discovering the island of Hoy and famous Scapa Flow Museum, showcasing objects never seen before alongside favourite exhibits telling the story of Scapa Flow as centre of the British naval universe during both world wars.
• What’s Scotland without a tipple? Be sure to join your local leader and group of travellers throughout the trip at a corner pub, tasting some of the finest whiskies on offer.
• With plenty of time dedicated to exploring at your own pace, you can dial up the history, or instead, balance it all out with some distillery visits. You’ve got the power to choose.