In the Heart of the Scottish Highlands
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- Join historians as they offer a view into Highland Scotland’s ancient history, the downfall of Gaelic clans, the Highland Clearances and New World emigration.
- Discover the castles, clan lands and romance of the famous Isle of Skye.
- Step back in time at Stirling Castle, one of the largest and most historically important castles in Scotland.
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- 11 nights of accommodations
- 2 expert-led lectures
- 14 expert-led field trips
- 1 performance
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
- The Road Scholar Travel Protection Plan, 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage
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Edinburgh. D Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - Royal Terrace
Activity note: Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m.
Afternoon: Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and respon...
Edinburgh. B,L,D Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - Royal Terrace
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 2 miles, approximately 1/2 hour. Walking approximately 2.5 miles, periods of standing; paved streets, cobbled areas, hilly, steep terrain. Some ste...
Strathpeffer B,L,D Ben Wyvis Hotel
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 175 miles, approximately 4.5 hours. Walking approximately 1.5 miles, periods of standing; varied terrain including paved streets, gravel paths, uneven grassy areas; low...
Strathpeffer B,L,D Ben Wyvis Hotel
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 65 miles, approximately 2.5 hours. Walking approximately 3 miles, periods of standing. Paved and gravel paths, some uneven grassy areas; carpeted floors, steep steps wi...
Strathpeffer B,L,D Ben Wyvis Hotel
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 55 miles, approximately 2 hours. Walking about 2.5 miles, periods of standing; varied terrain including paved streets, some cobbled areas, gravel paths, uneven grassy a...
Strathpeffer B,L,D Ben Wyvis Hotel
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 35 miles, approximately 1.5 hours. Walking about 1.5 miles, periods of standing. Woodland, stone and gravel paths, grass lawns.
Breakfast: Full Scottish breakfas...
Strathpeffer B,L,D Ben Wyvis Hotel
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 95 miles, approximately 3.5 hours. Walking about 2.5 miles, periods of standing; varied terrain including paved streets, some cobbled areas, uneven grassy areas, woodla...
Kyle of Lochalsh B,L,D Tingle Creek Hotel
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 100 miles, approximately 3 hours. Getting on/off a boat; study cruise duration approximately 1 hour. Minimal walking.
Breakfast: Full Scottish breakfast b...
Kyle of Lochalsh B,L,D Tingle Creek Hotel
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 110 miles, approximately 3.5 hours. Walking about 2 miles, periods of standing; varied terrain including gravel paths, grass lawns, paved streets; steps to some ...
Kyle of Lochalsh B,L,D Tingle Creek Hotel
Edinburgh. B,L,D DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing
In Flight B
Activity note: Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m.
Breakfast: Full Scottish breakfast buffet in the hotel. This concludes our program.
Morning: If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful ti...
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Tingle Creek Hotel: 3 nights Ross-Shire
Tingle Creek is situated in a quiet location in the West Highlands of Scotland, overlooking the Isle of Skye & Raasay. It provides a central location for exploring the area of Skye & Lochalsh. See the early morning mists, gently lifting over the mountain tops and watch the sun set over the Dun Caan volcano at Raasay.
The Queensferry Hotel: 1 night Edinburgh, Fife
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