Itinerary Details
Abercrombie & Kent: Scotland: Edinburgh & the Highlands
DAY 1 Glasgow, Scotland
Arrive in Glasgow, where you are met and transferred to your
hotel. This evening, gather with fellow guests for cocktails and
a welcome dinner at the hotel.
Hotel Du Vin Glasgow
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2 GlasgowMake an exclusive before-hours visit to the Kelvingrove
Art Gallery and Museum, home to one of Europe’s great
art collections. Next, explore the art of the bagpipes during
an interactive workshop at the National Piping Center. Eat
lunch at the Willow Tea Rooms, emblematic of the local Arts
and Crafts movement of the early 20th century. Enjoy the
rest of your day at leisure.
Hotel Du Vin Glasgow
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 3 InveraryJourney to Inveraray Castle, passing Loch Lomond en route.
Walk through this aristocratic residence with a private guide
on an exclusive A&K experience, followed by lunch. Drive
through the Highlands and past Loch Tay to your hotel
beside scenic Loch Rannoch. Enjoy live piping and dancing
with dinner.
Dunalastair Hotel Suites
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 Kinloch RannochRide Like a Local into the Highlands by 4x4 vehicle on a
wilderness safari, absorbing the scenic views of lakes, forests
and mountains, and keeping watch for native wildlife such
as red deer, mountain hares and golden eagles. Then, enjoy a
picnic lunch in this idyllic location, followed by free time to
relax, cast a fishing line, peruse local art galleries and craft
shops, or simply marvel at the natural grandeur surrounding
you.
Dunalastair Hotel Suites
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 Dundee & St. AndrewsTravel to Dundee to discover the V&A Dundee, a museum
showcasing the history of Scottish design, technology and
innovation. Enjoy time for lunch at your leisure, and then
proceed on a unique Chef’s Table experience at the Scotch
whisky distillery at Lindores Abbey, called whisky’s spiritual
birthplace, where you indulge in a tasting. Continue to the
lovely coastal town of St. Andrews, site of the Open and
regarded as the home of golf. After an introduction to the
historic town, savor a Scenic Sundowner overlooking the
iconic Old Course, and then check in to your hotel set on the
famed links.
Old Course Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6 St. AndrewsToday, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
Bike to a Nature Reserve, meandering through St. Andrews
links and along the shores of a lovely estuary.
Savor a Tutored Gin Tasting and create your own
signature gin and tonic at a top local distillery.
Walk St. Andrews’ Old Course, guided by a former caddy,
to learn the secrets of the “Grand Old Lady” of golf.
Relax during an afternoon and evening at leisure.
Old Course Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7 EdinburghToday, journey to Edinburgh, Scotland’s elegant capital.
Begin your visit with a tour of Holyrood Palace. Continue
up the Royal Mile to the historic Signet Library, where you
are invited to one of Edinburgh’s most substantial afternoon
teas, featuring savory side dishes and sweets that make for a
satisfying lunch. Afterward, explore Edinburgh Castle with
an expert local guide and take in the stunning views over the
city and beyond. Later, check in to your hotel for an evening
at leisure.
The Balmoral
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 8 EdinburghBegin your day with a private, before-hours visit to the
Royal Yacht ‘Britannia,’ a proud vessel that served as a
floating home to the Royal Family for over 40 years. Enjoy a
panoramic overview of the local sights before returning to
your hotel for an afternoon at leisure. This evening, gather
for a farewell dinner at a fine local restaurant.
The Balmoral
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9 EdinburghAfter breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departing flight.
Meals: Breakfast