CIE Tours

10 Day Scottish Clans & Castles

Revisit the past on this leisurely Scottish tour filled with castle ruins, ancient battlefields, and colorful stories from the country’s rich history.

Authentic Local Experiences:

  • July 24 – August 14 departures will have reserved seats for the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. All other departures will experience an exclusive Scottish Evening with dinner and traditional entertainment.
  • Meet some shaggy, long-horned Highland cows up close on a visit to a working farm.
  • Discover 800 years of history as you explore Dunvegan Castle – home to Clan MacLeod for 30 generations.

Trip Highlights:

  • Fyvie Castle
  • Culloden Battlefield
  • Dunvegan Castle
  • Edinburgh Castle
  • Eilean Donan Castle
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Isle of Skye
  • Sheepdog Demonstration
  • Highland Cow Farm Visit
  • Stirling Castle
  • Scottish Evening*

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Dining Experiences:

  • 9 hot breakfasts (B) and 7 Dinners (D)

*Meal counts vary on Tattoo departures, as the Scottish Evening is replaced with the Tattoo and an independent dinner.

Hotels:

  • Sandman Signature Hotel, Glasgow (2)
  • Balmacara Hotel, near Kyle of Lochalsh (2)
  • Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport, near Inverness (1)
  • Ardoe House Hotel & Spa, Aberdeen (2)
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh – Queensferry Crossing, near Edinburgh (2)

05/16/2025 through 10/19/2025
05/16/2025 through 11/01/2025

Day 1

Picturesque Glasgow will instantly charm you with its collection of stunning architecture, historic landmarks, and trendy restaurants and bars. Scotland’s vibrant and eclectic cultural center, Glasgow is an essential destination for travelers to the United Kingdom.

One highlight of this eye-catching city includes its Gothic-style architecture, which seemingly transports you to the height of the Middle Ages. Glasgow Cathedral, perhaps the city’s most famous Gothic structure, boasts vaulted ceilings and magnificent stained-glass windows. The University of Glasgow, dating back to the fifteenth century, is replete with historic buildings, including the iconic arches of the Cloisters. Nearby Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, fashioned from deep red sandstone, houses thousands of unique pieces of European art and remains one of Glasgow’s most visited tourist attractions. Other notable sites include the Victorian-era City Chambers, the sprawling Necropolis cemetery, and the lush, colorful Botanic Gardens near Kibble Palace.

Indulge in Glasgow’s culinary scene and social life! Be sure to tour one of the city’s distilleries to sample local whisky, or step inside any of the historic pubs scattered throughout the city center and buy a fresh pint of ale. Savor a full Scottish breakfast, complete with eggs, black pudding, and baked beans, or better yet, try some spicy curry, a favorite meal for many Glaswegians. Live music and nighttime bar crawls are a must in Glasgow; stop by King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, which has hosted many of today’s iconic bands, and you might just catch the next up-and-coming act.

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Day 8 Ancient port and ship building center north of Edinburgh, it is now an important industrial center for Scotland
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Day 10 In Edinburgh, an ancient fortress looms, the hills are steep, and travelers delight in the hidden charms of the Old Town and New Town. Hike to find spectacular views on Arthur's Seat, shop the downhill streets of the Royal Mile, and visit Edinburgh Castle, an imposing royal fortress that defines this city's skyline. Distillery tours celebrating Scotland's famous national drink (scotch) are also quite popular.

06/26/25 - 07/05/25

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07/31/25 - 08/09/25

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08/07/25 - 08/16/25

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08/28/25 - 09/06/25

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09/04/25 - 09/13/25

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09/18/25 - 09/27/25

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10/16/25 - 10/25/25

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10/23/25 - 11/01/25

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