Scotland Castles Tour

From the Royal Mile of Edinburgh to the heart of the Highlands to the gorgeous coast of the Isle of Skye, Scotland is home to some of the most picturesque and important castles in the world. This nine-day tour will show you all of the best, from Glamis Castle in Scotland's eastern Lowlands to Eilean Donan in the rugged Scottish north, as well as the best scenery and most unforgettable monuments. And with local guides that are as friendly and engaging as they are knowledgeable, you're sure to enjoy every minute of this one-of-a-kind expedition into Scotland's heroic past.

You'll see the stolid battlements and imposing defenses of ancient fortresses with glorious histories, from the dominating perch of Stirling Castle to the red sandstone ramparts of Dunvegan Castle, the seat of one of the country's most powerful clans for centuries. You'll marvel at the sumptuous interiors and beautiful gardens of the most elegant manor houses and palaces, from Inveraray to Ballindalloch. And you'll revel in the tales of Scottish heroes and the mysteries of Scottish natural landmarks, like the celebrated field at Culloden and the spectacular waters of the nation's many lochs.

From the seat of kings to the ancestral homes of Scotland's most important families, from the political centers of Stirling and Edinburgh to the country retreats of Scotland's west coast, this trip is sure to introduce you to some of the most inimitable structures you've ever seen. You've seen them on postcards and tourism brochures, read about them in books and seen them as backdrops on the silverscreen: now is your chance to discover their unique splendor first-hand.