Scotland Highlands & Heritage

Day 1 - June 19, 2026

Meet your fellow tour mates and manager at Toronto Pearson Airport to enjoy an overnight flight to Glasgow where we will start our Scottish Adventure!

DAY 2– June 20, 2026

Upon arrival in Glasgow, you will be met by your local driver and Tour Manager at the airport. After a panoramic tour of the city, taking in Glasgow Cathedral and Kelvingrove Museum we will check into the hotel with time to relax and unwind before a welcome dinner.

Dinner/Overnight, Voco Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow (4*)

DAY 3– June 21, 2026

After leisurely breakfast we will depart for the town of Stirling and the home of one of Scotland’s grandest castles. Stirling Castle towers over some of the most important battlefields of Scotland’s history including Stirling Bridge, the site of William Wallace’s victory over the English in 1297, and Bannockburn, where Robert the Bruce defeated the same foe in the summer of 1314. Next it is The Haggis Experience, a unique and authentic experience based around Scotland’s iconic national dish. We learn how haggis is made and share a delicious meal of handmade haggis! An experience that shares Scotland’s rich food culture, traditions, flavours, myths and legends behind haggis. The remainder of the day you are free to explore Glasgow.

This evening you may choose to dine at a local pub or restaurant.

Overnight, The Voco Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow (4*)

DAY 4 – June 22, 2026

You will depart Glasgow for Inverness travelling along Scotland’s West Coast. We will stop in Loch Lomond and board a cruise along the ‘bonnie banks’ before continuing our northward journey. We will make a photo stop in dramatic Glencoe, followed by a visit to Urquhart Castle before arriving in Inverness. This evening we will enjoy a group dinner at the hotel.

Dinner/Overnight, Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness (4*)

DAY 5 – June 24, 2026

We travel along the NC500 to Dunrobin Castle, the most northerly of Scotland’s great houses and one of Britain’s oldest continuously inhabited houses dating back to the early 1300’s, home to the Earls and later, the Dukes of Sutherland. Here you will have the opportunity to enjoy an entertaining falconry demonstration set in the formal gardens. As we make our way back to Inverness, we stop at a Highland Distillery for a tour and tasting, of what the Scottish refer to as the Water of Life, Slainte Mhath! Tonight, we dine at the hotel.

Dinner/Overnight, Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness (4*)

DAY 6 – June 25, 2026

We start our day with a morning visit to Culloden Moor, the site of Scotland’s bloodiest battle, the 1746 Battle of Culloden where Government forces faced the rebel Jacobite Army. Next, a visit with Grace Noble at Aberdeenshire Highland Beef, to undertake an

exclusive tour of the working farm and enjoy a unique food and farm experience! During your visit Grace will introduce you to her herd of Pedigree Highland Cattle (Hairy Coos), and her flock of Scottish black faced sheep. Your visit ends with a delicious Aberdeenshire Highland beef burger with salad and tea and coffee.

Dinner/Overnight, Indigo Hotel, Dundee (4*)

DAY 7 – June 26, 2026

We travel today through Perthshire and the Kingdom of Fife. We stop in St. Andrew’s, the home of golf, and Scotland’s oldest University. While you are here there will be time to stroll along the beach and through the town centre. You may wish to grab a cup of tea at the North Point Café, a favourite meeting place of William and Kate during their university years. Later, we drive over the Forth Bridge and arrive in Edinburgh, Scotland’s historic capital where we spend our final 3 nights.

Overnight, Intercontinental The George Hotel, Edinburgh (4*)

DAY 8 – June 26, 2026

Our first visit is Edinburgh Castle to enjoy a guided tour of one of the oldest, fortified palaces in Europe. With a long history as a royal residence, military garrison, prison, and fortress – the castle is alive with countless exciting tales. After your visit, the Tour Manager will be pleased to lead a walking tour of the old town should you wish to take it. Tonight an evening of traditional Scottish song and dance at the Spirit of Scotland Show.

Overnight, Intercontinental The George Hotel, Edinburgh (4*)

DAY 9 – June 27, 2026

A free day in Edinburgh. Suggested places of interest include The Johnnie Walker Experience, The National Museum of Scotland, Royal Yacht Britannia, Real Mary King’s Close, and the Scott Monument. If you wish to venture out for a night on the town this evening, be sure to visit a local pub – Royal Irish tour’s favourites include Dirty Dick’s, The Beehive Inn and the Jolly Judge.

Overnight, Intercontinental The George Hotel, Edinburgh (4*)

DAY 10 – June 28, 2026

Your Scottish adventure concludes with a group transfer to the airport, as you head home filled with lasting memories.

COST INCLUDES:

• Roundtrip airfare
• Roundtrip airport transfers based on group arrival and departure
• Services of an experienced local driver and touring manager throughout
• 8-nights’ accommodation with full Scottish Breakfast daily (boxed breakfast on
• departure day)
• 3-evening meals in hotels
• **Welcome dinner at the hotel on Day 1
• Panoramic tours of Glasgow and Edinburgh
• Cruise on Loch Lomond
• The Haggis Experience with tasting and lesson
• Tour and tasting of a Highland distillery
• Farm visit with lunch Aberdeenshire Highland Beef
• Farewell dinner at the Spirit of Scotland Show
• Visits and admissions to: Stirling Castle, Urquhart Castle, Culloden Moor, Edinburgh Castle

Blowes & Stewart Travel Group highly recommends the purchase of Cancellation & Trip Interruption Insurance as well as Out-of-Province Medical Insurance Coverage for your holiday.

• Double Occupancy: $7195.00

Single occupancy pricing is available upon request.

Cost is per person, in Canadian dollars and includes all taxes, fees, and HST.

A Non-refundable deposit of $1000.00 is due upon booking, Final payment is due by April 17, 2026

Ready to plan your journey?

Reach out to your BST Vacations Travel Advisor for details and to book.

If you’re not currently working with an advisor, please contact:

Nicole Blowes

📞 1-800-461-8500 ext. 228

✉️ nblowes@bstvacations.ca

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All escorted groups require a minimum number of passengers to travel. Should minimum numbers not been reached, the Company has the right to cancel the tour with a full refund to the passengers booked. Refund will be processed in manner received. Tours unable to operate due to Travel Advisory, acts of God, Terrorism or any other event and no fault of BST, will be subject to cancellation charges as listed above.

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Additional Notes

All prices listed are per person in Canadian Dollars unless otherwise noted. Pricing is based on supplier cost, currency exchange rates and conditions in effect at the time of brochure printing. Final payment may fluctuate based on changes to the currency exchange at that time. Should there be a pricing increase, a maximum of 7% of base cost, may be applied, or to the taxes and/or government-imposed fees, fuel surcharges or additional airline fees before final payment, these increased charges will be levied to the customer and applied to the final invoice. No additional surcharges may be applied after the trip is paid in full. All trips may be subject to change in situations beyond our control