Highlights of Scotland

This Culture & Heritage holiday is based in four welcoming and deluxe level accommodations.

We’ll begin the trip with a night at a stylish boutique hotel in Edinburgh’s West End. From there, we head to the Highlands for two nights at an iconic hotel amid Glencoe’s dramatic mountain scenery. Our next stop is the Isle of Skye, where we’ll spend two nights in an elegant historic mansion. We’ll conclude the journey with a final two nights at a luxurious five-star retreat nestled on the leafy banks of the River Ness in Inverness.

Single Rooms

There is no supplement charged to solo travellers, however, you will be required to share a room with another person of the same sex. If you request a double room for single occupancy, a supplement of £1570 is charged.

Due to the nature of the accommodations we use, single supplements are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis.

This trip includes all meals, from lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 8. Dinners are two courses as standard.

Great food is paramount on all Wilderness Scotland trips, and we will enjoy excellent regional cooking throughout this all-inclusive trip. Of course, dietary requirements can be catered for; just let us know at the time of booking.

Your guide will have an evening off during this trip where they do not eat with the group.

• 7 nights’ accommodation in 4-star and 5-star hotels.
• All meals during the trip as stated in the itinerary.
• The services of our experienced and knowledgeable guide/driver throughout.
• Pick-up and transport throughout the trip.
• Eight days exploring the culture and heritage of Scotland.
• Entrance and admission fees as stated in the itinerary.

This Culture and Heritage trip is designed for travellers interested in local history, traditions, and ways of life. It offers a relaxed pace with immersive experiences, guided visits, and opportunities to connect with communities, craftspeople, and custodians of heritage.

Some days are spent almost entirely outdoors, exploring historic sites, gardens, or rural areas. Terrain is generally easy, with some uneven surfaces, steps, or gentle inclines. There are also occasional opportunities to make ascents to scenic viewpoints – these may involve steeper and winding staircases, rugged paths, or rougher terrain for those who are keen. These trips would be suitable for most reasonably active travellers.

This trip is ideal for those who enjoy cultural depth without physical challenge, and who value engaging storytelling, local knowledge, and meaningful connection with place.

You will be met by your Wilderness Scotland Guide at The Bonham Hotel, Edinburgh at 12:30pm on Day 1 of your trip.

The trip will conclude at Inverness Railway Station by 3:00pm on the final day.

Inverness Railway Station is on the Highland Main Line from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Regular trains run throughout the day, taking around 4 hours.

Inverness also has an airport which offers direct flights to London and other major UK cities.