Royal & Ancient Scotland

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

For the first two nights, we stay in a stylish, boutique hotel offering classic charm and access to central Edinburgh. For the next two nights, we stay in an inviting luxury hotel on the edge of St Andrews. For the final two nights, we stay in a refined but relaxed Highland hotel, right in the heart of the village of Ballater.

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 £910 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 7. 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 when booking.

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

• Six nights’ accommodation in 3 or 4 star hotels.
• Meals during the trip as stated in the itinerary.
• The services of our experienced and knowledgeable guide/driver throughout.
• Pickup and transport throughout the trip.
• Seven 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.

Most 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.

Your Wilderness Scotland Guide will meet you at Edinburgh Gateway Railway Station at 12.30pm on Day 1 of your trip.

The trip will finish at Edinburgh Gateway Railway Station at 4.30pm on the final day.

Edinburgh Gateway Station has both rail and tram links from central Edinburgh:

By rail: It is a 10-minute train journey from Edinburgh Waverley or Edinburgh Haymarket with no changes.

By tram: It is a 30-minute journey on the tram route heading west from the city centre towards the airport.

By taxi: It will take approximately 30 minutes from the city centre.

Please get in touch with us if you need any further advice.