Sept 1-12, 2026

Days  1-4: Fly into Edinburgh, where you'll have time to take in something you missed on the first visit and have a relaxing dinner. Our coach will pick us up the next morning and we'll head to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, where we will spend 3 nights. During our time here, we'll enjoy lovely hikes, great music, local history, a visit to Inveraray Castle, a boat ride across these iconic waters, and more.

Day  5-7: We travel to Oban, a charming coastal village,  which we only had a glimpse of on the first Hometown Tour. From here, we'll do some island hopping and also have ample time to walk, explore and enjoy everything this stunning area has to offer, with an added private concert, author talk and local history during our stay. 

Day  8-10: We travel to Dunkeld, along the banks of the River Tay, to meet old friends and new. We'll visit a local farm, committed to sustainability with a tractor tour taking us up into the hills and picnic lunch by a serene lake. With a number of easy walks from town, you'll have time to meander on your own and lunch and browse in the quaint cafes and shops. This is a music haven, old stomping grounds of Dougie MacLean, who still lives nearby. We will be treated to a private concert as well as an informal music session down by the river one night. 

Day 11: We travel through Appin, for a magical hike to remember and lunch at a restaurant on the water that warmly welcomes our groups. Then onto Edinburgh for our final night dinner and sharing. 

Day  12: Journey onward or flights home.