MAY 25 - JUNE 3, 2026

Days 1-3: Fly into Edinburgh, rest for awhile or meander the Royal Mile before meeting for a group dinner. Our first three days and nights will  be spent in Edinburgh, seeing the sights around the gothic capital city of Scotland, including a visit to nearby Rosslyn Chapel and Glen. During  our stay in the city, you may choose to meander through storybook neighborhoods and mysterious wynds and closes (narrow walking paths off  of the streets) and we will hear some of the fascinating history that spans generations. You'll have a chance to explore the Royal Mile, museums and historical monuments while enjoying sights, sounds and tastes that are sure to be memorable. In the evenings, we will gather for great Scottish music. Our home in Edinburgh will be the Radisson Blu Hotel in the City Centre.

Day 4-6: We travel to Dunkeld, the heart of Scotland, where we will take short day trips. This area holds dramatic history that has spawned  legends such as William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, and Mary Queen of Scots. Authors have also been inspired by this magical place. We'll walk through Birnam Wood, made famous in Shakespeare's Macbeth, hike the Birks of Aberfeldy, frequented by Robert Burns where he would sit and write, and see the house where Beatrix Potter first penned Peter Rabbit. In the evenings, we will host some of  our very favorite musicians and storytellers. Our three night home in Dunkeld will be Tay House.

Day 7-8: Next, we travel to Mallaig, a seaside village on the west coast. This charming port town is a great place to enjoy the harbour and eat delicious seafood. We'll visit Armadale Castle, gardens and museum and ferry over to Skye for a day visit. We'll also host a local historian to share legends and lore from this part of Scotland. (Hotel tbd)

Day 9: We journey back to Edinburgh, with a scenic village lunch stop along the way. In the evening, we'll gather for our farewell dinner at Radisson Blu to share favorite memories and maybe a song or two.