September 15-25, 2027

Our tour begins the morning of the 15th with a coach pickup in Edinburgh City Centre so you'll want to arrive by the 14th. The night of the 14th is on your own but we can help with lodging suggestions.  We will gather for a Meet & Greet at 5:00PM on the 14th at Radisson Blu, then you can enjoy a night in the Capital City with so much to see and do. 

Day  1-3: Our coach picks us up in front of the Radisson Blu to travel to the Scottish Borders, a beautiful and often overlooked area of Scotland. This is the land of Sir Walter Scott and we'll visit his former home, Abbotsford on our drive. We'll see Melrose Abbey, where Robert the Bruce's heart is buried and Dryburgh Abbey, which is the resting place of Walter Scott. We'll also visit The Great Tapestry of Scotland Museum, quaint villages and learn about the famous Border Ballads. These were stories of local adventures, raids, fairies and ghosts that were sung instead of written, but eventually documented by Walter Scott. Our hotel home for three nights will be Peebles Hotel & Spa.

Day  4-6: We travel to the east coast and stop at a lovely fishing village for lunch and a wander. Then we head to Montrose, a historic coastal town known for its wide bustling high street and the Montrose Basin nature reserve. It features a long sandy beach, a charming town center, and several historical sites as well as a busy harbor. From this base, we will also visit stunning beaches and castle ruins and hear tales from local historians. And, yes, there will be music! Hotel tbd.

Day  7-9: Our travels will take us inland and northwest to Nairn, with a stop along the way in Dunkeld for lunch and a wander. While in Nairn, we'll take a day trip to the Cairngorms to walk with a herd of reindeer, explore Rait castle ruins, enjoy walks on the beach and great music in the evenings.  Our hotel home will be Invernairne Guest House.

Day 10: Return to Edinburgh, with a stop at Stirling Castle for tour and lunch, then onward for a final night and group dinner at Radisson Blu to share memories and say farewell.

Day 11 Leave for the airport for those returning home.

Did you know?

Our tours are different than most. We follow a model of Regenerative Tourism, meaning we strive to leave a place better than we found it. Tours are carefully curated to support Scottish communities and be mindful of areas that are overtouristed. You will be seeing Scotland with local guides and friends who show up to share music and stories. You will not be seeing this enchanting land through a coach window with quick stops. We take our time and a portion of every tour goes back to conservation efforts in the areas we visit. Thanks for supporting small businesses and community efforts around Scotland!