Join fellow Charleston Scotts on an amazing
Highland Adventure
with Host Carroll Brown
Departing the USA on 25 May returning 1 June, 2026
Land Only Price $4,499
Single supplement $1,359 (very limited space available)
Air: Please contact us for assistance with airfare
Our Itinerary
Air Travel: This tour is being offered without air travel included to provide added flexibility. Please make your own flight arrangements and ensure you arrive at The Palace Hotel, Inverness to meet the driver and join this tour at 12:30pm on May 25th. At the conclusion of the tour, you may utilize transportation to Edinburgh Airport with the group, book return flights for departure after TBD.
Suggested flight times, and optional pre-night accommodation details will be posted here as soon as airline schedules available, approximately mid-July, 2025. Please check back. If you need assistance with air travel, please contact us and we would be happy to assist you.
Day 1 Monday 25 May, 2026
Welcome to the Highlands
Make your way to Inverness and meet the group by 12:30 PM for a 1:00 PM departure from the Palace Hotel. Our journey begins with a scenic drive to Loch Ness, where you’ll enjoy a cruise on the legendary lake and a visit to the dramatic ruins of Urquhart Castle, perched on its shores. Later, we continue north through breathtaking Highland landscapes to the remote and picturesque village of Tongue and gather for a welcome dinner in the hotel.
Dinner and Overnight – Tongue Hotel (D)
Day 2 Tuesday 26 May, 2026
Orkney Island Adventure
After breakfast, we embark on an unforgettable day trip to the Orkney Islands, rich in ancient history and windswept beauty. From Scrabster, take the ferry to Stromness, and explore iconic sites such as the Ring of Brodgar, a Neolithic stone circle older than Stonehenge, and Skara Brae, Europe’s best-preserved prehistoric village. Return to the mainland by evening.
Overnight – Tongue Hotel (B,D)
Day 3 Wednesday 27 May, 2026
Castles and Culture
This morning, we bid farewell to Tongue and travel south to the fairytale-like Dunrobin Castle, the ancestral home of the Dukes of Sutherland with free time for lunch at the castle café. We then continue to Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, where you’ll have some leisure time before gathering for a group meal.
Overnight Best Western Palace Hotel & Spa, Inverness. (B, D)
Day 4 Thursday 28 May, 2026
Highland Beauty and Distilleries
After breakfast, travel to the charming town of Aviemore for a short visit and shopping opportunity. We then journey through the Cairngorms National Park, stopping in Kingussie for lunch on our own and browsing local shops. This afternoon, enjoy a guided tour and tasting at the historic Blair Athol Distillery in Pitlochry.
Dinner and overnight at Fisher’s Hotel, Pitlochry. (B, D)
Day 5 Thursday 29 May, 2026
Castles, Falls & Royal Views
Today begins with a visit to Blair Castle and Gardens, steeped in centuries of Scottish history. We’ll then stop at the Killiecrankie Gorge, a dramatic and historic site from the Jacobite uprisings, followed by a gentle hike to the scenic Falls of Bruar. Continue to Queen’s View, one of the most photographed vistas in Scotland. In the afternoon, enjoy a visit to the Atholl Palace Museum, which shares the story of this elegant Victorian hotel. Dinner is on your own this evening.
Overnight at Fisher’s Hotel, Pitlochry. (B)
Day 6 Friday 30 May, 2026
From Highlands to Capital
After breakfast, we head south to the city of Stirling for a short visit of the historic town center and free time for lunch. This afternoon, stop at the evocative ruins of Linlithgow Palace, birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots. By early evening, we arrive in Edinburgh, where you’ll enjoy dinner at your leisure and your first taste of Scotland’s vibrant capital.
Overnight at the Apex Grassmarket Hotel, Edinburgh. (B)
Day 7 Saturday 31 May, 2026
Edinburgh’s Iconic Sights
After breakfast, begin your day with a visit to the iconic Edinburgh Castle, set high atop Castle Rock with panoramic views of the city. Explore the historic Grassmarket district, then visit the peaceful Parish Church of St. Cuthbert. In the afternoon, enjoy a special visit to the mystical Rosslyn Chapel, famous for its ornate carvings and connections to the Knights Templar and the Da Vinci Code.
Dinner and overnight at the Apex Grassmarket Hotel, Edinburgh (B, D)
Day 8 Monday 1 June, 2026
Farewell Scotland
After breakfast, we transfer to Edinburgh Airport for your return flight home, filled with unforgettable memories of Scotland’s landscapes, history, and charm. (B)
Our Hotels
- 2 nights Tongue Hotel, Tongue
- 1 night Best Western Palace Hotel & Spa, Inverness
- 2 nights Fisher’s Hotel, Pitlochry
- 2 nights Apex Grassmarket Hotel, Edinburgh
B – Breakfast
L – Lunch
D – Dinner
What’s Included
- Breakfast daily (B)
- 5 Dinners with 3 course menu, drinks are not included (D)
- 7 Nights 4 star hotels
- Fully Escorted via deluxe motorcoach
- Admissions/attractions as highlighted and described in the above itinerary
- Porterage of 1 suitcase per participant
- Taxes, service charges for all included services
Sightseeing Highlights
- Jacobite cruise’ including Urquhart Castle visit
- Ring of Brodgar
- Skara Brae
- Dunrobin Castle
- Blair Castle and Gardens
- Atholl Palace Hotel Museum
- Queen’s View
- Falls of Bruar
- Linlithgow Palace
- Grassmarket
- The Parish Church of St. Cuthbert
- Rosslyn Chapel
- Edinburgh Castle
- Blair Athol distillery tour and tasting
- Ferry to Orkney/Skara Brae return
What’s not included
Elements NOT INCLUDED in the price of your tour/airfare
- Travel insurance must be paid for at the time of deposit to cover any pre-existing conditions, if purchased after initial payment, pre-existing conditions are subject to exclusion.
- Airfare
- Transportation to the starting point of the tour, the Palace Hotel in Inverness, Scotland
- Meals, drinks, snacks, admissions, not indicated in the itinerary
- Beverages, including alcohol and soft-drinks, unless specified
- Tips, admissions, and other “out of pocket” items not designated in the itinerary
- Gratuity to hotel/wait staff, supplemental guides, attraction hosts, etc.
- Items of a personal nature, including mini-bar, gift shop, room charges, etc.
- Airline upgrades, special seating requests, excess/overweight baggage, connecting flights, or club access
- Please note driver/guide gratuity is NOT included in the tour price. While not required, it is customary to tip 10 Pounds Sterling per person per day to acknowledge excellent service.
Payment Schedule
- A $1000 per person non-refundable deposit is required at time of booking to secure your spot on the tour
- A $1000 per person payment will be due September 24, 2025
- Final Payment must be received no later than February 2, 2026
Payment may be made online any time by credit card using our secure payment process. If you prefer to pay by check, you may mail payment to:
Isle Inn Tours
PO Box 2559
Moorpark, CA 93020
For FedEx/UPS
Isle Inn Tours
100 W. High Street # 2559
Moorpark, CA 93021
Things to know about your tour
Your tour is subject to our terms and conditions. We strongly urge all travelers to become familiar with the details of your vacation investment before booking by reading our Terms and Conditions – simply click here.
Tour price is per person based on shared accommodation in double occupancy room.
Mobility requirement is moderate, walking along un-paved and uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, and standing for extended periods should be expected.
Weather and other circumstances beyond control of Isle Inn Tours, our drivers, or business partners may suggest or require changes to the itinerary without notice.
Scheduled flight times, if applicable, are subject to change and are set by the airline and will be communicated to participants. Day of travel conditions are beyond the control or influence of Isle Inn Tours and are the sole responsibility of the airline and ticketholder.
A valid passport, is required. If you are a United States citizen and do not currently have a valid passport you should begin the process online with the US State Department as early as possible by clicking here
New travel documentation requirements are in place for visitors to The United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland. For information, please visit the UK Government site by clicking here
Protect your vacation investment
Travel Insurance is STRONGLY suggested.
Trip insurance is available for additional cost through Travel Guard (approximately 8% of total tour price) and is strongly recommended. Visit https://isleinntours.com/travel-protection/ to learn more. You can click through to Travel Guard’s website to purchase from here as well.
Circumstances beyond our control may require us to change the schedule. This tour is subject to the terms and conditions listed on www.isleinntours.com
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Contact Andrea at Isle Inn Tours
By e-mail at Andrea@IsleInnTours.com
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