This is a private custom travel experience with a chauffeur driver guide and car. Embark on our custom crafted Scotland adventure with a bit of history, stunning scenery, a taste of whiskey and the home of golf. Explore castles and countrysides. Enjoy scenic loch cruises, traditional foods, music and historic manor hotel stays. TWK Tours Scotland has something for everyone. This is a small private group trip for just you and your family/friends with a private driver/guide. You have total flexibility to see what you want and go where you want within the suggested itinerary. for some Scottish hospitality and discovery in this rugged and ancient landscape. OPTIONAL ADD ON: BELFAST/N. IRELAND 3 NIGHT STAY AVAILABLE.
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You will be taken care of by a professional driver / guide who will accompany you on your journey.
Lodging will be in historic manor style hotels when possible. List of hotels below, but not guaranteed: If these are not available, something similar will be provided.
Ballachulish Hotel, Ballachulish
Situated in a breathtaking lochside setting at the foot of dramatic Glencoe, this historic hotel really is a Highland home away from home. All the rooms reflect the region’s Highland heritage, with many offering stunning views of the loch and the breathtaking mountain scenery all around. The hotel serves as a base from which guests can explore the Glencoe and Fort William areas or discover many of the local activities and attractions, from golf to the great outdoors. Enjoy complimentary use of the nearby health club, with swimming pool, Jacuzzi, bio-sauna and exercise room.
Muthu Newton Hotel is close to the Nairn golfing links and the Moray Firth offering unrivaled peace and tranquility. Just 10 miles from Inverness airport and less than a mile from Nairn train station. Once frequented by Charlie Chaplin it stands overlooking the Moray Firth and beyond to the Black Isle. The Hotel has 63 rooms with a lush view, the Highland Conference Centre and a wedding venue. The sea-side town of Nairn is one of the prime locations and one of the sunniest spots in Scotland.
We will offer airfare through our air desk partners. Group discounts may be available on international airfare. Some guests may prefer to arrive into London and explore on your own then take the train to meet in Glasgow. London makes an affordable arrival departure point if you have time to take the train north to Glasgow. Flights also arrive into Glasgow and Edinburgh. Cheap flights are available in the UK between England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
4 Star Manor Style Hotels
Most hotels include breakfast
Comfortable Private Car and Driver
Your driver know the local area and lore
Many optional activities can be arranged. Reindeer trekking, golf, loch cruise, castle visits, distillery visits. These will be arranged with your driver guide but are on your own accord.
Glasgow’s highlights including red sandstone Victorian buildings, delightful parks, Glasgow Cathedral, and the River Clyde, once important for shipbuilding. Option to visit the extensive and varied art collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. This part is on your own.
Meet your private driver guide in the morning and depart Glasgow to Explore the Highlands and the "Harry Potter" scenery. Option to Embark on a short cruise of Loch Lomond to appreciate the beauty of this famous loch and admire panoramic views. Browse around the town of Inveraray and have lunch. You can take a guided tour of Inveraray Castle, featured in “Downton Abbey”. Journey across Rannoch Moor and through Glencoe, often considered one of Scotland’s most spectacular and beautiful places. Continue to Ballachulish on the shore of Loch Leven. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Travel on the scenic “Road to the Isles”, stopping for photos at the Glenfinnan Monument. Head into the Caringorm National Park Mountains to Aviemore.
Venture into the highlands to visit a heard of wild Reindeer in one of the most unique experiences Scotland has to offer. A 30 minute trek from the welcome center through spectacular scenery will bring you to the wild reindeer where you can feed them.
Visit Blair Castle, home of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. Delve into the history of Mary, Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and how Queen Victoria’s famous stay led to the creation of Europe’s only private army, the Atholl Highlanders. Go behind the scenes at Blair Athol Distillery for a tour and sample of the finished product. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring the hotel gardens and museum or browsing around Pitlochry.
Travel through lush countryside to visit Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of “Macbeth” and childhood home of the late Queen Mother. This majestic building is filled with priceless artifacts and furnishings. Head to St Andrews, the “Home of Golf,” to see the famous Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and the Old Course. Enjoy free time to browse around the medieval town. Head to your hotel near Edinburgh
Say goodbye to your driver guide and Explore Edinburgh on your own to compare and contrast the wide streets and elegant mansions of the Georgian 200-year-old “New Town” with the narrow lanes and medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the city. Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle with its splendid views of the city.
Trip ends
Optional Belfast/Northern Ireland 3 night add on available.