Scottish Clans & Castles

Kalamazoo Scottish Festival - Scottish Clans & Castles Tour!

April 30-May 9, 2026

Discover the castles of Scotland and the influential families who built them as you explore history and heritage on this leisurely tour. Each seat booked through this special group drives a donation to the Kalamazoo Scottish Festival so join us on this amazing tour!

Tour Pricing: $3,745 per person, double occupancy; $1,195 single supplement

Enjoy a 5% discount if deposit is made by October 3, 2025 (see terms below)

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - April 30: Glasgow Panoramic Tour & Welcome Drink
Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:30 PM for a panoramic tour of Glasgow, seeing sights like
George Square, Kelvingrove Park, the cathedral and the university, all featured in the popular TV series “Outlander”. Enjoy a welcome drink with your group before a free evening to explore and dine as you wish.

Day 2 -May 1: Stirling Castle & Glengoyne Distillery
Visit Stirling Castle, a magnificent strong-hold kings and queens, including Mary, Queen of Scots. Next, sample a dram at Glengoyne Distillery and learn about its two centuries of whisky making. Return to Glasgow for a free
evening. 

Day 3 - May 2: Glencoe & Eilean Donan Castle
Journey into the majestic Highlands, along Loch Lomond, across Rannoch Moor and through Glencoe, often considered one of Scotland’s most spectacular places. Stop for photos along the way, then continue on to the romantic Eilean Donan Castle before arriving at your hotel on the shore of Loch Alsh. 

Day 4 - May 3: Isle of Skye Full Day Tour
Spend a full day exploring the Isle of Skye, a scenic island that was once a refuge for Bonnie Prince Charlie. Travel to Dunvegan Castle, the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland. Admire the Trotternish Peninsula as
you travel to Kilt Rock, a 200-foot-high sea cliff with huge, vertical basalt columns. Visit Flora MacDonald’s grave in Kilmuir Graveyard and stop in Portree for free time.

Day 5 - May 4: Loch Ness Cruise & Sheepdog Demonstration
Embark on a cruise of Loch Ness. The home of the legendary monster boasts splendid mountain scenery and lovely photo opportunities. Next, take in the beauty of your route as you drive along the edge of the Cairngorms National Park on your way to a farm for a demonstration by skilled sheepdogs working with the farmer to herd their flock.
Dine at your hotel this evening. 

Day 6: Culloden Battlefield & Fyvie Castle
Visit the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre to discover how British government forces defeated the army of Bonnie Prince Charlie, to end the Jacobite Rising. Proceed to Aberdeenshire to visit Fyvie Castle, Garden and Estate. Discover 800 years of the castle’s history and see the extraordinary collection of art, arms, and armor gathered by a local man
who made his fortune in the American steel industry. Dine at your manor-house hotel near Aberdeen this evening. 

Day 7: Highland Cows & Drum Castle
Visit Aberdeenshire Highland Cattle to meet a farmer raising Highland cows. See and photograph these famously gentle, long- haired creatures up close. Next, tour Drum Castle, Garden and Estate and see its imposing medieval tower and impressive Victorian library. Return to your hotel to dine with your group. 

Day 8: Glamis Castle & St Andrews
Travel to Glamis Castle, the legendary setting of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” and the childhood home of the late Queen Mother. This majestic building is filled with priceless artifacts and furnishings. Take a panoramic drive through the city of Dundee to see its transformed waterfront, with its impressive architecture and urban beach. Continue on to
St Andrews, known as the home of golf and rich in medieval heritage. Take a panoramic drive and explore the city independently before departing for your hotel near Edinburgh. Your evening is free to dine independently.

Day 9: Panoramic Tour, Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh Castle & Scottish Evening
In Edinburgh, see how the medieval townhouses along the Royal Mile in the heart of the Old Town stand in stark contrast to the Georgian mansions of the 200-year-old New Town. Tour the impressive Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish residence of the King, and walk through the majestically furnished chambers. Next, visit Edinburgh
Castle to see the Scottish Crown Jewels and great views of the city. Enjoy a Scottish evening with a farewell dinner and traditional entertainment. 

Day 10: Tour Ends in Edinburgh
Your tour ends after breakfast. 

Included in your tour:

• Sightseeing by luxury coach with a professional tour director

• All on-tour transportation including shuttles and ferries (and transfers airport/hotel - see details in Policies)

• Welcome get-together drink with your group

• Free Wi-Fi on coaches so you can stay connected along the way

• Deluxe documents wallet and backpack to keep you organized

• All local taxes, hotel service charges & handling of one suitcase per person

• 9 hot breakfasts, 6 dinners

• 9 nights lodging

Not included in the tour price:

• Airfare, Travel Insurance, ETA (https://www.gov.uk/eta), Additional Food/Beverage, Pre/Post travel days
  • Note it is recommended to arrive one day prior to tour start date to ensure you are able to take advantage of the provided airport to hotel transportation. 
• I am available to help you with organizing and providing items not included in the tour price

Notes: 

This tour may not be appropriate for those with mobility issues. Additionally, accommodation for dietary restrictions will be limited to offerings at dining establishments.

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