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Embark on an unforgettable journey to Scotland in 2026, where you can actively participate in citizen science initiatives while exploring the beauty of the region. These tours offer a unique opportunity to engage with local ecosystems, contribute to important research, collect environmental data, and make a meaningful impact. Choose from the 5 top-rated Scotland tours ranging from $5,095 to $16,058, which include a variety of activities that allow you to contribute to real-world scientific projects. Popular activities this year include Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, and Whale Watching. Share your ideal citizen science experience with us, and our team of travel experts will help you plan a trip that makes a difference.
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Bronze Age Clava Cairn near Inverness, Scotland
from $11,500
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Scotland's Highlands and Islands

Westbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Lord of the Glens
  • See Eilean Donan Castle
  • Discover Oban whisky town
  • Explore Clava Cairns stones
  • Cruise Caledonian Canal Scotland
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Inverness / Inverness
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Sail through Scotland’s Highlands on an 8-day cruise aboard Lord of the Glens. Cruise the Caledonian Canal, cross Loch Ness, and visit Culloden, Glenfinnan, Oban, Mull, Iona, and Skye. Explore castles, historic battlefields, remote villages, and coastal wildlife while navigating scenic lochs and canals.
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Colorful sunset over the Scottish Highlands
from $11,500
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Scotland's Highlands and Islands

Eastbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Lord of the Glens
  • Explore Eilean Donan Castle
  • Taste whisky in Tobermory
  • Visit Sacred Iona Island
  • Transit locks at Neptune’s Staircas
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Inverness / Inverness
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Embark on an 8-day Scottish Highlands cruise aboard Lord of the Glens, exploring iconic lochs, historic castles, and sacred islands such as Iona. Discover charming towns like Oban and Tobermory through guided walks, whisky tastings, and wildlife encounters surrounded by Highland scenery.
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Cross the River Liffey while exploring Dublin
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The Jewels of Scotland

Dublin to Aberdeen - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Dublin’s historic landmarks
  • Visit Dunluce Castle ruins
  • Walk Giant’s Causeway stones
  • Observe Rathlin Island seabirds
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Dublin / Aberdeen
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Embark on a 7-day journey aboard Ocean Victory from Dublin to Aberdeen. Visit Dublin’s landmarks, the Giant’s Causeway, Tobermory, St Kilda, Kirkwall, and Invergordon. Discover cultural sites, historic towns, natural wonders, and wildlife along the coasts of Ireland and Scotland.
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Lighthouse near Torshavn
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Isles of the North Atlantic

Troon - Reykjavik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Visit Iona Abbey
  • Observe Lunga puffins
  • Explore Callanish Stones
  • Discover St Kilda
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Iona / Reykjavik
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Photography Seminars, Local Market Visits, Spa Relaxation
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Embark on a 10-day Voyage from Troon, Scotland to Reykjavik, Iceland aboard Ocean Victory. Discover Iona Abbey, puffin colonies on Lunga, the Callanish Stones in Lewis, St Kilda’s abandoned village, and the Faroe Islands’ landscapes. Explore Icelandic fjords, black sand beaches, volcanic fields, and unique culture along the North Atlantic route.
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Discover rich Norse heritage at this iconic Kirkwall landmark in Scotland's Orkney Islands
from $6,479
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Nordic Navigator – From Norway’s Wilds to Scotland’s Isles

Tromso to Glasgow - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Spitsbergen
  • Marvel at Senja's wild coast
  • Explore the Hurtigruten Museum
  • Take a Svolvaer polar plunge
  • Wander historic Lerwick
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Tromso / Glasgow
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Whale Watching, Village Visits, Kayaking, Citizen Science, Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking
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Experience an 11-day expedition from Norway's wilds to Scotland's isles aboard MS Spitsbergen. Discover Arctic Tromso, the rugged peaks of Lofoten, and the massive Svartisen glacier before crossing the North Sea. Explore the rich heritage of the Shetland and Orkney Islands, concluding your trip in Glasgow.
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