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Explore remote villages on one of the below 40 unique Scotland cultural experiences for 2026 or 2027. Visit the local village, meet the people, experience local cuisine with a local English speaking guide on your own private tour or small group guided tour. Discover unique local cultures on trips that include activities like Archaeological Site Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Local Market Visits, and Kayaking and cost from $5,095 for experiences of 7 to 16 days. Tell us about your ideal Scotland cultural trip and our Scotland experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.

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Explore the enchanting city of Glasgow
from $9,700
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Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys

Glasgow, Scotland - Bergen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Explore Glasgow’s vibrant charm
  • Experience Portree’s scenic beauty
  • Visit Kirkwall’s historic treasures
  • Marvel at Olden’s glacial wonders
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Glasgow / Bergen
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Local Market Visits
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain to discover Scotland's rugged isles and Norway's stunning fjords. Highlights include the Isle of Skye, Orkney's ancient Standing Stones, Shetland's Jarlshof, Olden's Briksdal Glacier, the Flam Railway, and Bergen's historic Bryggen Wharf.
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Bronze Age Clava Cairn near Inverness, Scotland
from $10,214
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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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Variable
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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Adventures in Europe. Scottish marine band
from $6,350
20% OFF
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Classic Cruise – Scotland

Muirtown - Banavie - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Scottish Highlander
  • Stroll Muirtown sea lock
  • Tour Cawdor Castle and gardens
  • Visit Culloden Moor
  • Explore Clava Cairns
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Muirtown / Banavie
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Variable
Join a 7-day cruise on the Scottish Highlander through Scotland's stunning Caledonian Canal, exploring sites like Loch Ness, Cawdor Castle, and Eilean Donan Castle. Experience guided tours, whisky tastings, and scenic walks, concluding your journey in Banavie with transportation back to Inverness.
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Colorful sunset over the Scottish Highlands
from $14,290
No SS
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Ancient Isles: England, Ireland and Scotland

12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Explore Celtic and Viking culture
  • Sail around Skellig Michael
  • Zodiac cruise in Scotland
  • Visit giant seabird colonies
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Windsor / Edinburgh
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day cruise from Portsmouth to Edinburgh aboard the National Geographic Explorer. Explore Britain's, Ireland's, and Scotland's lesser-known wonders. Discover ancient megaliths, mysterious sea caves, historic dockyards, and lush botanical gardens.
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Grass covers the houses of the Faroe Islands, blending them into the landscape.
from $11,995
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Scotland and Faroes: Isles and Wonders

Aberdeen - Troon/Glasgow - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Kirkwall’s historic sites
  • Watch Fair Isle seabirds
  • Discover Papa Stour caves
  • Tour Faroe Islands landscapes
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Aberdeen / Glasgow
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Kayaking, Whale Watching
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Variable
Discover Scotland and the Hebrides on a 13-day voyage from Aberdeen to Troon aboard Ocean Victory. Visit Kirkwall, Fair Isle, Foula, Papa Stour, the Faroe Islands, Stornoway, St. Kilda, Isle of Skye, Iona, Staffa, and Islay. Experience coastal villages, ancient monuments, wildlife, cultural heritage, nature, and maritime tradition.
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Colorful sunset over the Scottish Highlands
from $9,733
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Scotland's Highlands and Islands

Eastbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Lord of the Glens
  • Hear Hebridean wildlife insights
  • Sip Whisky in Oban
  • Visit Sacred Iona Island
  • Explore Clava Cairns stones
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Inverness / Inverness
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Biking
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day Scottish Highlands cruise aboard the Lord of the Glens, exploring iconic lochs, historic castles, and sacred islands like Iona. Discover charming towns like Oban and Tobermory, with guided walks, whisky tastings, and wildlife encounters amid breathtaking Highland scenery.
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Eilan Donan Castle
from $6,850
NO SS
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Classic Cruise – Scotland

Banavie - Muirtown - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Spirit of Scotland
  • Explore Dalwhinnie Distillery
  • Admire iconic Eilean Donan Castle
  • Stroll scenic Loch Oich
  • Pass beneath Urquhart Castle
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Banavie / Muirtown
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Variable
Experience a 7-day cruise from Banavie to Muirtown on the Spirit of Scotland, featuring a champagne welcome and visits to Caledonian highlights like Dalwhinnie Distillery, Eilean Donan Castle, and Culloden Moor. Enjoy excursions with cultural landmarks, wildlife encounters, and whisky tastings along the scenic journey.
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Eilan Donan Castle
from $75,500
10% OFF
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Private Charter - Classic Cruise - Scotland

Banavie - Muirtown - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Spirit of Scotland
  • Explore Dalwhinnie Distillery
  • Stroll scenic Loch Oich
  • Pass beneath Urquhart Castle
  • Admire iconic Eilean Donan Castle
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Banavie / Muirtown
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Variable
Experience a 7-day private cruise from Banavie to Muirtown on the Spirit of Scotland, featuring a champagne welcome and visits to Caledonian highlights like Dalwhinnie Distillery, Eilean Donan Castle, and Culloden Moor. Enjoy excursions with cultural landmarks, wildlife encounters, and whisky tastings along the scenic journey.
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Pastel homes on Isle of Skye
from $5,660
No SS
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Mythical islands and wild landscapes of the Hebrides

Glasgow Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Visit Lunga to see puffins and seal
  • Hike near Loch Coruisk
  • Spot historical sites and seabirds
  • Portree harbor views
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Glasgow / Glasgow
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Variable
Embark in Glasgow and sail Scotland’s Hebrides on a 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain. Explore the Treshnish Isles, Skye’s Loch Scavaig, Canna, Callanish Stones, Ullapool, Portree, and Tobermory. Spot puffins, seals, and seabirds, and learn local history in museums and cultural centers
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Grass-roofed houses of the Faroe Islands
from $12,050
HALF DEP
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North Atlantic Wonders: Iceland, Scotland and the Faroes

Edinburgh to Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Explore Kirkwall’s cathedrals
  • Meet Eysturoy villagers
  • Explore Shetland’s Viking coast
  • See Faroe villages
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Edinburgh / Reykjavik
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Urban Exploration
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day North Atlantic cruise aboard the National Geographic Endurance. Start in Edinburgh, then explore ancient ruins in Orkney, Viking history in Shetland, turf-roofed villages in the Faroe Islands, and Iceland’s black-sand beaches and volcanic craters on a journey rich in culture, landscapes, and adventure.
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Stroll through historic Dublin
from $8,390
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Scotland’s Wild Isles: Shetlands, Orkneys and Inner Hebrides

Dublin to Edinburgh - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Visit Rathlin Island cliffs
  • Explore Isle of Skye
  • Orkney Kirkwall tours
  • Visit Shetland island by Zodiac
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Dublin / Edinburgh
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Village Visits, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard National Geographic Explorer. Begin in Dublin and sail to Rathlin Island, Isle of Skye, Loch Ewe, Shetland, and Orkney before reaching Edinburgh. Explore puffin colonies, historic castles, Inverewe Gardens, Kirkwall, and Scapa Flow. Take guided hikes, Zodiac excursions, and witness remote island life.
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Discover ancient cultures of the Orkney islands
from $11,990
HALF DEP
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North Atlantic Wonders: Iceland, Scotland and the Faroes

Edinburgh to Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Scapa Flow visit
  • Shetland island exploration
  • Sail past Surtsey island
  • Hike Heimaey volcano crater
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Edinburgh / Reykjavik
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Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise in Edinburgh aboard National Geographic Explorer and sail north to Orkney, Shetland, and the Faroe Islands before reaching Iceland. Explore Kirkwall, St. Magnus Cathedral, Leitisvatn, Djupivogur, and Heimaey. Hike, navigate fjords, visit volcanic sites, and experience Viking history.
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