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Explore remote villages on one of the below 44 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 $6,820
$1000 SBC
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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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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 $10,065
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Scotland's Highlands and Islands

Westbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Lord of the Glens
  • Sail through Loch Ness
  • Visit medieval abbey ruins
  • Hike in spectacular Cuillin Hills
  • Discover ancient standing stones
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Inverness / Kyle of Lochalsh
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From Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh, explore the historic sites of Scotland on this week-long cruise on the Lord of the Glens. Lochs, castles, villages, pubs, and ancient ruins highlight this tour, which features inland visits like Loch Ness and Duart Castle.
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Adventures in Europe. Scottish marine band
from $6,350
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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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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 $12,745
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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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Grazing highland cow on Skye Island, Scotland
from $9,926
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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, Wine Tasting
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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
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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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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
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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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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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Pastel homes on Isle of Skye
from $8,440
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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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Hiking
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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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Pastel homes on Isle of Skye
from $11,595
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Scotland and Faroes: Isles and Wonders

Aberdeen - Greenock/Glasgow - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Spot puffins on Fair Isle
  • Walk through ancient Orkney
  • Visit UNESCO-listed St. Kilda
  • Admire Staffa’s Fingal’s Cave
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Aberdeen / Glasgow
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Embark on a 13-day Arctic cruise aboard the Ocean Nova through Scotland and the Faroe Islands. Explore rugged coastlines, ancient ruins, and thriving wildlife habitats. Sail to Orkney and the Outer Hebrides, and marvel at prehistoric sites. Visit the UNESCO-listed St. Kilda, hike through Skye’s landscapes, and explore the historic Isle of Iona.
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Stop on West Highland Way, bright green landscape with a small pond, Loch Linnhe, Scotland
from $8,520
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Scottish Archipelagos and the Faroe Islands: Nordic Heritage and Island Identities

Glasgow Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Tobermory’s colorful harbor
  • Sail past Shiant Islands
  • Visit remote Saint Kilda
  • View the Callanish Standing Stones
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Glasgow / Glasgow
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Variable
Sail round-trip from Glasgow on a 10-day expedition cruise to Scotland’s remote Hebrides, Shetland Islands, and the Faroe Islands. Spot puffins, hike wild landscapes, and explore UNESCO-listed St Kilda aboard Le Lyrial.
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Visit Neolithic sites of the Orkney islands
from $8,111
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Exploring Scotland’s Wild Isles: Shetlands, Orkneys & Inner Hebrides

Dublin - Edinburgh - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Explore Scotland's Wild Isles
  • Discover ancient stone brochs
  • Hike trails across remote isles
  • Zodiac coastal explorations
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Dublin / Edinburgh
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Embark on an 8-day cruise through Scotland's Wild Isles aboard National Geographic Endurance. Traverse the Shetland and Orkney Islands, explore the Isle of Skye's rugged coast, and visit Rathlin Island's seabird colonies. Delve into Viking heritage, ancient ruins, and dramatic landscapes guided by experts.
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Grass-roofed houses of the Faroe Islands
from $11,587
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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
Activities
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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A market in Bryggen, Bergen, Norway
from $7,060
$1000 SBC
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Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys

Glasgow, Scotland - Bergen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • 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
Activities
Local Market Visits
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Laperouse to explore Scotland’s rugged isles and Norway’s stunning fjords. Highlights include the Isle of Skye, the Briksdal Glacier, and UNESCO sites like Orkney’s Standing Stones and Bergen’s Bryggen Wharf.
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Coast of County Clare at sunset in Ireland
from $5,095
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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
Activities
Citizen Science
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Variable
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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An early morning view of Alesund, Norway
from $18,270
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Scottish Isles & Norwegian Arctic

Glasgow - Tromso - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares
  • Visit Staffa's basalt columns
  • Discover St Kilda seabird colonies
  • Walk the Callanish Stones moor
  • Explore Mousa Broch Iron Age tower
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Glasgow / Tromso
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Variable
Embark on a 10-day cruise from Glasgow to Tromso aboard Aqua Lares, exploring Iona, St Kilda’s UNESCO site, and the Shetland Islands. Experience wildlife, cultural landmarks, and stunning coastal scenery across Scotland and Norway.
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Discover the rich history of Edinburgh
from $9,595
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North Atlantic Wonders

Edinburgh - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Edinburgh historic streets
  • Visit Bass Rock colony
  • Tour Kirkwall and Orkney
  • Explore Torshavn Viking heritage
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Edinburgh / Reykjavik
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Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Photography Seminars
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Variable
Sail on a 14-day cruise aboard Sea Spirit from Edinburgh to Reykjavík. Visit Bass Rock, Isle of May, Kirkwall, Fair Isle, Faroe Islands, Seyðisfjörður, Djúpivogur, Vestmannaeyjar, and Snæfellsnes Peninsula. See wildlife, volcanic landscapes, waterfalls, historic villages, and Iceland’s geothermal pools while exploring the Faroe Islands and Iceland.
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Explore the enchanting city of Glasgow
from $8,480
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The Hebrides Archipelago, a Journey Deep into the Heart of the Wilderness

Dublin - Glasgow, Scotland - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Explore the Trinity College Library
  • View Giant’s Causeway
  • Discover Iona’s abbey
  • Watch puffins and seals
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Dublin / Glasgow
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
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Variable
Sail on a 10-day cruise exploring the Hebrides Archipelago from Dublin to Glasgow aboard Le Laperouse. Stroll through Portrush & marvel at the Giant’s Causeway, then to Rathlin Island, home to seabird colonies & the upside-down lighthouse. Glide into Loch Scavaig, ringed by the misty Cuillin Hills, & pause in Canna, the “garden of the Hebrides.”
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