Urquhart Castle

Scotland’s Treasures

Aug 11 - 22, 2012 (Call to Book)
Journey from Glasgow to Loch Ness to Edinburgh
Starting at $4,695
Call 855-330-1542
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  • Starting price reflects land-only tour cost. Great Value: see our Tour Cost page for pricing that Includes International Airfare.
  • This journey is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value.
  • Throughout this tour, travel in the company of an exceptional Smithsonian Study Leader. Charles MacQuarrie is a Professor of English at California State University, Bakersfield. He holds a BA in literature from the University of California at Santa Cruz, an M.Litt in Celtic Studies from the University of Edinburgh, and a PhD in Medieval English and Celtic Language and Literature from the University of Washington. Charles will lead both departures.
  • Discover Glasgow’s unique architecture.
  • Enjoy a private curator-guided tour of Pollok House.
  • Take in the beautiful Scottish Highlands scenery, including Loch Lomond, Trossachs National Park, Glencoe, Loch Ness, and Wester Ross.
  • Explore the Isle of Skye.
  • See the evocative ruins of Urquhart Castle, historic Culloden Moor, and medieval St. Andrews.
  • Tour Edinburgh, including Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood.
  • Experience the Royal Edinburgh Military Tatoo (August departure only).
  • This tour features the following World Heritage site in Scotland:
    • Old and New Towns of Edinburgh
    See a complete list of all Smithsonian tours featuring World Heritage sites.


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