Overview
Hot Tam!: Scotland By Design
More haggis or more history? More insider stories or Outlander scenery? Another dram of whisky or a dramatic, glen? That’s the beauty of Scotland and now, you can choose how to rock your tartans on this 9-day vacation from Edinburgh to Glasgow with a menu of complimentary YourChoice Excursions. Why This Tour is Plaid to the Bone: • An in-depth journey through the Lowlands and Highlands. • A balance of Scotland’s bucket-list destinations and off-the-beaten-path delights. • Included YourChoice Excursions in Edinburgh, Pitlochry, Inverness, and Glasgow. • Bagpipes, baby!
Highlights of Hot Tam!: Scotland By Design
City Highlights
Price Details US
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Transportation
Notes
Travelers Notes
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect vacation—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites!
UNESCO Sites
Forth Road Bridge|Old and New Towns of Edinburgh
Private Touring
6 guests in a party: $2,866*18 guests in a party: $570*
Inclusions
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect vacation—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites!
Meals
Breakfast Daily, 4 Dinners
Itineraries
Day 1
ARRIVE IN EDINBURGH Welcome to Edinburgh! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)EDINBURGH-BAGPIPER.jpg
Day 2
EDINBURGH EDINBURGH Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Tow, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
Day 3
EDINBURGH–ST ANDREWS–DUNDEE–PITLOCHRY ST. ANDREWS See the home of golf and famous university town. DUNDEE Visit Discovery Point and Royal Research Ship Discovery. PITLOCHRY Walk through the Victorian mountain resort. (B,D)ST-ANDREWS-GOLF.jpg
Day 4
PITLOCHRY PITLOCHRY YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
Day 5
PITLOCHRY–BLAIR ATHOLL–CULLODEN–INVERNESS BLAIR ATHOLL Visit Blair Castle.Scenic drive through the Grampian Mountains and Cairngorms National Park. CULLODEN Visit the Culloden battlefield site and visitor center. (B)BLAIR-ATHOLL-CASTLE.jpg
Day 6
INVERNESS INVERNESS YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
Day 7
INVERNESS–LOCH NESS–FORT WILLIAM–GLASGOW LOCH NESS Drive the length of the legendary lake. FORT WILLIAM See the gateway to Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak.GLASGOW Orientation drive to see the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares. (B)LOCH-NESS.jpg
Day 8
GLASGOW YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
Day 9
GLASGOW Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)GLASGOW-CITY-CENTER.jpg
Departures
| # | Air Start Date | Land Start Date | Land End Date | Land Only Price | Discount | Final | Departure Code | Status |
| 1 | 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-02 | 2025-05-10 | $3449 | $100 | $3349 | FA50502 | Available |
| 2 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-24 | $3599 | $0 | $3599 | FA50516 | Available |
| 3 | 2025-05-29 | 2025-05-30 | 2025-06-07 | $3599 | $0 | $3599 | FA50530 | Available |
| 4 | 2025-06-12 | 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-21 | $3599 | $0 | $3599 | FA50613 | Available |
| 5 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-27 | 2025-07-05 | $3599 | $100 | $3499 | FA50627 | Available |
| 6 | 2025-07-10 | 2025-07-11 | 2025-07-19 | $3499 | $0 | $3499 | FA50711 | Available |
| 7 | 2025-07-24 | 2025-07-25 | 2025-08-02 | $3499 | $0 | $3499 | FA50725 | Available |
| 8 | 2025-09-04 | 2025-09-05 | 2025-09-13 | $3559 | $0 | $3559 | FA50905 | Available |
| 9 | 2025-09-18 | 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-27 | $3449 | $0 | $3449 | FA50919 | Available |
Hotels
| # | Name | Description | City | Address | Rating |
| 1 | Marriott Courtyard | Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh is the newest edition to the Scottish capital, combining heritage and style with an innovative design and locally inspired furnishings. The hotel has a prime location, just a five-minute walk from Princes Street and Waverley Station. Spacious, modern hotel rooms include quality amenities, such as a selection of in-room entertainment, plush bedding, and a work desk. Meals are served in The Lantern Room and the lobby offers an innovative and sophisticated space for working and relaxing. | Edinburgh | 1 - 3 Baxter's Place | Superior First-Class |
| 2 | Atholl Palace | The hotel is situated on 45 acres of land and has 4 championship tennis courts, a putting green, various flower gardens, and views overlooking the valleys of Perthshire. There is also a 9-holed practice golf course, Lavender SPA centre, the Verandah Restaurant and the Stag's Head Bar. The historic nature of the Atholl Palace Hotel means that every room is unique, with original features, furnished to the high standards and has a private bathroom, telephone, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryers, and LED TV. Guestrooms are also available at the garden level, with easy access to the Spa and leisure facilities, and also to the gardens. | Pitlochry | Perth Road | Moderate First-Class |
| 3 | Best Western Palace Hotel & Spa | Dating back to the 1890¿s, the Inverness Palace Hotel combines the best of the past with the contemporary style of the present with elegant interiors, bedrooms and Leisure Club & Spa. Each room is individually styled, combining the traditional period features and the comfort of modern living, with elegant fabrics and modern finishes. Hotel offers 24-hour room service, bars, restaurant, free WIFI, gym, indoor pool and lift to all floors. The hotel is just a short walk across the River Ness to the shops, Inverness Castle, Eden Court Theatre and restaurants. | Inverness | 8 Ness Walk | Superior First-Class |
| 4 | AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness | Where the River Ness meets the Moray Firth, AC Hotel Inverness, the largest hotel in the city, offers modern accommodation in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. This perfectly positioned hotel is only a short walk from Inverness Railway Station and the finest shopping and sightseeing spots. Our thoughtfully designed guest rooms offer modern decor, flexible workspace, free Wi-Fi, a smart TV and plenty of space to unwind or focus before your meeting in a calm environment. The perfect blend of form and functions for a stay in Inverness. Start the day with a European-style breakfast and end it with hand crafted cocktails at the AC Lounge. The restaurant completes the offer with tapas-style bites and local flavors, perfectly paired with iconic views across the river. After a long day of exploring the legend of Loch Ness, let us pour you a glass of our signature gin tonic whilst you welcome a moment of tranquility on our riverside terrace. Unfold an enriching stay in one of Scotland¿s most picturesque cities. | Inverness | Superior First-Class | |
| 5 | Clayton Hotel Glasgow | The hotel is situated on Clyde Street overlooking the beautiful River Clyde and just a 10 minutes' walk from George Square, and Glasgow's main shopping streets, art galleries, bars and restaurants. All rooms are air-conditioned and include King Koil mattresses for an enhanced sleep experience, HD TVs with Chromecast, WIFI and complimentary use of fitness suite. | Glasgow | 286 Clyde St | Superior First-Class |
| 6 | Courtyard By Marriott Glasgow Sec | Glasgow | 16 Stobcross Road | First-Class |
