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Scottish Family Adventure

Duration
9 days
Price guide
From $12,893 per person
Scottish Family Adventure
Scottish Family Adventure
Scottish Family Adventure
Scottish Family Adventure
Discover the magic of Scotland on a nine day trip across the wilderness of the Highlands and the beautiful coastal regions. Embark on a tour of the places which helped inspire the Harry Potter books in the historic city of Edinburgh, enjoy a cruise on Loch Lomond and then board the Jacobite steam train in the Highlands before visiting the dramatic landscape of Glencoe. You’ll conclude your adventure within the magnificent Scottish Lowlands, where you'll be introduced to life on a Scottish sheep farm and enjoy a rugged off-road adventure on the Gleneagles estate.

Highlights

  • Take a ride on the Jacobite steam train
  • Uncover royal history during a private tour of Stirling Castle
  • Visit sites in Edinburgh which inspired JK Rowling's Harry Potter
  • Explore the royal yacht of Queen Elizabeth II
  • Go fishing on a private loch
  • Experience life on a Scottish sheep farm
  • Embark on a railway adventure across the Glennfinan Viaduct
    Embark on a railway adventure across the Glennfinan Viaduct
  • A cow in the Scottish Highlands
    A cow in the Scottish Highlands
  • Explore the New Town in Edinburgh
    Explore the New Town in Edinburgh
  • Enjoy the beaches of Loch Lomond
    Enjoy the beaches of Loch Lomond

Bespoke trips with Jacada

We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. Our bespoke trips include:

  • Luxury accommodation throughout
  • Privately guided tours
  • Private transfers
  • Meticulously selected experiences
  • Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge

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Itinerary in detail

Every trip is shaped around you. Below is a sample route to start from; we change any part of it to suit you.

Days 1-3

Three days in Edinburgh

Explore Scotland‘s beautiful capital, winding your way through the cobbled streets of the old town. Amble along the bustling Royal Mile which runs from Edinburgh Castle, perched atop Castle Rock, all the way down to Holyroodhouse, the Queen’s official Scottish residence. Perhaps you’ll spot monuments such as St. Giles’s Cathedral and the Scott Monument, or admire the art within Edinburgh‘s handful of modern museums and galleries. Visit the Royal Yacht Britannia where it’s docked in Leith, to gain a tantalising insight into some of the former private spaces of the British Royal Family.

Three days in Edinburgh

Where you could stay

A private cruise on Loch Lomond

A private cruise on Loch Lomond

Loch Lomond is one of Scotland’s most evocative sites. Its location in the Trossachs National Park makes it both a physical and symbolic border of the Highlands and Lowlands. It’s a popular location for many visitors to Scotland, and to avoid the crowds, this excursion will take you out on a private motor boat to discover the loch up close. The southern half of the loch is dotted with many tiny islands, one of which has a colony of very elusive wallabies! If you’re feeling adventurous, maybe you’d like to use the boat’s inflatable landing boat to reach one of the island’s beaches. The northern half of the loch is practically a different landscape and resembles a Norwegian fjord with the magnificent Trossachs mountain in the background.

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Harry Potter's Edinburgh

J.K. Rowling wrote the original Harry Potter stories while living in Edinburgh, making the Scottish capital truly a place of pilgrimage for Potter fans. With an expert local guide, visit the cafes where Rowling used to write and explore Greyfriars Kirkyard, which inspired Tom Riddle’s graveyard in The Goblet of Fire. Edinburgh’s fine architecture is world-renowned and with your guide you’ll also see some of the places that inspired the design of Hogwart’s and Diagon Alley.

Days 4-6

Three days in the magnificent Scottish Highlands

Spend three days exploring the rugged landscape of the Scottish Highlands, a sublime concoction of lochs, stark mountains, forest and a winding coastline dotted with empty beaches and remote fishing villages.

Three days in the magnificent Scottish Highlands
Positive impact

Highlands reforesting experience

Embark on a purposeful journey into the Scottish Highlands with a reforesting charity which is dedicated to restoring the Caledonian forest and its biodiversity, offering you an enriching behind-the-scenes experience of their vital conservation work.

Together with local experts this enriching excursion will take you into the heart of the Highlands, surrounded by some of Scotland’s most breathtaking landscapes. You’ll enjoy unique, behind-the-scenes tours of the Trees for Life centre and nurseries, and have the opportunity to learn more about the land and forest. For a more hands-on experience, you can also help with repotting native tree seedlings. 

This tour directly supports the environmental protection and education efforts in the area, and has been part of almost two million trees being planted across 44 sites with the help of over 7,000 volunteers so far.

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Scotland's haunting countryside

Glencoe is undoubtedly one of the most awe-inspiring sights in the whole of Scotland. Site of the 1692 Massacre of Glencoe, today it is a hauntingly beautiful Highland glen which evokes the spirit of the clans who ruled this land for centuries.

Days 7-9

Three days in rural Perthshire

The rolling hills of Perthshire are home to some wonderful wildlife, immersive hikes and incredible whisky. Take yourself off the beaten track and explore the hidden secrets that are only known to the locals. From walks to dramatic waterfalls under towering Scot’s pines to listening to the centuries-old tradition of bagpipes performed for you by a Highlander, there’s plenty for you to uncover during your time within the Shire.

Three days in rural Perthshire

Where you could stay

Scottish Lowlands

Gleneagles

Gleneagles is a place to stay in Scottish Lowlands, Scotland.

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Sheep farm in the Scottish Lowlands

Husband and wife team, Colin and Linda, will welcome you to their working farm and introduce you to life on a Scottish sheep farm. Highlights of the visit include a sheep dog demonstration in the field and a talk on spinning yarn with a visit to Linda’s wool workshop. This is a fascinating insight into local culture on a working farm.

Why book with Jacada

  • Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your personal interests, tastes and preferences, providing honest advice based on first-hand knowledge.

  • Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant Concierges are hand-picked for their ability to bring your destination to life with care and passion.

  • Positive impact

    We seek out unforgettable experiences that benefit both local communities and the environment.

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