Winter in a Scottish Castle Hotel

Arrive in Edinburgh, Scotland’s majestic capital city. Edinburgh is a great place to wander, with its narrow alleys, flights of stairs and hidden courtyards. For a breathtaking panorama, take a hike up Arthur’s Seat, an extinct volcano which looms over the city.

You’ll spend two nights in a cosy 17th-century castle hotel in tranquil countryside on the outskirts of the city. This is a wonderful base to explore Edinburgh and a destination in its own right, with a relaxing spa and fine-dining.
Overnight – Edinburgh area

Get your bearings with a City Sightseeing bus tour, and visit majestic Edinburgh Castle. Sample a dram at the Scotch Whisky Experience and take a walk through Princes Street Gardens to enjoy the fine views of the castle high above.

Visit the Royal Yacht Britannia, the former floating home of Her Majesty The Queen, or hike up to the top of Arthur’s Seat – an extinct volcano which looms over the city – for breathtaking panoramic views. Explore the Georgian grandeur of the New Town, or learn about Scotland’s turbulent and fascinating history at the award-winning National Museum of Scotland.
Overnight – Edinburgh area

Travel to the beautiful banks of Loch Lomond and enjoy a wonderfully scenic journey to the stunning west coast of Scotland. On the way, stop for lunch at a famous Oyster Bar and visit 18th century Inveraray Castle, the home of the Duke of Argyll and Chief of the Campbell Clan.

Enjoy two unforgettable nights in an elegant castle which stands high on the Kintyre Peninsula overlooking the sea, close to one of the most attractive fishing villages in Scotland.
Overnight – The West Coast

Kintyre offers a glimpse of a gentler corner of Scotland. Spend the day discovering stunning beaches, charming shore-side villages and a land rich in history. A short ferry ride takes you across to the Cowal Peninsula, a mouth-watering introduction to the West Highlands.
Overnight – The West Coast

Your tour continues along the west coast of Scotland. Explore Kilmartin Glen, the cradle of ancient Scotland and the popular holiday town of Oban. Pass impregnable Castle Stalker and take a short detour to Glencoe, Scotland’s most famous and atmospheric glen, with its wide expanses and snow-dusted mountains. You will continue north along the Great Glen and by the shores of brooding Loch Ness to the Capital of the Highlands.

Your destination in the Highlands is a spectacular castle with romantic turrets and ancient battlements. Fully restored and furnished in Jacobean elegance, the bedrooms are named after the clans who fought and died for Bonnie Prince Charlie at the Battle of Culloden and are decorated wonderfully in their individual clan tartans.
Overnight – Inverness area

Today you may choose to explore the mysterious waters of nearby Loch Ness, or experience the weight of history at Culloden Battlefield.

You are close to Speyside and the Malt Whisky Trail, where you could visit one of the many excellent distilleries in the area and enjoy a warming dram or two.
Overnight – Inverness area

Travel from the Highlands to the Lowlands with a drive through the heart of our country, into beautiful Highland Perthshire. En-route, enjoy views of the Cairngorms National Park and scenic Blair Castle, and explore Dalwhinnie Distillery.

The final night of your holiday will be spent in a luxury 5* castle hotel, nestled within breathtaking scenery in Highland Perthshire. Lovingly restored, it draws inspiration from its historic past whilst adding a contemporary twist to tradition.
Overnight – Pitlochry area

After breakfast, it’s less than a two-hour drive back to Edinburgh, where your unforgettable winter castle-hopping adventure will come to an end.