Luxuries of Scotland

(8 Days)
Edinburgh & St. Andrew’s, Royal Deeside (Fife Arms), Perthshire (Gleneagles)

This exclusive private Scotland tour features the very best luxury hotels in Scotland, with comprehensive private touring including historic sites, castles and gardens, picturesque villages, beautiful landscapes, cultural and culinary touring, and visits to renowned whisky distilleries.
 
Begin in Edinburgh, the stunning capital of Scotland, with a stay in a sophisticated city hotel. During flexible touring with your private guide, tour the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See iconic Edinburgh Castle and walk along the Royal Mile, the road leading from the castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Explore historic buildings, as well as the narrow closes (alleys) and stairways that connect different levels of the city. Visit shops specializing in wool tweed and other distinctive Scottish products. Depending on your interests, you might like to tour the Royal Yacht Britannia, the former royal yacht of the British monarch; visit the Royal Botanic Garden or National Gallery; tour the unusual architecture of the Scottish Parliament Building and other contemporary design highlights in the city; or hike up an extinct volcano for panoramic views of Edinburgh and the nearby Firth of Forth tidal bay. Upon request, for travelers visiting in August, Artisans of Leisure can assist with tickets to the Edinburgh Tattoo or performances at the Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe.
 
Next, spend a day touring St. Andrew’s, a charming seaside university town and the birthplace of golf, and the V&A Museum in nearby Dundee. Continue to Royal Deeside and The Fife Arms, a luxurious restored inn decorated with contemporary art and traditional Scottish antiques and decorative arts assembled by the owners, who cofounded the acclaimed Hauser & Wirth art gallery. During private touring, see beautiful Highlands scenery in Cairngorms National Park and visit Braemar, famous for the annual Braemar Gathering (the most prestigious of the Highland Games). Also see Balmoral Castle, the private Scottish residence of the royal family since the 19th century, and visit Royal Lochnagar Distillery. If desired, take an excursion to distilleries along the renowned Malt Whisky Trail, such as Glenfiddich, Glenlivet and other favorite Speyside distilleries such as Macallan, which has a striking, state-of-the-art distillery. Alternatively, visit local towns and villages or enjoy guided hikes and scenic walks in beautiful locations.
 
Continue to Gleneagles, a luxury resort in the rolling hills of the idyllic Perthshire countryside. There, enjoy the resort's extensive activities, including options such as countryside walks, golf, fishing, horseback riding, biking, 4WD tours, shooting, gundog training, falconry and afternoon tea. Additional facilities include a spa, a kids club and exclusive Scottish boutiques.

Booking Information >

All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.

Please Contact Us for more information regarding the above tour, or to begin customizing your own itinerary.

The Artisans of Leisure Style of Travel:

• Private touring with your own personal guides and drivers
• Preferred rooms in the very best luxury hotels
• Firsthand, sophisticated destination knowledge and recommendations from our travel specialists
• Itineraries that are customized according to your interests and schedule
• Artisans of Leisure upgrades and amenities
• A seamless travel experience, including all logistics, skipping lines during touring whenever possible, restaurant and spa reservations, performance tickets, private airport transfers, internal transportation, VIP and fast-track airport assistance in many destinations
• Around-the-clock support in each destination during your trip
• Unique, insider travel experiences and access to the Artisans of Leisure network of experts around the world