• 5 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Dinner (D)

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• London: A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.

• Mallaig: We’ll visit Helix Park, home to The Kelpies (horse statues, standing at 100ft tall & weighing more than 300 tonnes each). It’s a wonder to behold. Plus, there’s also an adventure play park with woodlands and boardwalks for some added fun. 
• Stirling: Explore the sights of Stirling and get a selfie with the memorial to the iconic Scottish knight.
• St. Andrews: If you like golf, you’ll love St Andrews. But if you think it spoils a nice walk in the park, there’s also Swilcan Bridge.
• Loch Ness: Sit back, relax and cruise along the loch with your Contiki crew. But keep your eyes peeled and camera ready for mythical ‘Nessie’.   
• Scottish Highlands: Ever wondered how native animal species – like the Scottish Red Squirrel, Lynx and Beavers – are reintroduced into the wild? Come learn about it all from an expert (who’ll also tell you how the Caledonian pine forest is being reforested too!). Every penny you spend here will directly support Trees for Life, a TreadRight supported project.

Discover cobbled closes and volcanic crags as you roam Stirling’s medieval heart, gazing up to cliff-top Stirling Castle. Navigate wynds and market squares that once linked royal courts and merchants, with rugged hills framing the skyline.

Pause for panoramas of the National Wallace Monument, the Victorian tower commemorating William Wallace and the Wars of Independence. This is a compact city where Scotland’s story rises from stone—ideal for a quick explore and to pause for photos and reflection.

Walk the wind-brushed seaside town where golf and scholarship meet. Trace the fairways of St Andrews Links and the Old Course, and step onto the storied Swilcan Bridge for an iconic photo overlooking dunes and shore.

Wander lanes by the University of St Andrews—Scotland’s oldest (1413)—and the haunting cathedral ruins. The town’s collegiate calm and windswept North Sea shore create a timeless atmosphere of learning, sport, and sea air.

Set out to cruise Loch Ness, gliding across peat-dark waters framed by steep, forested slopes. Feel the chill breeze and scan the surface—always fun to keep your eyes peeled for ‘Nessie’ as legends mingle with Highland scenery.

From the boat, admire the broken silhouette of Urquhart Castle and learn how the loch sits astride the mighty Great Glen fault. Folklore, geology, and sweeping vistas combine on this atmospheric voyage.

Visit a pioneering hub for conservation to learn about rewilding the Caledonian Forest. Follow way-marked trails and interactive exhibits that reveal how ancient pinewoods once blanketed the Highlands—and how they’re returning, tree by tree.

Discover the work of Trees for Life, meet knowledgeable staff, and hear how habitats support red squirrels, pine martens, and diverse birdlife within the ancient Caledonian pinewoods. It’s conservation in action, with your visit contributing to long-term restoration.

Experience the gateway to the Highlands amid the broad valleys of Cairngorms National Park. In and around Aviemore, breathe crisp air scented with Scots pine, glimpse gleaming lochans, and frame the massif of Cairn Gorm in your lens.

Feel the drama of heather moorland, ancient forests, and misty mountain passes shaped by ice and wind. It’s a compact pause that captures the Cairngorms’ big-sky light and camera-ready Highland contours.

Sample Scotland’s liquid heritage in an expert-led session as you sample regional whiskies and practice nosing and tasting techniques. Learn how barley, peat, water, and wood shape character from golden hue to lingering finish.

Compare the briny peat smoke of Islay with the orchard-fruit warmth of Speyside malts, exploring maturation in ex-bourbon and sherry casks. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Step inside Edinburgh Castle, the ancient fortress crowning the extinct volcano of Castle Rock. From cannon-lined battlements, take in panoramic views over the Royal Mile and the labyrinth of Old Town wynds below.

With your guide, see the Crown Jewels and Stone of Destiny, atmospheric courtyards, and tiny St Margaret’s Chapel. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join the estate team to meet a local ranger and explore trails through ancient Caledonian pinewoods near Aviemore. Learn fieldcraft as you read tracks, listen for woodland birds, and understand how forests knit the Cairngorms’ ecosystems together.

Hear stories of land stewardship and species recovery while discussing wildlife and landscapes unique to the Highlands. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Channel Highland grit as you try your hand at archery and learn safe axe throwing techniques under expert supervision. Set against forested slopes, the range offers a fun, skills-based challenge in crisp mountain air.

Test accuracy, celebrate small wins, and hear how these field sports connect to Highland skills tradition and outdoor life. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Gather for a cosy evening to enjoy a home-cooked Glaswegian dinner featuring local staples—perhaps haggis with neeps and tatties—and seasonal produce. Meet welcoming hosts and share stories around the table.

Between courses, tap your toes to live traditional music that brings Scotland’s ballads and reels to life, celebrating warm local hospitality. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore Falkirk’s green spaces as you visit Helix Park and stand beneath The Kelpies—two 30-metre-high steel giants by sculptor Andy Scott. Stroll boardwalks and wetlands as the polished plates gleam above you and cyclists drift along the adjacent canal path.

Hear how these monumental horse heads honour the draught horses that powered Scotland’s waterways and industry along the Forth & Clyde Canal. It’s a striking blend of engineering prowess, public art, and living landscape.