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We invite you to join Brand g Vacations for an LGBT+ 5* inclusive, 13-day journey, uncovering Scotland’s majesty including Inverness, Loch Lomond, St Andrews and Edinburgh and Stirling.
This carefully crafted tour is tailored to provide you with the finest experiences Scotland has to offer, seamlessly delivered in a luxurious and effortless manner. Embark on a journey filled with remarkable #lifechanging moments, where you can share unforgettable experiences with your LGBT+ family. Additionally, the trip offers the freedom to express your individuality through the choice of different activities and tours, allowing you to craft your own memories and freestyle your day, your way.
We start with a luxury stay in capital of the Highlands of Scotland, Inverness when you stay in the 5* Ness Walk Hotel and will explore castles, historic bloody battle fields and highland fare. We travel to Loch Lomond and experience the beauty of the Glenfinnan Viaduct, and visit Loch Ness in search of the famous monster on our way. Loch Lomond is at the center of the breathtaking Lomond and The Trossachs National Park from where you will experience one of Scotland’s best hotels, the 5* Cameron House, situated on the bank of the Loch. You will experience amazing activities such as a luxurious 4×4 Highland Drive with spectacular views. Optional tours are also available for the more adventurous from Loch Lomond including flying boat plane the island of Jura, and rib boat excursions with a wee dram thrown in. For the less adventurous, the Loch simply provides a most beautiful relaxing location to observe Scotland’s majesty up close and personal.
Moving to the East of the country, we explore Stirling and the famous Kelpies. before arriving in St Andrews, the famous home of Golf, in the Kingdom Of Fife. Your 5* Rusacks Hotel situated facing both Pilmour Links and The Links thoroughfare, and overlooks the 1st and 18th greens on the Old Course. Here you can explore the ancient beautiful university town and surrounding areas including the City of Dundee and its V&A museum and HM The Queen Mother’s former home, Glamis Castle.
Your exploration continues to Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh where we will stay in the luxurious 5* Kimpton Charlotte Square hotel. Your 5 days stay allows for you to join local formal walking tours or simply freestyle your stay and explore at your leisure whilst meeting the group for the main events including the amazing Edinburgh Roya Millenary Tattoo, and a Royal Invitation to a luxury State Dinner onboard the Royal Yacht Britannia where you will enjoy unparalleled access to the former floating home of the Her Majesty The late Queen Elizabeth. August in Edinburgh is the most exciting time for the capital as it is home to some major festivals including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (also referred to as the Edinburgh Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe Festival or the Fringe) is the world’s largest performance arts festival featuring more than 50,000 performances. Running in parallel, the Edinburgh International Festival he Edinburgh International Festival is an annual arts festival in Edinburgh, Scotland, spread over the final three weeks in August. Notable figures from the international world of music (especially classical music) and the performing arts are invited to join the festival. Edinburgh will deliver on every level offering something to suit every taste and if that is not enough, Glasgow, Scotland’s city is just 45 minutes away on a train.
Since 1947 during August, Edinburgh welcomes over 50,000 performers delivering thousands of shows in an array of venues from cars to castles. The population swells to welcome people from all over the world all enjoying the festival atmosphere, the streets are littered with performers in every possible spare building, pavement or garden.
After breakfast, once again, freestyle your day, your way; Use your time to make the most of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Classical music, Opera and dance based Edinburgh International Festival. Book your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
Welcome to Scotland. Our guides will meet you at the airport to assist with your transfer to the 5* Ness Walk Hotel. After settling in to the hotel, enjoy the remainder of your day exploring Inverness. Join us in the evening for a Welcome Reception at 5.30pm where you can meet your fellow travelers. (Welcome Reception)
Dinner is on your own this evening please make reservation at the hotel restaurant, Torrish or sample of of the many restaurants in the city.
After a leisurely breakfast enjoy a morning briefing from your hosts before heading off on tour. In the evening enjoy a group dinner. (Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Dinner)
Your morning will take you by bus to Dunrobin Castle the most northerly of Scotland’s great houses and the largest in the Northern Highlands with 189 rooms and famously visited by Queen Victoria. Dunrobin Castle is also one of Britain’s oldest continuously inhabited houses dating back to the early 1300s, home to the Earls and later, the Dukes of Sutherland. Enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea at Dornoch before heading back to Inverness to visit historic Culloden, the powerfully emotive and atmospheric battlefield where the 1745 Jacobite Rising came to a tragic end. See the Clava cairn which is a type of Bronze Age circular chamber tomb cairn, named after the group of three cairns at Balnuaran of Clava.
Walking Grade: 3/5 Moderate amount of walking which will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration approx: 8 hours
After Breakfast, we check out of the hotel and travel to Loch Lomond in the Central belt of Scotland. Our beautiful drive will take us to Loch Ness, Neptune’s Staircase and Fort William for a hearty substantial late lunch before continuing to the 5* Cameron House Hotel on the banks of Loch Lomond to the hotel for a relaxing evening to explore the hotel and grounds. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Dinner is on your own this evening please make reservation at the hotel restaurants.
After Breakfast, join your kilted guides for Scotland’s most spectacular all day #lifechanging off-road driving experience to include a hilltop lunch. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Dinner is on your own this evening please make reservation at one of the hotels restaurants.
With 4 guests to each 4×4, your kilted driver guide will take you through river crossings, rock crawls and steep, challenging ascents and descents, set amidst truly spectacular scenery. Stop at a hilltop refreshment station for freshly brewed coffee, a selection of tea and other Scottish treats. Take you turn at the wheel and impress the other guests with your off road skills or sit back and scream in terror… Enjoy a Scottish BBQ lunch in a vintage canvas tent overlooking Loch Lomond’s islands. Although this is a fast action adventure, we are able to have some vehicles take a more gentle route should you wish.
T&C’s apply see HERE
Walking Grade: 2/5 Easy amount of walking which will include a little stairs and uneven surfaces. You must be able to get in and out of a Land rover.
Duration approx: 7 hours
At Brand g Vacations, we want group to travel to feel individual so today feel free to create your memories by freestyling your day, your way. (Breakfast, Dinner)
After breakfast, choose one of the exciting optional activity’s available to purchase, take a Fast Rib Boat and explore the Islands of Loch Lomond or, take a 9 seater sea plane on a return trip to the small rural island of Jura or choose the sea plane Island Explorer Adventure to see the spectacular West of Scotland from the air. Take a trip to stunning Inveraray Castle the home of the Duke and Duchess of Argyle and explore a real life castle which is still a family home. To book an optional adventure visit our add-ons section HERE.
Alternatively, spend your day relaxing in one of Scotland’s premier Spa’s. Cameron House offers a range of hydro experiences including rooftop infinity pool, hydrotherapy pool and Ice fountain and offers a range of thermal experiences including, a Tepidarium and Caldarium as well as all the usual spa packages and treatments on offer. For more information visit HERE.
For the more independent traveler take a 10 minute taxi ride to the local town of Luss and see a Scottish village at first hand. Loch Lomond also offers a full range of walking fishing and shooting opportunities available on your doorstep. However your day unfolds, join your hosts for a group dinner to share your experience.
After breakfast we check out of Cameron House and depart for St Andrews. On route we will visit historical Stirling with its castle, and a visit to the famous Kelpies. After a traditional pub lunch we will continue to the 5* Rusacks Hotel St Andrews. Once you settle in you are free to explore the town at leisure. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Stirling Castle, is one of the largest and most important castles in Scotland, both historically and architecturally. The castle sits atop Castle Hill, an intrusive crag, which forms part of the Stirling Sill geological formation. It is surrounded on three sides by steep cliffs, giving it a strong defensive position. Its strategic location, guarding what was, until the 1890s, the farthest downstream crossing of the River Forth, has made it an important fortification in the region from the earliest times.
Walking Grade 3/5: Moderate amount of walking which will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration approx: 7 hours including transfer and lunch
Dinner is on your own this evening please make reservation at the hotel restaurant or one of the many local restaurants
After your included Breakfast we head North to Dundee and visit the V&A Museum of Design, before heading to Glamis Castle for a afternoon tea and tour. On returning to St Andrews, join your hosts for a curry night. Scotland’s national food, or at least favorite food is said to be curry, so lets experience it Scottish style. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After your included Breakfast we head North for a panoramic tour of Dundee and a visit the V&A Museum of Design, a branch of the Victoria & Albert Museum In London. We then continue to Glamis Castle which has been the home of the Lyon family since the 14th century, though the present building dates largely from the 17th century. Glamis Castle was the childhood home of the late Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. Her second daughter, Princess Margaret was born there on 21 August 1930. The castle boasts over 650 years of history that you can immerse yourself in and wander through the magnificent gardens. Join us in the Castle Kitchen, situated in the castle’s original Victorian kitchens, and indulge in a decadent afternoon tea.
Walking Grade: 3/5 Moderate amount of walking which will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration approx: 7 hours including transfer and Afternoon Tea
This morning is again your day your way, relax at the hotel or choose where to further explore in St Andrews, take a walk on the hallowed links of St Andrews Golf Club, originally known as St Andrews Mechanics Golf Club, one of the oldest golf clubs in the world, having been established in 1843. Alternately, visit the ancient architecture of the city and see its boutique shops. Check out is at Noon, when you board your bus and depart for Edinburgh, stopping for a well deserved late lunch. Once settled into the Kimpton Hotel. Join your hosts for a orienteering of the city’s gay bars. The first drink is on us! Please note that walking in Edinburgh is difficult so let us know in advance if you have mobility issues. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Dinner is on your own this evening, please group up with fellow travelers and choose a local eatery near the gay bars.
This morning we take to the streets to explore Edinburgh’s Old Town where you will see the medieval buildings, churches and the castle up close and take a 1-hour LGBTQI+ social history tour led by 18th century poet, Robert Fergusson and 16th century Sapphic poet Marie Maitland, exploring the hidden lives of real people who were essential to the development of art, literature and science in Edinburgh.. After s light lunch feel free to make the rest of your day your way. Your guides will walk you back to the hotel or feel freee to set of on your own to further explore the Old Town or make the most of the entertainment options available see the entertainment section for options. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Dinner is on your own this evening please make reservation with the concierge.
The Old Town (Scots: Auld Toun) is the name popularly given to the oldest part of Scotland’s capital city of Edinburgh. The area has preserved much of its medieval street plan and many Reformation-era buildings. Together with the 18th/19th-century New Town, and West End, it forms part of a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace castle to the Scottish parliament with your guide and take a close look at The Real St Mary’s Close with a LGBTQI + Pride History private tour
Walking Grade: 5/5 Lots walking which will include many stairs and very uneven surfaces. Note Edinburgh is very hilly with often steep climbs in the Old town.
Duration approx: 5 hours
After breakfast take the opportunity to once again freestyle your day your way, and choosing an included option at the add on section of the trip. We have two tours of differing walking abilities. A visit to Scotland’s most populous city in and the fourth-most populous city Glasgow which grew from a small rural settlement on the River Clyde to become the largest seaport in Scotland or a trip to the famous Rosslyn Chapel made famous in the novel, The Davinci Code. Read the descriptions below then head to the add on section to add your free included tour choice to your reservation HERE. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Join your hosts for a walk to the train station where you will take a train to Glasgow, seeing all the views the countryside has to offer en route as you sit back and let the train take the strain. Once in Glasgow, we will explore the city center on foot and see why the once, “Second City of the British Empire” for much of the Victorian and Edwardian eras has a completely different vibe to Edinburgh. We will enjoy a delicious serving of Afternoon Tea and Fizz aboard a vintage red sightseeing bus. Enjoy all the classics including home baked scones with fresh whipped cream and jam, sandwiches, mini bread rolls or wraps, mini quiche, petit fours and mouth watering cakes. All washed down with a glass of fizz and fresh tea or coffee as you explore the city. We finish our afternoon visiting a gay bar in Glasgow’s merchant city before returning to Edinburgh on the train.
Walking Grade 4/5: Lots of walking which will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration approx: 8 hours including transfer and Afternoon tea tour.
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Rosslyn Chapel took over 40 years to build and was incomplete when Sir William St Clair, the founder, died in 1484. The beauty of its setting and the mysterious symbolism of its ornate stonework have inspired, attracted and intrigued artists, writers and visitors ever since. Made famous in The Davinci Code, it is one of Scotland’s most popular visitor attractions it is often described as a ‘treasure in stone’, practically every surface inside and outside this unique building is carved in an outstanding display of craftsmanship, including angels, Green Men and the famous Apprentice Pillar. You can use a free carvings map to discover these remarkable features and find out more at one of the talks given by the Guides. You will be picked up and dropped off from the hotel.
Walking Grade: 2/5 Little amount of walking which will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration approx: 4 hours including transfer
Enjoy a free morning to explore Edinburgh on your own before being fitted for your kilt or highland sash before we set of for a luxurious experience on board the Royal Yacht Britannia (Breakfast, Dinner)
Follow in the footsteps of Kings, Queens, Prime Ministers and Presidents as you board one of the most famous ships in the world . You will receive a unique insight into life aboard in days gone by and join your fellow guests in the State Drawing Room for a glass or two of chilled champagne and a selection of irresistible canapés. You are then invited into the State Dining Room, where the finest crystal, gleaming cutlery, fresh flowers, and personalized menus embossed with Britannia’s unmistakable gold crest await you. Dine on the finest food and wines fit for Royalty.
Walking Grade: 2/5 Easy amount of walking which will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration approx: 7 hours
This morning after breakfast, Edinburgh is your to explore alone before we set of for a lunch, a tour and taking our seats to see the The Royal Edinburgh Edinburgh Military Tattoo (Breakfast, Dinner)
Join your hosts for lunch before setting of an a wee red bus tour of Edinburgh as we travel to the Tattoo for an evening of historic pageantry. This annual series of military tattoos is performed by British Armed Forces, Commonwealth and international military bands, and artistic performance teams on the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle in the capital of Scotland. The event is held each August as part of the Edinburgh Festival.
Walking Grade 4/5: Lots of walking which will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration approx: 7 hours including transfer and lunch and tour.
Please note that walking in Edinburgh is difficult so let us know in advance if you have even slight mobility issues.
Following breakfast, an included transfer will take you to the airport or train station for your trip home or onward destination. Hotel check-out is at 11:00am this morning. (Breakfast)
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13-day customized tour of Scotland, including Inverness, Loch Lomond, St Andrews, Dundee, Glasgow and Edinburgh offering top destinations, castles, and experiences.
See Add On section for a hotel upgrade package.
13-day customized tour of Scotland, including Inverness, Loch Lomond, St Andrews, Dundee, Glasgow and Edinburgh offering top destinations, castles, and experiences.
See Add On section for a hotel upgrade package.
The 5* Ness Walk Hotel Inverness is nestled along the verdant banks of the River Ness and is a haven of refinement. Once a 19th-century house, this meticulously restored Category B listed building beautifully preserves its period charm. Merging seamlessly with contemporary design and architecture, the hotel achieves a harmonious balance between its rich past and the sophistication of the present. Surrounded by a dramatic canopy of impressive trees, Ness Walk allows you to experience a secluded atmosphere in the heart of the vibrant city center.
Exceptional service is at the core of your Ness Walk experience. The concierge will announce your arrival and deliver your luggage to your room, complete with garden or river views. Relax by the fire in the lounge with a welcoming glass of chilled champagne, as the hotel takes you through check in before exploring your room and hotel amenities.
Torrish Restaurant is named after the beautiful salmon fly, commonly used when fishing close by River Ness. This restaurant serves delicious breakfasts, afternoon teas, à la carte dinners alongside a diverse range of drinks and beverages.
Torrish Bar is perfect for pre-dinner refreshments and a great place to meet with friends for drinks and a catch-up. With an open fire, high corniced ceilings and lavish furnishings, you’ll be warm and cozy in Torrish.
Dates of stay: August, 12-14, 2025
Upgrade Package available for all hotels for entire trip at $2,450 pp (Ness walk Garden Room, Cameron House Loch View Studio Auld House Suite, Rusacks Sea View/Old Course View Room, and Kimpton Charlotte Square Junior Suite)
Additional pre-program nights can be booked directly with the hotel by contacting Cynthia Melville, Groups coordinator at reservations@nesswalk.com. Our room type is Oak Rooms. The hotel website is Ness Walk.
The 5* Cameron House Hotel Loch Lomond, details the historic details and impressive grandeur of the past to the classic charms of the present, offering a warm welcome and sumptuous retreat in the heart of Loch Lomond. Stylish, yet comfortable, each space has been designed with every day luxury living in mind, curated using the finest Scottish fabrics, furnishings and artworks. The majority of rooms boasting magnificent views across Loch Lomond or the beautiful hotel grounds.
The lobby Bar is spacious, yet splendidly intimate, The Lobby Bar at Cameron House invites you in to relish the atmosphere for which Cameron House is famed. The grand marble-top-bar is the spectacular centerpiece that sets the stage for our mixologists to prepare your beverage with creative flair. Sit back, sip and savor the moment.
The Tavern Bar is located in the Cameron Leisure Club and is home to hearty cuisine and a well-stocked bar. The perfect place to relax with friends. Take a seat for breakfast, lunch or dinner and watch as the action of the best sporting events unfold on big screens, with the great loch as your backdrop.
The Boat House Restaurant and Bar located by the loch’s edge, this Italian inspired eatery is open for lunch and dinner. You can take time out to watch the world go by and enjoy the freshest fish and locally sourced produce whilst listening to the gentle hum of boats passing and lapping water.
The Clubhouse at Cameron located in the beautiful surroundings of The Cameron Club and Spa with views towards Loch Lomond and Ben Lomond. The Clubhouse offers a friendly and traditional dining experience perfect for any occasion.
Cameron Grill is at the heart of the hotel with wonderful views across Loch Lomond. The setting is intimate, elegant and welcoming, keeping in style with the décor throughout Cameron House. Serving wholesome natural dishes to the very best of modern cooking, our chef aims to create a divine gastronomic experience for all foodies at Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Cafe Spa located in Cameron Spa offers the rejuvenated body, nourishing food and drinks.
Great Scotts’ Bar Where Loch Lomond and the surrounding mountains form an alluring backdrop, best experienced from the terrace. Settle in for a dram at this famous Whisky Bar; there’s over 300 to choose from, or enjoy carefully selected wines, spirits and cocktails. The walls are lined with famous Scots from past and present, and most of them have been a guest at some time.
Dates of Stay: August 14 – 17, 2025
Upgrade Package available for all hotels for entire trip at $2,450 pp ( Ness walk Garden Room, Cameron House Loch View Studio Auld House Suite, Rusacks Sea View/Old Course View Room, and Kimpton Charlotte Square Jnr Suite)
The 5* Rusacks Hotel St Andrews is a sought-after playground for golfers and non golfers worldwide. Occupying an iconic 1800’s building, the hotel is steeped in golfing history. Overlooking the picturesque town of St Andrews—and just a stone’s throw from Old Tom Morris’s famous Old Course Links—it’s a monument to golf and its founders, as well as a luxurious base for explorers of St Andrews.
The Bridge seasonal menus take inspiration from the rugged shorelines and rolling hills of Italy, Spain, and southern France, transporting you to sunnier climes. Enjoy charming, authentic dishes alongside views of Swilcan Bridge and the Old Course. A family-friendly dining experience. Reservations strongly encouraged.
18 is a destination rooftop restaurant and bar with unrivalled views across St Andrews’ Old Course and West Sands Beach. Expect plenty of sizzle—open-flame cooking is their forte, with locally sourced beef, game and freshly-caught seafood all skillfully prepared on our state-of-the-art Robata grill. A laid-back but high-end dining experience. Reservations strongly encouraged.
One Under Bar When a thirst needs quenching head to One Under Bar, a favorite Scottish pub just one minute from the famous golf course. Offering an extensive drinks menu includes fine ale, stout, red or white wine, a world-class dram or bespoke cocktails. Hunger pangs can be satisfied here too: traditional pub-food favorites are served at both lunch and dinner, and light bar snacks are also available.
Dates of Stay: August 17 – 19, 2025
Upgrade Package available for all hotels for entire trip at $2,450 pp ( Ness walk Garden Room, Cameron House Loch View Studio Auld House Suite, Rusacks Sea View/Old Course View Room, and Kimpton Charlotte Square Jnr Suite)
The 5* Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel Edinburgh consists of seven interconnected Georgian townhouses, overlooking one of Edinburgh’s prettiest private garden squares, Charlotte Square is situated in Edinburgh’s New Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that’s delightfully removed from the city’s tourist hubs. But it’s inside where things really get interesting. The interior blends handsome woods, plush fabrics, and rich pops of color—and, yes, just a touch of tartan—to luxurious effect. And with a magnetic inner courtyard and an acclaimed Middle Eastern restaurant, it’s no wonder the hotel has become a natural meeting point and a sociable heart of modern life.
BABA is a dining destination in its own right. A bold turquoise palette and eye-popping textiles set the scene for what’s to come: contemporary cocktails and inventive cooking that blends Middle Eastern with Scottish influences. Mezze take center stage here, but a charcoal grill pulls its weight, too, turning out Scottish lamb, beef, and seafood. Locals, who have been flocking here since the restaurant opened, know the secret to the menu: mix, match, and don’t be shy about sharing.
Aizle’s tasting menu are constantly changing to give you a fleeting snapshot of the season. The eight-course tasting menu is £105 per person, with an additional drinks pairing option at £75 per person.
The Garden is the hotel’s central gathering point, and a tranquil oasis in the hustle and bustle of the city. Join us for a meeting with colleagues or a coffee with friends amid the greenery.
Kimpton Spa you will love taking a breather at the Spa at Charlotte Square, where treatments incorporate natural, organic ingredients and products by luxurious skincare lines. Soothing massages feature seaweed-based products by Ishga and luxury organic CBD products. The Pool and Gym offer the opportunity to exercise. To book email spa@kimptoncharlottesquare.com
Dates of Stay: August 19 – 24, 2025
Upgrade Package available for all hotels for entire trip at $2,450 pp ( Ness walk Garden Room, Cameron House Loch View Studio Auld House Suite, Rusacks Sea View/Old Course View Room, and Kimpton Charlotte Square Jnr Suite)
Additional post-program nights can be booked directly with the hotel on their website at Kimpton Charlotte Square. Our room type is Premium Rooms.
Don your included waterproof jackets and trousers and go for a thrill ride on Loch Lomond, the UK’s largest inland waterway at 24 miles long and 5 miles at the widest point. It’s interspersed by picturesque islands and surrounded by a stunning mountainous landscape. Stop at Inchmurrin Pub on the island for a refreshment. 3 to 4 hrs
Date: Saturday 16th August 2025
Time: Various dependent on other activity options
Combo Activities: This can be combined with the Morning Inveraray Castle Tour or Sea Plane Island Adventure
Cost: $165 per person
This tour is operated by 4×4 Adventures Scotland Ltd and once booked are non refundable. 4×4 Adventures Scotland Ltd is committed to your safety and has taken all reasonable steps to ensure that 4×4 Adventures and associated activities are safe, enjoyable and rewarding. By participating in a 4×4 Adventures Experience or Event you accept that whilst 4×4 Adventures Scotland Ltd will take all reasonable steps to ensure your safety, fast rib boating carries a risk which could result in injury, illness or death.
Participants must understand that there is no pressure to participate, and you may choose to take part in as little or as much of the activity as you feel comfortable with. Participants agree to abide by all instructions given by 4×4 Adventures Scotland Ltd staff and understand that staff may refuse participation if instructions are not followed. 4×4 Adventures Scotland cannot be held liable for participants’ or third parties’ actions.
Participants must make 4×4 Adventures Scotland Ltd staff aware of any physical or health conditions which may affect participation in the activity, this information will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Enjoy a spectacular, unforgettable flight in an iconic, luxury 9 seat seaplane with a first class window seat over one of the most spectacular landscapes in the World! Fly west towards the Kyles of Bute and Loch Fyne – over the Kintyre peninsula towards The Sound of Jura with the Islands of Jura, Islay and Gigha often in view, possibly Northern Ireland – heading East take in the Isle of Bute panorama. Capture a unique and sublime taste of the Highlands and the West Coast on this magnificent flight. 45 Mins
Date: Saturday 16th August 2025
Time: Various
Combo Activities: This can be combined with the Loch Lomond Fast Rib Boat
Cost: $ 275 per person – this activity is completely weather dependent thus subject to cancelation with a full refund.
This tour is operated by Loch Lomond Sea Planes and T&C’s apply click HERE
Enjoy a spectacular, unforgettable flight in an iconic, luxury 9 seater seaplane with a first class window seat over one of the most spectacular landscapes in the World ! Escape to the incredible Isle of Jura, described by the author George Orwell as, “an extremely un-gettatable place”, on an iconic, luxury seaplane with a first class window seat over one of the most spectacular landscapes in the World. Breath in the romance of Jura – a wonderful cocktail of whisky, myth, legend, nature and wilderness located off the magnificent West coast of Scotland. Depart unforgettable Loch Lomond to the west, fly over the Cowal peninsula and the Isle of Bute towards Loch Fyne and the Sound of Jura – after 28 minutes descend gently for landing on Small Isles Bay located on the South-east coast for disembarkation in the shadow of the Paps of Jura, at the village of Craighouse to enjoy over two hours exploring this magnificent island. 3.5 hrs (2+ hrs in Jura)
Date: Saturday 16th August 2025
Time: Various
Combo Activities: This cannot be combined with other activities
Cost: $ 275 per person – this activity is completely weather dependent thus subject to cancelation with a full refund.
This tour is operated by Loch Lomond Sea Planes and T&C’s apply click HERE
Take a morning visit to see the home of the Duke and Duchess of Argyle. An Inveraray Castle has been standing on the shores of Loch Fyne since the 1400s, although the impressive castle we know today was inspired by a sketch by Vanbrugh, the architect of Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard in the 1700s. The castle is first and foremost a family home however, its very existence reflects the part played by the Campbells in the rich tapestry of Scottish and British History. The contents of Inveraray Castle span many generations of the family and will give you a glimpse of the family’s rich heritage and ancestry. Run personally by the Duchess, the Castle Tearoom offers a mouth-watering menu using the best of local and West-Highland ingredients. The Scottish-sourced menu includes the best of Mull cheddars and Arran Ice creams, while our soups, sandwiches, scones, and cakes are made daily in the Castle.
Date: Saturday 16th August 2025
Time: 9:00am – 1.45pm
Combo Activities: This can be combined with the afternoon Loch Lomond Fast Rib Boat Ride or a weather dependent late afternoon Sea Plane Island Explorer Adventure.
Cost: $140 per person and includes a Light lunch
Walking Grade: 2/5 Easy amount of walking which will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Join your hosts for a walk to the train station where you will take a train to Glasgow, seeing all the views the countryside has to offer en route as you sit back and let the train take the strain. Once in Glasgow, we will explore the city center on foot and see why the once, “Second City of the British Empire” for much of the Victorian and Edwardian eras has a completely different vibe to Edinburgh. We will enjoy a delicious serving of Afternoon Tea and Fizz aboard a vintage red sightseeing bus. Enjoy all the classics including home baked scones with fresh whipped cream and jam, sandwiches, mini bread rolls or wraps, mini quiche, petit fours and mouth watering cakes. All washed down with a glass of fizz and fresh tea or coffee as you explore the city. We finish our afternoon visiting a gay bar in Glasgow’s merchant city before returning to Edinburgh on the train.
Date: Thursday 21 August 2025
Time: 9:00am – 5.00pm
Duration approx: 8 hours inc Transfer and Afternoon tea tour simply let us know you want to go by booking
Cost: Included in vacation price
Walking Grade 4/5: Lots of walking which will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Rosslyn Chapel took over 40 years to build and was incomplete when Sir William St Clair, the founder, died in 1484. The beauty of its setting and the mysterious symbolism of its ornate stonework have inspired, attracted, and intrigued artists, writers and visitors ever since. Made famous in The Davinci Code, it is one of Scotland’s most popular visitor attractions. It is often described as a ‘treasure in stone’, practically every surface inside and outside this unique building is carved in an outstanding display of craftsmanship, including angels, Green Men and the famous Apprentice Pillar. You can use a free carvings map to discover these remarkable features and find out more at one of the talks given by the Guides. You will be picked up and dropped off from the hotel.
Date: Thursday 21 August 2025
Time: 9:00am – 1.00pm
Duration approx: 4 hours inc Transfer
Cost: Included in vacation price simply let us know you want to go by booking
Walking Grade: 2/5 Little amount of walking which will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Although all the hotels in this trip are 5* + you can luxe out by purchasing an optional hotel upgrade Packages are available covering all hotel stays as follows:
Ness walk Garden Room with upgrade to Garden Room with outdoor seating for 2 nights, Cameron House with upgrade to Loch View Studio Auld House Suite for 3 nights, Rusacks Hotel with upgrade to Swilican Rooms with indoor and outdoor luxury, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and elegant glass-panelled balconies to soak up the Sea and Old Course view room for 2 nights, and the Kimpton Charlotte Square with upgrade to Junior Suite for 5 nights
Total Cost: $2,450 per person double occupancy or $4,750 for single occupancy.
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Arrival: You should schedule your flights to arrive in Inverness, (IVN) by August 12, 2025. Your first event will be an informal welcome gathering starting at approximately 5.30pm and your first official activity/touring will be August 13, 2025 at approximately 9am.
Departure: You should schedule your departure from Edinburgh (EDI) anytime on August 24, 2025. Hotel check out is at Noon.
Citizens of the US and Canada are required to have a valid passport, which expires at least 6 months after their last day in the United Kingdom. Visas are not required for citizens of these countries.
Citizens of all other countries should check with the UK consulate in their home country to verify entry requirements.
Arrival transfers are provided from the Inverness Airport (INV) to the Ness Walk Hotel
Departure transfers are provided from the Kimpton Charlotte Square hotel to the Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Contact our team or your travel agent to ensure arrangements outside of these arrival and departure transfers will be included. Booked guests should provide their arrival and departure details 45 days prior to the trip to ensure transfer availability.
We will make every effort to accommodate special dietary requests. Please inform our office at least 45 days prior to departure of these requests.
Gratuities are customary expressions of appreciation for a job well done. It is our goal to ensure that the service you receive is as wonderful as the sites you visit. Gratuities for the included portions of this program have been pre-paid. At your own discretion you may choose to provide additional tips.
Excursions during your travel program are mostly in groups of 25 people led by expert English speaking local guides.
The excursions are rated in difficulty based on the type and condition of the terrain, possible ascent/decent height as well as the total distance walked.
1/5: Very easy walking required which may include stairs and uneven surfaces.
2/5: Easy amount of walking which may include stairs and uneven surfaces.
3/5: Moderate amount of walking which will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
4/5: Moderate/hard amount of walking will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
5/5: Hard amount of walking will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Please refer to individual excursions for full details. If you need accommodations based on your abilities, contact Brand g before booking this travel program.
*** Please note that Edinburgh is a very old city with many hills and cobbled streets.***
You are on vacation as the last thing we want to impose is a dress code. We will however appreciate you wearing more than a thong or mankini at dinner and in the bar/performance area. Be as dressed up or down as you see fit as long as you are comfortable and dress appropriately for for changeable weather.
If specific clothing is required e.g. when visiting a place of worship on a tour, we will specifically let you know prior to travel.
For our Gala evening on the Royal Yacht Britannia we will provide you with complimentary full-dress kilt (incl. shoes) and a sash for those who wish to wear a cocktail dress or trouser suit (not provided). Should you not wish to wear the complimentary kilt, please bring your own formal clothes for this special event. We will contact in advance of travel for your measurements.
The comfort and safety of our guests is our first priority. Smoking is not permitted in the suites or enclosed, public areas on board. Smoking will be allowed in designated smoking areas only. Land properties will have designated smoking areas.
The weather in Scotland and especially on the islands will be varied. The days can reach mid 70’s and the evenings are generally in the 40’s
All our trips feature either unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks or at least drinks with included meals. All our trips include at least one tour in every port if not all-inclusive tours.
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2025 Scotland Uncovered – Brand g Vacations Terms & Conditions
Thank you for choosing Brand g for your vacation. To ensure that you understand the conditions of your vacation, please read the following policies and procedures completely. All policies and procedures are subject to change at any time at Brand g’s sole discretion without notice. All information contained herein is in effect at the time of publishing and is subject to change at any time.
Information contained on the Brand g Vacations website (brandgvacations.com), our online booking site, or any printed or online advertisements do not form part of any offer or contract. These Terms and Conditions contain complete and important information regarding cancellations, itineraries, health and immigration requirements, and other relevant information.
Itinerary arrival and departure times are always subject to change with or without notice. Brand g reserves the right to cancel, alter, advance, postpone or substitute any portion of the itinerary, which, in its sole judgment and discretion, is justified for any reason, and to do so without liability for any loss whatsoever to guests as a result of said change(s). Brand g is not responsible for incidents such as airline cancellations, re-routings or any disruption of scheduled services or accommodation, or lost luggage.
All schedules, fares, and terms and conditions listed in this website are effective as of January 2022 and supersede any schedules, prices, and terms and conditions previously published.
All fares including land and hotel, are capacity controlled, subject to change at anytime without notice and do not guarantee availability. All are subject to change and/or cancellation without notice.
Travel documents will not be dispatched until full and final payment and passenger Contact Information has been received by Brand g and cleared. For the purposes of this Agreement, Contact Information shall mean a guest’s full name, passport number, address, telephone number, email address, and emergency contact information and any other information as requested by Brand g.
Travel Professionals
Travel agents are considered to be the agent of guest and not of Brand g Vacations. Brand g is not liable for any representation, act or omission of Guest’s travel agent. Guest’s fare is not considered paid until Brand g receives full payment, and the amount thereof is subject to change at any time prior to receipt of payment. Guest shall at all times remain liable to Brand g for the price of passage. Brand g reserves the right to refuse travel if all charges and surcharges have not been paid in advance of departure.
Deposit/Final Payment
All payments will be processed by Brand g Vacations. To reserve your trip, a $1,500 per person deposit is required at the time of booking. Full payment is due no later than 120 days prior to departure (April 14, 2025). Guests will not be permitted to change travel agents once final payment has been received. Final documentation will be issued after receipt of final payment and approximately 30 days prior to tour. All reservations are subject to cancellation if payments are not received by the due date and are guaranteed only when paid in full 120 days prior to tour. Reservations made within 90 days of tour require full payment within seven days of booking or sooner, as specified by Brand g Vacations. Payments may be made by AMEX / VISA®/ MasterCard® or DISCOVER®.
Cancellations/Refunds
Should you find it necessary to cancel your reservation or any component thereof, you or your travel professional are required to contact Brand g Vacations directly by telephone as well as submit your cancellation in writing. Refunds are subject to the schedule below regardless of Brand g’s ability to resell the space and cancellation charges may not be converted to future tour credits:
Cancellation Charges: | |
Days Before Departure | Per Person Charge |
Greater than 300 (through 10/15/2024) | $250.00 |
300 – 181 (10/16/24 – 02/12/25) | $1,000.00 |
180 – 121 (02/13/25 – 04/13/25) | $1,500.00 |
120 – 0 (04/14/25 – 08/12/25) | 100% of the total per person charges |
Health and Medical Requirements
All guests are required to report to Brand g Vacations at the time of their reservation is made:
By booking passage on this program, the guest represents and warrants that he/she is physically and otherwise fit to travel, and that the guest will comply at all times with applicable rules and regulations of the guides.
Baggage
Airlines are strict with baggage limitations. Guests are encouraged to contact individual airlines for weight limitations.
All baggage must be securely packed, and properly and clearly labeled. Liquid, fragile, perishable and other articles not suitably packed are transported at your own risk. Brand g is not responsible for loss or damage to baggage or any other personal item during air travel or land extension programs.
We recommend that you hand-carry travel documents (passport, visa, cruise tickets), medications and valuables. These items are the full responsibility of the guest at all times. Brand g shall not be responsible for the loss of, or damage to, such personal items.
Travel Documents
All travel documents (air tickets, passport and medical insurance information) are the guest’s responsibility. It is also the guest’s responsibility to obtain any necessary visas and public health documents for all applicable countries and to comply with all customs requirements. Without the required documents, a guest may be denied participation or accommodation, and Brand g Vacations will not make a refund or be otherwise liable to any guest for such denial of boarding or lodging.
In the event that Brand g provides information or advice as to necessary travel documents, visas and medical inoculations, guests are still obligated to verify such information with the appropriate government authorities, and we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of such information. Please check with the appropriate consulate or embassy for specific requirements. Security measures imposed by governments may change from time to time and each guest will be required to comply with them. As a courtesy, we will endeavor to provide each guest with notice of measures that may affect them but complying with any such requirements is the sole responsibility of each guest. Please consult your travel professional for advice on such requirements to avoid loss of participation privileges.
Errors and Omissions
All fares, and itineraries are subject to change with or without notice. Additional restrictions may apply. We reserve the right to correct any errors or omissions.
Our website or promotions may contain inadvertent technical or factual inaccuracies and typographical errors. Brand g Vacations reserves the right to correct errors and omissions at any time without prior notice, and to cancel any offered product, service, amenity, etc. in the event of any error or omission in the description, including pricing and availability.
Video / Photographic Release
You agree to participate in promotional, publicity, or merchandising pictures during this event. You hereby authorize the reproduction, sale, copyright, broadcast and/or distribution of said video, sound recording and pictures without limitations. You further agree and release Brand g, its parent, subsidiary companies, their representatives and agents from any liability, loss, expense, or claims arising from distribution, broadcast, sale or use of your likeness or voice. You certify that you are 21 years of age or over. You may opt out of any promotional videos and pictures; however, Brand g does not guarantee that you will not be included.
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