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The Legends of Scotland
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Length
8 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Edinburgh (Scotland)
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Ends in
Inverness, Scotland
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Available Tour Start Dates
JUN 11, 2027 to AUG 6, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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$6,390.00
Overview
The Scottish Highlands welcome you and your family on an adventure that's one for the ages. Experience a hands-on look at Scottish life, from bagpiping to golfing, Hairy Coos, highland games and more.
Create cherished family memories on an unforgettable journey through Scotland, where legends, wildlife, and hands-on adventures await. Explore the historic RRS Discovery, try your luck at golf in St. Andrews, and meet friendly alpacas on a family-run farm. Venture into the Highlands to feed shaggy Highland cows and red deer, then join in Tauck's playful take on the Highland Games. Cruise the legendary waters of Loch Ness in search of Nessie and discover centuries of Scottish history, culture, and traditions along the way. It's a family adventure filled with fun, discovery, and stories you'll be sharing long after you return home.
Visited During Tour
Edinburgh (Scotland) | Inverness (Scotland)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are The Legends of Scotland tour dates available from Tauck. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Tauck Tour Code YD2027
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1Welcome to Scotland
Tour Begins: Edinburgh. A transfer is included from Edinburgh airport to your hotel. Your family adventure starts strong with a walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town, followed by a visit to Edinburgh Castle—one of many inspirations for the Harry Potter series. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a welcome reception and dinner at the hotel.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: Intercontinental Edinburgh George Street Hotel -
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2A day of Scottish traditions
Get a true taste of Scottish culture this morning during a bagpipe workshop. While the origins of bagpipes stretch across Asia and Europe as far back as 1000 BC, Scotland uniquely embraced and developed them into its national instrument. Your family will learn the instrument's precise finger-work before transferring your new skills to the bag itself. Continue your morning with a visit to Islander, renowned for blending traditional Harris Tweed heritage with modern footwear and accessories. Here, you'll have the delightful opportunity to create your very own Harris Tweed masterpiece to take home! This afternoon, embark on a foodie tour introducing you to Scottish delicacies, including the adventurous opportunity to try haggis. The rest of the day is yours to explore with your family as you wish.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Intercontinental Edinburgh George Street Hotel -
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3A design museum in Dundee & aboard the RRS Discovery
After breakfast at your hotel, watch Edinburgh grow smaller in the distance during your drive to Dundee. One of Scotland's largest cities, coastal Dundee is nicknamed the "City of Discovery" for its long heritage of innovation, including the construction of the RRS Discovery, which carried Captain Scott on his Antarctic expedition. Today, Dundee is loved for its revitalized waterfront, UNESCO City of Design designation, world-class museums, and rich maritime history. Enjoy a guided visit to V&A Dundee – Scotland's first design museum – whose striking exterior overlooks the waterfront. Inside, inspiring exhibits showcase creativity and innovation at every turn. Enjoy lunch here before visiting the RRS Discovery, the historic research vessel that famously embarked on the three-year Discovery Expedition to Antarctica. Step aboard and imagine what life was like for the explorers who sailed into some of the world's most remote regions. Return to Edinburgh for an evening with your family all to yourself.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Intercontinental Edinburgh George Street Hotel -
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4Golf in St. Andrews and alpacas
Journey to St. Andrews, a charming Scottish town known around the world as the birthplace of golf. It's here that many of the world's best golfers have competed in hopes of lifting the prestigious Claret Jug at The Open Championship. This morning, try your own hand at the game with a round on the Himalayas Putting Course, located between the famous Old Course and West Sands Beach. After an exciting round of golf, enjoy lunch in the town center before a short drive takes you to a family-run alpaca farm. Feed these furry locals, learn about their care and training, and even lead an alpaca through an obstacle course. Return to Edinburgh, where dinner tonight is at your hotel.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Intercontinental Edinburgh George Street Hotel -
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5The Highland way of life
Bid Edinburgh farewell as you journey toward Inverness, known as the capital of the Scottish Highlands. The United Kingdom's northernmost city is rich in history, legends, rolling hills, windswept coastlines, and ancient castles. En route, enjoy lunch and a visit to the Scottish Crannog Centre in Kenmore for a look at life here 2,500 years ago. During the Iron Age, people across Scotland lived in thatched crannogs – dwellings built over water on wooden stilts. Discover what daily life was like as you explore reconstructed crannogs and watch demonstrations of iron forging, weaving, cooking, woodworking, and traditional folk music. Following your visit, continue to Inverness, where dinner is at leisure at your hotel.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: The Kingsmills Hotel -
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6Rothiemurchus – Coos and Highland Games
Enjoy a day at Rothiemurchus, a picturesque Highland estate nestled within the ancient forests of Cairngorms National Park, offering a true glimpse into traditional Scottish countryside life. Here, a Countryside Ranger will hop aboard your coach and guide you to meet some friendly locals—the Highland cows. Affectionately called "Heilan Coos," these shaggy creatures with their sweeping horns and flowing coats originated in western Scotland and thrive in the rugged Highland landscape.Watch in delight as the Ranger calls out and the cows come trotting over, eager for their meal (mind those horns!). Next, continue your adventure by feeding majestic red deer. Hand-feed these gentle animals as they approach the fence line for an unforgettable up-close wildlife encounter.Your visit culminates with a barbecue lunch. In the afternoon, let the fun begin with Tauck's own playful twist on the traditional Highland Games! Rather than the classic caber toss, you'll take part in a spirited "Haggis Hurl," compete in a lively tug-of-war, and even throw a wellie (rubber boot)! These entertaining activities offer a hands-on introduction to some of Scotland's most beloved traditions. Enjoy dinner on your own in Inverness.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: The Kingsmills Hotel -
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7Uncover the secrets of Loch Ness
The mystery of the Loch Ness Monster comes alive today! Discover 500 million years of history, myths, and legends at the Loch Ness Centre as you delve into one of Scotland's most intriguing stories. Legend says a large, long-necked creature lurks beneath the waters of the loch. Keep your eyes peeled for Nessie herself during a boat ride on famous Loch Ness. This afternoon, enjoy free time before your farewell reception and dinner at the hotel as you bid cheerio to a memorable week exploring Scotland.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: The Kingsmills Hotel -
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8Journey home
Tour Ends: Inverness. Fly home anytime. A complimentary transfer is included from your hotel to Inverness Airport or train station. Please allow up to three hours for check-in.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Tauck is informing us of the following additional details regarding their The Legends of Scotland tour:
Tauck Values
The following is being included by Tauck on this tour:
- Experience what life was like in Antarctica on a visit to the RRS Discovery, the historic research vessel built for Antarctic exploration and famous for its groundbreaking three-year Discovery Expedition
- A day in Rothiemurchus offers you the opportunity to meet some friendly locals — the Highland cows!
- An opportunity to take part in Tauck's own playful twist on the Highland Games
- Enjoy a VIP experience on a Loch Ness cruise
- All gratuities to Tauck Director, local guides, and drivers
- Visit to Edinburgh Castle in the city that inspired of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series
- Embark on a mini food tour across Edinburgh featuring regional delicacies and an opportunity to try haggis
- Visit to a family-run alpaca farm with opportunities to feed them and even lead them through an obstacle course
- Try your luck at golf on a course in the golf capital of the world – St. Andrews
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