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Exploring Scotland on a cultural tour

On our escorted tours of Scotland, we journey beyond the jagged coastlines: staying on Skye, study the breathtaking ruins of Armadale Castle, or join a private tour of Orkney’s ongoing archaeological digs. Back on the mainland, we traverse heather-clad interiors and looming mountains: Dunnotar, Haddo and Floors Castle are all visited on our tour of Scottish Castles and Houses.

On a tour of Scottish gardens from ornate and subtropical Inverewe, to the walled gardens of Cawdor, Highland horticulture is bound to surprise. Names rich in history—Culloden, Balmoral, and the iconic Jacobite steam train—distinguish our Scotland history tour, which follows the story of a nation across centuries of change.

The towns and cities of Scotland also present an enthralling proposition. We scour the best galleries on our Scottish art tour: Aberdeen and Glasgow are packed with wonders, from works by Margaret MacDonald and Charles Rennie Mackintosh to Chinese ceramics and Rembrandts. In Edinburgh, we walk medieval streets from the castle to graceful Georgian squares.

Spotlight on Scotland

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A selection of our bases in Scotland

" Superb choice and variety of gardens, featuring interesting planting and design, varied locations. " Gardens in the Highlands - Horticulture and garden design in northern Scotland
" The entire experience was delightful. Colin Crosbie was extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and friendly. The gardens, the weather, and transportation were superb. " Gardens in the Highlands - Horticulture and garden design in northern Scotland
" Very interesting to see so much of Scotland, plus some wonderful art collections. " Art in Scotland - Great cities, spectacular museums
" Colin Crosbie is extremely knowledgeable but I was most impressed by how generous he was with his time and willingness to continue the discussion after a visit. " Gardens in the Highlands - Horticulture and garden design in northern Scotland
" Colin Crosbie was outstanding. His knowledge, experience and passion made a winning combination. " Gardens in the Highlands - Horticulture and garden design in northern Scotland
" How fortunate we were to luck into Desmond Shawe-Taylor As our lecture! Desmond was supremely well-informed, Interesting, charming, warm in matter, and receptive to our questions " Art in Scotland - Great cities, spectacular museums

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