Day One
Fly to Edinburgh and meet your Tour Manager. Our short orientation tour will introduce you to the highlights of this historic city, including the Castle, famous Princes Street, St. Giles Cathedral and the Royal Mile. We continue to Perth in the afternoon, arriving at the hotel in good time to relax and unpack before dinner.

Day Two
After a full Scottish breakfast, it's off to Glamis Castle (entrance payable locally). Uncover the extraordinary history of the Queen Mother's childhood home on the guided tour of its principle rooms, and - weather-permitting - stroll through the magnificent gardens. We'll continue to historic St Andrews - now with royal associations of its own! Explore the castle ruins, browse the interesting selection of shops, or perhaps watch the golfers on the famous 18th, before we return to the hotel this evening.

Day Three
Spend the morning at leisure, perhaps exploring the centre of Perth. We then head to the Highlands, stopping en route in the bustling resort of Pitlochry with its interesting Victorian architecture and lively main street. From here we continue to Queen's View, where you can savour the stunning view across Loch Tummel, and discover the story of Highland Perthshire's people and forests in the nearby visitor centre.

Day Four
Today we visit beautiful Loch Ness, stopping in Fort Augustus, where a series of locks join the Caledonian Canal to Loch Ness. Visit the Caledonian Canal Heritage Centre and the Clansman Centre, or take an hour-long cruise through the Loch on board the Royal Scot, which boasts two large television screens giving a fascinating view of life underwater. We'll continue to the Loch Ness Exhibition Centre at Drumnadrochit, before our final stop at the romantic ruins of Urquhart Castle (entrance payable locally). Admire the views of the Great Glen, and discover the castle's history in the new visitor centre's exhibition and audiovisual display.

Day Five
Today we'll take a circular tour of the Grampian Mountains and West Highlands. Driving down Glen Spean, past the foothills of Ben Nevis, we'll stop in the popular Highland resort of Fort William, set amidst glorious mountain scenery. We'll continue alongside the Loch before heading inland to the towering hills of Glencoe, and - time-permitting - stop at the award-winning visitor centre. From here, it's over desolate Rannoch Moor and past Loch Tay, before returning to the hotel.

Day Six
We bid farewell to the Highlands today. Depending on the time of your return flight, there may be time to explore this beautiful city further, before heading to the airport for your flight home.