Experience the best of Scotland’s food and drink offerings on this 8-day tour, meeting local producers along the way. You’ll begin in Glasgow, then head onwards to Oban, where you’ll explore one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries, which dates back to 1794. You’ll pause for a must-see visit to Loch Ness on your way to Speyside, then tour a local farm in the area. You’ll then drive south to Aberdeen and have the option to discover one of the local cheese farms, as well as visit St Andrews on the way to Edinburgh. While in Edinburgh, you’ll visit Edinburgh Castle or choose to embark on a food walking tour through the old town.

Partially guided tour |9 days | 7 nights

Trip Highlights | United Kingdom

• Glasgow - Oban - Speyside - Aberdeen - Edinburgh

Inclusions

• Round-trip flights to Edinburgh (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
• 7 nights of accommodation including breakfast, in your selected category
• 7-day car rental in your selected category
• Third-Party Liability Insurance / Vehicle Theft Protection / VAT / Airport location fees
• Unlimited mileage for 7-day durations or longer
• EDI Location Airport Fee

More Moments:

• Oban Distillery tour
• Tour of a local farm
• Earn extra Aeroplan® points per member on this tour

Day 1 | Depart Canada

• Fly to Edinburgh.

Day 2 | Edinburgh – Glasgow

• Upon arrival in Edinburgh, pick up your car at the airport and make your way to your hotel In the Glasgow area.  The remainder of the day at your leisure.
• Stay overnight in Glasgow.
• (Approximately 50 km)

($) Optional Activities

• You can always visit Tennent’s Brewery for a tour and tasting of their award-winning beers brewed near the historic Cathedral Precinct.  

Day 3 | Glasgow – Oban

• After breakfast, depart Glasgow and drive along Loch Lomond to the seaside town of Oban. Explore Oban’s shops, pubs, and restaurants.
• Stay overnight in Oban.
• (Approximately 153 km)

 More Moments Activities Included

•  Oban Distillery tour
• Visit the Oban Distillery, one of Scotland’s oldest, founded in 1794. Oban Distillery takes its name from the town where the Highlands meet the Islands and nestles below the steep cliff that overlooks Oban. This coastal location is accurately reflected by the character of the Oban 14-year-old single malt whisky. Meet the knowledgeable guides and learn about the ancient art of distilling.
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•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 4 | Oban – Loch Ness - Speyside

• After breakfast, Drive from Oban to Speyside via Loch Ness. Pass through Fort William.                           
• Stay overnight in Speyside.
• (Approximately 135 km)

($) Optional Activities

• Stop at Spean Bridge’s woollen mill for a visit. Enjoy stunning views at Urquhart Castle on the shores of Loch Ness. Drive through Inverness to reach your accommodation in Speyside.
• Stay overnight in Speyside.                                                                                                                
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•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 5  | Speyside

• Explore Speyside’s famous whisky distilleries.
• Stay overnight in Speyside.

($) Optional Activities

• Visit whisky distilleries such as Glenfiddich, Macallan, and The Glenlivet. Visit the Speyside Cooperage to see whisky cask production from oak. Stop at Dean’s of Huntly to taste locally made shortbread with tea or coffee.
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•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 6 | Speyside – Aberdeen / Cattle & Castles

• After breakfast, discover Royal Deeside.
• Stay overnight in Aberdeen.
• (Approximately 100 km)
•  More Moments Activities Included
•  Tour of a local farm
• Meet a local farmer to learn about Highland Cattle and enjoy local delicacies.

($) Optional Activities

• A morning visit to Crathes Castle and its gardens. Explore the village of Ballater with its royal warrant shops.
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•  Meal(s): Breakfasts

Day 7 | Aberdeen – Edinburgh / Cheese & Haggis

• After breakfast, drive south from Aberdeen, stopping in Arbroath.
• You’ll begin the day driving south from Aberdeen, stopping in Arbroath to sample Arbroath Smokies. You’ll then head to St Andrews to visit St Andrews Cheese Farm and learn about locally produced cheese. While there, you can explore St Andrew’s Cathedral, its scenic and dramatic golf courses and the University of St. Andrews, Scotland’s oldest founded in 1413. You’ll arrive in Edinburgh for a Scottish evening featuring haggis and entertainment.
• Stay overnight in Edinburgh.
• (Approximately 195 km)

($) Optional Activities

• Sample Arbroath Smokies. Visit St Andrews Cheese Farm for locally produced cheese.

 Optional activity ($)

• Arrive in Edinburgh for a Scottish evening featuring haggis and entertainment.
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•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 8 | Edinburgh / Sightseeing

• Today, explore Edinburgh.
• Stay overnight in Edinburgh.

($) Optional Activities

• Take an open-top bus tour of Edinburgh, exploring both the New Town and Old Town. You’ll visit Edinburgh Castle atop an extinct volcano and then join a food walking tour to taste various Scottish delights.
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•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 9 | Return Home

• After breakfast, you’ll return your car at Edinburgh Airport before boarding your return flight home.

*Due to early flights back to Canada, we recommend returning your car the day prior to avoid delays.

•  Meal(s): Breakfast

3-Star Accommodation

Glasgow

• Ibis Styles Glasgrow City Hotel (or similar)

Oban

• Brander Lodge Hotel (or similar)

Speyside

• Ramnee Hotel (or similar)

Aberdeen

• Aberdeen Douglas Hotel (or similar)

Edinburgh

• Hampton by Hilton West End Hotel (or similar)

4-Star Accommodation

Glasgow

• Maldron Glasgow Hotel (or similar)

Oban

• Loch Melfort Hotel (or similar)

Speyside

• Dowans Hotel (or similar)

Aberdeen

• Aberdeen Altens Hotel (or similar)

Edinburgh

• Mercure Haymarket Hotel (or similar)

Important Information | Departure Dates | April 1, 2025 – October 31, 26

Not Included : 

• Meals and beverages, unless noted
• GPS, Fuel, Parking fees, traffic violation tickets  car upgrades, inter-city toll fees,
• additional insurance coverage, child car seats, luggage racks, additional rental nights,
• late drop off fees, cross border fees
• Damage to tires, damaged wheels, lost keys
• Gratuities
• Local city taxes (payable in Euro at destination)
• Porterage

Activities

• This itinerary features More Moments, activities included with your package. 
• This itinerary includes suggestions for activities that are not included in your package, but they are great tips for places to visit and things to do. 

Transportation

• Car – Self Drive

Important Note

• The order of the itinerary could vary including the number of consecutive nights per city or town. Days of excursions and times are confirmed with final confirmation and itinerary. This itinerary is for reference only.
• Optional activity ($):  are suggested activities and are not included in this program.

Check In, Check Out

• Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
• Check-out: 12:00 p.m.