The Christmas Delight
“For my own part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake”
Robert Louis Stevenson
THE CHRISTMAS DELIGHT
SCOTTISH TOUR
“Lang may yer lum reek”
Scottish Dialect
Scotland could not be a more magical place to visit around Christmas. The brisk, frosty mornings where the landscape glitters, coupled with the twinkly lights in the Scottish towns and villages make for wonderful winter memories. You will meet with craftsmen and craftswomen at one of their busiest times, when they create hand-crafted Scottish gifts to send all over the world. If you’re looking for fun and Christmas inspiration, built on Scotland’s culture and tradition, Christmas in Scotland is your lucky charm.
CRAFTSPEOPLE
Marvel at the handy skills
of a Silversmith
A Silversmith has the ability to inspire you with an eclectic range of items that combine contemporary functional silverware with creativity. Discover how the essence of Scottish animals and birds provide inspiration for these pieces to make decanters, vases, boxes and sprung paper clips, to name but a few objects.
Experience the intricate
nature
of a Heraldry Artist
A family crest is something to behold. A wonderful work of art with exquisite attention to detail. Scotland’s culture and history often involves Scottish clan tartans but there is a deep connection linked to heraldry. As you meet with a talented heraldry artist, you will understand the passion for the meanings behind the design and the traditional skills involved.
EXPERIENCES
Improve your photography
skills in the city
A professional and extremely talented photographer will give you the opportunity to improve your skills and enable you to take great pictures on a photography tour of Edinburgh, before you leave the capital on one of the best of Scotland tours from Edinburgh.
Clay Pigeon Shooting
with professionals
Experience clay pigeon shooting at one of the best shooting centres in Scotland. Set on a beautiful estate in the Scottish Borders, you will be assisted by industry leading instructors.
Roam wild in the Scottish Highlands on off-road routes
Contemplate a Land Rover off road safari. Experience spectacular scenery and see native wildlife. Encounter the Scottish Highlands from the mountain side, a great opportunity for some fun.
Discover the tradition
of kilt making in Scotland
The kilt is a very important, internationally renowned piece of Scottish attire. Traditional kilt makers are passionate about preserving traditional heritage in a unique and fun manner, focusing on family clan tartan.
Uncover hidden gems
of Edinburgh
Edinburgh has a wealth of fine dining restaurants to enjoy traditional Scottish Christmas fayre or indulge in your favourite cuisine, during your festive stay in this beautiful city.
Step back in time and explore
ancient castles and whisky
Ancient castles await, no castle is the same and some will leave the past running through your veins. Step back in wonder and take in their grandeur and incredible history. Learn how the national spirit is produced and enjoy a wee dram crafted on the very land you stand whilst on a Scottish whisky tour.
THE CHRISTMAS DELIGHT ITINERARY
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DESTINATIONS & DETAILS
Edinburgh & Borders
- VISIT PRINCESS STREET AND GEORGE CHRISTMAS MARKET
- SEE AT WORK AND CHAT WITH A MASTER SILVERSMITH
- LEARN ABOUT BAGPIPES MAKING
- AS AN OPTION NIGHT PHOTO TOURS EDINBURGH PHOTO TOURS & SOCIAL MEDIA TIPS AND TRICKS
- DISCUSS THE DETAILS OF HANDSEWN KILT-MAKING
- EXPERIENCE A SCOTTISH FOOD SAFARI TOUR
- ENJOY A SPEECH ABOUT JACOBITE WEAPONRY IN A HISTORIC LIBRARY
- GET ASTONISHED BY THE MAJESTY OF MELROSE ABBEY
- GRAB THE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY OF SEEING A WORKING WEAVING MUSEUM IN SELKIRK
- GET THRILLED BY CLAY SHOOTING, ASSISTED BY INSTRUCTORS
Fife
- DISCOVER THE ROMANTIC QUIETNESS OF CULROSS VILLAGE
- PAY RESPECT AT ROBERT THE BRUCE GRAVE
- MEET THE BEST SCOTTISH HERALDRY ARTIST AT A SUMPTUOUS LOCATION
- BREATHE THE PEACEFUL ATMOSPHERE OF FIFE
- MAKE YOUR SPIRIT AT A DISTILLERY AS AN APOTHECARY EXPERIENCE
Perthshire
- HONOUR THE ONLY SCOTTISH CLAN WITH A PRIVATE ARMY
- DISCOVER THE HIDDEN HIGHLANDS
- EMBRACE THE COLOURFUL QUIETNESS OF PITLOCHRY
- TASTE THE DELICIOUS PRALINES OF A HIGHLAND CHOCOLATERIE
- HAVE A PRIVATE VISIT AT A CLAN MUSEUM
- MEET THE TARTAN HISTORIAN AND LEARN TARTAN CLAN FACTS
- EXPERINCE WATCHING THE REINDEERS
- ENJOY A TOUR OF THE HIGHLANDS ON A VICTORIAN OLD HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE
Duration: 7 DAYS
Included
- AIRPORT PICK-UP
- HOTEL DROP-OFF
- ENTRY TO ALL ACTIVITIES & EXPERIENCES
- ALL TRAVEL WITHIN THE TOUR
- FINAL DROP-OFF TO AIRPORT OR HOTEL
Not Included
- HOTELS & MEALS
- WE CAN RECOMMEND & ARRANGE ACCOMMODATION ON YOUR BEHALF AFTER BOOKING