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From its rugged sea-sprayed islands to its stately castles layered in history, Scotland awaits. Learn how to play the bagpipes and enjoy dinner at the National Piping Centre’s farm-to-table restaurant. Take a cruise on famed Loch Ness. Visit a local family on their farm and meet their sheepdogs. Marvel at the stunning Isle of Skye. Explore the Orkney Islands’ ancient Skara Brae. Visit Dunrobin Castle. Explore the regal city of Edinburgh. Put a modern twist on Scottish cuisine during an interactive cooking class. Discover a land of rolling green Highlands, friendly sheepdogs, and historic castles.
Your Tour Includes
- 5 Handpicked Accommodations
- 15 Meals
- 1 Choice on Tour Options
Included Highlights
- Bagpipe Lesson
- Isle of Skye
- Loch Ness
- Orkney Islands
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Accommodation
Maldron Hotel Glasgow
Night 1
Ballachulish Hotel
Nights 2-3
Pentland Hotel
Nights 4-5
Kingsmills Hotel
Night 6
Radisson Blu Edinburgh
Nights 7-8
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We did not have enough time at many of the stops and often arrived at our hotel too early. We did not see Glenfinnin and later learned one of the travelers rented a cab to take her there and back to the town of Ft. William where we were dropped off for several hours which was a wasted day. It was a long day riding the bus to and back from our hotel. Too litte time at Dunrobin Castle and Culloden also. Isle of Sky was a disappointment. Drove around on the bus, the guide was ok, then dropped off for lunch. Dropped off at Inverness. Liked Orkney Islands. Food and service were good at all but one place where our ordered dinner in their restaurant got lost /misplaced. Breakfasts were great. The scenery was fantastic traveling through the countryside. Bagpiper was wonderful for our extra Scottish Night Out dinner, but the food wasn't great, and there was no stage for the Scottish dancers to show us their footwork. Edinburgh Castle was memorable, but the crowds were huge.
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I hardly ever rate anything excellent - there were some things I would improve to make sure the person touring got the most out of their days - the local tour guides could have done their tour BEFORE we went to the Edinburgh Castle and that would have left us more time to explore on our own. It was a bit rushed and we hardly got to see the castle.Betty Koval
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Well-orgamizef, excellent tour manager. Orkney Islands tour and sheepdog demo were among the highlights of the tour. Weather was horrible and completely ruined Isle of Skye visit, but Collette had no control over the weather and the fact that it rained at least part of every day.
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Good but not great. Food and lodging could have been better. Bus driver was outstanding
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Tour of Scotland was one of those tours I will always remember. I've been on over 20 tours with Collette.Inez Cook
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From beginning to end the trip was perfectly organized and orchestrated.Patricia Beard
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Enjoyed the places we stayed and went
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There were some issues with the pre-trip to London (not having tickets for the train to Glasgow until less than an hour before departure) and some issues with the meal situation on the Orkney Island part of the tour that resulted in a rating of less than 5.
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Great tour with lots to see/do, yet ample free time. Very comfortable coach. 2 of the places we stayed were “quaint” but with decent bathrooms and comfortable beds, good food. Loved the Orkney Islands-the people, the shopping, the scenery, the ferry ride up there. Really enjoyed seeing the Italian Chapel ( just read a historical fiction book that talked about that) The sheep herding and shearing was wonderful. There wasn’t a place on this tour I would have eliminated-it was all interesting, gorgeous scenery. Great info from tour guides. It’s wonderful that the local artists are supported. This was a nice mix of city and country!Carole Herbert
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We got a very good view of many places in Scotland…big cities, highland areas, small towns, islands, and sea coast. The local tour guides were excellent and gave us the real feel of how life was/ is in those places. Kim had a wealth of history which really brought every place to life. My favorite place was the Orkneys. I knew very little about them before the trip. Their Nordic history was fascinating. Their military importance was a surprise to me. What a beautiful, peaceful area of Scotland!Susan Sine
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It was simply magical! WE had a great trip. Our tour manager Laura, was so friendly, knowledgeable, and funny!Margaret Holtmeier
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We loved Scotland. The tour was spectacular. If I had to choose my favorite experience, it would be the Royal Military Tattoo. Loved the choice of hotels, so charming.Joseph Holtmeier
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Perfect weather, memorable experiencesSHERRY KENT
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Really enjoyed the program! Graham, our driver, and Sarah our Tour Director were the best ever. (Our 3rd Collette experience) Loved the Tattoo and the sheep dog experience. Dunrobin gets better every time.Cheryl Spencer
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Seems like the route could have been planned better. We were in Inverness then drive 2 hours to Castletown and the back tracked to Inverness. There was a lot of bus time wish made it feel rushed when we were able to stop. Sarah was good but she had a big job with over 40 passengers. She was VERY organized. I’m comparing this trip to the Shades of Ireland. We had about 18 tourists and probably a smaller area to tour. My experiences may not be very comparable. I would much prefer a smaller group.Robert Wehmeyer
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Tour and tour guide was great. Weather was a plus.
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All good , well organized.Joseph Webb
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The Tour manager was exceptional. The breakfasts were pretty repetitive and it would have been nice to have healthier options. More fresh fruit and grains. Some of the hotels were pretty dated but that did add to the charm. Would of enjoyed more time in Inervess (spelling) and more time in the town on Skye. On Skye it was too much time on the bus.
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Most hotel were good and in good locations except for the one in Thurso which was far below Collette's standards. It was a dump bathroom no toilet paper holder, place to put clothes or shelve for toiletries Windows were painted shut and no fans during a heat wave..
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The tour was everything I had hoped for and more. We even had fabulous weather! We have been to Scotland several times. We went to new areas this trip which was great. Our tour guide was the best we have ever had.
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We had a fabulous time in Scotland. It is the most beautiful place I have ever been. The people were warm and welcoming. The history and architecture is fascinating. Our tour guide and driver were absolutely wonderful. I can not wait to plan another adventure with Collette.Jeanie Krebs
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The customer service was outstanding. The trip was perfectly planned with an amazing tour guide and driver.Scott Krebs
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Very well planned out. We probably saw 3/4 of the country. Tour Manager Richard was great, knowledgable, helpful. Accomadations were for the most part great. My first time on a "tour" and I was really apprehensive of being with a whole bus load of people Turned out the people were half the great experience Would do it again.Marlene Dunham
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Overall, enjoyable trip. Lots of beautiful countryside. Very nice tour manager and coach driver. Food about average. Took a looong time for Collette-provided dinner service at two hotels. First two days had some wasted time - too much driving up and down same road. This tour had much more coach travel time than other Collette trips, but apparently necessary due to agenda. This was our ninth Collette tour.
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Some of the flight seating was not good.Claire Gwaltney
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I thought it was a great trip, it met my expectations. The only thing that was vague was the number of people included in the trip. Some of the other travelers expressed the same thing. It wasn’t clear how many people were going to be on the trip.DANA BUXTON
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Great tour guide. St. Andrews was great.Eric Schwarz
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I enjoyed it all. It just felt very rushed at times. One of the most memorable days was at Culloden battlefield; very moving, and so interesting I also loved the castle visits.
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I lived visiting the Orkney islands.
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I don’t like paying for you to advertise on wheel of fortune!Ida Giffin
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Excellent in all ways. Tour guide Peter Beaumont was amazing.Charles Morgan
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Excellent trip for reasonable price
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Everything was wonderful. Well planned and well organized. The tour director was fantastic! She knew everything and kept everything moving smoothly. It was a great experience.Mark Hein
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I enjoyed Scotland very much. Loved the castles we visited and enjoyed the sheep demonstration at the farm. Enjoyed the ferry ride and overall just had a very good time - would recommend it highly. One a couple bad experiences - one in England when the transport driver dropped us off at the wrong train station, couple of the hotels did not have elevators and that was a problem for some of the travelers. The second night before we left the included dinner was not the best, no room for everyone to sit at the same time and food served was skimpy and not up to Collette's standardsPatsy Wood
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Everything was great but I think having the tour guide we had made all the difference! Laura was the best!Debra Harvey
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Loved the sheep dog demo and it was so lovely that it happened to start snowing during the demo. It was great to pet the puppies and the lamb.Lisa Paxton
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Loved the tour managers stories about the history of each areaBarbara Johnson
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Excellent tour director! She exceeded all my expectations. Coach was comfortable and driver was great. Hard to pick just a single favorite memorable experience - nearly all were wonderfulMichele Renshaw
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Tour manager(Laura) was fantastic. Frank the driver was also first rate. We were kept busy going from place to place. Tour was arranged so that our time in Scotland was spent doing worthwhile things.David Johnson
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Tour Manager made the trip exceptional.
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Total organization, tour manager and bus driver were excellent!Bonita Brown
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One flight was delayed and Ballachish hotel had problems with toilet in my room.Margaret Dishongh
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Too much traveling on the bus each and every day. Would have preferred to spend more time at the visited sites, and given more time to shop, walk around, and options to NOT participate. Suggest when time is being spent at locations, book more than one night in that locations. We were always having to hurry to use the restroom (toilets didn't work or there was no paper) and then no time to shop, we had to hurry back to the bus. Getting up so early EVERY MORNING was a bummer. Vacations are also for resting, not GO GO GO. Most of my pictures are through a bus window. The food was the same EVERY DAY. A variety would have been better. I would not do a bus tour again nor would I recommend it. I felt like I was a prisoner.
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This was first tour of this type. Scotland is a beautiful country and the people very friendly. Hotels we stayed in were not great. The food was iffy.
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Bus tour was poorly planned. St Fort William we were driven bsck and forth. Dinner meals were poor.
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They were so easy to work with & always helped with any questions we had. It was a great trip that was well planned out and had an absolutely amazing time!Courtney S.
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Every detail was attended to and all we had to do was relax and enjoy the country. Andy was knowledgeable and gave us ideas of where to visit during our explore time. We had just the right amount of explore time.Peggy Sweet
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Very well rounded trip which had great inclusions and a great guide and bus driver.
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Other than one of the 4 hotels not being comfortable thevtrip Was a five!!! Great tour director, driver, bus!!!! Loved the itinerary!!! An extra day in Glasgow could be fitted in?Myrella Lara Slone
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First class travel company!!!
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We were expecting a trip that showed us the country and its' varied aspects - a cross section of Scotland. That is exactly what we got. Our tour guide had a vast knowledge of the country and doled it out neatly over the entire trip. The sheep dog demonstration, alone was worth the trip.Paul Chapman
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The Highlands!, St. Andrews,Norma Brunson
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The arrangements for us were well planned and interesting. The tour director helped to make accomodations for us with limited mobility issues. The bus driver was funny besides being very skilled in maneuvering all the tight turns and traffic. Stops on the tour were historic and very interesting.
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I thoroughly enjoyed the tour - the sites, the pace, the tour manager, and the fellow travelers.Charlotte Slater
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The tour was great! The scenery and the history of Orkney Island - amazingShannon Napoleon
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The Orkney tour with Skara Brae.by the elderly guide who"s lived there all her life.She told us some about growing up in the Orkneys and about World War 2 there.She is a gem.I was also impressed by the beauty of Loch Ness..
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The day trip to the Ornkey Isles was very memorable.Daniel Beck
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Excellent. Covered very interesting sites.
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We had a great experience with our tour guide leading us every step of the way. Amazing sites, and special attention to every detail from travel to accommodations.Karen Bricker
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The Orkney island tour was excellent. The sheep herding demo was very good and the underground walking tour of Edinburgh was excellent.Maria Ruiz-Graham
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The visit to the Orkney Isles was the highlight. The Italian Chapel, of which I'd seen photos and the Neolithic Village were alone worth the trip.Ted Walton
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Not my favorite tour...meals were generally ok...included sites were good, but required more time to enjoy properly. Taste of Scotland, the Distillery, and the International Piping Center could easily have been omitted.
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Well organized. See above comments.
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My wife and I had one complaint. Believe we were the oldest on the tour. I'll be 93 on Dec. 5 and my wife is 76. There were too many activities packed into one day. We would have liked to have some "free time" to relax. By the time we had dinner we were drop dead tired.
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Loved the tour. The whole trip was a highlight for me. Glasgow and Edinburgh were very interesting and explorable, loved the highlands, breathtaking scenery, and who doesn’t like the sight of a castle or palace and its history. I would love to go back.Kate
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I loved tour stops. The manager's information on history and current status was great. Loved the places we stopped. Sheep dog demo was grate. Last dinner was fun
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Sheep herding Eastern Highlands, Skara Brae and Ring of Brodgar in the Orkney Islands and driving through the highlandsMelissa Pagnotta
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Good trip for someone who wants to travel with a large group. Trip did not allow for significant time with local people or opportunities for cultural experiences. For example, bagpiping demonstration consisted of watching/listening to a bagpiper, opportunity for everyone to briefly make sounds with a chanter, then on to dinner!
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A great travel group with a very well planned tourLewis Varney
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The tour was well planned out and we got to see a lot a Scotland. The sheep dog demonstration at the farm was a highlight of the trip for me.Nancy Palavicini
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I loved visiting the Orkney Islands—amazing experience. That said, we didn’t have a lot of down time to just explore places on our own. The accommodations and included meals in Thurso left a lot to be desired. I would strongly encourage Collette to find alternate lodging in that part of Scotland; the Royal Thurso was a real low point.
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While we saw many wonderful places the thing that stands out was the sheep herding demonstration on the farm with the dogs. That was incredible to me. Also I just want to make a note that the accommodations in Grantown-on-Spey was spectacular.
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Great trip, well organised.
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Happy with tour, though had money stolen from suitcase in one of the hotels, My fault, left it unlocked.Mary Nocerino
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Too frantic, not enough time at some places. The Royal in Thurso was terrible.
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See above. The Orkneys & Skye. To walk the ground we'd read so much about, to see the castles, tour the splendid interiors, and to be greeted everywhere with such courtesy and friendliness -all this and more made everything so memorable for us both.
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The tour guides were fantastic & so informative!
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Orkney islands because of a great local tour guideAnn Gardiner
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The tour of Skye and the Orkneys were the most memorableBeatrice Naylor
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Too much time on the coach and not enough time spent at the stops. Would have liked more time to spend in the two major cities at the beginning and end of the trip. Also hotel for three nights was the worst I have ever been in.
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The sheepdog demonstrations, falconry demonstration, Meghan Markle’s wedding dress on display at Holyroodhouse, Military tattoo. I could have skipped St. Andrews and the ferry ride at Loch Ness. The ferry was so crowded that I could barely catch a glimpse of the scenery. Accommodations in Thurso were abysmal. I love charming and quaint hotels but the Muthu Royal Thurso was dated, unsafe (no key card, deadbolt, or peephole) and unacceptable.
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very good service from all involved. Also loved the military tattoo. good pace to the tour.Maureen Lyons
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Same as above! Great experience!
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The Military Tattoo was fabulous as well as the sheep herding demo. I did not like the large group. I would have preferred a smaller group.
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Guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Military Tattoo was the highlight of the trip.Jacqueline Doyle
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Had a great time. Many memorable moments. Tattoo was definitely one of the highlights, but many others in the remainder of the tour.
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Including the Edinburgh Military Tattoo was the clincher for me to pick this Tour.
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I loved the Tattoo and the sheep farm.Dale Alianiello
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Can't beat the tattoo forKeith Ballentine
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Scotland is one of those magical destinations. It is so full of history and rugged beauty. The sound of the bagpipes, the clan tartans, castles, and cuisine add so much to the experience. The Military Tattoo was definitely a highlight on this tour as well as the visits to Orkney Island and the Isle of Skye.
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Hotel accomodations ranged from plush to quaint. All were clean, comfortable and had great service. Never had a bad meal either. Bus and guide were as good as can be imagined anywhere.John Darden
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We liked theTattoo the best.
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo was an unforgettable experience! The Highlands and Orkney Islands were also amazing. The overall pace could have been a little more relaxed but we did cover lots of ground in 7 days.
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fantastic that's all I can say.Gemma Henry
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Great experience. A good variety of things to see and do.
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Military tattoo was memorable definitely worth seeing again
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Enjoyed the guide that was at the distillery. Also thought the shepherd who demonstrated his dogs was great
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Enjoyed the trip. Thanks.
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Everything was as advertised, and better.John Allen
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The sheep dog show and the Edinburgh Castle Military Tattoo.Robert Baird
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This was one of the most amazing events I have ever witnessed. Loved the different country's performers.Sharon Ivey Swofford
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I enjoyed all that we need. I did feel rushed. I would have liked to be able to spend more time in areas. I understand that getting alot in is desired by some but I would have liked to stay in just three places and seen all that was available there in a more laid back atmosphere.Nicolette Miller
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We enjoyed the Military Tattoo, by far!Michael Dronyk
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Thought it could have been better. Very disappointed with Delta AirlinesCarol Beck
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BAD tour manager and hotels in the Highlands were in POOR condition. Enjoyed the Military Tattoo, the Orkney Islands, and the Isle of Skye. Great bus driver and local tour guides. The food and meals included were very good. Very disappointed with the tour manager and condition of some the hotels on this trip. This was not the quality we expected from Collette.Marcia Ringer
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The castles. It would be helpful to have scooters/or motorized wheelchairs for individuals requiring assistance. I was not able to attend two functions because I could not walk the hills. I would have been happy to pay to rent a scooter where I could attend those events.
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It was fabulous. The Military Tattoo and the Highlands.Elizabeth Nowell
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Good tour. Needed better accommodations.Stanley Beck
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Between the sheep dog demonstration and the tattoo it was a tie. Saw some really beautiful places! Hard to pick which of those we liked more
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Went to many varied locations. Great overview of the country.Ruth Bota
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As the daly destinations are concerned, I would rate them 4 stars. Very interesting. Many Castles to explore.Andrew Fiume
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I have traveled with Collette for several years and they always provide a fantastic trip. The hotel in Ballachulish was the only bad part of an otherwise great trip.
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Nothing rates 5 in my humble opinion. There is always room for improvement. I really liked the sheep dogs!Jolynn Johnson
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The first three days were “uneventful”. Stops were not that interesting. Ruins of a castle, basically three walls, was a disappointment. Cultural experiences with the locals would have been enjoyable. Sheep dog trainer and demonstration was the highlight of our trip .... that says a lot.
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Edinburgh was the best partPeter Limoges
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The tour was excellent! Our tour group was comprised mostly of retired teachers! Great group! The tour manager and bus driver was excellent and very professional!!!!!!
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Liked places picked, Tour manager very helpful
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Too much rains prevent us from enjoying natural beauties. More "photo stops" should be added into bus ride schedules.Liang Gu
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She really knew Scotland and took very good care of us.
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What a wonderful country....Scotland. (just wrote a nice review, but my message disappeared)Charl Hood
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thorough overview of Scotland.
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Thurso hotel not great! Food also not greatKathleen Heinrich
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Tour was excellent. Could have been a few days longer. Tour manager did a excellent job.Aloysius Heinrich
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The Willows, styled in the Renee Macintosh Nouveau/Deco furnishings was an afternoon tea to remember. At the recommendation of our Collette guide we took an off/on bus tour of Glasgow and stopped at several places.Marilyn Falcone
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The tour was fantastic, visiting historical sites and fun options. My most memorable experience was very personal. While in Edinbergh I went to the Scottish Registry and found where my great-grandfather lived and the church where he worshiped. Both his home and his church were qithin a block of our hotel.
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Orkney Is. & the sheep herder were my favorites.Joanne Richards
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Excellent tour and tour manager. Weather cooperated, beautiful country, friendly people. Orkney Island stands out for me, an overnight stay there instead of Thurso would have been perfect.Susan Ficzko
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Whiskey tastings, visits to castles, islands and the stones.
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Had a couple of sleep in days, would have liked more time in the evening. BUT won’t want to have missed anything.John Ross
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Everything we did was so well mapped out. The driving times weren't too much, we had enough stops, we had plenty of time for lunches and shopping and never felt rushed, and we saw some incredible things! Learned a lot from our wonderful guide, and truly feel that I experienced Scotland to the fullest. My favorite experience on the trip was two things. Dunrobin Castle was fantastic, and watching the falconry show was spectacular! We had just the perfect amount of time there that I didn't feel rushed or that I had to miss out on anything. And we had the best bowl of tomato soup there that I've ever had in my life! I also LOVED the sheepdog farm experience!! It was so fascinating learning about the dogs and watching the dogs bring in the sheep to every command of their owner. It was amazing. And we got to cuddle puppies at the end of it!!!
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I enjoyed all of the tour, I would have liked to have seen more of Edinburgh though as it is the Capital .Kelly-joanne Cox
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Loved the day trip to the Orkneys
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I have given you my comments, and my daughter's are entered here.Dorothy Pillsbury
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Orkney's, Castles, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Isle of Skye, Thurso for personal reasons.Susan Stephen
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Tour guide was excellent. We covered lots of sites. The bus broke down once which caused a delay, but it was not a long delay. I enjoyed going to the Orkney Islands and the working sheep dog farm.
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We saw so many interesting things that were "off the beaten path", as well as all the highlights that Scotland offers.Catherine Smith
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Can’t pick a favourite as all was great .Karen Lockhart
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sites were good...really enjoyed the sheep dog demonstration and explanation as well as the falconry demonstration.Karen Anderson
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Sheep dog field work was interesting yMark Anderson
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sheep farm visit and being taught how to sheer a sheepKaren Ferguson
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The sheep farm and sheepdog demonstration was very interesting. The castles were hard for me to walk in, but seeing all that history was fabulous.Jan Charbonneau
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The itinerary was excellent. As I review the trip I can't list a favorite. I'm amazed at all we did, so many fascinating stops framed by a our Historian who set the stage for the importance to Scotland's history.
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I had haggis every day of the tour. Some wonderful some just good. I am missing it now that I am back home.Robert Harmon
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The tour was to fast paced for senior citizens.Raymond Mcnemar
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The Falconry show at the Donrobin Castle plus the Sheepdog demonstration were off the charts! Excellence!!David Wardell
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Where to start? Everything. As an added bonus, in case you didn’t know, there’s some really whisky made in Scotland. And they make it easy to get at!Myron Mashley
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The Black Cab ride in Belfast was well worth the extra 35 pounds. Fiona and John was a dream team!
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For me the highlands were the best, sheep dog farm, and ridding the ferries. History was very good. Very rushed, and not active enough for me, plus very clickily groups, didn't fit in. To much bus ridding. The group too big (41) hard to manage.
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Loved Orkney Island and especially the Italian chapel. Please note: would be helpful if upon start of tour, the tour manager would give out rating sheets for each hotel so we could do it upon leaving. I always forget to make notes on the accomodations and they all run together by the end of the trip when they ask for our ratings.
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Skara Brae on Orkney. Cooking school.Jane Hill
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Great, knowledgeable and fun tour guide. Organized and stress free trip.Judy Trusz
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The City of Edinburgh was wonderful. Wish we could have had more time to sightsee and visit some of the museums.Judy Elrod
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Orkney Islands. Sheepdog exibitionDoris Smith
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The Orkney Islands and the ruins there. Also the church built by war prisoners.James Holcombe
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Going to the Orkney Islands. The history and view of the land was super. The little Italian Church, great!
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The Orkney Islands were my favorite. I was glad we could get there.Rita Hawley
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Sheepherding tour. Tour of underground vaults in Edinborough. Unplanned stop at two churches at different locations.Tammy Carter
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The Orkney Islands were very interesting and Dumbarton Castle was maybe the highlight of the trip. But the sheep dogs were fascinating. And the scotch whisky wasn't too bad either!!
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Possibly the most memorable experience was at Culloden on the battlefield. Seemed very much like Gettysburg, vast and sobering.Ira Beckerman
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My favorite experience was watching the shepherd and his eight Border collies herd the sheep.Jean Blanchard
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It would have been great to have a full day in Glasgow to explore that city.
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Scotland was a beautiful country, especially in the fall. The people were gracious and welcoming. My favorite stop was the Orkney islands. This was truly a magical place.
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Good information on sites visited. Wish we had more time on your own. Days could have started 1/2 hour later and ended 1/2 hour earlier.
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Ferry trip to the Orkney was great!Susan Iacopini
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Having Scotch ancestors we have wanted to visit the old country. This tour provided an overall look at all things Scottish. Best parts were the sheepdog demonstration, the ancient castles, and the other members of the tour.
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Dunrose Castle,visiting St. Andrews, Edinbourgh was fabulousLinda Kopec
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Tours to the outer islands and TattooRobert Fleming
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Military Tattoo a definite must to see. Edinburgh, and all travels very worth the time to see. Perfectly orchestrated journey.
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We visited all attractions as advertised, but I often felt rushed, like we did not have enough time. I would have liked to see less and linger a little longer in some locations.
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beautiful, military tattoo was the best, hotels were not the best some had problemsBobby Mobley
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The Military Tattoo was outstanding. We enjoyed the added bonus of experiencing The Fringe street performers while walking the Royal Mile.
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The tour in its entirety exceeded all my expectations.Paul Kennedy
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The Militatary Tattoo and Orkney.Joann Rizzo
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The archeological dig on one of the islands and the military Tatoo
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Saw many interesting things; tour guide was excellent; loved the Orkney Islands; Military Tattoo was outstanding. Too much time on the bus and too much back tracking; some hotels were mediocre.Sandra Goldberg
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So many unbelievable sites. Isle of Skye and Orkney Islands were a plus. The tattoo was amazing
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See above. The most memorable experience was the Royal Military Tattoo at the end.Joan Sele
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No words can describe the experience of the Military Tattoo. It exceeded all expectations.Ann Stanton
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Fantastic trip but Military Tattoo was the best.Richard Stanton
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This was a wonderful trip.Great itinerary. Beautiful scenery.Well paced. Absolutely fantastic guide!! Michelle was so knowledgeable and sweet. She made a great trip even better! Going to Orkney Island was exceptional. We had a great time. We have traveled with Collette for years and we will travel with them in the future!Mary Osorio
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Seeing the Ring of Brodgar was amazing. To see something similar to Stonehenge that is over 5000 years old is awesome. My husband loved the quick visit to St. Andrew's and enjoyed taking pictures on the "bridge" near the 18th hole.
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A wonderful tour of the highlands, lowlands and major cities!Rita Adkins
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An excellent tour for the moneyNancy Thomson
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My favorite moment was the falconry demonstration in the palace garden.James Thomson
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Appreciated the rather complete tour of Scotland. We enjoyed the Orkney Islands the most. The scenery was exceptional, lots of daffodils and other flowers, green pastures, sheep and villages.
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the whole trip it is so hard to pick just onePatricia Maine
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Loved the sheep dog demo....the Falconry demo.... Edinburgh.......Madeline Coakley
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Our tour director, Geoff Harrison, was fantastic. He was organized, friendly and timely. He took time to visit with every tour member and made us feel comfortable/at home.Kenneth Downey
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A wide range tour stops, along with down time for personal shopping and adventuring, was much appreciated.Sandra Baker
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When my husband wore the kilt he had bought to our last night Cooking Out experience. The other ones were Skara Brae as I also have a high interest in archeology and loved everything.Jane Howard
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Would have enjoyed more Scottish entertainment.
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It would be hard to choose. Everything I experienced was my favorite and most memorable! Scotland is a beautiful country and the tour experience was the very best.
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The entire trip was amazing! We saw and experienced so much of Scotland. Best experiences were the little towns we stayed in like Ballachulish, Thurso and Grantown-on-Spey. So quaint and friendly.Rita Hendrick-smith
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Great trip. Great tour guides. Care for the people on the tour.Paula Nourse
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Below average hotel accommodationsRichard Smith
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Being in Edinburgh for 2daysSusan Albrecht
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The tour guide was very knowledgable and worked hard to make sure we got everywhere on time. The hotels we stayed at were very nice. My only problem with this tour was that there were too many stops - we couldn't spend any decent amount of time in one place and were constantly on the move.
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Overall the tour was excellent. My only disappointment was the optional "Night out on the Town" in Edinburgh. I expected to visit local pubs/restaurants to "rub elbows" with local residents and was so disappointed with the venue we were bussed to. It was over priced for the quality. The entertainment was right out of Battle Creek. The food was mediocre at best and the tables were dirty. Very disappointing.Linda Mayer
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Some of the hotels were not good, uncontrollable heat, locked fire doors and slow inefficient dining service. One even had a locked fire door discovered by us when the alarm sounded at 5 a.m. Oothers were excellent. The tour manager was the worst I have experienced in many escorted tours. Did resolve service issues and rushed us out of the "farewell" dinner just as dessert was served to our table. This at a meal where we sat for 20+ minutes between courses.
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Scotland was a good adventure checked off my bucket list.
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The military tattoo was my favorite experience.James Pius
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Edinburgh. We were fortunate enough to be at the Tattoo when Prince Charles and Prince William attended. During our free time in Edinburgh we purchased a Bus Day Pass and travelled to Musselburgh to visit the home of our grandparents who have passed. We stopped into a local pub as well and talked to some of the locals. We couldn't have wished for more.Lydia Gallaway
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Needed a different tour director...an English accent on a Scottish tour was unforgivable...Mary Ebhardt
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Excellent. What I expected.Pamela Kelley
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The highlight of the tour was the Royal Tattoo - spectacular!
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The Discover Scotland tour was AMAZING. We saw, did, and experienced so many things I know we could not have found or experienced on our own. Collette focuses on finding the unique and special things about a place and laying them open to you. The beauty of the HIghlands of Scotland cannot be overstated, and the history, culture, and kind people were truly overwhelming. Thanks to our amazing tour manager, *personal details removed by Feefo* and our ace driver, *personal details removed by Feefo* I can't wait to go again!Anne Alexander
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very good tour director--*Personal details removed by Feefo*Wayne Wolfe
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Am 91 & reached the point of getting rid of stuff, therefore purchased very little, scarf pin, books, etc. Picking favorite memorable experience is like asking me to pick a favorite child in the family. I truly loved it all. I must say though that I learned & understood the history of ruling Scotland which can be quite complicated. Being able to stand in places of history & imagine is always awesome. God's country of mountains,lakes,trees,etc. magnificent.Carolyn Swall
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The Scottish highlands were incredible. Morning spent on a farm with sheep herding demo and incredible history presentation by a gent with depth of knowledge and a marvelous sense of humor. A real highlight for us.Kenneth Taylor
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Enjoyed the tour. Well done by manager and driverWendy Wolfe
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The guides were informative so we knew what we were looking at and the Orkney's were the best
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We are not big shoppers. We bought a tile to add to our collection and some scotch. Both items were satisfactory.Diane Fiscina
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See previous message. Everything was really great.Karen Blaesing
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The whole trip was great We covered all of the highlights of ScotlandGordon Drummond
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The rain, winds, and the cold in the Orkney Islands.Eugene Casey
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Awesome tour guide. Give her a raise!!
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Overall great experience. Loved the Orkney islandsCassandra Ford
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Where can you experience Castles, Palaces, a Battlefield, a Neolithic Village, striking ruins, miles of green pastures dotted with sheep and hairy coos, and majestic mountains? In Scotland, of course.Anita & Denny K.
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Great guides and manager.
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See above my comments about the tourCathy Stewart
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Visiting St. Andrews, the Coludom castle & the Orkney Islands. Yup it manager & coach driver were attentive, informative & humorus.Lawrence Curran
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Orkney Islands was the highlight for me.
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Excellent, knowledgeable, attentive tour manager, driver, and local guides gave us an excellent introduction to Scotland with well-chosen stops, tours, and shows. Only drawback was the fast pace which didn't allow for much relaxation nor time for more in-depth looks at itinerary locations - left us wishing we could spend more time at nearly every location along the way.Barton Clements
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I would have rated it excellent except for the accommodations in Thurso and the boat tour at Loch Lomond. I realize there is a limited choice of accomodatiions in Thurso so your hands are tied there, but the boat cruise was boring. There were few points of interest and I would rather have spent more time at our last hotel which was gorgeous or have taken a trip to Sterling Castle. My favorites were the falconry show, the Orkney Island excursion (extremely interesting), and the sheep dog show.Andrew
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The Orkney Islands were such a wonderful experience
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Learning about and being at the Orkney Islands
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Edinburgh and everything about it for the time we had was excellent; hotel, time to walk, Spirit of Scotland, Holyrood Palace, The Castle, The Tattoo, and the tour with a Wonder Woman guide through the streets over to New Town with historical and interesting stories. Perfect! Dunrobin Castle and Falconry Show was great. Room was OK at The Royal Hotel in Thurso bath room for me (6'-8" and 250 lbs) was extremely tiny, more like a coat closet. First night sleep here without ear plugs was really bad. Bar half way down the block had patrons smoking outside and walking up to the corner to the stop light under my window to talk and yet out ugly word to each other and that car with loud tail pipe kept circling that block. Second night with ear plugs was better, but in didn't try to get back into that tiny shower. Orkney perfectly fantastic and very interesting and informative. Everything we did on our tour was wonderful. The change for the last day and night was fantastic because the restful beautiful place we stayed was the best ending. The Petard working farm with great tour and history talk was a perfect way to connect to life of Scots back then. I know I missed something in trying to describe the key features of my tour. Plenty of opportunities to purchase anything you desired at many places. I even checked out and will purchase my tartan out of Edinburgh at another visit or order it. This culminated or maybe I should say began my genealogy as a Scot.John marshbanks
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Accommodations in Edinburgh were excellent with a location that made attractions and historical sites easily accessible. The hotel in Thurso was somewhat lacking in features, but is understandable due to the somewhat remote location and lack of options in the area. Other accommodations were lovely with amazing locations and excellent service. The included features such as the falconry demonstration and the Highland pipes and dancers were wonderful and increased the authentic feeling of the trip. The boat excursion on Loch Lomond sounded romantic, but was no more than somewhat boring in actuality.Margaret
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The Tattoo in Edinburgh, Holyrood Palace (Mary's private rooms), Orkney (Loraine, our local guide), the Italian Chapel, St. Magnus Cathedral, Skara Brae. Every day was well planned.
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Didn't get to Stirling but did see most of Scotland. Great trip, would go again.Rodney
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Overall it was an okay experience. It was somewhat chaotic with the changing of tour managers. He worked to deal with numerous challenges that were further complicated by the bus running out of gas. Many memorable stops and a pleasant group for travel.
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Loved visiting Orkney. It was a great experience seeing Skara Brae and the not-to-be-missed Italian Church. Also enjoyed the visit to Dunrobin Castle and the falconry demonstration.
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The trip to the Orkney Islands.
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It is hard to select one most memorable experience when the whole tour was so excellent, but touring the Queen's castle and palace in Edinburgh and riding through the beautiful Scottish countryside stand out. Dunrobin Castle was also amazing.David
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Our tour manager was very knowledgeable and informative. Sometimes, he got a bit short with us which we did not appreciate. However, overall, he did an excellent job.Joel
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I loved riding our bus onto a ferry and traveling to the islands north of Scotland. The day on the island was like magic to me and was very different from my own life.Suzanne
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Seeing Skara Brae on Orkney.Sharon
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This is a great tour if you want to go far up into the highlands. You see a lot of scenery and historic sites. Our Tour Manager (Marc Pascucci) was wonderful. He was very informative and fun! All the hotels were nice and centrally located, except for The Royal in Thurso. It needs a bit of an overhall, but this can't be helped by Collette, as there isn't much to choose from in that town. This is a tour where you learn about the history of Scotland and see many small villages instead of large cities.Debra
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This was my first tour and the tour manager, coach driver, and fellow tour participants made it a most enjoyable experience. I particularly enjoyed the fact that the tour guide answered my unending questions without judgement and that the coach driver, also, was very knowledgeable about Scottish history and readily supplied his input, which was accepted, appreciated and shared by the tour manager. I was also pleased that there were only 22 participants on our tour, a perfectly small number!
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Scotland was beautiful! I have been there before, but not as far north as this tour went. I didn't expect it to be so green! The Orkney Islands were great and I loved watching the sheep dogs. Our tour manager, Geoff, was very knowledgeable and friendly.Nicky
