Travel Itinerary Below:

****Be prepared for a fair amount of walking during this tour. You don't need top physical performance, but should be able to walk an average of 4-6 miles per day. We will be doing some mild nature walks on the Isle of Skye, so be physically prepared for that as well. Have good walking shoes that are broken in with good grip. I will send out some recommendations on this in the packing list. 

Book flight from USA to Edinburgh International. Leave Salt Lake City on August 20th, 2025 for an overnight flight with arrival in Edinburgh on August 21st. Please email jennyturk@gmail.com your flight itinerary when you book so we know when to pick you up from the airport. If you arrive before August 21st, you'll have to make your own accommodation arrangements or we can get you info on booking a night or two at the first hotel.

August 20th: Travel from US to Edinburgh Scotland

August 21st: Arrive in Edinburgh. Andrew and I will pick you up from the airport. This will be a 'jet lag' recovery day. Depending on when flights arrive we will tour and see St. Andrews, then we'll take you to hotel for an early dinner and in for the night. 

August 22nd: Breakfast from 7:30-8:30 am. Depart at 9:00 am for Edinburgh. Visit Holy Rood Palace, lunch nearby. Walk up Arthur’s Seat. Dinner nearby. Underground & Vaults Tour of Edinburgh. 

August 23rd: Breakfast from 7:30-8:30 am. Depart at 9:00 am for Edinburgh. Visit & tour Edinburgh Castle. Lunch at the Castle. 

(Your own time to explore Edinburgh) Suggestions: Shopping along Royal Mile, see Princes Street Gardens, walk up to Calton Hill, shopping at St. James Place. We will give everyone the location for dinner near St. Andrews Square.

8:30 pm Tickets to Royal Edinburgh Tattoo.

August 24th: Breakfast from 7:30-8:30 am. Depart at 9:00 am for Isle of Skye. Bathroom break & quick visit to Aviemoore. Visit Urquhart Castle along Loch Ness & lunch nearby. Continue onto the Isle of Skye (2 hour drive) Walk to Fair Pools. Check into AirBnB & dinner.  

August 25th: Breakfast from 7:30-8:30 am, depart by 9:00 am & Pack lunches. Drive along Totternish Peninsula Loop. See Fairy Glen, Island Life Museum, the Quiraing, Kilt Rock, Brother’s Point, Old Man of Storr. Back to Air BnB to rest and shower. Dinner in Portree.

August 26th: Breakfast from 7:30-8:30 am, depart by 9:00 am. Tour Eilean Donan Castle & lunch. Head to Fort William (2 hours 30 min). See Glenfinnan viaduct, arrive by 5:00 pm the latest to see 6:00 pm train crossing. (Walk up to viaduct) Check into Air BnB. Get groceries & Dinner in Fort William. 

August 27th: Breakfast from 7:30-8:30 am, depart by 9:00am. Visit Glencoe Visitors Center. Scenic drive up the Glen. Lunch in Glencoe. Back to Fort William for West Highland Museum and shopping. Dinner in Fort William or cook at Air BNB.  

August 28th: Breakfast from 7:30-8:30 am, depart by 9:00 am back to Edinburgh. Stops in Loch Lomond, Sterling for Wallace Monument, possibly see the Falkirk Wheel and Kelpies if time permits. Alternative is to see Dunfermline Abby & Robert the Bruces grave. 

August 29th: Breakfast from 7:30-8:30 am, depart by 9:00. Airport Transfer that morning or afternoon depending on departure times. Jenny & Andrew will be dropping off. 

Helpful info for traveling to Scotland: 

• Purchase a UK outlet converter to charge phones & computers. These generally aren't compatible with higher voltage things like hair dryers or flat irons. All our Air BnB will have access to hair dryers to use & Jenny has a UK flat iron she is bringing. 

• The UK now requires all US citizens traveling to the UK to apply for Travel Authorization before we can enter the country. It takes about 72 hours to get the approval. Once approved, it is good for 2 years. We will all need to do this and can be completed within 6 months before travel. Here is the website to apply: https://homeofficemedia.blog.gov.uk/electronic-travel-authorisation-eta-factsheet-january-2025/

• You can have cell services in Scotland. Most major carriers like Verizon or AT&T provide cell service for $10 per day. You just have to set it up with your carrier before your trip. This is super-helpful when you are with a group and need to meet up if we split up in a certain location. It takes a lot of the stress out of traveling when you have access to just call the people you are traveling with.  

- Packing list coming!