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Your holiday Your holiday planner w w Welcome to Edinburgh A captivating tale of Redcoats and rugged Highlanders is revealed on this Outlander- inspired jaunt through the dramatic landscapes of Scotland. We begin our journey in the enchanting capital of Edinburgh with some free time to ramble through its medieval streets, before joining our fellow travellers and Travel Director for a hearty Scottish Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel: Novotel Centre Discover Enchanting Edinburgh Soak up the mystical atmosphere of Auld Reekie this morning, as you join a Local Specialist for an intriguing sightseeing tour of the city, including a visit to Edinburgh Castle perched atop Castle Rock. Tread in the footsteps of Jamie and his beloved sassenach, embarking on an Outlander walking tour through Old Town's winding cobblestone lanes. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. (B) Explore Outlander Film Locations We visit the 15 century walls of Blackness Castle on the shores of the scenic Firth of Forth ~ the backdrop for the infamous Fort william prison in Outlander season 1. Then, cross the Forth to the fictional village of Cranesmuir, real-life Culross. Here welll see Claire's herb garden and Geilis Duncan's home. (B) Visit Blackness Castle. Go behind the 15' century walls of the setting for Outlander's infamous Fort William prison where a fictional Captain Randall punished his captive, Jamie. Discover more at trafalgar.com, See Outlander Sights and Journey to Dundee We arrive in Falkland, the Outlander film location for 1940s Inverness. Stop in at Covenanter Hotel, which doubled as Mrs Baird's B&B in the series, before heading to St. ‘Andrews. Our final stop today is Dundee, where we'll view the RRS Discovery, the last traditional wooden three- masted ship built in Britain, (B) Hotel: Apex City Quay Venture into the Scottish Highlands and Inverness Celebrate rural Scottish heritage at the Highland Folk Museum, with its recreated 18-century township, once used as a location in the filming of Outlander season 1. Dive Into Culture and gain insights into rural life in Scotland from the 18" century to the mid-20" century, admiring the extensive collection of artefacts. We continue through the rugged landscapes to Inverness where welll overnight. (B, s<*) Hotel: Columba Hotels in the Scottish Highlands and on the Isle of Skye are generally simpler establishments typical of the region ‘Accommodation on the Isle of Skye may be substituted with accommodation on the mainland. All sightseeing will remain the same as per the itinerary. ®@ Connect With Locals {\, Stays With Stories WR WelcomeReception L Lunch B Breakfast D Dinner x © a ca RD FD The Sights of Culloden and Thurso Our first stop today is the bloody battlefield of Culloden, where Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite army was defeated in 1746. We relive the brief, but brutal battle at the contemporary Visitor Centre, before continuing to Thurso, the most northerly town in mainland Scotland. (B, D) Hotel: Pentland A Day on the Orkney Islands From the coastal village of John O'Groats, we catch the ferry that crosses the Pentland Firth and arrive at South Ronaldsay. The legend of Orkney's mythical Selkies, which shift their aquatic form on land to walk as humans, is explored today as we roam these mystical islands bound for the remains of the Neothilic Skara Brae village, Wander freely amongst the standing stones of the Ring of Brodgar, before a final photo stop at Kirkwall cathedral and the ferry ride back to the mainland. (B, D) Over the Sea to Skye We travel south to soak up the seafaring charm of Ullapool a fishing town on Loch Broom. We traverse the rugged countryside and see the island fortress of Eilean Donan Castle. Continuing to the Isle of Skye, we hear about Bonnie Prince Charlie's daring escape ‘over the sea to Skye’. This evening, we enjoy dinner at our hotel. (B, D) Hotel: Kings Arms Continue to Fort William and Pitlochry Board a ferry back to the mainland to Mallaig and later, travel to Fort William via the magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct. Admire exquisite views of Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, before travelling past the precipitous mountains of Glencoe to see the ‘Glen of Weeping’. Learn from a ranger about the conservation of endangered species ‘on Glencoe National Nature Reserve. End your day in the quaint town of Pitlochry, best known for its natural beauty. (B) Hotel: Fisher's Experience the Local Whisky Today, we Dive Into Culture and learn about the whisky industry at a distillery, including a tasting of Scotland's much-loved golden nectar. (B, D, 5") Admire Scottish Castles and on to Glasgow Head to Doune Castle, which served as the film location for Castle Leoch in Outlander. We see the site where Clan Mackenzie welcomed and hosted Claire on her arrival in 18*-century Scotland, then head to Stirling and its magnificent castle. View the site of the Battle of, Bannockburn, before arriving in Glasgow for an evening at leisure, (B) Hotel: Maldron Journey to Linlithgow Palace This morning, we enjoy an orientation tour of the city, including a visit to the masterfully crafted St. Mungo's Cathedral, the Outlander film location for '’Hopital des Anges' in Paris. We visit Linlithgow Palace, which doubled as the prison entrance and corridors of Wentworth Prison. Later join the Wood family at their 15®-century historical farm on the shores of Loch Ard. Well Connect With Locals over a home- cooked Farewell Be My Guest Lunch amidst intriguing tales of Rob Roy. (B, BMG,@) Farewell Glasgow As the chapter closes on our Outlander-inspired journey through the wilds of Scotland and centuries of fascinating heritage, we say farewell to our newfound friends and prepare to return to reality, Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers. (B) Dive Into Culture Regional Dinner Farewell Dinner MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® BMG Be My Guest See below for a selection of departure \tes. Speak to your Travel Agent or search ‘Highland Trail inspired by Outlander’ on trafalgar.com for all available departures and pricing. 2023 May 15 22 29 Aug 28 Jun 1219 Sep 1 Jul 0317 2024 May 13.20 27 Aug 26 Jun 1017 Sep 09 Jul 0115 Deals & discounts For Today's Best Travel Deals and year-round offers including past guest offers, group booking discounts for 9+ guests, multi-tri savings and more visit trafalgar.com/deals @see what happens on trip: #TTOut Trip code: BHOD 95 3 K a iG 3 is 5 = A F s i o
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