The best of Scotland & the Highlands

DATES: October 2-10, 2026

Why travel with us?

Our team has spent countless hours planning trips, traveling, and experiencing new cultures. Our travel expertise and our passion to build a community of travel girls is what led us to start Scout Escapes. We love that traveling can create life-long friendships through experiences you’ll never forget. Here’s what our Scotland group trip can offer you:

  • Expert team to research & plan every trip detail
  • Bespoke itineraries with a balance of activities & free time
  • Small-group environment to forge true connections
  • Bucket-list experiences with trusted guides, drivers & vendors
  • Top-notch boutique & luxury hotel selection

How it works

REGISTER

Register online to receive confirmation information & book a call with our team to go over group trip details

CONFIRM

Confirm your spot with our trip deposit & booking agreement. Set up your payment plan or financing with Affirm

PREPARE

Prepare for your trip by filling out our detailed questionnaires, joining our group trip chat & pre-trip welcome call

HOTEL SELECTION

Where are we staying?

We want to prioritize your comfort and convenience to provide you the best group travel experience, so we have chosen beautiful hotels across Scotland to provide a unique and comfortable experience on your journey with us.

Bonham Hotel is a stylish boutique hotel set within a Victorian townhouse in Edinburgh’s West End, offering elegant rooms and a refined, contemporary atmosphere – 2 nights

Fife Arms is a luxurious art-filled hotel in the Scottish Highlands blending historic charm with contemporary style. – 2 nights

Skeabost House Hotel is a charming country estate on the Isle of Skye offering elegant accommodations and stunning lochside views – 2 nights

Crossbasket Castle Hotel is a restored 17th-century Scottish castle offering luxurious rooms, fine dining, and serene countryside surroundings near Glasgow – 2 nights

    • ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS

    What are we doing?

    We have crafted a balanced itinerary for you to experience the most on your trip while having a good amount of down time throughout our trip.

    Sample Scotland Itinerary:

    • Day 1: arrival day, check-in, welcome dinner
    • Day 2: city tour of Edinburgh with a visit to Edinburgh Castle, optional Islander handbag making experience
    • Day 3: depart Edinburgh, visit to Culross Village, private Highland Cow experience, check in at hotel
    • Day 4: full day of exploring Braemer and castle activities or visit to Blair Castle and Dunkeld, optional whiskey tasting
    • Day 5: depart Highlands, visit to Loch Ness, photo stop at Eilean Donan, overnight Isle of Skye
    • Day 6: full day Isle of Skye exploring with Fairy Glen Hike, overnight Isle of Skye
    • Day 7: depart Isle of Skye, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Loch Lomond, Luss village, check in at castle hotel
    • Day 8: exploring Glasgow, optional afternoon tea, farewell dinner
    • Day 9: departure day

    SCOTLAND 2026

    Pricing & Inclusions

    What’s included

    £6400 GBP

    • 4/5 star hotels (8 nights, double occupancy)
    • Daily breakfast
    • Airport transfers on scheduled arrival (EDI) & departure days (GLA/EDI)
    • Private driver guide for 5 days
    • Internal transport to and from activities
    • Private Highland Cow experience
    • City tour of Edinburgh and visit to Edinburgh Castle
    • Visit to Culross Village, Blair Castle and Dunkeld
    • Visit to Loch Ness and Eilean Donan
    • Full day Isle of Skye exploring (Portree, The Storr, Kilt Rock & Mealt Falls Viewpoint, Fairy Glen Hike)
    • Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe drive through, Loch Lomond, and Luss
    • Exploring Glasgow
    • Welcome & farewell dinners

    What’s not included

    • Flights
    • Additional alcohol, snacks & meals not mentioned
    • Taxis/transit on personal time
    • Travel insurance (required)
    • Any optional activities
    • Airport transfers outside of the tour dates & designated airports

    Payment information

    • This trip is priced at double occupancy with an 8-person minimum. If you prefer a single room, spots are limited so please contact us for a single supplement quote.
    • Flexible payment plans available or finance further with Affirm or Klarna. Next payments (after deposit):
    • Scheduled payments are due upon receipt. There is a $30 fee for late payments made after 15 days
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    Who is this trip for?

    This trip is perfect for open minded travelers looking to have new experiences, make new friends, and immerse themselves into a new culture. This trip would be ideal for those looking to experience a moody autumn surrounded by natural beauty, those who want to marvel at stunning castles and ruins, and those who don’t mind the road-trip nature of Scotland.

    unique considerations for scotland

    • Flights: you will be flying into Edinburgh (EDI) October 2, 2026 & out of either Glasgow or Edinburgh (GLA OR EDI) October 10.
    • Transportation: For 5 days of this trip we will be driven by private driver guide (2-2.5 hours max at a time). We will always prioritize bathroom and meal stops and scenic spots to stretch your legs. Scotland is a road-trip destination and our itinerary embraces that
    • Weather: Average highs in the 50s with lows in the 40s. This is a transitional period in Scotland and the weather can be a bit unpredictable. Come prepared for all types of weather
    Nicole & Rae

    Meet your hosts

    CO FOUNDER / HR PROFESSIONAL & TRAVEL CREATOR

    Nicole is a luxury travel advisor from Chicago and co-founder of Scout Escapes. She loves spicy food, art history, photography, pilates, and crossing new destinations and experiences off her bucket list! Morning drink is an iced vanilla oat milk latte and evening drink is a spicy margarita. Number one on her travel bucket list is Iceland and New Zealand!

    Rae is a Libra through and through and she loves being the life of the party! She’s a girls girl and college football, barre, snowboarding, a good SATC marathon, girl’s night out, Chai tea lattes and country music are a few of her favorite things. She has been to over 30 countries on 5 continents, and is adding more to her bucket list every day! Her favorite places in the world are London and anywhere in the Italian countryside.   

    Sit back & relax, you’re in good hands


    • “Traveling with Scout Escapes was such a great experience & I definitely plan to travel with them again! They know all of the major landmarks to visit plus they took us to some extra special places each day. The group of girls I traveled with also made this trip very special! ” 
      Kelly b.
      South of France, 2024

    • “How can I explain how beautiful and amazing this trip was! It was nothing short of fabulous to say the least. What I admired most is their willingness to adapt to new circumstances. If you are even doubting going on one of these trips, let this be the sign to say yes”
      Nana b.
      South of France, 2024

    • “I am so glad I took this trip. It was absolutely delightful to not have to worry about a single thing on vacation – this is the ultimate way to see the world. I will now measure all my future travel against Scout Escapes! I can’t wait to join another trip!”
      MARY C.
      South of France, 2024

    • “The BEST travel experience! If you wanted to travel and didn’t know where to start, look no further! The itinerary was tailored around what the group wanted to do and the activities they had pre-planned for us are straight from a bucket list! Thank you, Scout Escapes, for everything!”
      Kristy c.
      South of France, 2024

    Questions about our group trips? We have answers.

    Our trips are open to anyone aged 21+. We offer segmented trips for specific age ranges: Scout Escapes for our Gen Z and Millennial travelers -or- Scout Escapes+ for our mother/daughter and Gen X and beyond travelers. We offer different itineraries tailored to each age group to foster friendship and exploration!

    All attendees are required to submit an extensive questionnaire that helps us get to know you and pair roommates. We take into account sleeping habits, travel preferences, tidiness, personality, hobbies and interests to choose your roommate. We also open our Instagram group chat if you prefer to find a roommate with someone you vibe with on your own. If you prefer to be solo, single rooms are an additional fee & subject to availability.

    Our group trips are bespoke itineraries, curated with luxury hotels and private experiences. We exclusively select 4 and 5-star hotels and prioritize private guided activities and luxury transportation with trusted travel partners in the industry to provide you with an exceptional trip that is worth the price tag. 

    Yes, you can absolutely do things on your own. We have scheduled free time in every destination and provide you with a list of suggestions for activities. You’re welcome to explore on your own or opt in with the group for an optional free time activity. If you’re planning to explore on your own, please let us know as transfers can be difficult to obtain here.

    Absolutely! Our trips are open to first-time travelers and travel veterans alike. We craft our trips in detail and can assist you every step of the way. You’ll be given an abundance of information, including destination info, travel tips, packing list, and restaurant and free-time recommendations. As always, you will also have your expert host and local guides with you during the entire trip!

    With the ever-changing foreign exchange rate,  it’s easier for us to price this trip in GBP as this is how we pay our vendors. But don’t worry – we do the exchange rate for you when sending invoices so you will be charged in USD with our bank’s current spot exchange rate. This rate is subject to change depending on currency fluctuations & will be disclosed to the customer upon payment of each invoice.

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