Upcoming Travel with NHSCOT Group Tours
Join NHSCOT on our small group tours. Together we will enjoy authentic, fun, and local experiences as we share in group travel to Scotland’s heart-stopping vistas. We will visit with some familiar faces from the NH Highland Games as our tour offers special, unique experiences you won’t find on your own or on other tours. We may even sip whisky (or gin) and nibble on bona fide haggis all along the way.
EXPLORING SCOTLAND & IRELAND 2027
with Optional 3-Night London Pre Tour Extension
Dates: June 17 – 29, 2027
Want to learn more about this trip? You can attend our Zoom presentation on October 6th.
Please register if you want to attend October 6th Zoom presentation at 7 pm. Register Now!
NHSCOT, partnering with Collette Tours, is pleased to announce the Exploring Scotland & Ireland 2027 Tour, featuring 6 days in Scotland followed by 6 days in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Trip highlights include Edinburgh Castle, St. Andrews, Inverness Castle, a distillery visit, Glasgow, Belfast, Giant’s Causeway, Derry, a sheepdog demonstration, a cider farm tour, and Dublin.
You won’t want to miss Giant’s Causeway! Formed of massive black basalt columns rising from the sea, this striking natural wonder, nearly 60 million years in the making, has given rise to legendary tales of giants striding across the water to Scotland. Legend tells of an Irish giant named Finn McCool who built the causeway to face his Scottish rival, destroying it as he escaped. But some prefer a softer ending, believing the stones were laid so Finn could reach his true love waiting in Scotland.
We’ll make plenty of stops on our 12-day group trip!
Check Out the 2027 Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Thursday, June 17
Overnight flight to Scotland.
Day 2: Friday, June 18, Edinburgh
Arrive in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city, and enjoy free time to explore before a welcome dinner.
Day 3: Saturday, June 19, Edinburgh
In the morning, visit Edinburgh Castle, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels, and explore the Royal Mile. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to discover the city with an optional private tour and dinner at Rosslyn Chapel.
Day 4: Sunday, June 20, St. Andrews & Inverness
Travel to St. Andrews, the beautiful town in the Kingdom of Fife that gave the world the game of golf. There, you will see the Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and the famous Old Course before continuing to Inverness, the capital of the Highlands.
Day 5: Monday, June 21, Inverness
Explore Inverness with a local guide, visit the Inverness Castle, the majestic cliffside estate steeped in tales of the Jacobite Rebellion and Mary Queen of Scots and enjoy free time before ending your day with a Highland Ceilidh.
Day 6: Tuesday, June 22, Inverness, Glencoe & Glasgow
Visit one of the oldest Scotland’s oldest licensed whisky distilleries for a tour and tasting, then travel the scenic valley of Glencoe, one of Scotland’s most historic and breathtaking glens to arrive in Glasgow.
Day 7: Wednesday, June 23, Glasgow & Belfast
Discover Glasgow with a local guide, including a visit to George Square; passing by Glasgow Cathedral and Provand’s Lordship, the oldest house in the city. Travel to the scenic Ayrshire coast to meet the ferry and cross the Irish Sea as you head to Belfast.
Day 8: Thursday, June 24, Belfast
Enjoy a privately guided tour of Belfast, Northern Ireland’s largest city, followed by your choice of visiting the award-winning Titanic Experience Museum -OR- the Ulster Museum. The afternoon is yours to further explore before an evening dining experience.
Day 9: Friday, June 25, Glens of Antrim, Giant’s Causeway & Derry
Venture along the stunning Antrim Coastal Route, stopping at the Giant’s Causeway (UNESCO). Formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago, the causeway resembles an old, cobbled road leading mystically into the sea. Soak up the incredible scenery before arriving at the walled city of Derry. Set out on a walking tour featuring the medieval walls, St. Augustine’s Cathedral, and the Guildhall.
Day 10: Saturday, June 26, Derry & Donegal Town
Explore the rugged beauty of County Donegal with a visit to Donegal Castle, a restored 15th century castle with a unique history. Enjoy some free time to explore Donegal Town before returning to Derry.
Day 11: Sunday, June 27, Derry & Dublin
Depart Derry on a journey through the scenic countryside of Northern Ireland, stopping at Glenshane Country Farm to meet the working dogs and see them in action, with lunch included at the farm. Then visit a family-run cider farm; meet the family and explore the orchards before sampling their award-winning Irish ciders. Continue on to the Republic of Ireland. Your day concludes in Dublin, Ireland’s vibrant capital city.
Day 12: Monday, June 28, Dublin
Enjoy a locally guided tour of Dublin including stops at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, O’Connell Street, Phoenix Park, and the city’s magnificent rows of lovely Georgian town homes. Spend the afternoon at your leisure, including an optional tour with lunch at a local pub, followed by a visit to the Guinness Storehouse Museum. This evening, toast the end of an incredible adventure during a farewell dinner.
Day 13: Tuesday, June 29, Dublin
Tour concludes.
Start planning now for this epic 2027 tour!
For additional information and to reserve your spot, please contact our travel agent, Sandy Delude from Penny Pitou Travel: [email protected]
Questions about our upcoming trips? Please don’t hesitate to email Sandy Delude, Penny Pitou Travel.
“One of the best trips I have been on!!! Laura was awesome! She has so much information and presented it in such a way that was interesting to listen to.” Alberta M.
MEET LAURA GOODMAN
Laura is our favorite tour guide and historian. See her in action during the Discover Scotland tour, where she’ll share her excitement and vast knowledge of all things Scottish! All of us at NHSCOT love her, and after touring around Scotland with her, we promise you’ll love her too. Laura also has hosted a series of virtual storytelling’s as part of our Stay-At-Home Events.