Scotland Group Tours
Join NHSCOT on our small group tours of Scotland. 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.
DISCOVER SCOTLAND 2026
Featuring The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Dates: August 1-10, 2026
NHSCOT, partnering with Collette Tours, is pleased to announce the Discover Scotland 2026 Tour, featuring an evening at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo! Experience for yourself the stunning landscapes, lively cities, and stirring history across the pond!
We’ll make plenty of stops on our 10-day group trip to Scotland – see an overview of the trip itinerary below. Our trusty and well-loved guide, Laura Goodman, will be joining us again to lead the way, and NHSCOT’s Executive Director, Terri Wiltse, will also be coming along!
Collette Tours will hold a Zoom presentation on October 9 at 7pm to learn more. You will need to register and receive the confirmation to attend. Register Now!
For additional information and to reserve your spot, please contact our travel agent, Sandy Delude from Penny Pitou Travel: [email protected]
2026 Scotland Trip itinerary
Day 1: Saturday, August 1, 2026 – Overnight Flight
An overnight flight transports you to Scotland, a country of stunning landscapes, lively cities, and stirring history.
Day 2: Sunday, August 2, 2026 – Glasgow
Arrive in Glasgow, Scotland’s Victorian city and spend the day exploring at your leisure. Tonight, visit the National Piping Centre. Enjoy a demonstration and lesson with a renowned piper, followed by a lively welcome dinner.
Day 3: Monday, August 3, 2026 – Glasgow – Ballachulish
Bid Glasgow farewell as you travel to your next destination. First, stop at a local whisky distillery for a guided tour and tasting. After some free time for lunch in a nearby town, relax aboard the motorcoach and admire the scenery as you arrive at your remote countryside hotel, situated on lovely Loch Linnhe.
Day 4: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 – Ballachulish – Isle of Skye – Ballachulish
This morning, journey to the stunning Isle of Skye. Upon arrival in Armadale, a local from the island joins you to share the history of this magical place and what it is like to live there today. A visit to the capital of Portree allows some time to explore before taking the scenic route back to Broadford. End your day by returning to Ballachulish via the Skye Bridge and a scenic drive along the “Road to the Isles.”
Day 5: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – Ballachulish – Loch Ness – Thurso
Today, journey further into the Highlands. Travel through the Great Glen, famous for its many lochs (lakes). Visit the striking ruins of Urquhart Castle, enjoy a cruise on Loch Ness, then travel off the beaten path to Thurso, one of Scotland’s most remote towns on the North Coast. Embrace the rustic environment of the Scottish Highlands as you settle in for your two-night stay.
Day 6: Thursday, August 6, 2026 – Thurso – Orkney Islands – Thurso
Grab your windbreaker – it’s time for an adventure on the Orkney Islands. Ferry to this former Viking stronghold off the northernmost coast of Scotland, where artists admire the ever-changing clouds rolling across the sky like a time-lapse at double speed. Visit Skara Brae and discover the remains of a Neolithic village built before the Great Pyramids in Egypt. Continue on toward the prehistoric Standing Stones of Stenness, reported to be older than Stonehenge. Make your way through the town of Viking Kirkwall before returning to the mainland.
Day 7: Friday, August 7, 2026 – Thurso – Inverness
As you make your way back from the northern coast, visit the majestic Dunrobin Castle, which dates back to the 1300s. The castle is built in the style of a French château and is home to the Duke of Sutherland. Next, it’s your choice! Step into history at the atmospheric Culloden Battlefield, where the Jacobite Rising came to a tragic end OR visit the imposing Inverness Castle on a self-guided tour, now home to a fascinating museum of the battles of the Highlands. Enjoy an overnight stay in Inverness, capital of the Highlands.
Day 8: Saturday, August 8, 2026 – Inverness – Pitlochry – Edinburgh
Begin your day with a visit to a family-run farm set in the heart of the Highlands. See sheepdogs at work while surrounded by the mountain wilderness of Cairngorms National Park. Continue on to the vibrant Victorian town of Pitlochry for some time to explore on your own. End your day in Scotland’s capital city of Edinburgh. Enjoy a lively and interactive cooking demonstration. With a “wee dram” in hand, toast the end of a wonderful day.
Day 9: Sunday, August 9, 2026 – Edinburgh
Today, visit Edinburgh Castle, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Edinburgh’s new town before your local expert takes you on a walking tour up to the magnificent castle. Enjoy an afternoon of free time. This evening, take your seat at the spectacular, world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, one of Scotland’s greatest events.
Day 10: Monday, August 10, 2026 – Edinburgh
Your tour of Scotland comes to a close today.
Questions about the trip? 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.