Start your story in Scotland

Escape to a land of deep lochs and emerald glens. Feel the thrum of our vibrant cities and adventure into the undiscovered.

Inspiration for your adventure

Watch waves break against golden sands, step back in time amidst medieval ruins, taste food sourced from nearby fields or connect with locals in our friendly towns and cities. Scotland is the perfect place to lose yourself; plan your holiday now.

Places to Go

Things to Do

Travel & Planning

Food & Drink

National Geographic's Best of the World 2027

Dumfries & Galloway has been included in National Geographic's 'Best of the World' destinations to visit for 2027. Uncover this region of vast landscapes and epic stories now.

See the Best of the World collection

Find your dream destination

Listen to the cry of seabirds overhead as you catch a ferry to one of our islands or slow down and take in the rolling green fields and weaving rivers of the countryside. Our towns and cities each have a unique character just waiting for you to discover.

Scotland's islands

Peaceful, beautiful and full of adventure, nothing quite matches the magic of a Scottish island holiday.

City breaks in Scotland

Get to know Scotland on a city break, from our biggest city Glasgow to our newest city, Dunfermline.

Countryside breaks in Scotland

Leave the bustle behind, breathe crisp fresh air, watch the changing seasons unfold, and get lost in nature on a Scottish countryside break.

Scottish Towns

From Melrose and Dumfries to Ullapool and Wick, soak up the historical charm and scenery of Scotland’s towns in all four corners of the country.

Scotland through the seasons

Fall in love with Scotland all year long. Picture autumn days spent wandering through misty hills and forests bursting with colour.  

Uncover Scotland's seasons

Experience vibrant events and festivals

Create an unforgettable memory with your friends and family at one of Scotland’s world-class festivals or events. Dance the night away at your first ceilidh, listen to musicians perform life traditional Scottish folk music, or be part of something special with Edinburgh’s Hogmanay. 

Scottish music festivals

Dance to the rhythm of fiddles in grand music halls and feel the bass rippling across festival fields right across Scotland.

Halloween in Scotland

From hair-raising ghost tales to nighttime woodland walks and spooky activities, come and experience the magic of Halloween in Scotland.

Events and festivals in Scotland

Scotland’s events vibrate with energy – live sports, electrifying music and dance, and toasts that honour our legendary national icons.

Find your escape

Write your own story in Scotland. Find the best options for your travel, whether you’re looking to get the most out of a weekend break or find family-friendly options for the whole clan to enjoy. 

Short & weekend breaks in Scotland

Where will a weekend in Scotland take you? Michelin-star dining and city lights to beautiful landscapes and moments to slow down.

Wellness retreats in Scotland

Reconnect with nature and embrace Scotland’s crisp, fresh air, restorative landscapes and the gentle sounds and sights of our tranquil waters.

Family holidays in Scotland

Climb the turret of a medieval castle, dip your toes in the North Sea, or make friends with our furry Highland coos as they graze in green fields.

Farm stays & holidays in Scotland

Experience the best of rural Scotland on a farm holiday at a working farm.

Uncover unique experiences in Scotland

Discover hidden gems, plan your perfect adventure and find exactly what you need—from scenic hikes and cosy cottages to events and cultural experiences.

Plan your trip

Do you have questions about how to get here, what the weather is like, or what passport requirements we have? Check out our planning section for everything you need to know. 

Visit our travel planning section

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Hidden Scotland

A tour of some very sacred and special sites in the heart of Scotland explored through myth, visits to ancient monuments, hidden treasures and forgotten fables. Of course accompanied by delicious food, whisky and gin tastings and a Shetland pony!

Full Itinerary

Please see our website for photos and more information about our guides and accommodation....

Day 1 

Pick up from Edinburgh and travel to our first destination, Rosslyn Glen. We will be met by our guide Scot who will take us on an exciting exploration of this most beautiful and magical of glens. He will show us some of its hidden wonders, relating some of the many tales surrounding this mysterious glen and castle. 

We then venture onto Rosslyn Chapel. It is a rare architectural gem with exquisitely carved stonework; it has long been associated with mystery, the Knights Templar and is even said to be home to the Holy Grail. We will have a guided talk about the chapel and time to explore at our leisure. 

Then travel to a secret garden for a delicious lunch in their amazing glasshouse. We will then have a tour around the gardens with the owner, who will explain how using the organic herbs grown there has fined tuned their award winning gins. He will explain the properties of the herbs used in the gin and why they change colour when you add tonic water! We also visit the drying room, the smell is simply divine in there! The gardens are set within 7.5 by a stream and a very enjoyable place to wander around at your leisure. Then on to your stylish accommodation and evening at your leisure, maybe with a tot of gin!

“Where the forest murmurs there is music, ancient, everlasting” – Fiona MacLeod

Day 2

After breakfast we make our way North towards the Highlands to visit some of the tallest native trees in Scotland and spectacular waterfalls. We will meet with your guide Grahame who will explain the significance of this place as we walk underneath the magnificent canopy. Then onto lunch on the banks of the majestic river Tay. After lunch, Grahame leads us to explore a very special little stone circle hidden in the Tay valley and a chapel with beautiful medieval paintings, one of only two surviving sites like it in Scotland. Grahame will explain the origins and significance of these places. Our final trip of the day is to a Highland distillery for a whisky tasting and tour. Then onto our comfortable accommodation in a pretty highland town with many nice places for an evening meal, possibly finished off with a dram from the distillery!

“Imitate the magnificent trees that speak no words of their rapture, but breathe largely the luminous breeze.”

D.H. Lawrence

Day 3

We meet with our guide Grahame and morning visit to an ancient loch dwelling on Loch Tay and see what life was like in the area in the early Iron Age, it’s a great insight. Next we venture onto one of the valleys most notable stone circles. Grahame will explain its astronomical alignments and the significance of its siting.

After lunch on the shore of the beautiful Loch Tay, we head off to explore an ancient well site perched high above the valley floor, this is a fairly long steep walk, but the atmosphere at the well is incredible, a truly beautiful and tranquil place. The place is entwined in folklore as a wishing well, but also the haunt of dragons! There are striking cup and ring mark stones nearby, your guide Grahame will explain the geomantic nature of this ancient place. We will allow for some tranquil time by the well. 

Evening at your leisure.

Day 4

Morning visit to a specialist rare and native breed farm for a wonderful tour of their land, accompanied by one of their Shetland ponies to provide delicious refreshments. You will get a fascinating insight into how the land was cultivated and used in ancient times with outstanding views of the Tay valley and up to the enigmatic “fairy mountain” – Shiehallion, one of Scotland’s best known Munros.

Then time to explore the pretty town of Aberfeldy and its independent shops including a superb bookshop, a specialist tweed shop and art galleries.

To end this wonderful journey we visit an award winning artisan chocolatiers for a sample of their delicious hand crafted chocolates, there is a small interesting museum relating the history of their single origin chocolate which comes from a South Atlantic Island.

Then homeward wend to Edinburgh and say farewell to your new found travelling friends. 

Vanaf £675 per persoon

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  • Dinsdag
  • Woensdag
  • Donderdag
  • Vrijdag
  • Zaterdag
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April — November

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Celtic Compass Tours
Edinburgh
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Beginnend

  • Edinburgh

Lengte

4 Days

Transport

  • Driver guide
  • Minibus
  • Walking

Type

  • Bespoke
  • Private
  • Small Group (1-16)

Thema’s

  • Adventure
  • Archaeology
  • Castles
  • Food and drink
  • Gin
  • History
  • Landscapes
  • Walking
  • Whisky

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Celtic Compass

A specialist company providing unique small-group tours to help people get a greater sense of the places they travel to; the remote, hidden, sacred and ancient sites of Scotland. The country is explored through storytelling, folklore, poetry, geology, history, art, archeoastronomy and of course its food and drink! The guides are experts in their specialist fields, passionate about their subjects with many years experience guiding. Celtic Compass prides itself on designing itineraries to give a really immersive experience and create life-long lasting memories of this majestic country.

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Start your story in Scotland

Escape to a land of deep lochs and emerald glens. Feel the thrum of our vibrant cities and adventure into the undiscovered.

Inspiration for your adventure

Watch waves break against golden sands, step back in time amidst medieval ruins, taste food sourced from nearby fields or connect with locals in our friendly towns and cities. Scotland is the perfect place to lose yourself; plan your holiday now.

Places to Go

Things to Do

Travel & Planning

Food & Drink

National Geographic's Best of the World 2027

Dumfries & Galloway has been included in National Geographic's 'Best of the World' destinations to visit for 2027. Uncover this region of vast landscapes and epic stories now.

See the Best of the World collection

Find your dream destination

Listen to the cry of seabirds overhead as you catch a ferry to one of our islands or slow down and take in the rolling green fields and weaving rivers of the countryside. Our towns and cities each have a unique character just waiting for you to discover.

Scotland's islands

Peaceful, beautiful and full of adventure, nothing quite matches the magic of a Scottish island holiday.

City breaks in Scotland

Get to know Scotland on a city break, from our biggest city Glasgow to our newest city, Dunfermline.

Countryside breaks in Scotland

Leave the bustle behind, breathe crisp fresh air, watch the changing seasons unfold, and get lost in nature on a Scottish countryside break.

Scottish Towns

From Melrose and Dumfries to Ullapool and Wick, soak up the historical charm and scenery of Scotland’s towns in all four corners of the country.

Scotland through the seasons

Fall in love with Scotland all year long. Picture autumn days spent wandering through misty hills and forests bursting with colour.  

Uncover Scotland's seasons

Experience vibrant events and festivals

Create an unforgettable memory with your friends and family at one of Scotland’s world-class festivals or events. Dance the night away at your first ceilidh, listen to musicians perform life traditional Scottish folk music, or be part of something special with Edinburgh’s Hogmanay. 

Scottish music festivals

Dance to the rhythm of fiddles in grand music halls and feel the bass rippling across festival fields right across Scotland.

Halloween in Scotland

From hair-raising ghost tales to nighttime woodland walks and spooky activities, come and experience the magic of Halloween in Scotland.

Events and festivals in Scotland

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Find your escape

Write your own story in Scotland. Find the best options for your travel, whether you’re looking to get the most out of a weekend break or find family-friendly options for the whole clan to enjoy. 

Short & weekend breaks in Scotland

Where will a weekend in Scotland take you? Michelin-star dining and city lights to beautiful landscapes and moments to slow down.

Wellness retreats in Scotland

Reconnect with nature and embrace Scotland’s crisp, fresh air, restorative landscapes and the gentle sounds and sights of our tranquil waters.

Family holidays in Scotland

Climb the turret of a medieval castle, dip your toes in the North Sea, or make friends with our furry Highland coos as they graze in green fields.

Farm stays & holidays in Scotland

Experience the best of rural Scotland on a farm holiday at a working farm.

Uncover unique experiences in Scotland

Discover hidden gems, plan your perfect adventure and find exactly what you need—from scenic hikes and cosy cottages to events and cultural experiences.

Plan your trip

Do you have questions about how to get here, what the weather is like, or what passport requirements we have? Check out our planning section for everything you need to know. 

Visit our travel planning section

Don’t just take our word for it

Get inspired by those who’ve gone before you and share your images by tagging @VisitScotland 

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