Beyond the Standing Stones with Buddy Mondlock & Mike Lindauer

Multidestination

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Scotland Folk Tours
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99 reviews
Apr 23 - May 6, 2024
Group size: 12 - 16
Beyond the Standing Stones with Buddy Mondlock & Mike Lindauer
Multidestination

Scotland Folk Tours
  • Email address verified
99 reviews

Apr 23 - May 6, 2024
Group size: 12 - 16

About this trip

This incredible tour, which begins in Glasgow, is meant for you if you want to be fully immersed into the Highland and Island culture for the majority of your time with us in Scotland.


Over the course of the 14 days we have the pleasure of spending with you each of your senses will be entertained – you’ll see the landscapes that inspired ancient legends and historic tales, you’ll taste traditional Scottish cuisine such as haggis, cranachan, and whisky inspired dishes, you’ll touch buildings and stones built by people who lived hundreds and even thousands of years ago, you’ll smell the intoxicating scent of fresh highland and sea-scented air, and, lastly, you’ll hear the sounds of traditional Scottish folk music inspiring you to dance throughout our journey together.


On this tour we’ll go to the far north of our beloved country to see impressive white sand beaches with turquoise water, majestic glens and mountains, ride ferries across legendary waterways, dance traditional ceilidhs, step back in time to explore historic villages, heritage sites, and of course some of the mystical standing stones and circles of Orkney.


One of the highlights of this tour is a visit to the UNESCO site of Skara Brae, where you can understand the prehistoric life of our Scottish ancestors from over 5,000 years ago! Come along with us to experience some of the hidden gems our beautiful country has to offer on a magical, musical tour we hope that you’ll never forget.

What’s included

  • 14 Days of fun!
    Please note the first day, your Arrival Day, only has an unofficial dinner and is an opportunity for you to settle in before events start the following day. Accommodation is still included this night.
  • 13 nights Accommodation
    Accommodation begins on Arrival Day and concludes when you check-out the morning of Departure Day.
  • Breakfast
    Breakfast will be included at the accommodation every day!
  • Dinners
    Three group dinners will be included in the tour cost
  • All sites & activities
    Any site, event or activity listed in the itinerary is included in the tour cost. No additional entrance fees will be required.
  • Ferries
    Any ferry rides that may be required
  • Near nightly Live Music!
    Many of the nights we share together will include private concerts with either local musicians or your tour leader (they have one show). We also take you to local pub sessions along the way!
  • Group Airport Transport
    We will provide 2 group airport shuttles on Departure Day. One will be early morning, and one late morning/early afternoon, depending on when passenger's flight times are.
  • Orientation Meeting
    Zoom meeting with tour leader, company directors, and other passengers to ask questions and meet people before the tour!

What’s not included

  • Flights
  • Lunches

Available Packages

Double Room (double occupancy only)

*Must be booked in increments of 2, as this if for traveling pairs sharing a double room. Not to be booked by solo travelers.

This package comes with a double room (one bed) at the accommodations throughout the tour for sharing with your traveling partner. This is usually a double or queen sized bed.

$4,000
Deposit: $2,000
Twin Room (double occupancy only)

*Must be booked in increments of 2, as this if for traveling pairs sharing a twin room. Not to be booked by solo travelers.

This package comes with a twin room (two beds) at the accommodations throughout the tour for sharing with your traveling partner. These are usually single or twin sized beds.

$4,000
Deposit: $2,000
Single Room (single occupancy only)

*For one person traveling alone or wanting their own room

You will receive your own room, with a single (sometimes twin) bed at all the accommodations throughout the tour.

$4,500
Deposit: $2,250

Available Add-Ons

Arrival Day Airport Transfer
$60
Deposit: $0

Once you arrive into Glasgow we will have a car pick you up and take you directly to the hotel city centre. 

Departure Day Airport Transfer
$125
Deposit: $0

This option is for you if you are unable to make one of the group transfers on Departure Day, but would still like a ride pre-arranged.  

T-Shirt
$25

We will send you options to choose from, and have the item ready on your Arrival Day!

Hoodie or Sweatshirt
$40

We will send you options to choose from, and have the item ready on your Arrival Day!

Additional Night at Hotel Before Tour
$250
Deposit: $0

If you would like to add additional nights onto your stay, we are happy to book this for you! *Please note this is dependent on availability

Additional Night at Hotel After Tour
$250
Deposit: $0

If you would like to add additional nights onto your stay, we are happy to book this for you! *Please note this is dependent on availability



Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival Day & Settling In

Today we don't have any official activities, so that you may arrive, check-in and combat jet lag at your leisure. The hotel's check-in time will be 3pm, however if you arrive before then you can have them hold your luggage at reception in order to explore the town centre handsfree.

In the evening there will be an unofficial welcome dinner (not included in the tour cost). Your walking guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and take you to a nearby restaurant where you will have the opportunity to meet your fellow passengers and prepare for the adventure ahead!

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Scotland Folk Tours
99 reviews
Our tours are for people who love music, travel and to meet the local folk! Listen to local voices of Scotland, providing you with some ‘up close and personal’ experiences of great music. Taking you to some of the most unforgettable and sensational parts of the country, our tour guides and drivers are arguably the best in the land. They have a deep fondness of their most incredible country, and years of experience. Equipped with stories of our past and our folklore, they will reveal to you some of the most incredible parts of Scotland.

Reviews

JG
I thoroughly enjoyed this tour of Edinburgh and the Highlands, Our guides were excellent and the musicians were so talented and entertaining. The Highlands are breathtaking - everywhere you look is a spectacular view. I only wish I could have stayed much longer!
By Judy G for Beyond the Tartan with Kate Campbell on Jul 10, 2025
What a wonderful trip! The tour guides were amazing, the accommodations were nice, and the tour included so many sights and so much history! Excellent!
By Andrea H for Beyond the Tartan with Kate Campbell on Jul 08, 2025
This was among the best trips of my life. I had never considered a group trip before, but now I want to go on all the Scotland Folk Tours trips. Julie and Katie were fantastic at building group cohesion and making everyone feel included. All of our guides—Gail and Fiona in particular—were deeply knowledgeable and entertaining. I learned so much. The trip was perfectly paced—not too much driving, with extended stays in two places and day trips off from there. I can’t say enough good things about this trip.
By Sharon D for Beyond the Borders with Julie Wolf & Katie Dahl on Jul 08, 2025
Scotland is a magical place. The tour begins in Edinburgh, and the local guide, Fiona was fabulous- her knowledge of history, and putting it into an understandable context helped walking around the city fun, lively and fascinating. Ben drove the bus and toured us into The Highlands which is a majestic and magical place. His knowledge of current and historical facts brought the countryside to life.There are probably 20 colors of green in the hills and mountains of The Highlands, and I half expected fairies, trolls and mountain spirits to jump out! Accommodations were very comfortable and the food in Scotland was great, even for a pescatarian! I highly recommend this agency!
By Jean S for Beyond the Tartan with Kate Campbell on Jul 08, 2025
We love to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us so much! I must admit sometimes I look at the hills and think its little wonder our faerie stories are as diverse as they are when I see how diverse the woodlands can be! Thank you for leaving your feedback, and hope to see you again!
By Scotland Folk Tours on Jul 08, 2025
SF
Wonderful! Perfect mix of music, history, and beauty. And great people to travel with.
By Elizabeth M for Beyond the Tartan with Kate Campbell on Jul 07, 2025
Thanks for the review! We agree; Scotland is beautiful, the history interesting and as for the people? It's all about the folk!
By Scotland Folk Tours on Jul 08, 2025
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