Beyond the Tartan with Jason Wilber

Multidestination

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Scotland Folk Tours
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95 reviews
May 7 - 17, 2024
Group size: 12 - 16
Beyond the Tartan with Jason Wilber
Multidestination

Scotland Folk Tours
  • Email address verified
95 reviews

May 7 - 17, 2024
Group size: 12 - 16

About this trip

This musical tour has it all when it comes to exploring Scotland! You begin the 11 day tour in the capital city- Edinburgh. For the first four days you are shown around by a true local, one of our fantastic tour guides. You’ll experience historic must-see tourist sites, such as Edinburgh Castle, Old Town and Grassmarket to name a few, but you’ll also get to see how modern Scottish people enjoy themselves with cultural events, music and meals peppered around the city.


On Day 5 we head north into the highlands, where your mental image of our beautiful country will be challenged and expanded with every kilometre travelled. We’ll see castles, mountains, glens, monuments, sheep (lots of sheep), rivers, lochs and the sea- all on our first day out of Edinburgh!


Over the course of the days to follow your cameras and phones will be filled with beautiful 

photographs of the Highland and Island landscape, local flora and fauna, and with luck some of the magic you experience as well. We’ll take you to historic sites and sites of folktales, but don’t worry about having your schedule too full as you will also be given plenty of time to explore on your own throughout our journey together.


You’ll hear Scottish music, taste traditional food and, of course, hear traditional stories from our talented and friendly tour guides. Come along and explore our country with like-minded people on a tour that is sure to expand your horizons to an unforgettable musical score.

What’s included

  • 11 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.
  • 10 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.
  • 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!
  • Ferries
    All fees for any ferries that might be required.
  • 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.

$3,100
Deposit: $1,550
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.

$3,100
Deposit: $1,550
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.

$3,600
Deposit: $1,800

Available Add-Ons

Arrival Day Airport Transfer
$60
Deposit: $0

Once you arrive into Edinburgh 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!

Your Organizer


SF
Scotland Folk Tours
95 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

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
Fascinating introductions to Scottish music, culture, and environs! Recommendations for future trips would be someone to discuss in more detail the history of Scottish music and instruments, and a couple hour course on basic Gaelic, with Gaelic spelling, pronunciation of Gaelic words, and common Gaelic phrases. Glad to be introduced to Scotland’s National Park System and hope to track their progress in restoring more sensitive habitats!
By Lauren F for Beyond the Tartan with Kate Campbell on Jul 02, 2025
We had a good time - some of the folks did not gel but there was a real camaraderie among a few of us. Some of the hotels left a lot to be desired - balms sea is out in the middle of nowhere with nothing around it - and the hotel in Inverness was not great. It felt like a monastic room! The shower had a stuck door which would only allow a small person through. I am not that small. I loved the Frederick house hotel and the place we stayed in stirling / really nice!!! If I was queen for a day -I would have liked somewhere other than Inverness - there was not much to do there except shop. I enjoyed having things to see rather than just places to spend money. Fiona was fantastic! Loved the time we spent with her and enjoyed Ben, too. He did a good job and was a great (fast😱) driver! Both were full of so much information!! Amazing!!
By Sharon H for Beyond the Tartan with Kate Campbell on Jul 01, 2025
This was a marvelous tour in the truest sense. Our tour guides were so knowledgeable and personable, hotels and food were great, and the music soul filling. it was a great experience!!
By Bambi P for Beyond the Tartan with Tret Fure on Jun 29, 2025
We had a fantastic time. The tour guides, Fiona & Ben, were friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. Easy to talk to. Food & drink were great. Accommodations were clean and comfortable. Looking forward to a future endeavor.
By Mike D for Beyond the Tartan with Tret Fure on Jun 29, 2025
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