TRAVEL WITH OLLI at the University of New Mexico
Discover Scotland
Dates
Jul 17 – 26, 2027
Activity Level
2 - Moderate
Price Per Person
From $5,999
About This Tour
Duration:
10 days
Meals:
15
Travel Style:
Classic
From its rugged sea-sprayed islands to its stately castles layered in history, Scotland awaits. Discover a land of rolling green Highlands, friendly sheepdogs, and historic castles.
Essential Experiences
Visit a family-run Highlands farm and watch sheepdogs at work in the mountain wilderness.
Learn how the bagpipe, that quintessentially Scottish instrument, has become such an integral part of the country’s culture.
Discover the Neolithic ruins on Orkney and how they have shaped the island today.
Highlights
Bagpipe Demonstration
Whisky Tasting
Isle of Skye
Loch Ness
Orkney Islands
Dunrobin Castle
Sheepdog Demonstration
Edinburgh Castle
Scottish Cooking Demonstration
Activity Level
Level 2
Moderate
You like a balanced approach to travel. Walking two to three miles over the course of a day is no problem for you. You can partake in a two-hour leisurely walking tour, covering up to two miles (with included breaks). You can handle a variety of terrains, from cobblestone streets to moderate hills with relative ease and without assistance. You can climb two flights of stairs with ease. There may be 1 to 2 days on this tour when walking tours can cover 3 to 4 miles over uneven terrain. You can handle altitudes up to 6,000 feet.