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Scotland

Embrace Scotland’s wondrous beauty and colorful heritage on this seven-night journey based in charming Stirling. Featuring the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo!

Green plains of Scotland with mountains in the distance
Date
Aug 12 - 20, 2026
From Price
$4,795.00
Contact

AHI Travel
800-323-7373

Type
Land
Region
Europe
Tour Manager

Rileigh Hageman
hageman.97@osu.edu

Trip overview

Walk in the footsteps of royalty at Stirling Castle and Scone Palace and admire picturesque Loch Lomond on a cruise. In Edinburgh, see the UNESCO World Heritage Old and New Towns, stroll along the famous Royal Mile and visit its majestic castle. Delight in the glorious Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performed before the floodlit castle, an annual spectacle of regimental pipes and drums, military bands from around the world and lively Highland dancers. Feel the North Sea breezes from the ruins of St Andrews Castle perched on the coast, then see golf’s historic home, St Andrews Old Course. Along the way, tour a distillery for a “wee dram” of Scottish whisky and examine Scotland’s history with expert guides and lecturers. This small-group program features a first-class hotel and a generous meal plan with wine at dinner.

Tour highlights

  • Seven nights in Falkirk, Scotland, at the first-class Macdonald Inchyra Hotel and Spa.
  • AHI Sustainability Promise: We strive to make a positive, purposeful impact in the communities we visit.
  • Complimentary travel mementos.
  • Seven breakfasts, three lunches and three dinners.
  • Welcome and Farewell Receptions and Dinners to mingle with fellow travelers.
  • Tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine with dinner.
  • Enrichment by expert speakers enhances your insight into the region.
  • Engaging excursions showcase the local culture, heritage and history.
  • Free time to pursue your individual interests.
  • Tipping of guides and drivers.
  • A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly.

*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Dates, itineraries and prices are subject to change.

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart gateway city 
Day 2: Edinburgh, Scotland | Falkirk 
Day 3: Stirling 
Day 4: Edinburgh 
Day 5: Falkirk | Perth | Crieff 
Day 6: Loch Lomond and The Trossachs | Luss 
Day 7: St Andrews 
Day 8: Falkirk 
Day 9: Depart for gateway city

Preferred Travel Insurance

USI Travel Insurance Services is the preferred provider of travel insurance for The Ohio State University. We highly recommend that you review this information and consider insurance to protect yourself and your investment. USI is a comprehensive plan that offers three options, allowing you to select the coverage that best suits your needs. You can find additional details, request a quote and purchase a plan online at https://my.travelinsure.com/ohiostate/ or by calling 1-800-937-1387.

Cancellations

CANCELLATION

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to AHI Travel.

  • Cancellation received up to 121 days prior to trip departure will incur a $500 per person administrative fee.
  • Cancellation received 120 to 91 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 25% of the entire cost of the trip per person.
  • Cancellation received 90-61 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 50% of the entire cost of the trip per person.
  • Cancellation received 60-31 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 75% of the entire cost of the trip per person.
  • Cancellation received 30 days prior to departure to the time of departure (or no show) will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip.

TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. AN INSURANCE APPLICATION WILL BE SENT TO YOU AFTER YOU RESERVE (U.S. RESIDENTS ONLY).

If a tour is canceled by AHI Travel before the date of departure for reasons other than Force Majeure and the cancellation is not caused by your fault or negligence, you will have the choice of accepting one of these options from AHI Travel: i) transfer to another date of the same tour, if available; ii) book another tour of equal or greater value, if available (you will be responsible for paying any difference in price); or iii) book another tour of lesser value, if available (with a refund payable to you for the difference in price); or iv) receive a full refund for the land-only portion of the applicable tour

CANCELLATION GRACE PERIOD
Reservations made prior to 120 days before a tour's scheduled departure date may be canceled within 7 days following the reservation date for a full refund. Reservations made within 120 days prior to a tour's scheduled departure will not qualify for the grace period.

CANCELLATION OF TRIP OPTIONS
Purchases of optional excursions, pre- and/or post-tour extensions, additional hotel nights, private transfers or other trip options become fully non-refundable 44 days prior to departure. Air transportation purchases are subject only to penalties assessed by the airlines.