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Here you will find some tour itineraries of Scotland. These itineraries have been put together to give some idea of what can be done and seen. All tours mentioned in this category serve as suggestions only.
One of the great things about living in or near a country as compact and historical as Scotland is that you have a number of travel options that require very little effort or hassle. For many other people all around the world, the idea of travelling off to parts unknown involves a great deal of planning, and probably the purchase of plane tickets. Meanwhile, if you are in range of Scottish travel destinations, all that is necessary is to gas up your car, make sure your Aviva insurance is updated, and then get ready for a casual day trip to an attractive vacation destination. Here are a few ideas of the types of places you may want to look into if you are living in or visiting the Scottish area.
Specially designed with families in mind
(Half day tour)
Host City for 2014 Commonwealth Games
The Glasgow City Tour takes us from past to present and covers more than thirty points of interest. Glasgow was founded by St. Mungo in the 6th Century on the spot where Glasgow Cathedral now stands and where our tour begins.
Fort Augustus and Loch Ness
On the most southern part of Loch Ness, Fort Augustus is situated on the Great Glen Way of the Caledonian Canal and is half way between Inverness, the capital of the Highlands and Fort William. The original name for the village was Cill Chuimein, literally “the Church of Chuimein”, after the said Chuimein, Abbot of Iona, who established the church in the 6th century.
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum Family Day Trip
Written by Catriona Stevenson
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