We invite you to join Brand g Vacations for an LGBTQI+ 5* inclusive, 13-day journey, uncovering Scotland’s majesty including Inverness, Loch Lomond, St Andrews and Edinburgh and Stirling.
This carefully crafted tour is tailored to provide you with the finest experiences Scotland has to offer, seamlessly delivered in a luxurious and effortless manner. Embark on a journey filled with remarkable #lifechanging moments, where you can share unforgettable experiences with your LGBTQI+ family. Additionally, the trip offers the freedom to express your individuality through the choice of different activities and tours, allowing you to craft your own memories and freestyle your day, your way.
We start with a luxury stay in capital of the Highlands of Scotland, Inverness when you stay in the 5* Ness Walk Hotel and will explore castles, historic bloody battle fields and highland fare. We travel to Loch Lomond and experience the beauty of the Glenfinnan Viaduct, and visit Loch Ness in search of the famous monster on our way. Loch Lomond is at the center of the breathtaking Lomond and The Trossachs National Park from where you will experience one of Scotland’s best hotels, the 5* Cameron House, situated on the bank of the Loch. You will experience amazing activities such as a luxurious 4×4 Highland Drive with spectacular views. Optional tours are also available for the more adventurous from Loch Lomond including flying boat plane the island of Jura, and rib boat excursions with a wee dram thrown in. For the less adventurous, the Loch simply provides a most beautiful relaxing location to observe Scotland’s majesty up close and personal.
Moving to the East of the country, we explore Stirling and the famous Kelpies. before arriving in St Andrews, the famous home of Golf, in the Kingdom Of Fife. Your 5* Rusacks Hotel situated facing both Pilmour Links and The Links thoroughfare, and overlooks the 1st and 18th greens on the Old Course. Here you can explore the ancient beautiful university town and surrounding areas including the City of Dundee and its V&A museum and HM The Queen Mother’s former home, Glamis Castle.
Your exploration continues to Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh where we will stay in the luxurious 5* Kimpton Charlotte Square hotel. Your 5 days stay allows for you to join local formal walking tours or simply freestyle your stay and explore at your leisure whilst meeting the group for the main events including the amazing Edinburgh Roya Millenary Tattoo, and a Royal Invitation to a luxury State Dinner onboard the Royal Yacht Britannia where you will enjoy unparalleled access to the former floating home of the Her Majesty The late Queen Elizabeth. August in Edinburgh is the most exciting time for the capital as it is home to some major festivals including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (also referred to as the Edinburgh Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe Festival or the Fringe) is the world’s largest performance arts festival featuring more than 50,000 performances. Running in parallel, the Edinburgh International Festival he Edinburgh International Festival is an annual arts festival in Edinburgh, Scotland, spread over the final three weeks in August. Notable figures from the international world of music (especially classical music) and the performing arts are invited to join the festival. Edinburgh will deliver on every level offering something to suit every taste and if that is not enough, Glasgow, Scotland’s city is just 45 minutes away on a train.
Luxury Level: ***** 5 Star
Guest Count: 40
Activity Level: Moderate – Active Please note that walking in Edinburgh is difficult so please advise if you have mobility issues.
Highlights
- 13 luxurious days in 5 * hotels
- See Dunrobin Castle the most northerly of Scotland’s great houses
- Visit the famous Culloden battlefield where “Bonnie” Prince
- Charlie’s Jacobite forces were defeated in 1746
- Search for the world-famous Loch Ness Monster “Nessie” on the banks of Fort William
- Experience the Trossacks in a 4×4 Highland Drive
- Saty on the banks of beautiful Loch Lomond
- Tour Glamis Castle, former home of HM The Queen Mother and enjoy a private tea in the kitchen
- Stay in beutiful St Andrews, Home of Golf and the famous
- University as attended by the TRM The Prince & Princess of Wales
- Visit the Cito of Dundee and ita V&A Museum
- Visit Stirling castle and the famous Kelpies
- Enjoy a Scottish whiskey experience
- See the famous Royal Military Tattoo
- Access Edinburgh International Festival
- Access the famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe
- Enjoy a Luxury State Dinner and tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia dressed in formal Highland kilts
Hotels
Loch Lomond Fast Rib Boat Ride
Don your included waterproof jackets and trousers and go for a thrill ride on Loch Lomond, the UK’s largest inland waterway at 24 miles long and 5 miles at the widest point. It’s interspersed by picturesque islands and surrounded by a stunning mountainous landscape. Stop at Inchmurrin Pub on the island for a refreshment. 3 to 4 hrs
Date: Saturday 16th August 2025
Time: Various dependent on other activity options
Combo Activities: This can be combined with the Morning Inveraray Castle Tour or Sea Plane Island Adventure
Cost: $165 per person
This tour is operated by 4×4 Adventures Scotland Ltd and once booked are non refundable. 4×4 Adventures Scotland Ltd is committed to your safety and has taken all reasonable steps to ensure that 4×4 Adventures and associated activities are safe, enjoyable and rewarding. By participating in a 4×4 Adventures Experience or Event you accept that whilst 4×4 Adventures Scotland Ltd will take all reasonable steps to ensure your safety, fast rib boating carries a risk which could result in injury, illness or death.
Participants must understand that there is no pressure to participate, and you may choose to take part in as little or as much of the activity as you feel comfortable with. Participants agree to abide by all instructions given by 4×4 Adventures Scotland Ltd staff and understand that staff may refuse participation if instructions are not followed. 4×4 Adventures Scotland cannot be held liable for participants’ or third parties’ actions.
Participants must make 4×4 Adventures Scotland Ltd staff aware of any physical or health conditions which may affect participation in the activity, this information will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Sea Plane Island Explorer Adventure
Enjoy a spectacular, unforgettable flight in an iconic, luxury 9 seat seaplane with a first class window seat over one of the most spectacular landscapes in the World! Fly west towards the Kyles of Bute and Loch Fyne – over the Kintyre peninsula towards The Sound of Jura with the Islands of Jura, Islay and Gigha often in view, possibly Northern Ireland – heading East take in the Isle of Bute panorama. Capture a unique and sublime taste of the Highlands and the West Coast on this magnificent flight. 45 Mins
Date: Saturday 16th August 2025
Time: Various
Combo Activities: This can be combined with the Loch Lomond Fast Rib Boat
Cost: $ 275 per person – this activity is completely weather dependent thus subject to cancelation with a full refund.
This tour is operated by Loch Lomond Sea Planes and T&C’s apply click HERE
Sea Plane Island Jura Adventure
Enjoy a spectacular, unforgettable flight in an iconic, luxury 9 seater seaplane with a first class window seat over one of the most spectacular landscapes in the World ! Escape to the incredible Isle of Jura, described by the author George Orwell as, “an extremely un-gettatable place”, on an iconic, luxury seaplane with a first class window seat over one of the most spectacular landscapes in the World. Breath in the romance of Jura – a wonderful cocktail of whisky, myth, legend, nature and wilderness located off the magnificent West coast of Scotland. Depart unforgettable Loch Lomond to the west, fly over the Cowal peninsula and the Isle of Bute towards Loch Fyne and the Sound of Jura – after 28 minutes descend gently for landing on Small Isles Bay located on the South-east coast for disembarkation in the shadow of the Paps of Jura, at the village of Craighouse to enjoy over two hours exploring this magnificent island. 3.5 hrs (2+ hrs in Jura)
Date: Saturday 16th August 2025
Time: Various
Combo Activities: This cannot be combined with other activities
Cost: $ 275 per person – this activity is completely weather dependent thus subject to cancelation with a full refund.
This tour is operated by Loch Lomond Sea Planes and T&C’s apply click HERE
Inveraray Castle Tour
Take a morning visit to see the home of the Duke and Duchess of Argyle. An Inveraray Castle has been standing on the shores of Loch Fyne since the 1400s, although the impressive castle we know today was inspired by a sketch by Vanbrugh, the architect of Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard in the 1700s. The castle is first and foremost a family home however, its very existence reflects the part played by the Campbells in the rich tapestry of Scottish and British History. The contents of Inveraray Castle span many generations of the family and will give you a glimpse of the family’s rich heritage and ancestry. Run personally by the Duchess, the Castle Tearoom offers a mouth-watering menu using the best of local and West-Highland ingredients. The Scottish-sourced menu includes the best of Mull cheddars and Arran Ice creams, while our soups, sandwiches, scones, and cakes are made daily in the Castle.
Date: Saturday 16th August 2025
Time: 9:00am – 1.45pm
Combo Activities: This can be combined with the afternoon Loch Lomond Fast Rib Boat Ride or a weather dependent late afternoon Sea Plane Island Explorer Adventure.
Cost: $140 per person and includes a Light lunch
Walking Grade: 2/5 Easy amount of walking which will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Included – Tour of Glasgow (All day)
Join your hosts for a walk to the train station where you will take a train to Glasgow, seeing all the views the countryside has to offer en route as you sit back and let the train take the strain. Once in Glasgow, we will explore the city center on foot and see why the once, “Second City of the British Empire” for much of the Victorian and Edwardian eras has a completely different vibe to Edinburgh. We will enjoy a delicious serving of Afternoon Tea and Fizz aboard a vintage red sightseeing bus. Enjoy all the classics including home baked scones with fresh whipped cream and jam, sandwiches, mini bread rolls or wraps, mini quiche, petit fours and mouth watering cakes. All washed down with a glass of fizz and fresh tea or coffee as you explore the city. We finish our afternoon visiting a gay bar in Glasgow’s merchant city before returning to Edinburgh on the train.
Date: Thursday 21 August 2025
Time: 9:00am – 5.00pm
Duration approx: 8 hours inc Transfer and Afternoon tea tour simply let us know you want to go by booking
Cost: Included in vacation price
Walking Grade 4/5: Lots of walking which will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Included – Tour of Rosslyn Chapel, Edinburgh (Morning)
Rosslyn Chapel took over 40 years to build and was incomplete when Sir William St Clair, the founder, died in 1484. The beauty of its setting and the mysterious symbolism of its ornate stonework have inspired, attracted, and intrigued artists, writers and visitors ever since. Made famous in The Davinci Code, it is one of Scotland’s most popular visitor attractions. It is often described as a ‘treasure in stone’, practically every surface inside and outside this unique building is carved in an outstanding display of craftsmanship, including angels, Green Men and the famous Apprentice Pillar. You can use a free carvings map to discover these remarkable features and find out more at one of the talks given by the Guides. You will be picked up and dropped off from the hotel.
Date: Thursday 21 August 2025
Time: 9:00am – 1.00pm
Duration approx: 4 hours inc Transfer
Cost: Included in vacation price simply let us know you want to go by booking
Walking Grade: 2/5 Little amount of walking which will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Hotel Upgrade Package
Although all the hotels in this trip are 5* + you can luxe out by purchasing an optional hotel upgrade Packages are available covering all hotel stays as follows:
Ness walk Garden Room with upgrade to Garden Room with outdoor seating for 2 nights, Cameron House with upgrade to Loch View Studio Auld House Suite for 3 nights, Rusacks Hotel with upgrade to Swilican Rooms with indoor and outdoor luxury, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and elegant glass-panelled balconies to soak up the Sea and Old Course view room for 2 nights, and the Kimpton Charlotte Square with upgrade to Junior Suite for 5 nights
Total Cost: $2,450 per person double occupancy or $4,750 for single occupancy.
Inclusions
- Guaranteed all LGBTQI+ group
- Daily tours and castle entrance fees are included as described in the detailed itinerary
- Tour manager at your disposal throughout your journey
- 2 nights 5* B&B hotel accommodation in the Ness Walk Hotel, Inverness
- Welcome reception and dinner in Inverness
- 3 nights 5* B&B hotel accommodation in the Cameron House Hotel, Loch Lomond
- 2 nights 5* B&B hotel accommodation in the Rusacks Hotel, St Andrews
- 4×4 Off Road Highland Adventure
- 5 nights 5* B&B hotel accommodation in the Kimpton Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
- Premium Seating at the Royal Military Tattoo, Edinburgh Castle
- State Dinner on the Royal Yacht Britannia with complimentary Formal Highland dress.
- Complimentary arrival and departure transfers
Bookings for 2025 Scotland Uncovered tour ranges from $21,250 to $12,250. Please contact us directly at [email protected] or (+1)713.661.2117 for real-time availability of staterooms and for reservations. You can now book directly for any Brand g trip via this link.
