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Scotland trips

Guided tours and cruise sailings.

Main airport
EDI Edinburgh Airport
Time zone
United Kingdom Time (UTC+0, UTC+1 with daylight saving) at Edinburgh
Cruise ports
Invergordon, Scotland, Orkney Islands (Kirkwall), Scotland, Portree (Isle of Skye), Scotland, Stornoway, Scotland, Leith (Edinburgh), Scotland

Guided tours in Scotland

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Contiki

Best of England & Scotland - Classic

England, Scotland

4.7 (232 reviews)

From $1,706

per person

Next departure Nov 11, 2026

Contiki

Best of Scotland & Ireland - Classic

Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland

4.6 (213 reviews)

From $2,175

per person

Next departure Nov 16, 2026

Trafalgar

Best of Scotland

Scotland

4.5 (1,848 reviews)

From $2,150

per person

Next departure Nov 22, 2026

Brendan Vacations

Best of Scotland - Signature

Scotland

4.3 (76 reviews)

From $2,150

per person

Next departure Nov 22, 2026

Insight Vacations

Best of Ireland & Scotland

Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland

4.7 (49 reviews)

From $7,025

per person

Next departure Apr 1, 2027

Cruises calling in Scotland

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Princess Cruises · Majestic Princess · Northern Europe

British Isles with France & Belfast

Apr 7, 2027 to Apr 19, 2027 · 12 nights

Round trip from Southampton (for London), England

Offers: Up to $450 Instant Savings on European Cruises, Fall Savings Sale - Up to 45% Off

Ports of call and details

From $1,574 per person, double occupancy$2,645

Interior, Up to $450 Instant Savings on European Cruises

Plus $390 taxes, fees and port expenses per person

Interior
$1,574$2,645
Balcony
$2,178$3,790
Mini-Suite
$2,624$4,615
Suite
$8,824$9,205
Oceanview
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Holland America Line · Nieuw Statendam · Europe

28-Day Canary Islands & British Isles: Madeira & Glasgow

Apr 16, 2027 to May 14, 2027 · 28 nights

Round trip from Dover (London), England, UK

Offers: Best Deal Ever - $99 Deposit, Have It All Early Booking Bonus

Ports of call and details

From $7,019 per person, double occupancy

Inside, Best Deal Ever - $99 Deposit

Taxes and fees included

Inside
$7,019
Ocean View
$8,339
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Seabourn · Seabourn Venture · Northern Europe

26-Day Wild British Isles & North Atlantic

Jun 7, 2027 to Jul 3, 2027 · 26 nights

Greenwich (London), England, United Kingdom to Reykjavik, Iceland

Offers: Seabourn Combo Savings, Explore Beyond Event

Ports of call and details

From $28,398 per guest based on double occupancy

Veranda Suite, Seabourn Combo Savings

Taxes and fees included

Veranda Suite
$28,398
Panorama Penthouse Suite
$43,333
Penthouse Suite
Owner's Suite and Above
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Cunard · Queen Victoria · Northern Europe

British Isles

Jun 27, 2027 to Jul 11, 2027 · 14 nights

Round trip from Southampton, England

Offers: Fall Savings Event, 2026 Black Friday Event

Ports of call and details

From $2,549 per person, double occupancy

Britannia Inside

Taxes and fees included

Britannia Inside
$2,549
Britannia Oceanview
$2,909
Britannia Balcony
$3,329
Britannia Club Balcony
Princess Grill Suite
Queens Grill Suite
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Cheapest months for Scotland

December 2026 is the lowest, from $723 per personEdinburgh for Hogmanay (Nye) - Start Edinburgh

  1. Nov 2026$1,706
  2. Dec 2026$723
  3. Jan 2027$1,795
  4. Feb 2027$1,725
  5. Mar 2027$1,735
  6. Apr 2027$1,550
  7. May 2027$1,526
  8. Jun 2027$1,526
  9. Jul 2027$1,526
  10. Aug 2027$1,625
  11. Sep 2027$1,775
  12. Oct 2027$1,750

Lowest price of a tour leaving that month, per person, twin share.

April 2027 is the lowest, from $131 a nightMajestic Princess, 12 nights

  1. Nov 2026no current price
  2. Dec 2026no current price
  3. Jan 2027no current price
  4. Feb 2027no current price
  5. Mar 2027no current price
  6. Apr 2027$131 a night
  7. May 2027$165 a night
  8. Jun 2027$182 a night
  9. Jul 2027$152 a night
  10. Aug 2027$136 a night
  11. Sep 2027$188 a night
  12. Oct 2027$138 a night

Lowest fare of a sailing that month, per person, per night (voyages over 60 nights left out).

When to go to Scotland

Warmest in July, with an average high of 66°F. Coolest in December, with an average low of 34°F. Most rain in October, about 3.0 inches.Averages around Edinburgh

Average high and low

  1. Jan44°34° high 44, low 34 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Feb46°34° high 46, low 34 degrees Fahrenheit
  3. Mar49°36° high 49, low 36 degrees Fahrenheit
  4. Apr53°38° high 53, low 38 degrees Fahrenheit
  5. May58°43° high 58, low 43 degrees Fahrenheit
  6. Jun63°48° high 63, low 48 degrees Fahrenheit
  7. Jul66°51° high 66, low 51 degrees Fahrenheit
  8. Aug66°51° high 66, low 51 degrees Fahrenheit
  9. Sep62°47° high 62, low 47 degrees Fahrenheit
  10. Oct56°42° high 56, low 42 degrees Fahrenheit
  11. Nov49°37° high 49, low 37 degrees Fahrenheit
  12. Dec45°34° high 45, low 34 degrees Fahrenheit

Rain in the month

  1. Jan2.5in inches of rain
  2. Feb2.1in inches of rain
  3. Mar1.9in inches of rain
  4. Apr1.6in inches of rain
  5. May1.9in inches of rain
  6. Jun2.6in inches of rain
  7. Jul2.8in inches of rain
  8. Aug2.8in inches of rain
  9. Sep2.2in inches of rain
  10. Oct3.0in inches of rain
  11. Nov2.6in inches of rain
  12. Dec2.6in inches of rain

Climate: NOAA station records, Edinburgh Airport, 1991-2020 averages

Things to do in Scotland

Loch Lomond Boat Trip1 hour · Local Guide, Boat cruiseGBP 25Blair Castle Visit90 minutes · Entrance and reservation feesGBP 33Highland Farm Experience1 hour · Local Guide, A sheep herding demonstration, A chance to feed the lambsGBP 26Rosslyn Chapel150 minutes · Entrance and reservation feesGBP 33Ceilidh Evening and Dinner at Ghillie Dhu3 hours · Three-course meal, Live entertainmentGBP 92Dinner and Drive to Historic Torphichen4 hours · Three-course meal, Live entertainmentGBP 76Glasgow City Evening3 hours · Three-course mealGBP 68The Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel210 minutes · Entrance and reservation fees, Stop for the perfect photo opportunityGBP 20

Ports of call

Invergordon, ScotlandWelcome to the Highlands, the wildest and least trammeled region in the entire United Kingdom.Portree (Isle of Skye), ScotlandThe Isle of Skye, the largest of the Inner Hebrides, offers an intriguing and curious contrast of landscapes and cultures.Stornoway, ScotlandStornoway, on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, was founded by Vikings in the 9th century.Leith (Edinburgh), ScotlandEdinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is a city that effortlessly combines ancient history with a vibrant modern energy.Isle of Eigg, ScotlandWelcome to the Isle of Eigg, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Scotland's stunning Inner Hebrides. Seabourn invites you to experience the epitome of luxury amidst the rugged beauty of this enchanting island retreat.Copinsay Island, Scotland5 miles off Orkney's southeastern coast, Copinsay emerges from the North Sea in sandstone cliffs and grass-topped slopes, uninhabited since 1958 and now protected as a nature reserve by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.

Sample itineraries in Scotland

4 days in Scotland on a Trafalgar tour

Amazing Britain, 10 days

  1. Day 3 Cross Hadrian’s Wall and onwards to Edinburgh

    See Durham Cathedral · See Jedburgh Abbey

    Stay: Holiday Inn Edinburgh · Meals: Breakfast

  2. Day 4 Discover Enchanting Edinburgh

    Edinburgh City Tour

    Stay: Holiday Inn Edinburgh · Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 5 Venture into the Scottish Highlands

    Visit the University Town of St. Andrews · Explore a traditional whisky distillery in the Scottish Highlands

    Stay: The Highlander Hotel Newtonmore · Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  4. Day 6 Onwards to Loch Lomond and Glasgow’s Rich Legacy

    Glasgow Orientation · Scenic Drive Through the Scottish Highlands · World War II Commando Memorial

    Stay: Clayton Hotel Glasgow · Meals: Breakfast

4 days in Scotland on an Insight Vacations tour

Best of Britain, 11 days

  1. Day 3 Hadrian's Wall to Edinburgh

    See Hadrians Wall · See Jedburgh Abbey

    Stay: Malmaison Edinburgh, Leith · Meals: Breakfast

  2. Day 4 Edinburgh Sightseeing

    Edinburgh Castle Visit · Edinburgh City Tour · Witness The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

    Stay: Malmaison Edinburgh, Leith · Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 5 Loch Lomond to Glasgow

    Glasgow Orientation · See Stirling Castle

    Stay: Radisson Blu Hotel · Meals: Breakfast

  4. Day 6 The Glorious Lake District

    Visit William Wordsworth's Grave in Grasmere

    Stay: Castle Green Hotel · Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

4 days in Scotland on a Brendan Vacations tour

Best of Ireland and Scotland - Signature, 15 days

  1. Day 9 Cross the Irish Sea to Glasgow

    Belfast City Tour

    Stay: Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre · Meals: Breakfast

  2. Day 10 Discover Glasgow’s Rich Legacy

    Jackton Distillery

    Stay: Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre · Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 11 Continue Over the Sea to Skye

    See Glencoe · Fort William Visit · See Eilean Donan Castle

    Stay: The Dunollie Hotel Broadford · Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  4. Day 12 Venture to Loch Ness and Culloden in the Scottish Highlands

    Highlands Culloden Battlefields

    Stay: The Highlander Hotel Newtonmore · Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

4.5 out of 5 from 28,137 traveler reviewsThe average of the 35 rated tours that visit Scotland, from the tour brands’ own scores.

Often paired with Scotland

EnglandIrelandLondonNorthern IrelandWalesIceland

Towns, parks and sights in Scotland

Aberdeen · Culloden · Dundreggan · Edinburgh · Eilean Donan Castle · Glasgow · Glencoe · Gretna Green · Inverness · Isle of Mull · Isle of Skye · Jedburgh · Loch Lomond · Loch Ness · Lock Duich · Oban, Scotland · Orkney Islands · Pitlochry · Scottish Highlands · St Andrews · Stirling · Thurso · Ullapool · Wick, Scotland

Questions about Scotland

What is the cheapest month for a tour of Scotland?

December 2026 has the lowest current price for a guided tour of Scotland, from $723 per person, twin share.

What is the cheapest month for a cruise to Scotland?

April 2027 has the lowest current fare among the cruises that visit Scotland, from $131 per person per night.

How warm is Scotland in July?

In July the average high around Edinburgh is 66°F and the average low is 51°F, with about 2.8 inches of rain in the month.

How warm is Scotland in January?

In January the average high around Edinburgh is 44°F and the average low is 34°F, with about 2.5 inches of rain in the month.

Which month has the most rain in Scotland?

October, with about 3.0 inches around Edinburgh. The driest month is April, with about 1.6 inches.

What is the main airport for Scotland?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh.

What time zone is Scotland in?

At Edinburgh the time is United Kingdom Time (UTC+0, UTC+1 with daylight saving).

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