In Scotland, travelers will find beloved dairy breeds And Haggis and Glens. They will also discover new interpretations of luxury. luxury goldThe TTC, a brand of The Travel Corporation, will launch a trip there this year as part of the TTC's biggest trip expansion in years.
In October, I traveled there with the company’s best travel consultants for a trip preview.
Over the course of five days we traveled across the country on a stripped-down train, from Edinburgh to the Highlands to Loch Lomond. Wonderful Scotland itinerarywhich will officially launch in April for $8,995 per person.
Luxury Gold created the itinerary with VisitScotland after the destination marketing organization reported growing demand for high-end, immersive travel in the country. Whitney Ramirez, senior vice president of sales for TTC Tour Brands, said demand for the tour is already strong and it will prove to be the top destination for luxury gold in 2026.
As the company name suggests, the itineraries are luxurious, but what stands out is the intense focus on local experiences and accommodations.
Itineraries include stays at stunning hotels such as the Kimpton Charlotte Hotel in Edinburgh, Murrayshall Country Estate in Perth, Dornoch Station Hotel in Dornoch, Knipoch House Hotel in Oban and Cameron House in Loch Lomond, as well as experiences that support local tourism.
Our group stayed at Blair's old house Located in Pitlochry, the hotel will act as a replacement hotel when the Murrayshall is unavailable.
Becca Clark Fox World Travel Consultants The De Pere, Wis.-based company receives many inquiries from customers about Scotland; she said the quality of the accommodations makes the trip well worth the price.
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For Clark, the most memorable moment was visiting Prickly Thistle, a female-owned tartan weaving mill in the Highlands. This visit was “one of” luxury goldMake travel important“Experience, a sustainable activity based on standards related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Our team is inspired by Clare Campbell Thistleshe said she was inspired to start the factory after learning that no other tartan factory existed in the Highlands, despite the area's long association with the design. Today, Prickly Thistle is the only fabric of its kind in the Highlands, giving visitors an unprecedented glimpse into how the fabric is made.
“I thought it was so cool to get a behind-the-scenes look at how they do it on a small scale, as opposed to just a large mass production plant,” Clark said.
Even though the itinerary was cut short, it was clear that the tour was well balanced and offered something for everyone. History buffs will love this tour Culloden battlefieldThe site of the last battle of the Jacobites, while nature lovers can take a trip to Glencoe, a stunning natural area. Whiskey snobs are sure to enjoy the chance to taste their favorite drink straight from the source, including at Tobermory Distillery On the Isle of Mull.
Josh Rosenblatt AAA Northeast Consultants The Providence, R.I., native says his clients will definitely be interested in the itinerary because of the fine dining included—Michelin-star meals are included on every Deluxe Gold itinerary; ours in Unalome in Glasgow – and a diverse range of experiences, from nature walks with conservationists to archery lessons.
“My clients are going to love this trip,” he said. “I think the luxury aspect is a big draw for a large proportion of my clients. Living on a country estate, getting out of the city and really seeing the wild side of Scotland, I think that's a big draw for a lot of people.”
