Guaranteed small group of no more than 24 Smithsonian travelers per departure

The ruins of 13th-century Urquhart Castle on the shore of Loch Ness remain an impressive and alluring sight.

Day 1: Depart the U.S. for Glasgow, Scotland

Day 2: Glasgow Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Late this afternoon gather for a briefing on the journey ahead. Then enjoy a welcome dinner at the National Piping Centre or the well-appointed Corinthian Club. (D)

Day 3: Glasgow This morning’s city tour highlights “Glasgow Style,” the city’s distinct architecture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Among the stand-out buildings are the Glasgow Central Station, the Royal Exchange, Glasgow City Chambers, and Glasgow School of Art by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Also visit Sir John W. Simpson’s immensely popular Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Following the city tour visit Pollok House, ancestral home of the Maxwell clan and now a museum with superb Spanish art. Also take a private curator-guided tour of the Edwardian country house and enjoy lunch in the award-winning restaurant. Explore the new Zaha Hadid-designed Riverside Museum before returning to your hotel. (B,L)

Day 4: Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort William Leave Glasgow this morning bound for the scenic Highlands, Scotland’s sparsely populated historic northern region. Along the way visit delightful

Geilston Garden, an historic and typical garden of a small country estate in the 18th and 19th centuries. Stop at the banks of Loch Lomond, Great Britain’s largest lake and part of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Sir Walter Scott’s description of The Trossachs still rings true today: “So wondrous wild, the whole might seem/the scenery of a fairy dream.” Enjoy a brief cruise on the island-dotted loch before continuing to Glencoe. With deep valleys flanked by steep-sided mountains, rushing rivers, and dramatic waterfalls, Glencoe attracts both artists and adven-turers to admire and enjoy its natural beauty. It also offers a stark lesson in Highlands history as site of the Glencoe Massacre in 1692, when some 38 members of the Clan MacDonald of Glencoe were killed over questions about their loyalty to the Protestant king, William III. Then travel to Fort William, the High-lands’ second largest settlement, arriving late this afternoon. Dinner tonight is at the hotel. (B,D)

Day 5: Isle of Skye Embark on a full-day excursion to the Isle of Skye, the largest of Scotland’s Inner Hebrides known for its vivid history and stunning scenery. En route, visit Glenfinnan Monument honoring “Bonnie Prince Charlie” for his leader-ship in quelling the Jacobite Rising in 1742. Board a ferry for Armadale on the southern tip of Isle of Skye, then set out on a scenic drive through the

12 days from $5,847 total price from Newark ($5,195 air & land inclusive plus $652 airline taxes and departure fees)

My heart’s in the Highlands” said Robert Burns. On this splendid new journey

discover Scotland’s enduring appeal as you travel from city to country, mainland to island, loch to glen. Along the way, encounter stunning natural beauty, welcoming clans, historic treasures, and a cosmopolitan present.

Scotland’S treaSureS

Your Small Group Tour HighlightsDiscover Glasgow’s unique architecture … Enjoy a private curator-guided tour of Pollok House … Visit the new River-side Museum ... Take in the beautiful Scottish Highlands scenery, including Loch Lomond, Trossachs National Park, Glencoe and Loch Ness … Explore the Isle of Skye … See the evocative ruins of Urquhart Castle, historic Culloden Moor, and medieval St. Andrews … Tour Edinburgh, includ-ing Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood … Experience the Royal Edinburgh Military Tatoo (July departure only)

Day Itinerary Hotel Rating 1 Depart U.S. for Glasgow

2-3 Glasgow Grand Central First Class Hotel

4-5 Fort William Nevis Bank Not rated

6-7 Brora Royal Marine Hotel First Class

8 Dundee Malmaison Hotel First Class

9-11 Edinburgh The George Hotel Sup. First Class

12 Depart Edinburgh for U.S.

Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry standard reference. Unrated hotels may be too small, too new, or too remote to be listed.

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Avg. High (°F) Jun Jul AugGlasgow 63 66 65Edinburgh 63 65 65

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imposing Cuillin Hills (or “Black Cuillin”) to the fishing town of Portree. Enjoy lunch at a local pub then continue your tour of the island known for its strong Gaelic influence. Return to the mainland via the Skye Bridge. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Loch Ness, Culloden Moor, Brora Depart today for the Highlands, stopping en route at fabled Loch Ness. Drive the full 23-mile length of the lake best known for the other-worldly creature alleged to live in its deep waters, and visit the ruins of lakeside Urquhart Castle, one of Scotland’s most popular attractions. Dating to at least the 13th century, the castle sits surrounded by water on three sides, giving it a formidable advantage in battle. Then travel to Culloden Moor, site of the last battle of the Jacobite Rising in 1746. Learn about the battle, and its aftermath, on your private tour of the hallowed grounds. Early this evening arrive in Brora, a quaint Highlands village. (B,D)

Day 7: Brora and Highlands Encounter more of the Highlands today, as you travel along the Pictish Trail, sites connected with the late Iron Age/early Medieval Celtic people who once lived here. Learn

about the ancient Picts at the acclaimed Tar-bat Discovery Center, featuring excavated relics from the region. Then visit striking Dunrobin Castle & Gardens, where you see a falconry demon-stration. Drive along the scenic coastal road flanked by small farms with sheep, cows, and Shetland ponies. Late afternoon return to your hotel, where you dine tonight. (B,D)

Day 8: Kincraig, Pitlochry, Dundee Today’s first stop is Kinraig, where you watch a sheepdog demonstration with working Border Collies, known for their herding abilities. Travel on to the holiday town of Pitlochry in the heart of Scotland, where you enjoy some free time before this afternoon’s visit to a small local distillery where a unique single malt is handcrafted – just as it has been made for 150 years. (B,D)

Day 9: St. Andrews and Edinburgh Enjoy a full day of touring and activities as you travel to Edinburgh, the Scottish capital. In St. Andrews, home of Scot-land’s oldest university and renowned as the home of golf, embark on a tour of the charming seaside town followed by a traditional pub lunch. Enjoy some free time here before resuming the journey to Edinburgh, arriving late this afternoon. Dinner tonight is on your own in this stylish European capital. (B,L)

Day 10: Edinburgh A morning tour of this stately city includes the 18th-century Georgian “New Town” and the medieval “Old Town,” where you visit Edinburgh Castle, symbolic heart of the country. This afternoon is at leisure to discover Edinburgh as you wish; museums, galleries, and shops abound. Guests on the July departure will enjoy an evening performance of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the spectacular annual pageant set in the floodlit esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. (B)

Day 11: Edinburgh This morning explore the Royal Mile, the historic boulevard connecting Edinburgh Castle with the Palace of Holyrood House. Tour Holyrood and see where British royalty schemed and slept as you tour the State Apartments. The remainder of the day is free for independent exploration. Tonight celebrate your sojourn over a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

Day 12: Depart for the U.S. Transfer this morning to the airport for return flights to the U.S. (B)

Edinburgh’s popular Princes Street thoroughfare

2014 Tour Dates and Pricesincluding international airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees

Jun 14 Aug 16 July 30*+

Newark $5,847 $6,347

Boston, Philadelphia $6,047 $6,547

Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, $6,147 $6,647 Detroit, Washington, DC

Charlotte, Dallas, Denver, Houston,

$6,247 $6,747

Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Tampa

Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland (OR), San Francisco, $6,347 $6,847 Seattle

Land Only $4,595 $5,095

Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees of $652, which are subject to change until final payment is made. Single travelers please add $995 Jun, Aug; $1,295 Jul. All 2014 tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, fuel surcharges and departure fees) are guaranteed.

* Includes reserved seating at evening performance of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

+ Accommodations in Glasgow will be at the Menzies Hotel

Business Class upgrade on round-trip transatlantic flight: $3,595 per person (upgrade is on request and pricing is subject to change).

Traditional Scottish bagpiper

Your Tour Price Includes• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities • 10 nights accommodations in Superior First Class, First

Class and unrated hotels • 20 meals: 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 7 dinners • Extensive sightseeing as described, including all

entrance fees• Services of a professional Tour Director• Lectures by Smithsonian Expert• Private motorcoach transportation throughout your trip• Luggage handling for one bag per person• Gratuities for Tour Director, local guides, dining room

servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers

Smithsonian ExpertsMiriam Davis has an M.A. in medieval archaeology and a Ph.D. in medieval history. She is a professor at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, where she teaches European history and the history of Christianity. Miriam

has participated in archaeological excavations in England and Scotland and, in addition to her scholarly publications, she has written for the popular press on archaeology, history, and travel. Miriam will lead the June departure.

Cassandra Hannahs is an expert in the cultural and political ex-changes that have linked England, Scotland, Ireland, and the Continent over the centuries. With a Ph.D. in medieval history and numerous publications,

Cassandra has spent most of her academic career at Middlebury College in Vermont, where she was a tenured professor of history and taught courses on Viking, Celtic and Anglo-Norman Studies. Cassandra will lead the July departure. The August departure will be led by a comparable expert.

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