Up-Helly-Aa Fire Festival and The Scottish Isles – Orkney and Shetland – 10 nights (subject to availability)
What you will see
Edinburgh
Orkney
St Magnus Cathedral
Earl’s Palace
Skara Brae
Standing Stones of Stenness
The Ring of Brodgar
Scapa Flow
Tomb of the Eagles
St Margaret’s Hope
Single malt distilleries
Shetland – Mousa
Festival of Up Helly Aa
Trondra, West Burr and East Burra
Busta House and Scalloway Castle
Royal Botanical Gardens
Edinburgh Castle
National Museum of Scotland
Holyrood House
What you will experience
Admire the vibrant capital city,medieval castles, picturesque towns and villages
Visit archaeological sites including a 9th-century Viking-Age settlement, Standing Stones and 12th-century monastery, Prehistoric and Norse Settlement – including oval-shaped Bronze Age houses, Iron Age broch and wheelhouses, Viking long houses, medieval farmstead, 16th century laird’s house, Tomb of the Eaglesand ancient Norse town
Fly to Shetland
Learn about one of Britain’s most historic stretches of water
Tour the classic single malt distilleries and visit rich arts and crafts centres
Travel to the most northerly town in Scotland
Experience the Festival of Up Helly Aa
Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens, Edinburgh Castle, National Museum of Scotland and Holyrood House
