Beyond The Tartan
This musical tour has it all when it comes to exploring Scotland! You begin the 11 day tour in the capital city- Edinburgh. For the first four days you are shown around by a true local, one of our fantastic tour guides. You’ll experience historic must-see tourist sites, such as Edinburgh Castle, Old Town and Grassmarket to name a few, but you’ll also get to see how modern Scottish people enjoy themselves with cultural events, music and meals peppered around the city.
On Day 5 we head north into the highlands, where your mental image of our beautiful country will be challenged and expanded with every kilometre travelled. We’ll see castles, mountains, glens, monuments, sheep (lots of sheep), rivers, lochs and the sea- all on our first day out of Edinburgh!
Over the course of the days to follow your cameras and phones will be filled with beautiful photographs of the Highland and Island landscape, local flora and fauna, and with luck some of the magic you experience as well. We’ll take you to historic sites and sites of folktales, but don’t worry about having your schedule too full as you will also be given plenty of time to explore on your own throughout our journey together.
You’ll hear Scottish music, taste traditional food and, of course, hear traditional stories from our talented and friendly tour guides. Come along and explore our country with like-minded people on a tour that is sure to expand your horizons to an unforgettable musical score.
Tour Information
Here’s what to expect from our Beyond The Tartan tour, including a cost breakdown and example itinerary. If you would like more information about this tour, please feel free to get in touch.
2026 Rates
- £3,100 per person for double occupancy
- £3,500 per person for single occupancy
2027 Rates
- £3,250 per person for double occupancy
- £3,650 per person for single occupancy
- 11 day tour
- *Please note the first day, your Arrival Day, has no official events and is an opportunity for you to settle in before events start the following day. Accommodation is still included this night.
- 10 nights of accommodation
- Breakfasts every morning
- Three group meals
- Ferries during the tour
- Entrance fees to all activities, events, sites and landmarks during the tour
- Live music sessions
- Group transport to the airport on the last day of the tour- your Departure Day
- Flights
- Transport from the airport upon arrival
- Lunches and all non-group dinners
*Please note the sites & activities listed are not exhaustive. Each tour is unique and is dependent on many variables. Finalised itineraries will be sent to you prior to departure
Day 1 – Arrival
- Check into accommodationÂ
- Welcome dinner
Day 2 – Edinburgh
- Old town walking tour
- Edinburgh Castle
- Free evening
Day 3 – Edinburgh
- Calton Hill
- Newtown walking tour
- Group dinner
- Whisky tasting
- Private Concert
Day 4 – Edinburgh
- Free day!
- Optional hike up Arthur’s Seat
Day 5 – Journey North
- Glencoe
- Photo stopsÂ
- Private Concert
Day 6 – Isle of Skye
- Cuillin mountains
- Portree
- Old Man of Storr
- Quiraing
- Fairy Glen
- Private Concert
Day 7 – Isle of Raasay
- Ferry to Raasay
- Brochel Castle
- Whisky distillery tour
- Hiking/walking trails
- Seafood Platter DinnerÂ
- Private Concert
Day 8 – Journey to Inverness
- Glenelg Brochs
- Eilean Donan Castle
- Â
- InvernessÂ
Day 9 – Loch Ness
- Village of Fort Augustus
- Lots of Loch Ness photo stops
- Partial free day!
- Private Concert
Day 10 –Â Journey to Stirling
- Clava Cairns
- Culloden battlefield
- Pitlochry
- Stirling
- Farewell Dinner & Concert!
Day 11 – Departure day
- Group transfer to Edinburgh International Airport
- Keegan McInroe: April 14th – 24th
- The Rough & Tumble: April 21st – May 1st (SOLD OUT!)
- Kim Beggs: April 28th – May 8th (ONLY 2 SEATS LEFT!)
- Tim Grimm: May 5th – 15th
- Passerine: May 19th – 29th
- Scott Cook and Pamela Mae: May 26th – June 5th
- Kristen Maxwell: June 9th – 19th
- The Brothers Reed: June 16th – 26th
- Linda McRae: June 30th – July 10th
- Buddy Mondlock & Mike Lindaeur: July 7th – 17th
- Katie Dahl & Julie Wolf: July 14th – 24th (ONLY ONE SPOT LEFT!)
- Mouths of Babes: August 8th – 18th
- Grant Peebles and Ruth Nickens: September 1st – 11th
- Paul McKenna: September 5th – 15th
- Dan Sebranek: September 8th – 18thÂ
- James Keelaghan: September 15th – 25th
- Sean Heely: September 18th – 28th (ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT!)
- Harmonious Wail: September 22nd – October 2nd
- Tret Fure: September 26th – October 6th
- Greg Tamblyn: October 7th – 17th
- Daniel Boling: October 10th – 20th
- Bobcat Opossum: May 11th – 21st
- Chuck Brodksy: September 7th – 17th
- Bernice Lewis: September 14th – 24th
- Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets: September 21st – October 1st
- Frogwater: October 5th – 15th
Book your trip insurance here.
This link will take you to a partner website where you can search, compare and purchase travel insurance through partner providers. Any questions you have about specific policies or fares before your purchase, or follow up questions once you have chosen a policy, must be directed to the chosen provider and not Scotland Folk Tours. Scotland Folk Tours does not manage the individual policies and is not liable for the decisions or actions of these providers.
2026 Rates
- £3,100 per person for double occupancy
- £3,500 per person for single occupancy
2027 Rates
- £3,250 per person for double occupancy
- £3,650 per person for single occupancy
- 11 day tour
- *Please note the first day, your Arrival Day, has no official events and is an opportunity for you to settle in before events start the following day. Accommodation is still included this night.
- 10 nights of accommodation
- Breakfasts every morning
- Three group meals
- Ferries during the tour
- Entrance fees to all activities, events, sites and landmarks during the tour
- Live music sessions
- Group transport to the airport on the last day of the tour- your Departure Day
- Flights
- Transport from the airport upon arrival
- Lunches and all non-group dinners
*Please note the sites & activities listed are not exhaustive. Each tour is unique and is dependent on many variables. Finalised itineraries will be sent to you prior to departure
Day 1 – Arrival
- Check into accommodationÂ
- Welcome dinner
Day 2 – Edinburgh
- Old town walking tour
- Edinburgh Castle
- Free evening
Day 3 – Edinburgh
- Calton Hill
- Newtown walking tour
- Group dinner
- Whisky tasting
- Private Concert
Day 4 – Edinburgh
- Free day!
- Optional hike up Arthur’s Seat
Day 5 – Journey North
- Glencoe
- Photo stopsÂ
- Private Concert
Day 6 – Isle of Skye
- Cuillin mountains
- Portree
- Old Man of Storr
- Quiraing
- Private Concert
Day 7 – Isle of Raasay
- Ferry to Raasay
- Whisky distillery tour
- Walking trails
- Seafood Platter DinnerÂ
- Private Concert
Day 8 – Journey to Inverness
- Glenelg inn
- Eilean Donan Castle
- InvernessÂ
Day 9 – Loch Ness
- Village of Fort Augustus
- Lots of Loch Ness photo stops
- Partial free day!
- Private Concert
Day 10 –Â Journey to Stirling
- Clava Cairns
- Culloden battlefield
- Pitlochry
- Stirling
- Farewell Dinner & Concert!
Day 11 – Departure day
- Group transfer to Edinburgh International Airport
- Keegan McInroe: April 14th – 24th
- The Rough & Tumble: April 21st – May 1st (SOLD OUT!)
- Kim Beggs: April 28th – May 8th (ONLY 2 SEATS LEFT!)
- Tim Grimm: May 5th – 15th
- Passerine: May 19th – 29th
- Scott Cook and Pamela Mae: May 26th – June 5th
- Kristen Maxwell: June 9th – 19th
- The Brothers Reed: June 16th – 26th
- Linda McRae: June 30th – July 10th
- Buddy Mondlock & Mike Lindaeur: July 7th – 17th
- Katie Dahl & Julie Wolf: July 14th – 24th (ONLY ONE SPOT LEFT!)
- Mouths of Babes: August 8th – 18th
- Grant Peebles and Ruth Nickens: September 1st – 11th
- Paul McKenna: September 5th – 15th
- Dan Sebranek: September 8th – 18thÂ
- James Keelaghan: September 15th – 25th
- Sean Heely: September 18th – 28th (ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT!)
- Harmonious Wail: September 22nd – October 2nd
- Tret Fure: September 26th – October 6th
- Greg Tamblyn: October 7th – 17th
- Daniel Boling: October 10th – 20th
- Bobcat Opossum: May 11th – 21st
- Chuck Brodksy: September 7th – 17th
- Bernice Lewis: September 14th – 24th
- Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets: September 21st – October 1st
- Frogwater: October 5th – 15th
Book your trip insurance here.
This link will take you to a partner website where you can search, compare and purchase travel insurance through partner providers. Any questions you have about specific policies or fares before your purchase, or follow up questions once you have chosen a policy, must be directed to the chosen provider and not Scotland Folk Tours. Scotland Folk Tours does not manage the individual policies and is not liable for the decisions or actions of these providers.
