Tours International - Royal Scotland Group Tour - Visit the palaces and castles

Royal Scotland Group Tour

Discover Royal Scotland and tour the many sites linked to Scotland's Kings and Queens. Embark on an enthralling journey, from magnificent castles boasting dramatic stories and ancient battlegrounds echoing with tales of clan loyalties through to recognisable places linked to today's modern royals. Start in Edinburgh, seat of royal power for centuries, focus of many turbulent events through history and still the official Scottish home of the royal family today. There are lots of locations to choose from, so let us know your requirements and we will design a custom-made itinerary for your group.

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The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, official residence of the King in Scotland. See Mary Queen of Scots' Chambers and the room where her Secretary was murdered, also the rooms associated with Bonnie Prince Charlie.
Edinburgh Castle overlooking the city, home to Scottish monarchs for centuries. See the medieval Great Hall, Scotland's Crown Jewels and immersive Fight for the Castle exhibition.
St Giles' Cathedral, where Queen Elizabeth II lay in state.
The famous Royal Mile, connecting the Castle with the Palace of Holyroodhouse and a royal processional route for hundreds of years. Now home to shops, restaurants, tea rooms and bars.
Elizabeth II's beloved Royal Yacht Britannia, with a new Visitor Centre. Listen to the fascinating audio tour and stories of the Royal Family's life at sea.
Craigmillar Castle, just outside Edinburgh's city walls, a safe haven for Mary Stuart in 1566. Famous for the 'Craigmillar Plot', when the Scottish nobles plotted to murder Mary's husband, Lord Darnley.
Dunfermline Abbey and Palace, founded by Queen Margaret in the 11th century. Burial place of eight kings including Robert the Bruce and birthplace of tragic Charles I.
The site of the 1547 Battle of Pinkie Cleugh, the last pitched battle fought between England and Scotland.
Scone Palace, where generations of kings were crowned on the famous Stone of Destiny.
Perthshire Museum and the Stone of Destiny, last used at the coronation of Charles III in 2023.
Melrose Abbey, founded by David I in 1136. First Cistercian monastery in Scotland and burial place of the heart of Robert the Bruce.
Bannockburn Visitor Centre, marking the famous battle between Robert the Bruce and Edward II of England in 1314. See the famous statue of Bruce and where he raised his royal standard.
St Andrews and the illustrious university where the Prince and Princess of Wales studied.
Glamis Castle, childhood home of the king's grandmother and inspiration for Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
Linlithgow Palace, home to the Stuart kings. Birthplace of Mary Stuart and St Michael's Church where she was baptised.
Balmoral Castle and Estate, built for Queen Victoria in 1852 and now Highland home of the Royal Family.
Dumfries House with an unparalleled collection of period furniture.
The Castle of Mey, renovated by the King's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.
Stirling Castle, one of Scotland's greatest castles and childhood home of Mary Stuart. See James V's Royal Palace, the Great Hall and Chapel Royal, built for the baptism of James VI's son.
Stirling Bridge, where William Wallace ambushed Edward I's forces in 1297 and the Wallace Monument.
Falkland Palace, a Royal Hunting Lodge favoured by the Stuart monarchs and inspired by the grand châteaux of France.
Inchmahome Priory on a peaceful island, where Robert the Bruce sought solace and where Mary Stuart lived in sanctuary as a child, for fear of abduction by Henry VIII.
Dumbarton Castle, a powerful stronghold built on a volcanic rock and a royal refuge.
Eileen Donan Castle and the site of the Battle of Glen Shiel, a major battle in the Jacobite Uprising.
Jedburgh Abbey, established in the Scottish Borders in the 1100s to serve the royal household. Alexander III and his queen were married here in 1285.
Mary Queen of Scots House and Visitor Centre at Jedburgh, where Mary lived during her affair with the Earl of Bothwell. See her famous Death Mask and the notorious silver casket of letters used in evidence at her trial.
Loch Leven Castle, where Mary Stuart was imprisoned and where she abdicated in favour of her baby son, James VI.
Culloden Battlefield, powerfully moving site of the final Jacobite Rising and defeat of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s forces. Explore the interactive visitor centre and experience the battle in the immersive surround cinema.
RRS Discovery in Dundee and the award-winning visitor attraction which tells the ship's story, including her amazing Antarctic expedition with Captain Scott and her voyages.
Doune Castle, home of Robert Stewart, ‘Scotland’s uncrowned king’ and Governor of Scotland in the early fifteenth century.

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What Our Clients Say

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Words fail me...The Downton Abbey was a perfectly wonderful travel experience! We did not know we would be the ONLY guests at the Abbey. When we realised how truly exclusive our tour was we were speechless! Surreal being there and actually meeting Lady Carnarvon.