Scotland isn’t a place that you see with your eyes.
Scotland is a place that you see with your heart.

Celtic Journeys is dedicated to presenting the real Scotland to discerning travelers, with tours that go off the beaten path to remote jewels in the Highlands, Islands, and Lowlands. In 2023, the British Isles tour visits England’s Lake District, North Wales, Dublin and Belfast, Ireland and, of course, Scotland. The phenomenal success of Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander book series has been celebrated by Celtic Journeys since the company’s inception, presenting the original Outlander Tour® in 2004.

Our deluxe, fully escorted small group tours are written for travelers who want to experience the real Scotland – to meet the people, learn the history, hear the music, taste the whisky, walk among timeless monuments, and absorb the magic of the ever-changing scenery. Combined with highly rated accommodations, quality transportation, professional guide, and relentless personal attention, these tours offer the best in travel to Scotland – and across the borders beyond.

Tours for 2023

British Isles - May 9 to May 23, 2023  
A true Celtic journey! Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland. Begins in Glasgow and travels south to Dumfries and Galloway, England's Lake District with a cruise to Lake Windermere, Wales and Snowdonia National Park, vibrant Dublin, exciting Belfast and the Titanic Museum, the Glens of Antrim, Northern Ireland's Causeway Coastal Route, ending in Edinburgh. A taste of the four countries - and an experience that you won't forget.

Special 20th Annual Outlander Tour® – June 23 to July 4, 2023  
Extended version of the original Outlander Tour based on the award-winning series by Diana Gabaldon. Travel back in time to 1743, to Inverness and the Highlands where the story began, and continue through the romance, drama, and excitement of Dragonfly in Amber. See Craigh na Dun, Calanais Stone Circle on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, Castle Leoch, Culloden Battlefield, Loch Ness, the Highland Folk Museum, and Midhope Castle (Lallybroch). Includes an evening with a Jacobite soldier and period costume dinner at Culloden House where Jamie killed Dougal, where Roger found the information about Jamie’s men, and where you can feel the presence of Bonnie Prince Charlie!

20th Annual Outlander Tour® – October 2 to 11, 2023
The original Outlander Tour, based on the award-winning series of books by Diana Gabaldon. Since 2004 this tour has taken Outlander fans (and other lovers of Scotland) back in time, back to 1743 - to Inverness where the story began – and continues through the romance, drama, and excitement of Dragonfly in Amber. Craigh na Dun, Lallybroch, Culloden Battlefield, Loch Ness, and the Highland Folk Museum. Includes an evening with a Jacobite soldier and period costume dinner at Culloden House where Jamie killed Dougal. Rated five-star year after year!

Tours are limited to 14 guests and are not cancelled for reasons other than a natural disaster, airline strike, travel restrictions or travel warning of imminent danger.

Customized Tours for your Special Group

Clan Tours - private visits to castles and special gatherings with Clan Chiefs

Family Vacations - with visits to ancestral homelands

Special Interest - affinity groups for family history, music, photography, golf, etc.

Castles and Country Manor Houses – Exclusive use for weddings or reunions

Cottage Vacations – including accommodations at castles

Unique Honeymoons – Castles, lighthouses, manor homes, and secret romantic hideaways!

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