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Go East – the Eastern Highlands

⏱️ 20 days | 🗺️ Cairngorms & Speyside | 💶 approx. €3,985 per person

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Es handelt sich um eine individuell konzipierte und somit reiseveranstalterunabhängige Reise. Das bietet Dir die Möglichkeit, diese Tour zu verkürzen, verlängern oder zu ergänzen. Die Vermittlung der einzelnen Teilleistungen dieser Reise unterliegen tagesaktuellen Wechselkursen. Darum haben wir uns an dieser Stelle für die Angabe eines Zirkapreises entschieden.

Included:

• Flight from Germany (or elsewhere in Europe) to Edinburgh and back
• one 23kg item of luggage and one piece of hand luggage per person
• all taxes
• economy rental car (manual transmission, e.g. Opel Corsa or similar) including unlimited mileage and insurance
• (rental car service app)
• typical upper mid-range B&B accommodation
• twin room accommodation, usually with a hot Scottish breakfast
• accommodation directory (per room)
• travel insurance package for guests up to 64 years old (surcharge from age 65)
• travel guide
• detailed itinerary (per room)
• comprehensive and informative travel documents (per room)
• service margin
• insolvency protection certificate

The whole trip in detail

Day 1: Edinburgh – Callander, approx. 80km

No sooner have you landed in Edinburgh than a rich introduction to Scottish history opens up before you – for instance with a visit to Linlithgow Castle and Stirling Castle. Or, for a look at the modern side of Scotland, with sculptures such as the Kelpies and the rotating Falkirk Wheel.

>> 3 nights in Callander <<

Days 2 + 3: in Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park

Callander is popular among walkers and cyclists, with plenty of trails such as Bracklinn Falls Bridge, Ben A’an, the River Keltie and Loch Venachar. Bicycles can be hired locally, with cycle and foot paths covering sections such as the old Callander-to-Oban railway line and part of the Rob Roy Way. During the summer months, various boat trips depart from the southern end of Loch Lomond, and you can also try your hand at windsurfing and water-skiing. History and culture enthusiasts will find plenty at Loch Lomond too, such as Balloch Castle, Ross Priory, or the Scottish Bagpipe & Kilt Making Visitor Centre.

Day 4: Callander – Pitlochry, approx. 100km

Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park merges to the northwest into the Perthshire Estate. The so-called “Heart 200 Route” lets visitors discover the highlights of this area. Today, if you like, we’ll take the first step on the way to Pitlochry – the “Wooded Western Edge”, which leads you, among other places, through the idyllic Glen Lyon, praised by Scotland’s famous poet Sir Walter Scott as the longest, loneliest and most beautiful glen in Scotland! And he was absolutely right.

>> 3 nights in or around Pitlochry <<

Day 5: Loch Tummel and Rannoch Moor, approx. 150-200km

Today we suggest a day trip along Loch Tummel – pure scenic indulgence! From the densely wooded “Queen’s View”, one of Queen Victoria’s favourite viewpoints, the loch leads you through increasingly bare landscape until you reach the high point on the eastern edge of Rannoch Moor. Outlander fans can enjoy the film location of Craig Na Dun on the way back.

Day 6: Heart 200 – Riverside East, approx. 160km

For today, we’d suggest exploring the eastern part of the Heart 200 and recommend stopping, for example, in the delightful little village of Dunkeld, which offers not only small craft shops but also historical sites that aren’t always obvious to the untrained eye. The 17th-century Stanley Mills complex later in the day impressively shows the beginnings of large-scale industrial weaving. The Bell Mill has been left largely unchanged and is one of the oldest surviving factories in the world. Once again, Outlander fans and garden lovers in general can round off the day by admiring the “Gardens of Versailles” at Drummond Castle.

Day 7: Pitlochry – Kingussie, approx. 75km

In the morning, the snow-white Blair Castle awaits – seat of Europe’s only legal private army, the Atholl Highlanders, a relic from the old clan era. Once in Kingussie, we recommend checking into your B&B and using the afternoon for a first walk in the Cairngorms National Park, for example up the “local hill” Creag Beagh, with its first spectacular panoramic view over the Cairngorms National Park.

Day 8: Cairngorms National Park

The Cairngorms National Park is a walker’s paradise and can’t really be explored by car. We’d love to share our favourite walks with you: two slightly more demanding routes up into the mountains, plus a moderate, flat route through blueberry woods around a picturesque loch. If you’d rather not walk, you might like to take the Mountain Railway up Cairn Gorm and admire the fantastic view from the restaurant over lunch, coffee or cake.

Day 9: Kingussie – Dufftown, approx. 160km

In theory, it isn’t all that far from Kingussie to Dufftown. But instead of the direct route, we’d like to suggest a detour lined with highlights. A visit to the Culloden Moor battlefield (1746) is a must for anyone fascinated by (Outlander) history – the consequences of this battle are still deeply rooted in Scottish hearts some 250 years on: the wearing of the kilt was banned, as were playing the bagpipes, whisky, and the Gaelic language. Thankfully, that whole chapter is now history in itself! Elgin Cathedral, Pluscarden Abbey and Speyside Cooperage, where whisky casks are reconditioned, can all help round out a successful day.

>> 3 nights in or around Dufftown <<

Day 10: On the Whisky Trail

Dufftown is the gateway to Speyside, a name that means a lot to any whisky lover. Here in Speyside, named after the River Spey, you’ll find the highest concentration of whisky distilleries anywhere (over 50) in one spot. Here you’ll come across famous names like Glenfiddich, The Glenlivet, Macallan, Strathisla and many more. Join a range of distillery tours if you like, or simply browse the shops in search of rare bottlings and special editions, all while enjoying the wonderfully gentle hills of Speyside.

Day 11: An idyllic, dramatic coastal tour, approx. 165km

Today we’d like to recommend the most beautiful stretch of Aberdeenshire’s north coast. Relaxing on the beach, exploring castle ruins and film locations, plus one or two short walks above the cliffs, where you can get up close with gannets and co. and marvel at their daredevil flying along the rock face – all paired with idyllic single-track roads – would be our suggestion for today.

Day 12: Dufftown – Royal Deeside, approx. 70km

Probably the most beautiful route south from Dufftown into Royal Deeside is the so-called Snow Roads Scenic Route, with partly snow-capped peaks, rugged glens and a number of sights such as Corgarff Castle and Braemar Castle. The Snow Roads also hold a few well-hidden secrets, which we’ll of course point out to you along the way. This scenic route shows you the Cairngorms National Park from its most beautiful side – the east.

>> 2 nights in Royal Deeside <<

Day 13: Royal Deeside

Today, if you like, we’d like to tempt you back into the Cairngorm Mountains – this time from the other side, since the park itself can’t really be crossed. Morrone, if you will, is Braemar’s local hill and rewards walkers with stunning views. Feel free to set aside the whole day for this walk, and ask your B&B hosts for a packed lunch to take along.

Day 14: Royal Deeside – Stonehaven, approx. 70-135km

“Goodness,” you might say, “setting aside a whole day for a stage of barely 70 km…isn’t that a bit much?” Definitely not – because we’d like to suggest a detour that we hope you’ll find just as interesting as we do. There’s more to see and do than you might expect! Starting with Balmoral Castle, the Royal Family’s summer residence, and Crathes Castle & Gardens – two “must-sees” of the southern Castle Trail. Or perhaps you’ve always wanted to get up close with the shaggy Highland cows? Then Grace will be delighted by your visit and happily show you around her farm near Aberdeen.

>> 1 night in Stonehaven <<

OPTIONAL

Since you’re already in the area, would you like to visit Aberdeen? In that case, we’d suggest an extra night in Stonehaven, giving you a full day for Aberdeen. We especially recommend visiting Old Aberdeen, with its charming cobbled lanes and characterful rows of houses, adjoining the University of Aberdeen.

Day 15: Stonehaven – St Andrews, approx. 130km

Even though Dunnottar Castle is now just a ruin, visiting it is unmissable. Simply the imposing setting on its rocky promontory stirs the imagination as to what it was like here when the castle was still intact. The St Cyrus Beach nature reserve then invites you to a picnic lunch – with a little luck, you may be entertained by playing dolphins, or witness traditional salmon fishing, which is still carried out here in part using nets. Glamis Castle, birthplace of the Queen Mother, King Charles’s grandmother, and the RRS Discovery museum in Dundee, which tells the story of the Antarctic expedition rivalry between Scott and Amundsen, are further recommendations on the way to St Andrews.

>> 2 nights in or around St Andrews <<

Day 16: St Andrews

St Andrews – this town’s name could just as easily be a synonym for “golf”, renowned as the world-famous home of the sport. But St Andrews is also known for its historic university, medieval streets and beautiful buildings. The town is packed with worthwhile sights, from St Andrews Cathedral to Scotland’s Secret Bunker. Or would you rather take a swing on the Old Course?

Day 17: St Andrews – Edinburgh, 145-170km

Today too, try to stay off the busy main roads wherever possible, so you can enjoy the glorious Scottish countryside once more before the hustle and bustle of the city catches up with you again in the evening. That’s why our suggested route takes you to Edinburgh in a bit of a zigzag. Artists’ villages like Crail or Pittenweem could be on the day’s programme, along with (for Outlander fans) Falkland and the idyllic, time-frozen village of Culross, plus the dreamily situated Castle Campbell, perched on a hillside.

>> 3 nights in Edinburgh <<

Days 18 + 19: Edinburgh

You’ll have two full days in this unique city to visit, among other things, Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, Arthur’s Seat and the harbour district of Leith, where the Royal Yacht Britannia is moored.

Day 20: Saying goodbye

Use the morning for further exploring in Edinburgh (for example, shopping along Edinburgh’s elegant George Street, or a stroll through the idyllic Dean Village along the Water of Leith to Stockbridge, where a small market is held every Sunday morning), before finally saying goodbye to Scotland.

Please don’t be sad. You’ll be back – no question!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Simone 
 
20 September 2026
 
 
  
Wir haben unseren Traumurlaub mit Hilfe von Frau Lecon erlebt. Ihre Planung und Organisation entlang unserer Ideen war wunderbar. Wir fühlten uns gut betreut und beraten und werden bestimmt nochmal auf sie zurückkommen. Sehr zu empfehlen!
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Andreas Schmidt 
 
20 August 2026
 
 
  
Schon die dritte Reise mit diesem wundervollen Reisebüro ... und eine schöner als die andere.
Sehr freundlich, tolle Vorschläge und perfekte Durchführung - wunderbare Unterkünfte, super Reiseunterlagen und eine herzliche und rasche Kommunikation.
Ich werde auch meine nächsten Reisen nach Schottland, Irland oder England ausschliesslich hier buchen!
Top-Empfehlung für Individualisten, die Land und Leute kennenlernen wollen!
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Ralf Struckmann 
 
17 August 2026
 
 
  
Super unkompliziert als es mit der Zahlung mit PayPal nicht geklappt hat. Es wurde eine Rechnung ausgestellt, von mir gleich bezahlt und schwups war das Problem vom Tisch. Sehr gute Kommunikation.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Dorothee 
 
15 August 2026
 
 
  
Wir können Frau Lecon für die Planung und Durchführung einer Schottland-Reise aus vollem Herzen empfehlen. Frau Lecon war von Beginn der Reiseplanung an absolut präsent, offen für unsere Ideen und immer erreichtbar (auch während unserer Reise). Die von ihr empfohlenen Unterkünfte waren nahezu alle ein Volltreffer, die ausgearbeitete Route enthielt viele schöne Impulse. Wir würden hier wieder buchen und Schottland hat drei neue Fans. Herzlichen Dank.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Burkhard 
 
13 August 2026
 
 
  
Alles Wichtige gut und knapp erklärt, das Buch hat sich im Praxistest absolut bewährt.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Daniela Reif 
 
18 Juni 2026
 
 
  
Vielen Dank für die tolle Zusammenstellung unserer Reise und die vielen Ideen für Aktivitäten vor Ort. Die Unterkünfte waren sehr gut und wir waren sehr zufrieden. Schon bei unserem ersten Kontakt hat Frau Lecon verstanden auf was wir Wert legen und wie wir unseren Urlaub gestalten wollen - das haben wir so selten erlebt. Auf unsere vielen Rückfragen wurde uns immer umgehend  und detailliert geantwortet.
Wir werden uns gerne wieder melden, wenn die nächste Reise nach Schottland geht.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Albert Uschold 
 
19 Mai 2026
 
 
  
Wir waren 5 Tage auf isle of skye und hatten Dank deines Buches wunderbare Erlebnisse !
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Heinz Becker 
 
8 März 2026
 
 
  
Sehr korrekt, zuvorkommend und unkompliziert. Vielen Dank
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Berndt Kühnel 
 
19 Februar 2026
 
 
  
Stephan Goldmann hat einen sehr detaillierten Reiseführer mit vielen Bildern über die Orkney Inseln geschrieben. Man spürt so richtig seine Leidenschaft und für diese Gegend, die Landschaft, Kultur und Geschichte, Menschenund Tiere. Ich fühle mich so richtig wohl beim Schmökern und kann gut meine Reise im Herbst vorbereiten. Danke, Stephan!
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Charlotte Löffelmann 
 
21 Januar 2026
 
 
  
Ein sehr netter Shop, als mein bestellter Reiseführer auf sich warten ließ, war der Anbieter sehr freundlich und entgegenkommend, hätte auch notfalls den Reiseführer nochmals geschickt. Für alle die aus Österreich bestellen, sei gesagt unsere Post ist sehr langsam und man muss seine 10 bis 12 Tage rechnen. Aber der Reiseführer ist es wert! Der beste von den Orkney Inseln, den es auf Deutsch gibt! Danke nochmal fürs schnelle Antworten auf die Mails!
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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