A small pony with a thick mane and a brown-and-white spotted coat trots across a wide, grassy coastal plain. In the distance, gentle hills roll toward a calm blue sea under a soft, lightly clouded sky.

Scotland’s Wild Isles

Wander Scotland’s isles with Viking heritage, wildlife, and scenic coasts.

Highlights

  • Explore the Isle of Skye’s coastlines and villages, and embark on expeditions guided by expert naturalists.
  • Discover Shetland and Orkney’s Viking heritage, medieval castles, ancient brochs, and early Christian sites with local historians.
  • Spend time on Rathlin Island in Northern Ireland, home to puffin colonies, the unique “upside-down” lighthouse, and seabird gatherings.
  • Stroll through Inverewe Garden in Loch Ewe and spot Scotland’s “Big Five”: red squirrel, red deer, otter, seal, and golden eagle.
This is a shared departure operated by Lindblad.

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Edinburgh, Scotland
Day 2: Edinburgh | Embarkation
Day 3: Shetland and Orkney
Day 4: Shetland and Orkney
Day 5: Shetland and Orkney
Day 6: Loch Ewe | Isle of Skye
Day 7: Loch Ewe | Isle of Skye
Day 8: Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland
Day 9: Dublin, Ireland | Disembarkation | Depart for U.S.

Available to Book
June 1-9, 2027

Starting price

$8,390

Deposit per person

15% of the reserved cabin category

Countries Visited

Ireland, Scotland

Activity Level

Medium
June 1-9, 2027

Starting price

$8,390
*Single supplement applies

Deposit per person

15% of the reserved cabin category

Countries Visited

Ireland, Scotland

Activity Level

Medium

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