• Invergordon (Tuesday, 25th August 2026)

Visit the highlands of Scotland on a shore excursion from Invergordon. We begin with a drive to Cawdor Castle. Dating back to the 14th century, the castle impresses with its fairytale architecture and gardens and is famously linked to Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”. We continue on to Loch Ness, the residence of the mythical (or not?) Loch Ness Monster. Keep an eye out for Nessie as we stop for photos of the famous and beautiful Loch. We also visit a local Whiskey Distillery for a complementary tasting.

• Reykjavik (Thursday, 27th August 2026)

Discover Iceland's Golden Circle on a group shore excursion from Reykjavik. Visit Thingvellir National Park, and admire the beauty of Iceland's untamed wilderness. Next, head to the geothermal valley of Haukadalur, where you can watch the towering and breathtaking Strokkur geyser erupt. Enjoy lunch at the geyser area before continuing to the canyon of Hvita river. Admire the river as it rushes southward and plunges into a deep crevice at one of Iceland's most iconic locations, the majestic Gullfoss Waterfall.

• Kirkwall (Tuesday, 1st September 2026)

Delve into the past on our guided tour of Kirkwall. Our guide will lead you through The Broch of Gurness, a drystone building dating back to around 200BC, and tell what has been learned of this ancient structure and its old inhabitants since its unearthing in 1929. We then head to the centre of Orkney to view the stunning Ring of Brodgar, a landmark dating back to the early Bronze Age. Your guide will discuss possible theories about these ancient standing stones, and those like them across Britain. Were they a prehistoric meeting place, a method of mapping the heavens, or something stranger still?