Join me for Beyond The Borders:
A Celtic Music Tour of Scotland
Oct. 3 -13, 2026
View of Edinburgh from Calton Hill with Castle in the distance
Why “Musical?” Because we'll not only:
- explore the unrivaled, relaxed beauty of the Borders,
- traveling from East to West through this lesser explored region of Scotland we’ll experience everything you’d expect from an adventure across this bountiful country, and into England,
- follow in the footsteps of Scotland’s two great legendary warriors: William Wallace and Robert The Bruce,
- then travel south to explore the sights and lands that these two men fought for.
- then leaving Stirling we’ll first head for Rosslyn Chapel where we can hear the tales of the Knights Templar before settling down in Peebles for a three night stay,
- from Peebles we’ll explore along the River Tweed and take in the Great Map of Scotland as well as learning about the historic industries of the borders: farming, mining and textiles.
We’ll also:
- enjoy several private concerts with local Celtic musicians
- and even one or two with me…
- and other musicians in our group!
Also, for breathtaking views of Scotland, check out the video near the bottom of this page.
Low stone bridge over Loch Dulch to Ellean Donan castle
The Scots do have a sense of humor...
THE QUICK FACTS
When: October 3-13 (12 days, including travel)
Where: Scotland
Who: Scottish Folk Tours
What: “Beyond The Borders” Celtic Music Tour
Hotels: Included of course. Most 4-star.
Meals: All breakfasts and 3 dinners included.
How Much: £3,100 plus airfare:
Right now that's about $4K in dollars, and as the tariffs come down the dollar should get stronger and the dollars price should come down. In any case it's a great price for all that's included!
Deposit: £250. About $327 US
Single supplement: £400 About $525 US
Here's a good idea: Going solo? invite a friend who you’ll be able to share stories and photos with for years afterward.
OR: Let us help you find a roommate
Minimum travelers needed to go: 18
Maximum Travelers: 24
Note: If for some reason we don't make our minimum of 18 travelers by June 2026 (unlikely!), all deposits will be refunded.
Highland Cattle
Deacon Brodie's Pub in Edinburgh
Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness
10 full days and nights...
...plus 2 days for travel to and from Scotland. All breakfasts are included, and three dinners, including a seafood extravaganza. We’ll be escorted by a local resident / expert guide in Edinburgh, plus another expert driver-guide as we tour Scotland.
We’ll stay in most hotels for 2, 3 or 4 nights. (Only one hotel for 1 night.) The hotels look terrific. You can see them on the itinerary download above, and on the Tour company website.
This tour is offered by Scottish Folk Tours. I chose them for a few reasons. First, I like their relationships with so many good local musicians, and I love the idea of all these small concerts. Also, they have a great reputation and many many glowing reviews. Also, some of my friends have used them and came away very happy. And they are reputed to have fantastic guides.
They'll do a great job of getting us ready to go. They have helpful trip preparation info with everything from weather to packing to tipping and more.