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9 Days / 8 Nights
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The Globe Inn (Visit Scotland Media)
A holiday vacation in Scotland will be amazing, because Scotland Is Now. Scotland is a friendly, passionate and innovative country and you’ll see that clearly everywhere you go.
A Celtic RnR Tour gives you an opportunity to explore all that Southwest Scotland has to offer, so you can make memories that will last a lifetime.
So, if you’re looking for the beat of inspiring Scottish music, the adrenaline of an outdoor adventure, the experience of a breathtaking road trip, or the magic of a new attraction, then Scotland’s for you right now.
The Eight Nights, Nine Days Land Tour Package is priced at $2,900 per person, double occupancy, or $3,500 per person, single occupancy.
8 Nights / 9 Days in Scotland ~ 20 to 32 Guests Total
Tour Highlights:
✔ Visit Burns’ birthplace, home, and grave
✔ Walk in Burns’ footsteps in Ayr, Dumfries & beyond
✔ Explore landmarks from Burns’ poetry
✔ Stay in a luxurious, centrally located hotel
✔ Enjoy traditional Scottish meals & poetry recitals
This itinerary offers a comprehensive Burns experience, immersing visitors in his life, poetry, and the landscapes that inspired him.
Celtic RnR Tours LLC Cancellation Policy: We urge all of our guests to take out travel insurance at the time of their registration to cover unforeseen circumstances that may result in guests canceling their tours. No refunds will be made for any cancellations within 90 days prior to the start of the Celtic RnR tour for which you have registered. Cancellation from 90 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. There are no exceptions. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to Celtic RnR no later than 90 days prior to your tour. Deposits are non-refundable. In the case of acts of God, war, disaster or unforeseen circumstances, Celtic RnR Tours reserves the right to reschedule the tour in Scotland.
Celtic RnR Tours LLC has certain agreements with our partners and providers that allow us to offer a quality bundled tour package at a reasonable price. Consequently, we are unable to offer refunds or rebates on any unused portions of our tour.
Celtic RnR Tours LLC Disclaimer: Celtic RnR Tours LLC acts only as an agent for the various independent suppliers that provide hotel accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, activities, or other services connected with this tour. Such services are subject to the terms and conditions of those suppliers. Celtic RnR Tours LLC and their respective employees, agents, representatives, and assigns accept no liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or any other incident which may be caused by the negligence, defect, default of any company or person in performing these services. Responsibility is not accepted for losses, injury, damages or expenses of any kind due to sickness, weather, strikes, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature, local laws or other such causes. All services and accommodations are subject to the laws and regulations of the country in which they are provided. Celtic RnR Tours LLC is not responsible for any baggage or personal effects of any individual participating in the tours / trips arranged by Celtic RnR Tours LLC. Individual travellers are responsible for purchasing a travel insurance policy, if desired, that will cover some of the expenses associated with the loss of luggage or personal effects.
20 – 32 guests
We’ll gather at our hotel in Dunblane at 6 p.m. for a “Welcome to Scotland” meeting. Then we’ll get acquainted with one another over dinner together.
Stirling town center
Burns House Museum (Visit Scotland Media)
Explore Dumfries, the town where Burns spent his final, prolific years. Your first stop is Robert Burns House, the modest sandstone dwelling where he lived and wrote many significant works; step into his study and feel the presence of the poet at his desk. Continue to the Robert Burns Centre, an intimate museum with interactive exhibits and personal letters that reveal his deep ties to Dumfries. Then, pause for reflection at St. Michael’s Churchyard, where you’ll stand before Burns’ grand mausoleum—a testament to his enduring legacy. In the afternoon, wander the fields of Ellisland Farm, the idyllic riverside homestead Burns built with his own hands, offering an authentic glimpse into his family life and farming days. Return to your hotel for a peaceful evening of your choosing.
Burns Grand Mausoleum (Visit Scotland Media)
The Globe Inn (Visit Scotland Media)
Burns Cottage Museum (Visit Scotland Media)
Brig o’ Doon Bridge (Visit Scotland Media)
Visit the Burns Cottage & Museum in Alloway, where Scotland’s national poet was born in 1759. Step inside the thatched cottage and immerse yourself in the modest beginnings of Robert Burns, surrounded by personal artefacts and memorabilia. A gentle stroll along the Poet’s Path will guide you past artistic sculptures inspired by his verse, leading to the beautifully tended Burns Monument and Gardens—a tranquil tribute overlooking the River Doon.
Walk across the legendary Brig o’ Doon, the iconic stone bridge immortalised in Burns’ eerie tale Tam o’ Shanter. The misty atmosphere and surrounding woods conjure the same ghostly mood that inspired his verses. Nearby, you’ll explore Alloway Auld Kirk, the ruinous churchyard steeped in folklore and said to be haunted by witches in Burns’ poem. In the afternoon, travel along the Ayrshire coastline to Culzean Castle—an 18th-century masterpiece perched dramatically on cliffside bluffs, offering panoramic sea views and glimpses into the lives of Burns’ contemporaries.
Brig o’ Doon Bridge (Visit Scotland Media)
Culzean Castle (Visit Scoland Media)
Cross the border into England for a day in historic Carlisle, where the centuries-old Carlisle Castle stands as a symbol of turbulent Anglo-Scottish history. Wander its ancient ramparts and dungeons while hearing tales of the Jacobite risings that shaped Burns’ patriotic spirit. Continue to Tullie House Museum, where curated exhibits highlight the region’s cultural connections to Burns and his literary circle. The afternoon offers free time to roam Carlisle’s quaint streets, discover hidden bookshops, or relax in cosy cafés
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Travel the windswept Solway Coast—a rugged, romantic landscape that stirred Burns’ imagination and provided inspiration for many of his nature poems. Pause to explore Sweetheart Abbey, a hauntingly beautiful ruin founded by Lady Devorgilla in memory of her beloved husband, resonating with the themes of love and loss in Burns’ verse.
VISIT AND TOUR HADRIAN’S WALL AND OTHER ANCIENT ROMAN SITES ACROSS THE BORDER IN ENGLAND.
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