A Scottish Christmas

We meet at our hotel in the Scottish capital, after which you're free to begin exploring. Make your way to the city's Old Town to see the most historic sites including Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. There are plenty of other attractions well worth visiting too, such as Holyrood Palace, home to the royal residence of the Palace of Holyrood house and the seat of Scotland's new Parliament, Arthur's Seat viewpoint, the Royal Yacht Britannia and the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. This evening we enjoy festive mulled wine with dinner.

• Dinner

We board our train for the journey northwards to Inverness, travelling over the iconic Forth Bridge, through the wild and dramatic scenery of the Cairngorms and past the charming towns of Kingussie, Pitlochry and Aviemore, all decked out in their winter finery. This evening we are served a traditional Scottish dinner.

• Breakfast, Dinner

We embark on a festive adventure along the picturesque Kyle Line, a true embodiment of Scotland's railway heritage. Snaking through the misty lochs and towering mountains of the Highlands, this single-track railway line is a testament to human ingenuity.

Starting in the charming town of Dingwall, construction on the Kyle of the Lochalsh Railway Line began in 1870 and took 27 years to complete. To conquer the mountainous terrain, 29 separate bridges were built by hand, allowing us today to marvel at Scotland's breathtaking natural beauty. We glide through the Torridon Hills, marvel at the stunning Highland scenery, and finally reach the shores of Loch Alsh.

Just a short drive away lies the 13th-century Eilean Donan Castle, perched atop a tiny island at the confluence of three lochs - a picturesque spot and perfect photo opportunity. As we return to our hotel, we are greeted by a sherry reception and live entertainment, filling us with the joy and spirit of Christmas Eve.

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Our Christmas Day morning begins with breakfast, accompanied by a celebratory Bucks Fizz. Afterwards, Santa visits us to spread Christmas cheer ahead of some lovely warming mulled wine. This afternoon you could enjoy a walk alongside the River Ness a delicious traditional Christmas lunch with champagne at the hotel. Later, you could toast to the King's Speech with a dram or two before a festive buffet dinner this evening. Our entertainment tonight features Scottish music and traditional dancing, the perfect way to end this special day.

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Our Boxing Day excursion takes us by coach to the scenic shores of Loch Ness, part of the Great Glen, a scar-like fault line that runs over 60 miles from Inverness in the north to Fort William in the south. We stop off at the Loch Ness Exhibition Centre which details the long history and complex geology of the area, as well as a section dedicated to Nessie herself, the world-famous Loch Ness Monster. We return to Inverness via Fort Augustus and Urquhart Castle, set on a headland looking over the loch.

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We return to Edinburgh this morning, travelling through the spectacular scenery of the Cairngorms once again. After checking into our hotel, you have free time to go sightseeing, discovering famed attractions still decked out in their festive regalia or enjoying a walk through the streets of the Georgian New Town. Afterwards, you could warm up in a traditional pub. We sit down for a final evening meal on our last night.

• Breakfast, Dinner

Our Christmas holiday draws to a close today and you're free to begin the journey home once we've checked out of the hotel.

• Breakfast