Heritage Textile Treasures - A Journey Through Scotland

Tour Info

OVERVIEW 

Embark on a captivating journey through Scotland's textile heritage, beginning in Edinburgh, where guided tours of iconic landmarks like Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace offer insights into royal history. Explore the historic Royal Mile and delve into textile production at Schofield Dyers and Finishers and Lochcarron Mill, gaining insight into tartans and tweeds. Enjoy leisurely evenings in Edinburgh's vibrant cultural scene.

Continue to Glasgow, discovering Paisley's textile legacy at the Thread Mill Museum and The Secret Collection. Traverse scenic routes to Fort William, where sites like Inveraray Township and the Highland Folk Museum offer glimpses into Scotland's rural past amidst stunning Highland landscapes.

Venture to the captivating Isle of Skye, exploring traditional craftsmanship at artisan shops like Handspinner Having Fun and Skye Silks. Journey to Inverness, pausing to marvel at the iconic Eilean Donan Castle and cruising along Loch Ness. Conclude in Edinburgh with a farewell dinner, reflecting on the memories amidst Scotland's breathtaking scenery and vibrant textile culture.

START & FINISH

The tour begins at our group hotel in Edinburgh, on Day 1, Wednesday, September 10th; the tour concludes after breakfast at our group hotel in Edinburgh, on Day 13, Monday, September 22nd.
Arrival and departure airport/hotel transfers are not included.

Itinerary

DETAILED ITINERARY

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Tour Leader

KRIS VIERRA

Kris Vierra has been sewing or quilting for over 20 years. She loves sharing her passion for quilting and all things related to fabric, believing that quilting should be fun and not stressful. Kris teaches at national shows and guilds across the country, and has won numerous national awards for her machine quilting skills over the years. Most recently, Kris won the Best Long Arm Quilting award at AQS Quilt Week Paducah and the PFAFF Master Award for Machine Artistry at the International Quilt Festival Houston. Two of her quilts, Tiger, Tiger and Star of India, are part of the permanent collection at the National Quilt Museum in Paducah. Kris is also the author of the Stress Free Quilting® book series. She loves traveling and meeting quilters from around the world. Kris believes that no matter what language you speak fabric is universal.

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Inclusions

TOUR INCLUSIONS

What is included in the tour price?

• Accommodation: 12 nights in comfortable, centrally-located hotels.
• Meals: 12 breakfasts (B), 8 dinners (D), including a welcome and farewell dinner.
• Transportation: Luxury coach transportation throughout the tour, ferry to the Isle of Skye, and the Kyle Line Train ride.
• Guided Tours: Expert-led tours in Edinburgh, Paisley, Glasgow, Fort William, Isle of Skye, and Inverness.
• Entrance Fees: All entrance fees to attractions and museums mentioned in the itinerary.
• Activities: Visits to textile mills, studios, and workshops as specified.
• Cruise: Scenic cruise on Loch Ness.

What is not included in the tour price?

• International airfares 
• Travel insurance
• Porterage at hotels and gratuities
• Personal expenses and anything not mentioned

Hotels

HOTELS

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