Special interest vacations in Scotland
What's your specialty? Highland landscapes have been a source of inspiration for arty types for centuries. On special interest vacations in Scotland you can rival the Glasgow School with your painting, or take a photography course whilst you cruise the waterways. Crafters can explore Scotland through one of its staples: wool. On craft vacations, you'll forage for natural dyes and learn to shear a sheep.
15 Special interest vacations in Scotland found
Orkney Islands vacation in Scotland
Explore Scotland's Orkney Islands
From US $2,870US $1,872 to US $2,995US $2,583 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct
Up to US $1000 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 01 Sep, 08 Sep, 29 Sep, 06 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 01 Sep, 08 Sep, 29 Sep, 06 Oct
Painting holiday in Scottish Highlands
Explore the wild, rugged Highlands on foot and with a brush
From £750 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 16 May
Orkney Isles walking vacation, small group
Discover the Orkney Islands on this wilderness walking trip
From £2,945 to £3,249 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Aug, 12 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
2027: 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 29 May, 19 Jun, 25 Jul, 6 Aug, 31 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct
2027: 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 29 May, 19 Jun, 25 Jul, 6 Aug, 31 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 15 Aug, 12 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
Orkney winter walking holiday
5 day walking short break in Orkney
From £1,659 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar
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Rail tour in North Highlands & Orkney
Scotland’s geographic extremities & ancient history by train
From £2,645 to £2,995 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 27 Sep, 18 Oct
2027: 25 Apr, 23 May, 5 Sep, 3 Oct
2027: 25 Apr, 23 May, 5 Sep, 3 Oct
Learn to kayak in the Scottish Highlands
Learn to kayak in the stunning Scottish Highlands
From £1,243 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 7 May, 4 Jun, 9 Jul, 13 Aug
Walking Scotland’s Orkney Islands vacation
Orkney walking holiday in Scotland
From US $3,100 to US $3,320 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Sep
2027: 8 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep
2027: 8 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 12 Sep
Scotland wildlife photography vacation
Sharpen your photography skills in the stunning Highlands
From US $2,995 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Aug
2027: 4 Jan
2027: 4 Jan
Scotland cooking and cultural vacation
Scottish cookery and culture Scottish West Highlands
From £1,145 to £1,545 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 14 Aug, 15 Aug, 21 Aug, 22 Aug, 28 Aug, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct
Orkney Islands walking holiday
Rugged and remote islands with a fascinating history
From £2,299 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Aug
2027: 1 May, 3 Jul, 21 Aug, 28 Aug
2027: 1 May, 3 Jul, 21 Aug, 28 Aug
Shetland and Orkney walking vacation, Scotland
An unforgettable 9 day walking holiday in Shetland and Orkney
From £4,395 to £4,434 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 10 Apr, 1 May, 7 Jun, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 13 Sep, 20 Sep
Orkney biking vacation in Scotland, e-bikes
6 day guided e bike tour of Orkney Isles
From £3,084 to £3,232 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Sep
2027: 24 Apr, 11 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 13 Jun, 31 Jul, 4 Sep, 14 Sep
2027: 24 Apr, 11 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 13 Jun, 31 Jul, 4 Sep, 14 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 22 Sep
Scotland painting holiday, around the blooming heather
Exploring the incredibly varied landscapes of the far north
From £1,200 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 22 Aug
Scotland photography holiday, Far Northwest
Photograph Scotland’s wild epic landscapes in autumn
From £3,250 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 11 Apr
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Art cruise in Scotland
Scottish Island cruises perfect for relaxing and painting.
From £2,040 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 1 Sep
