Scotland and Faroes: Isles and Wonders

Travel in comfort to Scotland's farthest-flung islands, only accessible by sea

Journey to Scotland’s farthest-flung islands, including the Shetlands, Orkneys, and Outer Hebrides, where crofters and fisherfolk live close to the sea and maintain an island way of life.

Make landings by Zodiac in places otherwise inaccessible to travellers and visit the abandoned settlement at  St. Kilda, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Wander through sites of Neolithic Scottish history at Orkney's Ring of Brodgar

Take a stroll through the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the 4,000-year-old Ring of Brodgar. You’ll be fascinated by the many archaeological sites that have been preserved here, including villages, ceremonial sites, and burial chambers.

On the Isle of Lewis, pay a visit to the Calanais Standing Stones, one of the best preserved and most complete Neolithic monuments in Europe—said to be giants punished by St. Kieran for refusing to convert to Christianity.

Spot seabirds and whales in rich marine environments

Peruse Scotland’s rocky coastlines that attract millions of seabirds, including northern gannets and puffins.

Cruise the rich waters of the North Atlantic and North Sea that are favoured by numerous species of whales.

Enjoy the springtime conditions that are excellent for viewing seabirds and spotting marine mammals.

Get up-close-and-personal to some of Europe's finest cliffs and caves on daily Zodiac rides

See for yourself why Felix Mendelssohn was inspired to write his overture The Hebrides after visiting Fingal’s Cave on the Isle of Staffa.

Access uninhabited isles only reachable by Zodiac.

Discover the wild beauty of the Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands are a stunning archipelago of dramatic cliffs, winding fjords, and picturesque villages, set against the rugged backdrop of the North Atlantic. Explore thriving seabird colonies, remote islands, and landscapes where nature and culture intertwine to create an unforgettable adventure.