Special interest holidays in Scotland
What's your specialty? Highland landscapes have been a source of inspiration for arty types for centuries. On special interest holidays 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 holidays, you'll forage for natural dyes and learn to shear a sheep.
17 Special interest holidays in Scotland found
Orkney Islands short break in Scotland
Explore Scotland's Orkney Islands
From £1,760£1,144 to £1,830£1,625 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct
Up to £610 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 holiday, 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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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 holiday
Orkney walking holiday in Scotland
From £2,240 to £2,395 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
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
Scotland wildlife photography holiday
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
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 holiday
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 cycling holiday, 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
Scotland cooking and cultural holiday
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
Contact Us
Call us for a chat about our holidays. We are happy to discuss your holiday and help in any way we can. No bots, queues or awful hold music.
01273 823 700
Call us tomorrow after 9am
Calling from outside the UK
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Winter trekking holiday in Scotland, snowhole expedition
Winter expeditions in Scotland
From £705 5 days ex flights
Small group travel
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
Walking navigation & mountaineering courses in Scotland
Mountain skills courses, Cairngorms
From £260 2 days ex flights
Small group travel
