SCOTLAND
YOUTH TOUR 2026!
Come on an adventure to Scotland this Summer!
July 6-14, 2026
We have totally fallen in love with Scotland and we want to share the adventure with YOU!!
Come and discover the history, culture, music, landscape and people of this rich and vibrant country, but be warned, you may lose a piece of your heart to Scotland...
Refer a Friend Discount Policy
If you refer a friend and they join the same international tour, YOU will receive a 10% reduction on your tour price. Your friend will need to mention your name on the tour booking form.
Family Discount Policy
If more than one participant joins the same international tour from the same immediate family (parent/child/sibling), you will ALL receive a 10% reduction on your tour prices.
This tour is FULL BOARD!! You don't need to worry about anything, just come along for the experience of a lifetime and have everything provided by us!
All food, accommodation and activities included.
*note - flights to and from Ediburgh Airport are not included, but we offer individual service to help you find the best flight possible!
This tour will be for teens 14 years +, and also for parents.
Young adults are welcome to join this tour but will need to apply first via email before registering. This is because the tour is focused for teens, however, exceptions are made on a case by case basis.
**Parents please read our 'note to parents'.
Cost - $3,000 USD
*First payment - due 6th February 2026 = $400
*Second payment - due 6th April 2026 = $1300
*Final payment - due 6th June 2026 = $1300
This tour is a special opportunity to experience Scotland, we have limited spots.
Get in quick and don't miss out!!
* We only have space for 14 participants on this tour, so don't delay!
**It is required that all participants have their own medical/travel insurance.
**ARIZONA students can use ESA to fund a portion of our tours.
Email learningbrave@gmail.com for more information.
The tour mentors for this trip will be Ross and Skyler Gilbert, both have extensive experience working with youth.
Ross Gilbert has worked as Headmaster and is currently a Leadership Mentor and Japanese Teacher for Williamsburg Academy. He was awarded numerous mentoring awards through Williamsburg Learning 2019 - 2025. He has never regretted leaving corporate life 9 years ago to fulfill his dream of living intentionally and working in a meaningful capacity with youth.
Skyler Gilbert is the founder of Learning Brave LLC. She is also the mother of 5 children, a writer, artist, and adventure planner.
If you would like to discuss the option of a payment plan, please email us at learningbrave@gmail.com
On our tour of Scotland, we plan to include the following...
EDINBURGH!!
This ancient city is rich with history, cuture, art and music - it is magic!!
Our time in Edinburgh will include;
- Edinburgh Castle - a historic fortress, royal residence, and military garrison that has witnessed key moments in Scottish history, and also houses treasures like the Scottish Crown Jewels.
- Hollyrood Palace - the Monarch's official residence in Scotland, known for its deep ties to Scottish royal history.
- Shopping on the Royal Mile - Listen to traditional bagpipe music while you find Scottish themed treasures!!
- The Real Mary King's Close - an underground tour of the network of buried 17th-century streets and houses beneath Edinburgh's Royal Mile! This historical tours explores how ordinary people lived, worked, and died in the cramped, busy conditions, often involving plague stories and ghostly tales, providing a unique, time-capsule view of Old Town life.
STIRLING
We have planned an incredible day exploring...
- Stirling Castle - This castle guarded the lowest crossing point of the River Forth for centuries. Today it remains a great symbol of Scottish independence and national pride. It also houses the Unicorn Tapestries.
This castle is so much fun to visit! There are fabulous guides in costume who will happily answer any of your questions!
- The Wallace Monument - commemorating Scottish hero Sir William Wallace, standing where he won the Battle of Stirling Bridge, and housing his legendary Wallace Sword. There are panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
- The Battle of Bannockburn Visitor's Center -A fabulous centre where you can immerse yourself in the award-winning Battle of Bannockburn experience as you witness a digitally re-created version of the battle, up close. Find out how warriors, pages, knights and civilians on either side of the conflict became involved and what role they played.
THE CAIRNGORNS NATIONAL PARK
This will be a highlight for sure!
We are going to meet up with a local expert who will educate us about glacial landscapes, ecology and the rewilding of Scotland. He will take us on a guided hike where we will forage and learn to identify local flora and fauna. We will then visit the centre of the organization The Alba Explorers, where they are working to grow over 200,000 local species trees. After some time spent volunteering with this amazing group, we will then be treated to a traditional meal and a live Ceilidh - a Scottish dance!!!
LOCH NESS
Come and spot the Loch Ness Monster with us on a boat tour of the famous Loch Ness. We will also visit the amazing Urquart Castle and do some shopping in Inverness (where you can find Scotland's largest second-hand bookshop!!)
THE HIGHLAND GAMES
- We are planning the incredible experience of attending the Inverness Highland Games!!
Come and see the bagpipe competitions, highland dancing, tug-o'-war, and the caber toss (where unbelievable strong people throw a tree trunk!!!)
The atmosphere at a highland games is incredible! Music, food, market stalls, events, dancing and more!!
STAY IN A MANOR IN THE HIGHLANDS!
We want our participants to experience authentic Scotland, and so we have booked accomodation for a few nights in a stately manor in the Highlands! From this location we will be exploring Inverness, the Highland Folk Museum, and also have some time to unwind in the stunning scenery and nature of the Highlands of Scotland. Prepare yourselves - your heart may forever belong in the Highlands after spending time in this land of windswept beauty and poetry.
This tour will also include;
-Cultural enrichment through learning and exploration of the country's past, present and future.
- Delicious food!
- Connection with local Scottish people.
-Workshops and teen connection activities.
-Swimming in a Loch.
-Nature Walks.
All of this and more for an incredible experience in Scotland!
Accommodation.
Scotland is slightly more challenging for group accommodation. Because of this we have had to pre-book our accommodation and as a result we can only accept 14 participants. We will stay in two locations; first - student accommodation in Perth, and second - a stately manor in the Highlands.
As always, Learning Brave will supply a top level of comfortable and traditional accommodation.
Transportation.
All transportation is included in this tour, including transfers to and from the Edinburgh International Airport.
After registration, we will advise an optimal time for participants to arrive and depart the airport.
We are very willing to work with parents and and youth to help facilitate travel buddy groups so that whenever possible, teens can fly together and accompany each other. We also offer travel consultation in the form of personalized help to find the best possible flights available for each participant! (We are very good at this as we were full-time travellers around the world for 8 years!)
What's Included;
- We will greet you and provide all transfers to and from the Edinburgh International Airport.
- We will provide consultations and recommendations for finding the best available flights.
-All meals and snacks from arrival to departure.
- 8 nights accommodation.
- Experienced and fun guides for diverse cultural adventures.
- ALL activities, entrance fees, and guided tours included.
- Plenty of laughs and epic moments!
- New friends!!
What's NOT Included;
- Airfare to and from participants home to the Edinburgh International Airport.
- Health/Travel Insurance.
*We recommend Allianz Travel Insurance, they have always been very reliable and we are currently insured with them. We are registered agents of Allianz Insurance, please contact us for a quote.
- Spending money for souvenirs.
A detailed list of what to bring on the Learning Brave Scotland Youth Tour will be sent out once registration is complete.
Our
Tour Participation Agreement and Medical Information
for the Learning Brave Scotland Youth Tour 2026 will be available soon.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Come along for an incredible Scottish adventure!!
