Scotland With CIE Tours

The drive into Glencoe, through the Scottish Highlands, is one of many highlights on CIE Tours International's Scottish Dream Tour. // © 2015 Skye Mayring

Located on Scotland's West Coast, Inveraray Castle is the historic home of Clan Campbell. // © 2015 Skye Mayring

From left: Rich Kolasa of CIE; tour guest Ashley Moradipour; the Duke of Argyll; the writer; and tour guest Didrik Johnck // © 2015 Rich Kolasa

The Scots and English struggled for control of Edinburgh Castle during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. // © 2015 Skye Mayring

CIE coach drivers are happy to pull over for serendipitous photo opportunities, such as this in-bloom field of wildflowers. // © 2015 Skye Mayring

The capital city of Edinburgh warrants a few extra days of exploration. // © 2015 Skye Mayring