Edinburgh packs its history into a compact centre. The Royal Mile drops from the castle esplanade to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, with closes such as Mary King’s Close buried beneath the street. Climb Arthur’s Seat before breakfast for a view over the Firth of Forth, then cross to the Georgian grid of the New Town. August fills the city with festival crowds; May, June and September are calmer, and the city makes a natural start for a Highlands journey.
Edinburgh packs its history into a compact centre. The Royal Mile drops from the castle esplanade to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, with closes such as Mary King’s Close buried beneath the street. Climb Arthur’s Seat before breakfast for a view over the Firth of Forth, then cross to the Georgian grid of the New Town. August fills the city with festival crowds; May, June and September are calmer, and the city makes a natural start for a Highlands journey.
High Point Holidays is an independent tour operator creating unique and authentic trips in Europe, with a focus on France, the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Every trip is shaped entirely around you — your interests, your pace, your dreams — crafting a journey that feels unmistakably yours.
We tread lightly wherever we go — supporting local communities, protecting wild places, and ensuring every journey leaves more than it takes.
Plans change, and so do we — adapting itineraries on the move, so your journey always reflects how you feel in the moment.
From the first spark of an idea to your safe return home, every detail is handled with care — so you can simply enjoy the journey.
Our people live and breathe their destinations — sharing hidden corners, trusted contacts, and the kind of insight no guidebook could capture.
Handpicked for their passion and depth of knowledge, our guides turn every moment into a story — bringing each place vividly to life.