April 20, 2026

Scotland

While England has my heart, Scotland has Aaron’s. It’s been on his bucket list for years, so after an extremely long train ride, we finally arrived in Edinburgh. We spent a few days exploring the city, saw the Kelpies, Loch Lomond, and the Stirling Castle.


Aaron was brave enough to order haggis 🤢 for lunch, but the scones quickly became our favorite. We both fell in love with the tartan, the moody charm, and of course, the country’s rich history.


This is a place we will definitely be visiting again.


FRI, APR 17, 2026 - DAY 4

LONDON TO EDINBURGH -☀️

City Streets and Tasty Treats

  • 8:45am Private Train Station Transfer
  • Depart London @10:30 - Arrive Edinburgh @2:45- First Class (Coach K seat 10 & 11) [4.5 hrs] - TRAIN CANCELLED crammed into earlier train and stood for 2 1/2 hours😩
  • Dinner: Hard Rock Cafe $85



SAT, APR 18, 2026 - DAY 5

EDINBURGH - 🌤️

Explore with an Expert

  • 9:00am Edinburgh Walking Tour with Edinburgh Castle (4 hrs) - Private Tour with Rory
  • Lunch: The Deacon’s Cafe $40
  • The Nutcracker Store ( Santa $65)
  • Vintage skirt $17
  • Gloves & Flag $25
  • Dinner: Nicholson/Greyfriars Bobby $50







SUN, APR 19, 2026 - DAY 6

EDINBURGH - ⛅ 

A Dazzling Drive 

  • 9:15am The Kelpies, Loch Lomond & Stirling Castle Tour guide: Russell  (Robbie’s)
  • Callender for Lunch: the Old Bank $50
  • Souvenirs $50
  • Dinner: Royal Mile Tavern $ 









MON, APR 20, 2026 - DAY 7

EDINBURGH 

Head Home








 

April 16, 2026

England

I don’t think I’ve ever taken a trip that made me miss my dad more. I found myself wishing I could call him just to say, “I get it now.” I’ve fallen in love with the place he loved—his England is every bit as magical and “charming” as he always said. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿



Thank you to my kind husband- who humored me and happily took me to England. This trip filled my heart in a way I didn’t expect. ❤️

TUE, APR 14, 2026 - DAY 1

LONDON - ⛅ 

  • 4:30pm Fortnum & Mason Afternoon Tea - The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon 








WED, APR 15, 2026 - DAY 2

LONDON  -  ⛅ 

  • 9am London Walking Tour with Rooftop Garden Visit (Anthony Matthew)
  • Lunch: Cheshire Cheese $30
  • 2:30pm Tower of London 
  • Dinner: Star Kebab $23















THU, APR 16, 2026 - DAY 3

LONDON - ⛅ 

Strolling the Magical Streets

  • 7:45am- English Charm: Oxford, Cotswolds Paul driver and Valentina tour guide 
  • Stow in the Wold - Kenzie & Dawn nightshirts & baby sweater $78
  • Oxford- boys sweatshirts $53
  • Lunch in Buford: the Lamb Inn 
  • Dinner: Warwick Arms $55