Student Trips to Scotland
Often overlooked in favour of more cosmopolitan destinations, Scotland is a force to be reckoned with, offering beautiful scenery, fantastic cities, and an amazingly friendly atmosphere for all visitors. While clichés of tartan kilts, shortbread, and haggis might spring to mind, there's so much more to this small yet mighty country than you could imagine.
Why choose Scotland as the destination for your student trips?
A student trip to Scotland offers an unforgettable experience. It combines dramatic landscapes, fantastic cities, and a rich, friendly culture, making it an ideal destination for students with various academic interests.
Explore cities rich in art and architecture
Glasgow and Edinburgh boast stunning architecture and an art scene that rivals many of Europe's most glamorous cities. Their historic buildings will provide students with an abundance of artistic inspiration. Many hours can be delightfully lost just wandering through the various art galleries and museums in both cities, making them perfect for art, design, and history students.
Discover breathtaking landscapes and captivating castles
Outside the bustling cities, the Scottish countryside is as picturesque as it comes. It's home to rolling hills as far as the eye can see, famously luminous Lochs, and captivating castles. The scenery is so easy on the eye that it will leave your students wanting to stay forever, offering incredible photography, geography, and environmental studies opportunities.
Indulge in Scotland's world-class dining scene.
The Scottish dining scene has become the envy of many. Having shed its old image, Scotland is now a food-lover's dream destination. Thanks to the Atlantic on its doorstep, Scotland offers exceptional quality food. From renowned Aberdeen Angus beef and Scottish smoked salmon to world-class whisky and exquisite seafood, there's sure to be something to satisfy any craving, providing a fantastic cultural experience for hospitality students and culinary arts.
So, if you're looking for an excellent value study trip practically on your doorstep, head to Scotland for a truly memorable educational trip.
Our Scotland student tour highlights include
Scotland is a fantastic trip for students, offering a rich tapestry of history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cities. Here are some of the key attractions and experiences we recommend for your college or university group:
- Edinburgh Castle: Dominating the city skyline, Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress that stands as a symbol of Scotland. Students can explore its ancient walls, discover royal chambers, and learn about centuries of Scottish history, from fierce battles to royal intrigue, making it a must-see for history students.
- Dynamic Earth (Edinburgh): For science and geography students, Dynamic Earth offers an immersive journey through the story of our planet. This award-winning attraction uses cutting-edge technology to explore Earth's geological past, present, and future, from the Big Bang to the deepest oceans.
- Royal National Museum of Scotland (Edinburgh): The Royal National Museum of Scotland boasts vast and diverse collections, ranging from Scottish history and archaeology to natural sciences and world cultures. It's an excellent resource for students of many disciplines, offering countless hours of exploration and learning.
- Scottish National Gallery (Edinburgh): For Art and Design students, the Scottish National Gallery houses Scotland's national fine art collection, from the early Renaissance to the late 19th century. Students can admire masterpieces by Scottish and international artists and gain invaluable insight into artistic movements and techniques.
- Royal Botanic Garden (Edinburgh): The Royal Botanic Garden is a world-renowned scientific centre for plant conservation, research, and education. It offers a beautiful and educational experience for biology, botany, and environmental science students, exploring diverse plant collections from around the globe.
- The Writer's Museum (Edinburgh): Tucked away in Lady Stair's Close, The Writer's Museum celebrates the lives and works of Scotland's literary giants – Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, and Robert Louis Stevenson. This attraction is particularly inspiring for literature students, offering a glimpse into the minds and eras of these iconic authors.
- Royal Yacht Britannia (Edinburgh): Students can step aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia, the former floating palace of Her Majesty The Queen. This unique attraction provides a fascinating insight into royal life, British history, and maritime engineering, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of state visits and family holidays.
Our range of college trips to Scotland
Our college and sixth form tours to Scotland cover a fantastic range of subjects, making them the perfect accompaniment to any A-Level or Further Education curriculum. Check out our selection of trips below, or contact our team to discuss a more bespoke offering for your sixth form class.
Art & Design
Glasgow offers something for everyone, whether you want to research an artist or see the latest in contemporary art Glasgow has a museum for you. Edinburgh is the ideal destination for those for studying art and design with the UNESCO World Heritage Site at the heart of the city.
Psychology & Sociology
Edinburgh is a fascinating destination for those studying psychology & sociology, a city full of history and a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the core. Edinburgh’s many museums, galleries and historic buildings give the city its unique character and wide appeal and make it a popular destination for students of all disciplines.
Our range of university trips in Scotland
We’re a one-stop shop for your university group travel package in Scotland.
Whether you’re looking for a travel package, or a comprehensive subject-linked itinerary, we’ll work with you to pull together exactly what you need.
We've created group travel packages in Scotland for a broad spectrum of subjects, including agriculture, architecture, art, business management, fashion and textiles, history, geography, hospitality and catering, law and politics, media and film studies, performing arts and dance, sport and leisure, and travel and tourism.
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Preferential group travel rates for transport in Scotland, plus increased flexibility & convenience:
Rail is a convenient travel option for small groups, ideal for travel to and from cities in Scotland and the UK. We offer preferential rail rates for student groups and provide ticket flexibility.
As a market leading travel group in the UK, we offer preferential group rates and nationwide access to an exceptional fleet of coaches.
Centrally-located, student-friendly accommodation at preferential group rates
Our room rates are guaranteed, so you can reserve your beds while confirming your passenger numbers. Population options in Scotland include the Claremont Hotel and the Abbey Hotel.
Pre-booked visits & attractions - planned around your own group activities
Through our partners based in Scotland, we’ll pre-book tickets to top visits and attractions at preferential group rates and plan these visits around your own schedule. Scotland trip highlights include the Edinburgh Dungeon, Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Castle, Royal National Museum of Scotland, The Writer’s Museum, Royal Botanic Garden, Royal Yacht Britannia, and the Scottish National Gallery.
Services available from StudyLink in Scotland:
• Pre-booked meals at a range of restaurants
• Services of a dedicated Account Executive
- Support from one of our dedicated group travel Account Executives with excellent knowledge of Scotland
- A one-stop shop for your student group travel package for cities in the Scotland
- Multiple quote options to help you make the best value choice for your group
- Preferential rates with hotels & hostels, rail & other transport options
- Convenient and time-saving online travel technologies
- Risk management services for complete peace of mind
- External accreditations providing reassurance, including ABTA, ATOL & IATA licences
Price promise - we’ll beat any like-for-like quote ![]()
We’ll also beat any like-for-like quote to ensure you get the most competitive price for your travel requirements.
What our customers are saying about us...
“I don't think either Sophie or Annabelle could do any more to support me. They're both fantastic! StudyLink are a contracted supplier we must use for all student travel, but I'd always prefer to use StudyLink anyway even if I didn't have to!”
Ms SJ Newens, Subject Administrator at Nottingham Trent University
“The accommodation was very central, clean and the staff were very friendly and attentive. The service from the team at StudyLink is always first class.”
Mr Jim O'Donnell, External Funding Officer at New College Lanarkshire
Speak to one of our Group Travel Account Executives
A dedicated Account Executive will manage your tour organisation from start to finish. Our dedicated team has years of travel experience and will provide a complete solution for your group travel requirements. They’ll use their knowledge of Scotland and group travel expertise to create a custom itinerary for you. Whether you’re looking for a travel package or a comprehensive curriculum-linked itinerary, your Account Executive will work with you to pull together exactly what you need.
