In response to growing demand, the JG Travel Group has significantly expanded its Scottish tour offerings.
- New Viking tours to the Shetland Islands have been introduced, showcasing heritage sites and stunning landscapes.
- An increase in departure dates for the popular Great Scottish Highland Railways tours aims to accommodate more visitors.
- The expansion also includes additional dates for the Hebridean adventure tours to the Outer Hebrides.
- The company reinforces its commitment to providing unique travel experiences in Scotland.
In a strategic move to cater to the increasing interest in Scottish tourism, the JG Travel Group has unveiled an enhanced programme, significantly expanding their range of tours within Scotland. This adaptation is driven by a palpable surge in demand, particularly for cultural and scenic experiences, leading to the introduction of the innovative Voyage of Vikings tour as well as additional departure dates for established itineraries.
The new Voyage of Vikings tour offers a six-day exploration of the Shetland Islands, immersing travellers in the rich Viking history of the region. This tour includes visits to notable sites such as Yell and Unst, the latter being the world’s most concentrated area of Viking longhouses. An inclusive day tour of the main island allows for visits to cultural landmarks like Scalloway, Jarlshof, and Lerwick, providing a comprehensive glimpse into the area’s heritage.
As part of this expansion, the Great Scottish Highland Railways tours, which navigate through iconic routes such as the Kyle Railway Line and the Jacobite Steam Train, have doubled their available dates. Initially overwhelmed by high demand, the group has responded by adding four new scheduling options, thereby ensuring greater accessibility for interested travellers. These tours offer a unique journey across majestic landscapes, notably including the celebrated Glenfinnan Viaduct, a highlight for film enthusiasts.
In addition, the tour group has increased departure dates for their air travel-based Hebridean Adventure, an eight-day journey that includes highlights such as the Isles of Skye, Lewis, and Barra. Three new departures have been specifically added to accommodate demand, reflecting the growing appeal of Scotland’s remote islands among tourists seeking serene and picturesque destinations.
Claire Dutton, Trade Sales Manager, emphasised the strategic importance of this expansion, noting that the demand necessitated additional tours and capacity to maintain sales momentum. Dutton commented, ‘Exploring the wilder, more rugged areas is clearly appealing to customers, and these itineraries make it easy to visit some of the most remote parts of Scotland and see just what makes them so incredible.’
This expansion underlines JG Travel Group’s commitment to meeting traveller demands with enhanced touring options.
