Royal Discovery Pass
Royalty
3 Destinations
5 Flights
For regal exploration...
London is very well known for its connection to the Royal Family—however, plenty of other places where The Royal Family has significant ties. Discover the Royal Family's residences and immerse yourself in the royal history across Scotland. From the grand palace of Holyrood in Edinburgh to royal holiday destinations in the Hebrides, our Royal Discovery Pass highlights some of the best spots in Britain with a connection to the family.
Where to start...
We recommend that you start your journey from Edinburgh. Start your journey by flying with Loganair to Edinburgh from:
- Isle of Man
- England - Exeter, Southampton, Newquay
- Wales - Cardiff
- Norway - Bergen, Stavanger
Just to remind you, you must select at least five Loganair flights on your journey; there is no restriction on how many flights you can choose to build your itinerary.
Edinburgh
Day 1
Fly to Edinburgh to explore several royal residences.
Right at the head of the Royal Mile, you'll find Edinburgh Castle and, at its foot, the Palace of Holyroodhouse – the King's official residence in Scotland. Explore magnificent historic and State Apartments, the romantic ruins of the 12th-century Holyrood Abbey, and the remarkable royal gardens. The Palace is best known as the home of Mary, Queen of Scots, as it was a setting for many dramatic episodes in her short reign. Another spectacular place to visit is Linlithgow Palace, which is just 45 minutes away from Edinburgh. This has been a royal residence since at least the reign of David I (1124-53), and it was also a stop for royals going between Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle.
Stornoway
Day 3
Hop on a flight to Stornoway, in the Isle of Lewis.
The Hebrides have long been a favourite holiday destination for the royal family, with frequent visits from Queen Elizabeth, the Duke of Edinburgh and Diana, Princess of Wales. And we can see why with its myriad fishing boats and yachts, quaint croft houses, and fine white sand beaches (which make for the perfect serene setting)! And whilst in Stornoway, you might want to treat yourself to a wee dram and enjoy the generous portions of fresh seafood and homemade cake at the many cafes and restaurants dotted around the town.
Inverness
Day 5
Next, fly to Inverness in the Highlands, where the Battle of Culloden, which has ties to previous royal dynasties, took place.
Visit Culloden Battlefield, where the 1745 Jacobite Rising came to a tragic end. Discover the true story from the Jacobite and Government perspectives in the accredited museum, where weapons and unique artefacts are displayed, and enjoy panoramic views from the roof garden. We also recommend visiting Balmoral Castle, the Scottish home of the Royal Family, in the heart of Cairngorms National Park. Considering it's a slightly longer journey, why not make a day trip? There are various lochs and rivers, spectacular vistas and ancient forests to explore around the park.
Head back on a Loganair flight to Stornoway before returning to Edinburgh and completing your journey.
The Royals in Scotland
Please remember this is just our suggested itinerary. The Royal Family have made their mark on many places in Scotland throughout their history.
Central Scotland
The Royal Yacht Britannia
St Giles' Cathedral
Battle of Bannockburn
Blackness Castle
Aberdeenshire
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Royal Lochnagar
Victorian Heritage Trail
Tayside & Perthshire
The Queen's View
The Royal George Hotel
Glamis Castle
St Andrew's University
Scone Palace
Falkland Palace
Huntingtower Castle
GreenSkies - Protect our Island Communities
Through our GreenSkies sustainable flying programme, every fare contributes to accredited carbon offsetting schemes to meet our carbon-neutral target by 2040.
Furthermore, Loganair proudly serves more island communities in the UK than any other airline.
These small but unique destinations have a delicate ecosystem, flora and fauna. Therefore, extra-special care must be taken to ensure we minimise our impact and protect our beautiful islands for generations to come, not to mention protecting yourself and others when you're exploring.
Our Island Visitor Pledge lists a few do's and don'ts to help ensure we all meet that aim together.
Book your Discovery Pass
Please note - An ADS login is not a requirement to book a Scotland Discovery Pass.
The Air Discount Scheme (ADS) is a mechanism designed to deliver lower airfares for the residents of Scotland’s remotest communities whose main residence (including students studying away from home) is in one of the following defined eligible areas:
Western Isles, Orkney Isles, Shetland Isles, Colonsay, Islay and Jura, Caithness and North West Sutherland.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The Scotland Discovery Pass is an electronic flight-based product comprising several one-way tickets for Loganair routes. You select your destinations and build your itinerary based on our flight schedules, and our Scotland Discovery Pass booking tool will price your bespoke itinerary.
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Start your journey by flying to Edinburgh with Loganair from:
- Southampton
- Exeter
- Cornwall Airport Newquay
- Isle of Man
- Cardiff
- Bergen
- Stavanger
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You must select a minimum of 5 flights; otherwise, there is no restriction on how many flights you choose to build your itinerary.
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No, that’s not the intent of the Scotland Discovery Pass – you create an itinerary with a minimum of 5 flights to various destinations.
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No, you can start and end your itinerary anywhere – you have to travel on 5 Loganair flights.
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Yes, but please contact our Customer Help Centre on 0344 800 2855 to help with any amendment. As the Scotland Discovery Pass fares are subject to availability, your itinerary change may incur a fare difference. There won’t be any change fees for changing a Scotland Discovery Pass itinerary.
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Yes, if you want to extend your itinerary, or change your itinerary, call our Customer Help Centre on 0344 800 2855, and an agent will assist in updating your plans.
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Our extensive Highlands and Islands network, but some gaps link the smaller islands, e.g., Barra and Benbecula. If there’s no air service, you can still build your itinerary – you don’t have to arrive and depart from the same airport. Hence you can travel by surface transport between places before rejoining our air network.
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Loganair offers a discount for children, and infants only pay taxes.
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Yes, if you’re a member of the Air Discount Scheme travelling for leisure, then the Scotland Discovery Pass fares will be discounted.
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The Scotland Discovery Pass is non-refundable. We’d always recommend taking out travel insurance for unforeseen instances where you may have to cancel your trip.
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Clan Points may not be redeemed or collected for the Scotland Discovery Pass.
Terms & Conditions
The Scotland Discovery Pass comprises several one-way tickets for routes operated by Loganair across our network to build a bespoke itinerary or one based on Loganair's suggested itineraries. Travel between the same origin and destination airports multiple times is strictly prohibited; these itineraries will not be valid for travel. Customised itineraries may start and end at any Loganair-operated airport in the UK, Republic of Ireland, the Isle of Man, Norway or Denmark. Bookings can be made online. Changes can be made via our Customer Help Centre. A minimum of five one-way Loganair flights must be booked for the Scotland Discovery Pass. There's no limit on the maximum number of flights you can take. Scotland Discovery Fares are subject to availability. Surface travel between Loganair-operated airports is the responsibility of the customer - Loganair accepts no liability for missed flight connections due to travel booked independently. Scotland Discovery Pass is ADS eligible. Scotland Discovery Pass is non-refundable. Itinerary changes and extensions are permitted. No change fees are charged but fare differences may apply. Changes to routing may incur a fare difference. Hold luggage allowance is 20kg. Clan Points cannot be redeemed or collected for the Scotland Discovery Pass.
