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Scotland short breaks

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135
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Your short vacation to Scotland

Are you looking for inspiration for your next vacation? Then look no further and go to Scotland. Take advantage of one of our crossings from Amsterdam to Newcastle, drive for a short time to the Scottish border and enjoy what Scotland has to offer. Your holiday starts on board with us, bring your car and enjoy a cup of coffee and a view of the White Cliffs.

To make it extra easy, you can also book your hotel nights with us. Choose a hotel near Edinburgh or The Highlands.

Scotland short breaks

Edinburgh Castle
From
€189
pp

Edinburgh city trip

Combine the luxury experience of saling on our ships with a city trip to the vibrant Edinburgh exploring castles, music and festivals.

Road trip
From
€206
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Car Holidays in Scotland

Enjoy the pleasure of travelling on your own vehicle across the beautiful Scottish highlands and parks

Scotland-camping-p3
From
€329
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Scotland Tours and Round Trips

Discover Scotland's rich in history, culture, art and hospitality by car. Drive across the Scottish highlands and explore its cosmopolitan cities.

Our Routes to the UK

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Amsterdam-Newcastle Ferry Crossings

Discover more of Scotland or Northern England for less in 2026. Book your IJmuiden - Newcastle crossing before March 3rd and receive a 15% discount!

Dunkirk - Dover Hero (including FR 25 years)
From
€103
per car + up to 4 people, one way*

Dunkirk-Dover Ferry Crossings

Sail across the English Channel with ease on a short crossing between Dunkirk and Dover.

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From
€103
per car + up to 4 people, one way*

Calais-Dover Ferry Crossings

Our Calais to Dover route is the shortest crossing we provide and is the perfect way to cross the Channel to the UK.

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From
€118
per car + 2 people, one way*

Dieppe-Newhaven Ferry Crossings

Crossing the Channel from Dieppe to Newhaven provides you with the ideal gateway to the UK.

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