A United Kingdom: the Crown and the Clans on the Douglas Mawson

• Meet regal dynasties at royal residences and castles including Edinburgh, Windsor, Caernarfon, St. Micheals Mount, Hillsborough & Lancaster.
• Uncover centuries of anarchy at Stirling Castle, Culloden, Londonderry and Dartmoor Prison.
• Sail in the wake of royalty. Board the Royal Yacht Britannia, stroll the royal beach of Osbourne House and sail the waters of Windemere.

Few rivalries have endured with as much fervour as that between Scotland and England. From the commanding eras of Cnut the Great, Edward the Confessor, and William the Conqueror, to the powerful legacies of the Tudors, Plantagenets, and Windsors, the British monarchy has profoundly shaped the modern United Kingdom. Yet while legends like William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, and Mary, Queen of Scots fought fiercely for Scottish independence, the 21st century still finds Scotland under the rule of an English crown.

Our journey delves into the heart of this age-old power struggle, uncovering its imprint on castles, battlefields, prisons, and royal courts.

From early invasions and civil unrest to the height of imperial dominance and the tabloid spectacle of today’s royals, we peel back the layers of intrigue, scandal, and splendour that have defined centuries of monarchy. Set against the stirring backdrop of Scotland’s indomitable clans—whose call for freedom echoes through time—this is a journey through history’s most dramatic chapters. Follow the trail of the Crown and the Clans in a richly woven tale of defiance, destiny, and enduring legacy.