Gillian Stewart Holidays

15/10/2026

What an absolutely perfect day in Oslo! 🇳🇴☀️

We have been blessed with wall-to-wall sunshine and beautiful blue skies all day long. We are staying at the wonderful Amerikalinjen hotel, which has been the perfect base for our adventures.
We started our morning by heading down to the iconic Oslo Opera House before walking over to explore the historic Akershus Castle and Fortress. After soaking in the history, we managed to fit in a bit of shopping along the main street, Karl Johans gate, and then wandered over to Mathallen for a delicious lunch.
To top off the afternoon, we hopped on the tram and headed up to the Ekebergparken Sculpture Park for some incredible art and stunning views over the city.
Oslo is truly a wonderful city, and the weather today could not have been more perfect. We are having the best time!
If anyone is interested in doing this amazing “Norway in a Nutshell” trip, please do get in touch—I’d love to share more details! ✈️🚆

14/10/2026

The Last Supper! Norway 🇳🇴

Finished off our Norway trip with the best dinner at in Oslo. Incredible food, cosy ambiance, and the best send-off.

On our way out, our lovely friends basically insisted we packed two of their famous sourdough loaves right into our luggage.

Safe to say, tomorrow’s lunch is already sorted.

Thanks for everything, Norway — over and out! 🇳🇴🍞✨

14/10/2026

Today we checked a major bucket-list item off our list: riding the legendary Flåm Railway from Flåm up to Myrdal! 🚂🇳🇴
It is easy to see why this is called one of the world’s most beautiful train journeys. In just under an hour, we climbed over 860 meters past steep mountains, lush valleys, and thundering waterfalls—including a quick stop to feel the mist from the mighty Kjosfossen Waterfall. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking and completely lived up to the hype!
After reaching Myrdal, we caught our connecting train to Oslo, watching the stunning Norwegian landscapes roll by. We’ve just arrived in the capital and can’t wait for our next adventure to begin! 🏙️✨

13/10/2026

From Bergen to Flåm: The Ultimate Fjord Experience 🇳🇴✨

From the colorful wharf of Bergen to the steep mountains of Flåm—all from the comfort of a high-speed catamaran! 🚢🏔️
The catamaran ride took just over 5 hours from Bergen, and it flew by. We cruised in total comfort through the massive Sognefjord (the “King of Fjords”) and passed historic 19th-century trade posts like Skjerjehamn, alternating between the warm panoramic lounge and the crisp open deck.
Arriving in Flåm 🏡✨
Flåm itself is absolutely gorgeous and so accessible. We checked into the historic Fretheim Hotel, and everything is right there—you can see the famous Flåm Railway station, the local bakery, and all the quaint shops right from the property!
Next up: The FjordSafari! 🌊🚤
After checking in, we headed right back out for an adrenaline-pumping FjordSafari on an open RIB boat. They suit you up in full thermal gear and goggles to zoom deep into the Aurlandsfjord and UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord.
Our guide, Anton, was absolutely fab! Because the RIB boats are smaller, Anton steered us right up next to cascading waterfalls and shared amazing stories about local folklore, wildlife, and hidden Viking villages. Going from the relaxation of the catamaran to the thrilling speed of the safari was the perfect combination. Flåm has officially stolen our hearts! 💙🦅

12/10/2026

I’m off again, and it’s another first for me—Norway! 🏔️ 🇳🇴

After a short direct flight from Edinburgh—just 1 hour and 20 minutes—we landed in Bergen! The city is exactly how you imagine, picture-postcard perfect, with quaint buildings surrounded by mountains and fjords. It’s really easy to get around on foot also.

Thanks so much to Mats from who designed this amazing itinerary for me.

Today, we headed straight up the Fløibanen Funicular and were treated to the most amazing, panoramic views of the city, mountains, and fjords. Afterwards, we headed down to the historic, colorful wooden alleys of Bryggen old town, and then stopped by the bustling Fish Market 🐟

Keep watching for the next part of our adventure—catamarans, iconic rail journeys, and capital cities to come! 🚢🚂👑

07/10/2026

An evening with the wonderful Saba talking all things Elephant Watch Camp & Safaris 🥰🐘

13/09/2026

From Edinburgh to Albania! ✈️🇦🇱

We touched down in Tirana last night on the direct flight and hit the ground running this morning with an incredible walking tour this morning.

Albania is such an up-and-coming destination right now. I’ve had quite a bit of interest in it recently, so I thought I would do the right thing and head off for a reccy with my mum and sister! 👭✨

Learning about the history this morning was absolutely mind-blowing. the country has only been free from communism for 35 years—the layers of history and resilience here are fascinating.

Now, we’re heading out to Durrës to catch some coastal vibes! 🌊☀️

25/08/2026

22/05/2026

What a fantastic day at TC Together Edinburgh yesterday at the beautiful . It was brilliant to catch up face to face, share ideas and feel that real TC buzz in the room.

A huge thank you to all the amazing suppliers who took the time to join us and share so much inspiration, and to everyone at Head Office who worked so hard behind the scenes to make it happen. Your support really does make all the difference.

Here’s to turning all that fresh inspiration into unforgettable trips for our customers!

18/05/2026

Please do get in touch for any Japan planning. I was fortunate enough to visit a couple of years ago and fell in love with the country