2026 Scotland Tour Featuring the “Tattoo” Bagpipe Festival with Kay Godfrey

Join Kay Godfrey on this amazing tour of Scotland! Scotland has a way of capturing your heart long before you ever step foot on its soil—through its legends, landscapes, and unmistakable spirit. Join Kay Godfrey on this extraordinary journey through the Highlands, islands, and ancient capital cities. From the moment we arrive, the stories, history, and magic of Scotland begin to unfold.

Throughout this tour we’ll sail misty lochs, stroll medieval lanes, cross storied battlefields, and wander fairytale castles perched above rolling glens. We’ll visit timeless villages, islands touched by clan legends, and landscapes so cinematic they feel dreamlike. Whether you are standing in the shadow of Ben Nevis, watching sheepdogs in action, cruising Loch Lomond, or walking the cobblestones of St. Andrews, every moment is rich with heritage—and enriched even more by Kay’s deep love for his ancestral homeland.

And then comes the grand finale: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, one of the world’s most spectacular cultural performances. Held under the night sky on the floodlit esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, this iconic festival unites pipes, drums, dancers, and military performers from around the globe in a show of precision, pageantry, and pure emotion. Fireworks burst above the battlements, the Lone Piper plays from the castle walls, and every traveler feels part of something timeless. With this unforgettable crescendo, our Scottish adventure ends just as it should—stirring, dramatic, and impossible to forget.

Please see our cancellation policy:

If a participant needs to cancel their reservation, written notice must be provided. Cancellations within seven calendar days of booking (if not past the final payment date) will receive a full refund, excluding airfares, which follow the airline’s policy. Cancellations after the seven-day grace period incur a 50% penalty on the deposit until the final payment date, and cancellations after the final payment date are non-refundable, including for unused portions of the tour.

To book this tour contact:

Wendy Fracchia, Tour Manager
Email wfracchia@morrismurdock.com

Highlights

• 1 tour-bus experience for the whole tour
• Special Tour Director Kay Godfrey for the whole trip along with local guides for in-depth location detail and history
• Advance timed entry tickets to attractions included = less time waiting in lines

• Highly experienced Morris Murdock Escorted Tours Host - Kay Godfrey
• Deluxe/Air Conditioned motor coach transportation
• Local Licensed Guides & Historians
• Group tickets to the Scottish Military Tattoo
• 10 nights hotel accommodations in deluxe 4 Star hotels
• Sightseeing tours as outlined on the itinerary
• Meals as outlined
• Entrance fees to all noted locations and museums
• Audio system headsets throughout the tour
• Document package

• International Airfare
• Any private sightseeing not included in the itinerary during free time
• Tour gratuities for bus drivers and special Hosts/Guides
• Tips for local guides
• Tips for hotel or wait staff at their own discretion
• Items of a personal nature
• Travel Insurance
• Meals not included in the tour outline

Kay Godfrey is a period historian of the life of the prophet Joseph Smith.  

He is a graduate of Brigham Young University.  He holds degrees in Historic Archaeology and Anthropology as well as Law Enforcement and Justice Administration.

He has studied and researched the life of the Prophet Joseph Smith for over 45 years.  He has done extensive “on-site” research in New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois and Missouri.  He has spoken to the issue of the “Trials of the Prophet Joseph” at numerous symposiums in Nauvoo, Il. and Independence, Mo. He has edited books and videos for various authors on the historical accuracy of materials pertaining to Joseph Smith.  Kay serves on numerous boards and foundations such as Ancient American Archaeology, Missouri Mormon Frontier Foundation, the Foundation for Indigenous Research and Mormonism and the Nauvoo, Illinois, and Topsfield, Massachusetts Historical Societies.

Kay lectures regularly to missionaries on the topic of modern-day restoration, most recently speaking to the missionaries and investigators of the New Hampshire Manchester,  Oklahoma Tulsa and Portland Oregon Missions.  He has conducted firesides from Calgary, Canada to Fort Smith, Arkansas.

He has authored a comprehensive four-part DVD presentation detailing the life of Joseph Smith.  This history is entitled: “Following the Footsteps of Joseph”. Kay’s material has been requested by such institutions as Oberlin College Archives, (Oberlin, Ohio) to be filed with the Spaulding Manuscript documents, Brigham Young University, in celebration of the bi-centennial celebration of Joseph Smith’s birth, the Joseph Smith Memorial Site, (Sharon, Vermont) as a teaching tool for new missionary couples and the archives department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Kay has been conducting domestic Church History tours for Morris Murdock and Legacy Travel since 1990.  He also takes groups to Israel and European (Apostle) destinations.  He speaks Hebrew and can read Egyptian hieroglyphs.  His wife, Debra speaks French.  He has served in numerous ward and stake callings including the High Council of the Meridian South Stake, Meridian, Idaho.

Kay and his wife Debra recently served a mission to Sharon, Vermont, where they were involved in numerous historical preservation endeavors including having secured permission from Topsfield, MA, to have a monument erected in Pine Grove Cemetery as a tribute to five generations of the Topsfield Smiths.

Kay has been asked by LDS Media to present a series of 25 podcast on the history and life of Joseph Smith.  This podcast cast is to enhance the continuing study of the Doctrine and Covenants and can be viewed at www.comefollowme2021.com or on YouTube, search  Kay Godfrey Podcast.  

Kay retired in 2012 after serving 35 years with the BSA.  He retired as Director of Development/Finance, Support Services, and Public Relations for the Great Salt Lake Council, Boy Scouts of America.  He and his wife, Debra, live in Kaysville, Utah, and are the parents of five children.  Kay is dedicated to sharing his knowledge, research, and testimony with groups of all ages.  If you would like to schedule Kay as a speaker or have questions regarding the Prophet Joseph Smith please contact him at footstepsofjoseph@gmail.com.

Pricing Options:

• $3,796 per person based on double occupancy (2 people sharing a room) 
• $4,559 based on single occupancy (private room) 

** Group size is a max of 45 participants 

Payment Terms:

• $500 per person deposit due at the time of booking
• Final payment due May 15, 2026

Please see our cancellation policy:

If a participant needs to cancel their reservation, written notice must be provided. Cancellations within seven calendar days of booking (if not past the final payment date) will receive a full refund, excluding airfares, which follow the airline’s policy. Cancellations after the seven-day grace period incur a 50% penalty on the deposit until the final payment date, and cancellations after the final payment date are non-refundable, including for unused portions of the tour.