The Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye & Dunvegan Castle

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Short Description: Setting out from Inverness in the morning, you’ll start your day with a visit to the lush woodland trails of Rogie Falls and wide-open views across Loch Carron - two striking Highland landscapes that set the tone before crossing over to ‘the misty Isle’. There’s time for a wee coffee break as we head west for one of the day’s highlights: the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye. This beautiful trail sits beneath the dramatic Cuillin Mountains and follows a river dotted with small waterfalls and still, clear pools. Once you’re there, it’s easy to see why places like this have inspired folk tales of fairies for centuries. After our walk, the journey continues to Dunvegan, where you’ll have the option to visit Dunvegan Castle, the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and the ancestral home of the Clan MacLeod for over 800 years. You can explore its historic halls and formal gardens and enjoy lunch in the village nearby. From there, we wind our way through Skye, stopping in the island’s colourful capital Portree before a final photo break at Sligachan. On the way back to Inverness, the route includes more postcard-worthy stops at places like Eilean Donan Castle and Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness, returning to the city in the late evening.

Description: Setting out from Inverness in the morning, you’ll start your day with a visit to the lush woodland trails of Rogie Falls and wide-open views across Loch Carron - two striking Highland landscapes that set the tone before crossing over to ‘the misty Isle’. There’s time for a wee coffee break as we head west for one of the day’s highlights: the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye. This beautiful trail sits beneath the dramatic Cuillin Mountains and follows a river dotted with small waterfalls and still, clear pools. Once you’re there, it’s easy to see why places like this have inspired folk tales of fairies for centuries. After our walk, the journey continues to Dunvegan, where you’ll have the option to visit Dunvegan Castle, the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and the ancestral home of the Clan MacLeod for over 800 years. You can explore its historic halls and formal gardens and enjoy lunch in the village nearby. From there, we wind our way through Skye, stopping in the island’s colourful capital Portree before a final photo break at Sligachan. On the way back to Inverness, the route includes more postcard-worthy stops at places like Eilean Donan Castle and Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness, returning to the city in the late evening.

Highlights

• Rogie Falls(RogieFall)
• The Fairy Pools(Fairy)
• Dunvegan Castle (Dunvegan)
• Small Group Tour(SmallGroupTourHEX)
• Portree(Portree)
• Loch Ness (Ness)

Inclusions

Item 1: Small Group Tour

Item 2: Passionate Local Guide

Item 3: Walk to the Fairy Pools (Not suitable for people with limited mobility. Sturdy footwear recommended)

Item 4: Live Commentary & Storytelling in English

Item 5: Foreign Language Audio Guide Available

Item 6: Audio guide links will be provided after booking. Please download over WiFi and bring your own headphones

Name: Rogie Falls

NameShort: Rogie Falls

Rogie Falls is a lovely stop in the forest. The suspension bridge gives you striking views over the Black Water, and in late summer, you might even spot salmon leaping through the falls. Take a moment to breathe in the fresh forest air before the journey continues.

Rogie Falls is a lovely stop in the forest. The suspension bridge gives you striking views over the Black Water, and in late summer, you might even spot salmon leaping through the falls. Take a moment to breathe in the fresh forest air before the journey continues.

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Name: Dunvegan Castle

NameShort: Dunvegan Castle

Dunvegan Castle is the seat of Clan Macleod, who have lived in the castle for over 800 years. Soak up the stunning loch side scenery, and discover fascinating treasures inside, including the Fairy Flag and Bonnie Prince Charlie’s waistcoat.

Dunvegan Castle is the seat of Clan Macleod, who have lived in the castle for over 800 years. Soak up the stunning loch side scenery, and discover fascinating treasures inside, including the Fairy Flag and Bonnie Prince Charlie’s waistcoat.

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Name: The Fairy Pools

NameShort: The Fairy Pools

The Fairy Pools are a series of small waterfalls and turquoise pools, famed for their natural beauty and magical charm. Set against the stunning Cuillin mountains, they offer a truly enchanting and unforgettable sight.

The Fairy Pools are a series of small waterfalls and turquoise pools, famed for their natural beauty and magical charm. Set against the stunning Cuillin mountains, they offer a truly enchanting and unforgettable sight.

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Name: Small Group Tour

NameShort: Small Group Tour

Small groups, big adventures! Our small group tours offer an intimate, relaxed way to explore while you soak up Scotland's magic. Please note that, due to vehicle availability, there may be instances where this tour operates on a larger bus.

Small groups, big adventures! Our small group tours offer an intimate, relaxed way to explore while you soak up Scotland's magic. Please note that, due to vehicle availability, there may be instances where this tour operates on a larger bus.

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Name: Loch Ness

NameShort: Loch Ness

Loch Ness is the most well-known loch in Scotland, thanks to tales of the Loch Ness Monster. Glaciers carved the deep cavity of the loch, which holds more water than all the lakes in England and Wales.

Loch Ness is the most well-known loch in Scotland, thanks to tales of the Loch Ness Monster. Glaciers carved the deep cavity of the loch, which holds more water than all the lakes in England and Wales...

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Name: Portree

NameShort: Portree

Portree is Skye’s central hub and most populated town, with numerous shops and places to eat. The main square is a hive of activity, while the quaint harbour with its brightly coloured facades is lifted straight from a postcard.

Portree is Skye’s central hub and most populated town, with numerous shops and places to eat. The main square is a hive of activity, while the quaint harbour with its brightly coloured facades is lifted straight from a postcard.

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