Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness
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Itinerary
Name: Summer Itinerary (April to October)
Short Description: DAY 1: We leave Edinburgh and head to the iconic Kelpies. We then head north past Stirling and take in views of the Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle. We will make a stop for lunch before entering the Highlands heading through wild Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe and on to the quaint fishing town of Oban. (Overnight: Oban) DAY 2: Today, you have the option to embark the Jacobite Steam Train from Fort William to Mallaig and discover why this spectacular trip has been described as the greatest railway journey in the world. Cross the Glenfinnan viaduct, as seen in the Harry Potter movies, and take in the sweeping views the Scottish Highlands and Loch Shiel. We arrive in Mallaig and take the ferry to the Isle of Skye before driving to our overnight destination in Portree. (Overnight: Portree) DAY 3: We explore more of the mysterious Isle of Skye with its awe-inspiring mountains, stunning coastline, and local folklore before returning to the mainland. On the way to Loch Ness, we stop at the incredibly photogenic Eilean Donan Castle and wind our way along the Great Glen where we also visit Dundreggan Rewilding Centre to learn about Scotland’s ancient Caledonian Forest and then on to Inverness, home for the next two nights. (Overnight: Inverness) DAY 4: Keep an eye out for the elusive monster, ‘Nessie’, while we take an optional cruise on Loch Ness before heading north towards the quaint town of Beauly. The ruins of Beauly Priory were used in the filming of Outlander and have a history stretching back to 1230AD. After lunch we visit the mysterious chambered cairns and standing stones of Clava Cairns; followed by Culloden Battlefield, site of the last battle fought on British soil; both locations provided inspiration for the hit TV series Outlander (Overnight: Inverness) DAY 5: Leaving Inverness, we visit the Highland Folk Museum to get a real taste of Scottish Highland life from the past centuries before heading to a local whisky distillery for a tour and a taste of the ‘water of life’. For our final stop we visit Dunkeld and take a walk through the quaint village, on to the River Tay and make a visit to the cathedral. Our tour returns to Edinburgh in the evening.
Description: DAY 1: We leave Edinburgh and head to the iconic Kelpies. We then head north past Stirling and take in views of the Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle. We will make a stop for lunch before entering the Highlands heading through wild Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe and on to the quaint fishing town of Oban. (Overnight: Oban) DAY 2: Today, you have the option to embark the Jacobite Steam Train from Fort William to Mallaig and discover why this spectacular trip has been described as the greatest railway journey in the world. Cross the Glenfinnan viaduct, as seen in the Harry Potter movies, and take in the sweeping views the Scottish Highlands and Loch Shiel. We arrive in Mallaig and take the ferry to the Isle of Skye before driving to our overnight destination in Portree. (Overnight: Portree) DAY 3: We explore more of the mysterious Isle of Skye with its awe-inspiring mountains, stunning coastline, and local folklore before returning to the mainland. On the way to Loch Ness, we stop at the incredibly photogenic Eilean Donan Castle and wind our way along the Great Glen where we also visit Dundreggan Rewilding Centre to learn about Scotland’s ancient Caledonian Forest and then on to Inverness, home for the next two nights. (Overnight: Inverness) DAY 4: Keep an eye out for the elusive monster, ‘Nessie’, while we take an optional cruise on Loch Ness before heading north towards the quaint town of Beauly. The ruins of Beauly Priory were used in the filming of Outlander and have a history stretching back to 1230AD. After lunch we visit the mysterious chambered cairns and standing stones of Clava Cairns; followed by Culloden Battlefield, site of the last battle fought on British soil; both locations provided inspiration for the hit TV series Outlander (Overnight: Inverness) DAY 5: Leaving Inverness, we visit the Highland Folk Museum to get a real taste of Scottish Highland life from the past centuries before heading to a local whisky distillery for a tour and a taste of the ‘water of life’. For our final stop we visit Dunkeld and take a walk through the quaint village, on to the River Tay and make a visit to the cathedral. Our tour returns to Edinburgh in the evening.
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Name: Winter Itinerary (End of October to March)
Short Description: DAY 1: Departing from Edinburgh, our journey takes us to the renowned Kelpies, the world’s tallest equine sculptures. Continuing northward, we pass by Stirling, enjoying panoramic views of both the Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle. A lunch break awaits before we venture into the Highlands, traversing the untamed landscapes of Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe, concluding our first day at the charming fishing town of Oban. (Overnight: Oban) DAY 2: Our day starts with a hearty Scottish breakfast to fuel up for our journey to the mystical Isle of Skye. Travel through some of Scotland’s most awe-inspiring landscapes on the way, taking in serene lochs, rugged scenery and waterfalls flowing from great heights on the mountain ranges. For all the Harry Potter fans out there we will have a chance to view the Glenfinnan Viaduct. We pass the romantic Eilean Donan Castle, before crossing the Skye Bridge to our enchanting island destination, where we will be spending the night in Portree. (Overnight: Portree) DAY 3: Today, we delve deeper into the Isle of Skye’s local folklore as we meet Kilt Rock and the famous Old Man of Storr. Returning to the mainland, our journey includes a stop at the picturesque Eilean Donan, one of Scotland’s most iconic castles. Following the scenic route along the Great Glen, we make a visit to the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre*, earning a glimpse into the charity Trees For Life and their efforts to restore the ancient Caledonian Forest of Scotland. Our day concludes in Inverness, where we get cosy in our accommodation for the next two nights. (Overnight: Inverness) DAY 4: Look out for the elusive 'Nessie' as we embark on an optional cruise along the mysterious waters of Loch Ness before journeying north to the charming town of Beauly. We get the chance to explore the ruins of Beauly Priory, featured in the books of Outlander and with a history dating back to 1230AD. Following lunch, our journey continues with a visit to Culloden Battlefield, the infamous scene of the last battle of Jacobite Uprising, before returning to Inverness. (Overnight: Inverness) DAY 5: Our final day begins with a visit to the mysterious chamber cairns and standing stones of Clava Cairns, said to have inspired the hit TV series Outlander. From here, we head for a local whisky distillery and learn the secrets about Scotland’s ‘water of life’ during an immersive whisky distillery tour. We make our way back to Edinburgh, arriving in the early evening. Scotland in winter is nothing short of magical!
Description: DAY 1: Departing from Edinburgh, our journey takes us to the renowned Kelpies, the world’s tallest equine sculptures. Continuing northward, we pass by Stirling, enjoying panoramic views of both the Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle. A lunch break awaits before we venture into the Highlands, traversing the untamed landscapes of Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe, concluding our first day at the charming fishing town of Oban. (Overnight: Oban) DAY 2: Our day starts with a hearty Scottish breakfast to fuel up for our journey to the mystical Isle of Skye. Travel through some of Scotland’s most awe-inspiring landscapes on the way, taking in serene lochs, rugged scenery and waterfalls flowing from great heights on the mountain ranges. For all the Harry Potter fans out there we will have a chance to view the Glenfinnan Viaduct. We pass the romantic Eilean Donan Castle, before crossing the Skye Bridge to our enchanting island destination, where we will be spending the night in Portree. (Overnight: Portree) DAY 3: Today, we delve deeper into the Isle of Skye’s local folklore as we meet Kilt Rock and the famous Old Man of Storr. Returning to the mainland, our journey includes a stop at the picturesque Eilean Donan, one of Scotland’s most iconic castles. Following the scenic route along the Great Glen, we make a visit to the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre*, earning a glimpse into the charity Trees For Life and their efforts to restore the ancient Caledonian Forest of Scotland. Our day concludes in Inverness, where we get cosy in our accommodation for the next two nights. (Overnight: Inverness) DAY 4: Look out for the elusive 'Nessie' as we embark on an optional cruise along the mysterious waters of Loch Ness before journeying north to the charming town of Beauly. We get the chance to explore the ruins of Beauly Priory, featured in the books of Outlander and with a history dating back to 1230AD. Following lunch, our journey continues with a visit to Culloden Battlefield, the infamous scene of the last battle of Jacobite Uprising, before returning to Inverness. (Overnight: Inverness) DAY 5: Our final day begins with a visit to the mysterious chamber cairns and standing stones of Clava Cairns, said to have inspired the hit TV series Outlander. From here, we head for a local whisky distillery and learn the secrets about Scotland’s ‘water of life’ during an immersive whisky distillery tour. We make our way back to Edinburgh, arriving in the early evening. Scotland in winter is nothing short of magical!
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