5 Day Tour of Scotland

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Perthshire and Loch Ness
5 stops
1
A short stop for light refreshments and the opportunity to hand feed our famous ‘Highland Cows’.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
The Hermitage
The Hermitage is home to Douglas Firs, standing 200 feet high. A short walk takes you to the Ossian's hall viewing platform overlooking the Black Linn waterfall. A 17th century bridge crosses the river and close by is a wishing tree where visitors have stamped 1000's of coins onto it, in the hope of receiving 'Longevity and Prosperity'.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Pitlochry
Pitlochry is a small town with a Victorian town centre full of independent shops and cafes, and is a good stop for a stroll or to get some food.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Loch Ness
Next is Fort Augustus at Loch Ness, where you can do a cruise of Loch Ness or explore the town and Neptune’s staircase, a series of locks that lowers and raises boats into Loch Ness along the Caledonian Canal.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
5
Portree
Portree in the Isle of Skye is next, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation at around 6pm.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Isle of Skye
8 stops
6
Fairy Pools
Skye's famous Fairy Pools are our first attraction of the day, where you will be able to explore this famous series of natural pools along the glen.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
7
The Old Man of Storr
Heading North of Portree your journey will take you to the Old Man of Storr, the recognized iconic ridge in Skye. You may recognise it from the opening sequence in the movie ‘Prometheus’.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
Lealt Falls
The next stop is at the impressive Lealt Waterfalls.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Kilt Rock
A short distance away, we will take you to the Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls viewpoint.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
The next stop is the An Corran beach in Staffin, best visited at low tide to find the recently discovered Megasaurus dinosaur footprints.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Quiraing
Moving on, we will take you to the Quiraing - another amazing vantage point for stunning photos.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Fairy Glen
A delightful short walk through a mystical landscape of mounds many believe to have been shaped by the fairies.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
13
We will board the ferry in Uig, at 18:30pm. It has a 90 min sailing time across to Harris, where we will drop you off at your accommodation.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Isle of Harris
5 stops
14
This secluded beach has been voted as the most beautiful beach in Scotland. It is immensely tranquil and spans incredible views of the surrounding mountains.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
15
Often deserted, your only company at this beach might be be eagles, Highland cattle and wild deer. The ocean is bright blue and the grass neighboring the beach is carpeted with a profusion of wildflowers during spring and summer.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
16
Named for its exorbitant cost to construct, it’s a delightful drive, with every corner and bend revealing stunning views, and local wildlife.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
17
Visit this distillery situated in a harbour village, just yards from the waters of East Loch Tarbert, where a white and copper-clad building holds a family of local men and women dedicated to making beautiful island spirits with pride and provenance.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
18
Leaving Harris we will head to Stromness, dropping off at your accommodation.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Isle of Lewis
7 stops
19
This is the tallest standing stone in Scotland, 19ft tall.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
20
Carloway Mill Harris Tweed Visitor Centre - The center offers a 30 minute tour with the opportunity to purchase their famous tweed weaved locally at a discounted price.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
21
Step back in time as you visit this traditional seaside village with cobbled streets and traditional Blackhouses in an idylic setting overlooking the sea.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
22
A particularly well preserved ancient fortress dating back over 2,000 years.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
23
The Weaver's Hut - A small centre where you will be able to appreciate the ancient custom for traditional weaving.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
24
Erected 5,000 years ago, older than the Great wall of China, Stonehenge and even the Pyramids, the Calanais Standing Stones are surrounded by mystery and are believed to have been used both as an astronomical location and as a pagan ritual site.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
25
Head to Tarbert to catch the 16:30pm sailing back to Skye and drop at accommodation in Skye.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Scottish Highlands
7 stops
26
Eilean Donan Castle
Leaving Skye behind, we will drive to the most photogenic Castle in Scotland, the iconic Eilean Donan Castle.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
27
Ben Nevis
If it is a clear day - and time permitting - we can take you to a suitable viewpoint to take photos of, the tallest mountain in the UK.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
28
Fort William
Fort William is a major tourist town and is a suitable stop for lunch.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
29
The Three Sisters
The viewpoint at the Legendary Three Sisters of Glencoe is the most photographed place in Scotland. Apart from being a place of outstanding beauty, this mountain valley is the site where the McDonald Massacre took place during the Jacobite Uprisings.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
30
Rannoch Moor
We will drive through Rannoch Moor, the largest bog expanse in the UK. It is a desolate place with stunning landscape, featured in many films and TV series.
Admission ticket free
31
Loch Tulla Viewpoint
This viewpoint offers a bit of everything the Highlands have to offer: mountains, lochs and forests.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
32
Luss
The beautiful conservation village of Luss, nestled on the banks of Loch Lomond, has been voted as the most beautiful village in Scotland. It is a fitting final site for our wonderful tour, before we take you back to your hotel.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Day 1) Is 10 hours long, 3hrs at attractions and 7 hours of driving

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