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The Isle of Skye is a Mystical and Magical place that has long been associated with Fairies. This day long tour from Inverness takes you to some of these places where you can spend time walking and soaking up the Atmosphere.
The Fairy Pools at the foot of the Cuillin mountains where some visitors are tempted to swim. The Fairy Glen on the Trotternish peninsula is a lovely peaceful place with some magnificient views and beautiful walks. The Fairy Bridge where the chief of Clan Macleod saw his Fairy wife for the last time before she returned to Fairyland. The Fairy Flag can be seen in Dunvegan Castle - home of the Clan Macleod for more than 800 years.
On our way to the Isle of Skye we will also stop at Eilean Donan Castle for a photo opportunity. When Dunvegan castle is closed we will go to Portree instead of the castle and The Fairy Bridge.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will collect travellers from their accommodation in the Inverness area only , this tour does not operate from Invergordon port.
Itinerary
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1Fairy Pools
The Fairy pools are situated at the foot of the cuillin mountains. Travellers can walk to the pools and spend some time in these beautiful surroundings. We stop here for 2 hours.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Fairy Glen
Travellers can walk to the Fairy Glen , we spend 1 hour here.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Dunvegan Castle & Gardens
The Fairy Flag can be found in Dunvegan Castle The Fairy Flag, Dunvegan Castle and the Fairy Bridge The Fairy Flag is to be found in Dunvegan Castle but is thought to have come from The Fairy Bridge which is 3 miles away from the Castle. This site is magical but also a bit tragic as this is supposed to be the last location where the Chief of Clan Macleod saw his Fairy wife before leaving to return to Fairyland. It is also said that The Fairy Flag has the ability to save him from danger when it is waved.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Eilean Donan Castle
We stop at Eilean Donan Castle on our way to Skye for a photo opportunity
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
5Skye Bridge
The Skye bridge viewpoint offers some fantastic views of the bridge with the Cuillin mountains in the background
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Portree
When Dunvegan Castle is closed we will not go there or to The Fairy Bridge we will go to Portree instead where you will have the opportunity to see the beauty of Portree Harbour.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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The Fairy Bridge has long been associated with the Chiefs of Clan Macleod as it was here that his wife The Fairy Princess tore off a piece of her wedding dress and gave it to her husband before she returned to Fairyland. This piece of her wedding dress is known as The Fairy Flag and can be found in Dunvegan Castle - Ancestral home of Clan Macleod for more than 800 years.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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