3 Days Private Ancestry Tour in Scotland

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3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This is a unique way of visiting the highlands with a semi-private tour. Sit back while we do the driving and provide a historical tour of the places we'll visit with a focus on the people and culture that makes this area so wonderful. This tour has a leisure pace and we allow for ample time at each stop to explore and linger to explore your interests.

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Evening Meals
Alcohol
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point

Meeting point is at the north-west parking lot area, near Morrisons shop.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Escape to the Higlands

    3 stops
  • 1
    Culloden Battlefield

    We'll explore the museum and walk the battlefield. The events that happened here changed the course for so many families that resulted in the migration of the scots throughout the world. We'll see and learn how your ancestors were impacted and the paths they followed after this significant event.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Urquhart Castle

    We'll drive along the banks of Loch Ness and stop at Urquhart Castle to walk through it's ruins and learn more about the legends of this area.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Eilean Donan Castle

    This picturesque castle and it's prominent position has been photographed countless times. We'll walk over the stone bridge, tour through the castle and take in the views across the highland loch's. We'll make sure to save some time for a little shopping at the wonderful visitors center here.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    The Isle of Skye

    7 stops
  • 4
    Fairy Pools

    We'll start our journey around Skye with our first stop at Glen Brittle to visit the natural pools that have formed in Allt Coir' a' Mhadaidh (burn or stream of the wolf).

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Dunvegan Castle & Gardens

    We'll visit the home and seat of the great chief of McLeod and walk the halls that contain much of the history of this area. We'll take a quick boat ride out to see the sea lion colony in the nearby bay.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Fairy Glen

    We'll take a stop here to walk around and capture photographs of the picturesque landscape here.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Quiraing

    The bold landscape of this area is a favorite stop for many on our tour. Unique natural features, hills, mountains and glens. We'll spend some time exploring and taking pictures.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Kilt Rock

    Let's walk the short trail that leads us to the view point of the unusual cliff in the formation of a pleated kilt. Often time's we'll find small black faced sheep along the way. The view to Mealt Falls can also been seen from this location

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    The Old Man of Storr

    A quick stop to take in the view and capture some memorable photos of this famous rock formation.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Portree

    We'll finish our day with a walk through the village of Portree with opportunities to shop the local shops filled with crafts and locally made products.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Fort William and the Great Glen

    5 stops
  • 11
    Glenfinnan Viaduct

    Here is where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard that began the Jacobite Rebellion that would eventually be crushed and change the lives of all scotts. We'll tour the visitors center, look up at the lone highlander at the memorial and enjoy the views of the sea at Lochaber. We'll also take time to view the Glenfinnan Viaduct that has been featured in many movies, including Harry Potter.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 12
    Ben Nevis

    A stop a long the way to capture the tallest peak in the UK.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Glencoe

    We'll drive through the area known as the Great Glen and talk about the highlanders that once lived throughout this beautiful area.

    Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Tyndrum

    We'll stop here to grab a highland lunch. Shopping is also available here.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Loch Lomond Shores

    We'll stop at the small village of Luss and learn more about this famous loch.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Can be customized for Wheelchair Accessible. Contact us.
Supplied by Ancestral Journeys

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Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Seasonal
DSA non-compliant
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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