Itinerary
- Day 1
Edinburgh to Inverness
Starting your Scottish adventure from Edinburgh, you'll head north through the countryside spotting The Kelpies steel sculptures along the way. From there, the route passes Stirling Castle and Doune Castle (those iconic Outlander and Game of Thrones locations), then moves into Glen Coe where the landscape becomes quite dramatic. You'll catch views of Ben Nevis as you travel toward Loch Ness, where you can spend some time hoping to spot the famous creature. By evening you'll reach Inverness for the night, where there's time to walk along the River Ness and check out local spots for dinner and live music.
Included Activities
- Visit The Kelpies steel sculptures
- Drive through Glen Coe
- Stop at Loch Ness
- Guided tour with legendary local HAGGiS guide
Optional Activities
- Walk along the River Ness
- Explore local restaurants and live music venues in Inverness
Landmarks/POIs The Kelpies Stirling Castle Doune Castle Glen Coe Ben Nevis Loch Ness River Ness - Day 2
Inverness to Stornoway via Ullapool
This morning starts at Corrieshalloch Gorge for some Highland air before heading north to Ullapool to catch your ferry to the Isle of Lewis. Keep an eye out for dolphins during the crossing. Once you arrive in Stornoway, you'll travel south to Harris for a whisky tasting at the Harris Distillery, then head back north to Lewis for the night in Stornoway. The day involves quite a bit of driving and ferry time, but you'll see different landscapes throughout.
Included Activities
- Visit Corrieshalloch Gorge
- Ferry crossing to Isle of Lewis
- Visit Harris Distillery for whisky tasting
- Guided tour with legendary local HAGGiS guide
Optional Activities
- Look out for dolphins during ferry crossing
Landmarks/POIs Corrieshalloch Gorge Ullapool Isle of Lewis Harris Distillery Stornoway - Day 3
Isle of Lewis
You'll spend the full day exploring Lewis starting with Dun Carloway broch, which takes you back to Iron Age times. After that, the Gearrannan Blackhouse Village gives you a feel for 17th-century island life. Later, you'll drive along the wild Atlantic coast heading to The Butt of Lewis, the island's northernmost point where a lonely lighthouse sits on sea cliffs with powerful waves crashing below. By evening you'll return to Stornoway to walk around the harbour and grab fresh seafood for dinner at a local restaurant.
Included Activities
- Visit Dun Carloway broch
- Explore Gearrannan Blackhouse Village
- Visit The Butt of Lewis and lighthouse
- Guided tour with legendary local HAGGiS guide
Optional Activities
- Stroll around Stornoway harbour
- Sample fresh seafood at a local restaurant in Stornoway
Landmarks/POIs Dun Carloway Gearrannan Blackhouse Village The Butt of Lewis - Day 4
Isle of Harris to Isle of Skye
Leaving Stornoway, you'll visit a memorial that covers some darker moments of island history. The rest of the day focuses on Harris, where you can explore fairytale beaches and a medieval church. Later, you'll catch the ferry over to the Isle of Skye, arriving in Portree, which will be your base for the next two nights. Getting settled in will give you time to check out this main town in the evening.
Included Activities
- Visit memorial on Isle of Lewis
- Explore Isle of Harris beaches and medieval church
- Ferry crossing to Isle of Skye
- Guided tour with legendary local HAGGiS guide
Landmarks/POIs Isle of Harris Isle of Skye Portree - Day 5
Isle of Skye
Today you'll experience Skye's most iconic sites starting with Sligachan, where you get epic views of the old bridge and Cuillin mountains. Then you'll cross the Skye Bridge to visit Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland's most well-known castles. After that, return to Portree to explore the colourful harbour, peaceful coastline, and town shops and restaurants for lunch. In the afternoon, head north onto the Trotternish peninsula to see The Old Man of Storr and Kilt Rock, both famous landmarks with incredible views.
Included Activities
- Visit Sligachan for views of old bridge and Cuillin mountain range
- Visit Eilean Donan Castle
- Visit The Old Man of Storr
- Visit Kilt Rock
- Guided tour with legendary local HAGGiS guide
Optional Activities
- Explore Portree harbour
- Walk along Portree coastline
- Shop and eat at Portree town centre eateries
Landmarks/POIs Sligachan Cuillin Mountains Skye Bridge Eilean Donan Castle The Old Man of Storr Kilt Rock Trotternish - Day 6
Isle of Skye to Edinburgh
You'll spend the morning finishing up on Skye before heading to Mallaig fishing village on the west coast. Here's where you get a choice: swap your bus for the Jacobite Steam Train (the Hogwarts Express from Harry Potter films) for one of the world's most scenic railway journeys to Fort William, or stick with the bus. Either way, you'll reunite with your tour group and travel south through Cairngorms National Park, arriving back in Edinburgh by evening to finish your trip.
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing to Mallaig
- Travel through Cairngorms National Park
- Guided tour with legendary local HAGGiS guide
Optional Activities
- Jacobite Steam Train journey to Fort William (summer only, reserve at time of booking)
Landmarks/POIs Mallaig Jacobite Steam Train Fort William Cairngorms National Park
