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Whisky Coast & Scottish Islands - 12 days

12 days
Start and end in Edinburgh
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 16
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Explore Trossnachs National Park
  • Taste whisky at historic Islay distilleries
  • Visit the ancient Iona and Mull islands
  • Discover Skye's dramatic landscapes
  • Tour Orkney's Neolithic sites

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Loch Lomond, Oban & Islay ferry
  2. Day 2 Whisky, whisky & whisky
  3. Day 3 Exploring Islay
  4. Day 4 Islay to Oban
  5. Day 5 Mull & Iona
  6. Day 6 Glencoe, Ben Nevis & Plockton
  7. Day 7 Exploring the Isle of Skye
  8. Day 8 Loch Ness to Inverness
  9. Day 9 John o'Groats & Kirkwall, capital of Orkney
  10. Day 10 Exploring Orkney
  11. Day 11 Back to the mainland
  12. Day 12 Return to Edinburgh
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Customer Reviews

  • Kathleen
    · August 5th, 2025
    Overall the 14 Scottish Highlands Grand Tour was good, but it is really 3 separate tours combined into one which results in duplication and seeing sights more than once. There should be more coordination between the local operators to ensure the literary is followed and sights are not repeated. Guests should also know that some days are quite long and there are limited dinner options available in some towns. As guests are staying at multiple hotels and guesthouses, drop offs take time. Most stores and shops are closed by the time the bus gets into town for the evening.
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  • Mikhail
    · July 7th, 2025
    All in all, I am very happy with this trip. From Inverness to Orkney, then from Lewis and Harris to Skye, we visited a lot of amazing places, seen breathtaking views and leant about Scottish history. We had 2 different guides, Graem and Martin, and both were extremely knowledgeable, friendly and supportive throughout the trip.
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  • Ian
    · June 27th, 2025
    Saw and learned so much about a beautiful part of the country. It’s inspired me to go back and see more.
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    We will need a cheap motel/hotel/hostel close (walking distance) to the Edinburgh Bus Station Pick Up point for June 12 and June 24. We don't want a luxury place, just a place to crash the night before and after the tour.

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    • On The Go ToursOperatorWritten January 2025

      I recommend finding one by the pick up location in Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ. June is summer in Scotland, so it was much warmer if you prefer that! It's one of the most popular times to visit the area.

    • On The Go ToursOperatorWritten January 2025

      Here are some accommodation that I found that are affordable and walking distance to the bus station: St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh Backpackers, Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate.

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