Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Perthshire
You'll arrive and drive through Scottish landscapes toward Perthshire, passing through glens and mountain scenery. There are optional stops at filming locations from Rob Roy if you're interested, or you could visit Scone Palace and the Perth Museum depending on timing. After settling in, you'll spend the night in Perthshire.
Optional Activities
- Explore Rob Roy filming locations in Perthshire including Megginch Castle near Errol
- Visit Scone Palace, historic coronation site of Scottish kings
- Visit Perth Museum to see the Stone of Destiny
Landmarks/POIs Glen Tilt Megginch Castle Scone Palace Perth Museum 
- Day 2
Perthshire to Inverness
From here, head north through Cairngorm National Park and into the Highlands toward Inverness. Stop at Clava Cairns, a significant location from the Outlander series where important scenes were filmed. Culloden Battlefield and its visitor center are also worth a stop if you want to learn about this key moment in Scottish history. You'll have one night in the Inverness area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Culloden Battlefield and its visitor center
Landmarks/POIs Clava Cairns Culloden Battlefield Cairngorm National Park 
- Day 3
Inverness to Thurso
Leave Inverness heading north and check out areas around Loch Bealach Culaidh and Loch Glass where Dark Knight Rises scenes were shot. Dunrobin Castle and the village of Dornoch are good stops along the way. If weather cooperates, you might drive the North Coast 500, Scotland's Route 66, along the North Sea coast with chances to walk on beaches and explore fishing villages. You'll have two nights in the Thurso area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Dunrobin Castle
- Explore Dornoch, main filming location for Rosamund Pilcher's Winter Solstice
- Drive North Coast 500 route along the rugged North Sea coast
Landmarks/POIs Loch Bealach Culaidh Loch Glass Dunrobin Castle Dornoch North Coast 500 - Day 4
Orkney Islands or North Coast
You have two options here. Take a ferry to the Orkney Islands for a day trip, seeing Scapa Flow Bay, the Churchill Barriers connecting five islands, and visiting Kirkwall and Stromness. Skara Brae, a 5,000-year-old Stone Age village, is worth seeing, along with the Ring of Brodgar and Standing Stones of Stenness. The Italian Chapel is also there before heading back by ferry. Alternatively, you can drive along the rugged north coast exploring wild coastal landscapes, secluded bays, and long stretches of beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Ferry to Orkney Islands and round trip exploration
- Visit Kirkwall, capital of the Orkneys
- Explore Stromness, one of the most beautiful places in Great Britain
- Visit Skara Brae, Stone Age village dating back to 2,500 BC
- Stop at Ring of Brodgar for photos
- Stop at Standing Stones of Stenness
- Visit Italian Chapel
- Drive along the north coast exploring secluded bays and endless beaches
Landmarks/POIs Scapa Flow Bay Churchill Barriers Kirkwall Stromness Skara Brae Ring of Brodgar Standing Stones of Stenness Italian Chapel 
- Day 5
Thurso to Gairloch/Ullapool
Head south with options to check out Inverewe Gardens near Poolewe or the harbor town of Ullapool. The North Coast 500 route offers scenic driving and a chance to visit Redpoint if you're interested in film locations. The Ullapool Independent bookshop is worth a browse. Another route takes you via Tongue and Durness to see secluded beaches and Smoo Cave, an impressive limestone sea and freshwater cave. You'll have one night in the Gairloch or Ullapool area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Inverewe Gardens near Poolewe
- Explore charming harbor town of Ullapool
- Visit Redpoint filming location
- Visit Ullapool Independent bookshop
- Drive via Tongue and Durness to visit secluded beaches
- Visit Smoo Cave, impressive limestone sea and freshwater cave
Landmarks/POIs Inverewe Gardens Ullapool Redpoint Tongue Durness Smoo Cave - Day 6
Gairloch/Ullapool to Isle of Skye
Journey toward the Isle of Skye with a stop at Eilean Donan Castle, a 13th century fortress that's appeared in films like Highlander and James Bond 007. After that, head to the Isle of Skye where you'll spend two nights. The scenery here is quite striking, and there's plenty to see if you enjoy natural landscapes and film locations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Eilean Donan Castle, 13th century fortress
Landmarks/POIs Eilean Donan Castle 
- Day 7
Isle of Skye
Spend the day on the Isle of Skye exploring dramatic landscapes including the Old Man of Storr rock formation and Fairy Glen valley with its hills and cliffs. The Quaring is a notable filming location used in Macbeth and BFG: Big Friendly Giant. Real dinosaur footprints can be seen in Staffin. If time permits, visit Dunvegan Castle, home to the MacLeod clan with nice gardens. Later, head to Portree, the island capital, known for its colorfully painted houses along the harbor.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Man of Storr formations
- Explore Fairy Glen valley hills and cliffs
- Visit The Quaring filming location
- See real dinosaur footprints in Staffin
- Visit Dunvegan Castle and gardens, ancestral seat of Clan MacLeod
Landmarks/POIs Old Man of Storr Fairy Glen The Quaring Staffin Dunvegan Castle Portree - Day 8
Isle of Skye to Oban
Leave Skye by taking the ferry from Armadale to Mallaig, then travel south along the Road to the Isles. The landscape of Glencoe comes next, famous for Harry Potter filming including Hagrid's hut. Stop at Glenfinnan to see the Jacobite Steam Train, which served as the Hogwarts Express in the films, and you have the option to ride it across the viaduct. Loch Shiel appeared as Hogwarts Lake, and Loch Eilt has Eilean na Moine island from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1. You'll have two nights in the Oban area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing Isle of Skye Armadale to Mallaig
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Glencoe and Harry Potter filming locations including Hagrid's hut area
- Visit Glenfinnan to see Jacobite Steam Train (Hogwarts Express)
- Ride the historic Jacobite Steam Train across Glenfinnan Viaduct
- Explore Loch Shiel
- Visit Loch Eilt and Eilean na Moine island
Landmarks/POIs Glencoe Clachaig Gully Glenfinnan Jacobite Steam Train Glenfinnan Viaduct Loch Shiel Loch Eilt Eilean na Moine 
- Day 9
Hebridean Islands Day Trip
Take an optional day trip to Mull and Iona in the Hebrides. The Isle of Mull has diverse wildlife including eagles, deer, seals and dolphins, plus the Standing Stones of Dervaig and locations from Entrapment. The Isle of Iona is Scotland's spiritual center with a monastery complex and Celtic crosses known for bringing Christianity to the Highlands. During April through July, you might spot puffins depending on the season.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Isle of Mull and Iona
- Visit Standing Stones of Dervaig on Isle of Mull
- Visit monastery complex on Isle of Iona
- Spot puffins on Isle of Iona (April-July)
Landmarks/POIs Isle of Mull Isle of Iona Standing Stones of Dervaig 
- Day 10
Oban to Trossachs
Drive through Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, Scotland's first national park and connected to Rob Roy's story. This region has significant film heritage with Doune Castle appearing in Game of Thrones, Outlander, and Monty Python productions. Kilchurn Castle, one of Scotland's most beautiful castle ruins, has stories about the Campbell clan and its powerful women. You'll have one night in the Trossachs area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Admission to Doune Castle
Optional Activities
- Visit Kilchurn Castle, one of Scotland's most beautiful castle ruins
Landmarks/POIs Loch Lomond Trossachs National Park Doune Castle Kilchurn Castle - Day 11
Trossachs to Edinburgh
Start by stopping at Bannockburn Battlefield where Robert the Bruce won against the English in 1314. Then drive to Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, where you can walk through the Old Town and Royal Mile featured in Fast & Furious 9. Check out Cockburn Street from Avengers: Infinity War and Victoria Street, which inspired Diagon Alley in Harry Potter. Greyfriars Kirkyard has gravestones that inspired Harry Potter character names, and George Heriot's School inspired Hogwarts' architecture. Find J.K. Rowling's golden handprints on the City Chambers courtyard. You'll have one night in Edinburgh.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Bannockburn Battlefield
Landmarks/POIs Bannockburn Battlefield Royal Mile Cockburn Street Victoria Street Greyfriars Kirkyard George Heriot's School City Chambers - Day 12
Individual Departure
Your tour ends today with individual departure from Edinburgh.
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Included Activities
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