Glasgow to Isle of Skye

Day 1
Our first stop is Doune Castle. An incredible 14th century castle. Visited by Mary Queen of Scots and more recently used for filming the Outlander TV series and also Game of Thrones.Next is coffee and a snack in Callander in heart of the Loch Lomond National Park. A delightful Highland village with a history stretching back to the early picts. We continue north through world famous Glencoe. We stop for lunch in the Lochaber area. Our private tour continues to the Glenfinnan Viaduct and its famous Harry Potter railway bridge. Both the Glen and the Viaduct are a magnificent photo opportunity. Full of Jacobite history and local folklore.

Over the Sea to Skye The ferry from Mallaig takes us “Over the sea to Skye” and we check in Isle of Skye

Day 2

Full Isle of Skye Tour

Today is a full day touring the Isle of Skye. We enjoy a drive along the dramatic Trotternish Ridge. Spectacular cliffs and rock formations await. Stops can include Lealt Waterfall, a wonderful waterfall and cliff formation. Kilt Rock with it’s dramatic sea cliffs and views across the ocean. The famous Old Man of Storr rock pinnacle is a sight to behold and and a walk is possible (weather permitting) The Quiraing mountain pass is literally and fairy tale landscape with epic views. Skye has many wonderful sights and views including the Fairy Glen, Staffa Beach, the Fairy Pools and Neist Point Lighthouse. After an action packed day we arrive back for dinner in the early evening.

Day 3

Leaving Skye via the bridge, we arrive at Eilean Donan Castle. Hear the history and folklore of Scotlands most photographed Castle.

We depart and travel along dramatic Glen Shiel and the stunning 5 sisters of Kintail. We continue to Loch Ness with all its mystery and although sightings of “Nessie” are rare, you just never know… A boat trip on Loch Ness, from the village Fort Augustus on the shore of Loch Ness is always a great option to experience the expanse of Scotlands deepest body of water.

In the afternoon we pass Loch Laggan and into the Cairngorms National Park before gradually starting to head south and Highland Perthshire awaits. Highland Perthshire was a much favoured tourist destination for the Victorian traveller and even Queen Victoria herself fell in love with Scotland in this beautiful part of our country.

The Hermitage Woods offer a beautiful walk into ‘Big Tree Country’ A unique and atmospheric attraction awaits.

We return to our drop off point after an unforgettable3 Day  Isle of Skye Tour.