
Old Man of Storr - 3 Day Tour Isle of Skye and the Highlands
3 Day Isle of Skye and the Highlands Tour
Journey through the Highlands to the Isle of Skye, famous for its wild coastal scenery and the spectacular Cuillin mountain range. The itinerary includes Dunkeld Cathedral, Eilean Donan Castle, Glen Coe, Loch Ness and a full day tour around Skye.
Day 1
Your first stop with Heart of Scotland Tours is Dunkeld, a delightful Highland village with a history stretching back to the 8th century. Time for morning coffee and a visit to the ancient cathedral grounds, beautifully situated in mature woodlands beside the mighty River Tay.
We continue north through the Cairngorms National Park and alongside Loch Laggan before stopping for lunch.
Following the Great Glen we stop for photos of Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain. Travelling through spectacular mountain scenery, we stop at Loch Garry for a famous photo opportunity before continuing through stunning Glen Shiel to reach Eilean Donan Castle.
Perhaps the most iconic image of Highland Scotland, the castle has been used as the backdrop for countless famous movies. It is perfectly situated on a small island, surrounded by water and fabulous scenery - a ‘must-see’ Scottish castle (adults £10.00, concessions £9.00).
From here we drive across the Skye Bridge and under the shadow of the Cuillin Mountains to Portree, the island’s tiny capital where you will be dropped off at your accommodation where you will be based for two nights. (Occasionally we will base the tour elsewhere on Skye if accommodation in Portree is scarce. You will be informed if this is necessary).
Day 2
Today is spent touring the Isle of Skye, a flexible itinerary at the discretion of your driver/guide * (see below).
We enjoy a half-day scenic drive along the dramatic Trotternish Ridge with its spectacular cliffs and rock formations. Stops can include Lealt Waterfall, Kilt Rock sea cliffs, the Old Man of Storr rock pinnacle and a walk at the Quiraing mountain pass.
Another popular stop is the Fairy Glen, a delightful miniature Highland landscape and legendary home of the 'wee people'!
The second half of the day explores the stunning southern part of the island which includes well-known sights and some hidden gems we've discovered over the years.
Nestled under the Cuillin mountains is beautiful Glen Brittle. Rugged scenery surrounds us and there are several fantastic options for this section of the tour, including a short walk in the iconic mountain landscape.
Another popular excursion is the drive to Neist Point lighthouse for spectacular views to the Western Isles.
The 13th century home of the famous Clan McLeod, Dunvegan Castle offers guided tours, a useful wet-weather option because of Skye's famously changeable weather. It's not called the 'Misty Isle' for nothing!
* Please note depending on weather and traffic conditions the itinerary is flexible to maximise our time on Skye.
Day 3
After returning to the mainland we drive past the Five Sisters of Kintail, a high mountain ridge rising steeply from sea level. The five distinctly pointed summits are a well known landmark.
Next stop is famous Loch Ness - Scotland’s legendary lake and home to the elusive monster! At the picturesque village of Fort Augustus you will have time to take a stroll at Loch Ness and along the canal and lock system built by Thomas Telford in the early 1800s.
We continue through Fort William to perhaps the most famous of all Scotland’s glens, Glen Coe. This narrow valley is where the bloody massacre of the MacDonalds took place in 1692, one of the most notorious acts in Scotland’s long and violent history.
There’ll be time for photos of the wild scenery before continuing to Tyndrum for a break. As we approach the Lowlands we drive past the Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle where you’ll hear about Scotland’s great patriots William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. Their names have resounded through British history for 700 years - a fitting conclusion to a wonderful trip!
From £125 per adult
Departure days
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January — December
Contact details
Suite 47, Pure Offices
Bonnington Bond
2 Anderson Place
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH6 5NP
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Heart Of Scotland Tours
Our 5-star, award winning guided tours are carefully designed to give you lots of variety by including the best-loved sights as well as hidden gems that many tourists never see. Enjoy the spectacular mountains of the Highlands, ancient castles, beautiful lochs and some of the best views in the world. We look forward to welcoming you onto our famous 16 seat Wee Red Buses to experience and enjoy the essential Scotland together.
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Or book online at heartofscotlandtours.co.uk
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