Discover some of Scotland’s most remote Islands. From exploring Orkney's 9000 years of history, monster hunting on the waters of Loch Ness to travelling on the 'Hogwarts Express' and visiting sites that inspired the hit series Outlander.
Please note: This tour is not running in 2022.
DAY 1: EDINBURGH TO LOCH NESSYour adventure starts in Macbeth country, with a visit to Dunkeld Cathedral before stopping at a Highland distillery where you have the chance to sample a wee dram. Travelling past Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, we stop at eerie Culloden Battlefield and ancient Clava Cairns that inspired the hit series Outlander.
DAY 2: LOCH NESS TO ORKNEYVenture to the most northerly point of British mainland and board a ferry to the Orkney Islands. Explore the Tomb of the Eagles, a Stone Age burial chamber that was filled with thousands of human bones and the remains of sea eagles many millennia ago.
DAY 3: ORKNEYA day of exploration, first Skara Brae, a Stone Age village inhabited between 3,200BC and 2,200BC before travelling back in time at the magnificent Ring of Brodgar standing stones. Admire the views from the charming Italian Chapel built during the Second World War before returning to Kirkwall.
DAY 4: ORKNEY TO LOCH NESSAfter an early start we return to the mainland. After a walk along the stunning Duncansby Head we head south through Scotland’s rugged terrain, and sparsely populated wilderness. Our journey takes us past the ruins of Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness where a party awaits at Morag’s Lodge.
DAY 5: LOCH NESSThe day is yours! Hunt for Nessie in a canoe, mountain bike along the Great Glen Way, take an exhilarating RIB trip on the loch or hike up a mountain to get amazing views; there’s something for everyone!
DAY 6: LOCH NESS TO OBANTake the opportunity to travel on the Jacobite Steam Train aka ‘Hogwarts Express’ before heading to the beautiful coastal town of Oban, fresh seafood galore and the chance to try some traditional ceilidh dancing; HAGGiS style!
DAY 7: OBAN TO EDINBURGHWe take in stunning Glencoe, some of Scotland’s most iconic scenery and hear the story of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald Clan. Then onwards to Edinburgh past Doune Castle, a recent setting for Outlander and Game of Thrones, before returning to Edinburgh.
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We've been operating award winning tours for 25 years. Our 1-10 day Highland tours depart Edinburgh and span Scotland from pub to mountain, from beach to monster and all the best bits in-between including; Loch Ness, Glencoe, the Isle of Skye, Orkney and the Outer Hebrides to name a few. We even venture to the remote Shetland Isles to celebrate Up Helly Aa Viking Fire Festival!
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