Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Tour, Edinburgh

About this activity

Niall and his team of experienced Scottish Tour Guides always aim to give the best possible experience, whether heritage related, historical, cultural or perhaps, a mixture of all three. Fun and authentic private guided tours of Scotland – The best Scotland has to offer. Raised in the mountains and glens of Scotland and inspired by his father, renowned Scottish author and historian Dr. Rennie McOwan, Niall feels passionately about his role as a bespoke guide. Directly descended from legendary Highland stalker Donald Ross, Chief Stalker to the Duke of Portland, Niall aims to give clients the best possible experience whether it be heritage related , historical, cultural or perhaps a mixture of all three – the best that Scotland has to offer .

Niall ‘. . . showing visitors my native Scotland is quite simply the perfect job’.

Niall and his small team will ensure you have a truly memorable and bespoke private tour tailored to suit your needs , interests and time frame. .

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Scottish Guided Tours.

What is included

Included

Included: Private guided and private transport
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Travellers Hotels, B&B`s, Hostels etc are not included

Itinerary

Day 1 · Loch Lomond National Park, Glencoe, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Eilean Donan Castle

Doune Castle

15 min

Our first stop is Doune Castle for a photo of this famous little castle. 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 Glencoe before stopping for lunch in the Lochaber area. Onto Glenfinnan and its famous railway bridge. Both the Glen and the Viaduct are a magnificent photo opportunity. We continue to Eilean Donan Castle which is the most photographed Castle in Scotland before following the bridge “Over the sea to Skye”
Glencoe

one hour

Our first stop is Doune Castle for a photo of this famous little castle. 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 Glencoe before stopping for lunch in the Lochaber area. Onto Glenfinnan and its famous railway bridge. Both the Glen and the Viaduct are a magnificent photo opportunity. We continue to Eilean Donan Castle which is the most photographed Castle in Scotland before following the bridge “Over the sea to Skye”
Glenfinnan

one hour

Our first stop is Doune Castle for a photo of this famous little castle. 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 Glencoe before stopping for lunch in the Lochaber area. Onto Glenfinnan and its famous railway bridge. Both the Glen and the Viaduct are a magnificent photo opportunity. We continue to Eilean Donan Castle which is the most photographed Castle in Scotland before following the bridge “Over the sea to Skye”
Mallaig

Passing by

Our first stop is Doune Castle for a photo of this famous little castle. 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 Glencoe before stopping for lunch in the Lochaber area. Onto Glenfinnan and its famous railway bridge. Both the Glen and the Viaduct are a magnificent photo opportunity. We continue to Eilean Donan Castle which is the most photographed Castle in Scotland before following the bridge “Over the sea to Skye”

Day 2 · Isle of Skye Full day Tour

Isle of Skye

8 hours

Today is spent touring the Isle of Skye. We enjoy a drive along the dramatic Trotternish Ridge with its spectacular cliffs and rock formations. 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.
Lealt Falls

10 min

Today is spent touring the Isle of Skye. We enjoy a drive along the dramatic Trotternish Ridge with its spectacular cliffs and rock formations. 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.
Kilt Rock

15 min

Today is spent touring the Isle of Skye. We enjoy a drive along the dramatic Trotternish Ridge with its spectacular cliffs and rock formations. 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.
Quiraing

one hour

Today is spent touring the Isle of Skye. We enjoy a drive along the dramatic Trotternish Ridge with its spectacular cliffs and rock formations. 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.
Fairy Glen

one hour

Today is spent touring the Isle of Skye. We enjoy a drive along the dramatic Trotternish Ridge with its spectacular cliffs and rock formations. 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.
Neist Point

one hour

Today is spent touring the Isle of Skye. We enjoy a drive along the dramatic Trotternish Ridge with its spectacular cliffs and rock formations. 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 · Loch Ness, Cairngorm National Park & Highland Perthshire

Fort Augustus

one hour

Leaving Skye, we 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.
Loch Ness

one hour

Leaving Skye, we 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.
Cairngorms National Park

Passing by

Leaving Skye, we 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.
Forth Road Bridge

15 min

Leaving Skye, we 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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Newcastle
Rossyth
Greenock
Glasgow
Newhaven
South Queensferry
Turnhouse Airport

All travellers shall be contacted 24hrs before tour

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.