“Thanks for an awesome time. I had a blast seeing all of the rugged West Coast and the Sexy Highlands, we loved the coos!! Andrew C from Australia 14/07/08
Loch Ness, Isle of Skye & North West Highlands
A spectacular 5 day adventure through the Highlands and magical Isle of Skye. Get out there amongst some of the world’s most incredible scenery.
Stay in a haunted Highland castle, go Monster hunting on
Loch Ness, Experience Culloden battlefield and hear tales of Scotland’s bloody history, enjoy
whisky tasting in a Highland distillery and explore the magical
Isle of Skye.
Highlights
* Spend the night in a real castle*, complete with its own art collection and resident ghost!
* Take a boat trip on to Loch Ness hoping to catch a glimpse of The World’s most famous monster
* Buy yourself a picnic of local cheese and oatcakes and trek up the mysterious Quirang mountain ( Stardust film) with unforgettable views of Skye and the west coast
* Meet a wild & sexy highland hairy coo
* Sample some malt whisky at one of Scotland's oldest distilleries (entrance fee applies)
Blow your mind and & re-awaken your spirit! Our spectacular 5 day adventure through the amazing West Coast, Highlands and Isle of Skye is perfect for those who have the time to see Scotland properly and want to leave the big cities and tourist hordes behind and get out amongst some of the world's most diverse and fabulous scenery.
TOUR CHECK- IN: 08.30am RETURNS: APPROX 17.30pm
Departs Mondays ALL YEAR! (Extra departures on Saturdays & Wednesdays - check calendar for up to date availability)
Check out what you can see at the Culloden Battlefield Experience see the clip
* Tours may travel in reverse
* The castle is closed from mid October until the beginning of March
* The Castle may be substituted by Ullapool as an overnight stay
What’s included? An unforgettable adventure with like-minded travellers, transport, including all ferries and a legendary tour guide!
What’s not included? Meals and entrance fees are not included allowing you to keep your options open. We book accommodation for you in hostel dorms and all you have to do is pay for this when you arrive at the hostel. This usually costs between £15-£17 per person per night.
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Day 1: Edinburgh - Oban
Leaving Edinburgh, we head to the impressive William Wallace Monument where your passionate and knowledgeable guide will recount exciting tales of Scotland's national hero William Wallace. Then it’s onwards to visit the ancient battlefields of Stirling. From here, we then enter The Trossachs National Park - Rob Roy Country. Our route north takes us through the dramatic and inspiring Glencoe, scene of the infamous massacre in 1692, before making our way along the coast to the gateway to the Isles, the small seaside town of Oban.
Day 2: To The Isle of Skye
After breakfast we leave Oban and travel north through stunning coastal scenery and onwards to mighty Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain and the film location for 'Braveheart‘and Harry Potter. Our journey through the Great Glen and west through lonely Glen Sheil and the five sisters of Kintail to Kyle of Lochalsh is truly spectacular. We discover the most photographed castle in Scotland, and possibly the most stunning castle in Europe - Eilean Donan and then it's over the sea to the magical Isle of Skye!
Day 3: To Carbisdale Castle
We spend most of today exploring the wonderful Isle of Skye with its ruined castles, awesome scenery, Bonnie Prince Charlie, the jagged Black Cuillin Mountains, stunning coastlines and home of the legendary MacLeod and MacDonald Clans. Immersed in Celtic myth and legend, you’ll hear about selkies, the mischievous faeries and even learn the secret of eternal youth! Then, to round off a magical day we’ll return to the mainland and west to our majestic home for the night: Carbisdale Castle*, your very own haunted Highland castle.
Day 4: To Loch Ness
Discover Scotland's bloody and dramatic history. Today we explore the area around Inverness, capital of the Highlands. We'll see haunting Culloden Moor, sight of the defeat of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobite uprising, and the standing stones at Clava Cairns. We may even find time to sample Scotland's national drink - uisge beathe, whisky, at a working distillery. Then it’s off to Loch Ness, where hopefully we’ll catch a glimpse of the Nessie - keep your camera ready!
Day 5: To Edinburgh
Today is the perfect end to your Highland adventure as we wind our way southwards from Loch Ness, passing along the shores of Loch Laggan where the TV series ‘Monarch of the Glen’ is filmed. Taking our time to explore beautiful Perthshire, big tree country, we finally cross the spectacular Forth Bridge on our return to the capital city of Edinburgh. An awesome, action packed Highland adventure!
