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Please note: this tour runs in conjunction with our sister company Highland Explorer Tours.
The Skye High is a wee gem. An ideal tour for travellers short on time who want to get the most out of their trip to Scotland. All the best stuff is packed in: Nessie hunting, ruined castles, stunning lochs and dramatic mountains. During the summer months, you can ride the famous Jacobite Steam train as seen in Harry Potter!
Tour Map

Itinerary

Day 1
Edinburgh
Isle of Skye
Leaving Edinburgh in the morning, we take in views of the spectacular Forth Bridges and journey north to Macbeth County. We visit the quaint village of Dunkeld with its historic cathedral sitting on the banks of the River Tay. We drive further into the Highlands and enter the Great Glen. We stop at ....
Leaving Edinburgh in the morning, we take in views of the spectacular Forth Bridges and journey north to Macbeth County. We visit the quaint village of Dunkeld with its historic cathedral sitting on the banks of the River Tay. We drive further into the Highlands and enter the Great Glen. We stop at Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness with the opportunity to search for a glimpse of the legendary beast. Our journey to the Isle of Skye takes us past one of the most photographed castles in Scotland – Eilean Donan. Our home for the night is the small village of Portree on the Isle of Skye.
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Day 2
Isle of Skye
Isle of Skye
Today we explore the Isle of Skye, also known as the ‘Misty Isle’: a bucket-list destinations thanks to its heart-stopping scenery. This wee island is packed with ruined castles, breath-taking views and faerie stories. Home to the legendary MacLeod and MacDonald Clans, your Guide will recount Celti....
Today we explore the Isle of Skye, also known as the ‘Misty Isle’: a bucket-list destinations thanks to its heart-stopping scenery. This wee island is packed with ruined castles, breath-taking views and faerie stories. Home to the legendary MacLeod and MacDonald Clans, your Guide will recount Celtic myths and Viking legends from the past millennia. We explore the windswept landscape, stunning coastline and dramatic mountain ranges. Arrive back in Portree early evening and find a pub to relax by the fire with a warming dram before dinner.
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Day 3
Isle of Skye
Edinburgh
In the summer months, from April to October, we have the chance to explore a wee bit more of the beautiful Isle of Skye before taking the ferry to the west coast fishing village of Mallaig. Here you have the option to be a wizard for the day and board the Jacobite Steam Train aka “Hogwarts Express” ....
In the summer months, from April to October, we have the chance to explore a wee bit more of the beautiful Isle of Skye before taking the ferry to the west coast fishing village of Mallaig. Here you have the option to be a wizard for the day and board the Jacobite Steam Train aka “Hogwarts Express” to Fort William, one of the most spectacular railway journeys in the world and a must for all Harry Potter fans. The train crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct where a monument to Bonnie Prince Charlie’s campaign now stands. We head south through the dramatic scenery of Glen Coe, wild Rannoch Moor then the heart of Rob Roy country before arriving back in Edinburgh in the evening. On our winter tour, from November to March, our route south takes us through the stunning rugged landscape of Glen Coe, once used as a backdrop in the James Bond - Skyfall movie and the scene of 1692 massacre of the MacDonald Clan. Journey through one of the last remaining wildernesses in Europe when we cross the Rannoch Moor, a vast stretch of land that will show you yet again another side of Scotland. We head past Stirling, the scene of some of Scotland’s most famous and bloody battles in the Wars of Independence. Hear of local legends such as William Wallace and Robert the Bruce before the Highlands change back to the Lowlands. After an epic three days, we return to Edinburgh in the early evening.
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Your tour includes
- Legendary local HAGGiS Guide
- 2 nights hostel multi-share accommodation
- All transport and ferries
We'll show you the best of Scotland's wild side, and help you find yours too. The stories of your life are here in Scotland. We cannae wait to show ye!
Tour departs from inside Edinburgh Bus Station. Please refer to the departure screens inside Edinburgh Bus Station for gate info. Edinburgh Bus Station can be accessed through two entrances: St Andrew Square and Elder Street. More info under essential-info/departure-info.