HIGHLAND FLING

We leave Edinburgh at 9.00am and head north to Stirling and the towering Wallace Monument with stunning views of the Castle. Listen to stories about the insane events which have taken place in this area throughout history. Enter into the wild Scottish Highlands, passing the medieval stronghold of Do....

We leave Edinburgh at 9.00am and head north to Stirling and the towering Wallace Monument with stunning views of the Castle. Listen to stories about the insane events which have taken place in this area throughout history. Enter into the wild Scottish Highlands, passing the medieval stronghold of Doune Castle; featured in Outlander and Game of Thrones. Our next stop is eerie Glencoe; one of Scotland’s most iconic and dramatic landscapes. Hear the harrowing tale of the 1692 massacre of Clan MacDonald, as you soak up the epic scenery. Tonight, we’ll stay in the bustling fishing town of Oban; enjoy fresh seafood and dance the night away at a traditional Scottish ceilidh – the best way to bond with your new tour buddies.

Look out for Ben Nevis – the tallest mountain in the UK – as we journey north past Fort William. Prepare to be awestruck by the rugged Highland scenery, and star struck by the Glenfinnan Viaduct; also known as the ‘Harry Potter Bridge’. On summer departures, you have a chance to be a wizard fo....

Look out for Ben Nevis – the tallest mountain in the UK – as we journey north past Fort William. Prepare to be awestruck by the rugged Highland scenery, and star struck by the Glenfinnan Viaduct; also known as the ‘Harry Potter Bridge’. On summer departures, you have a chance to be a wizard for a day and travel on the famous Jacobite Steam Train aka ‘Hogwarts Express’ made famous by Harry Potter, followed by a ferry to the Isle of Skye – look out for dolphins! During winter, we travel to the Isle of Skye through the Highlands; taking in epic mountains, lochs and glens. Get ready to take the ultimate travel photos for Instagram. We spend the night on the Isle of Skye, where we’ll gather in a local pub, where you can sample some local ales, whiskies and banter!

Today, we explore the enchanting Isle of Skye. Famous for its otherworldly scenery, clan history, and legendary myths, Skye is a big tick off your bucket list! Immerse yourself in the magic of Skye; marvel at waterfalls, ancient mountains and insane coastline, while listening to tales of Vikings, an....

Today, we explore the enchanting Isle of Skye. Famous for its otherworldly scenery, clan history, and legendary myths, Skye is a big tick off your bucket list! Immerse yourself in the magic of Skye; marvel at waterfalls, ancient mountains and insane coastline, while listening to tales of Vikings, ancient monarchs and mischievous faeries. Returning to the mainland on the way to Loch Ness we take in the views of the incredibly photogenic Eilean Donan Castle and wind our way along the Great Glen to Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands.

This is your final Nessie spotting opportunity. Take a cruise* to hunt for the elusive monster or if boats are not for you take time to explore the Loch and canal by foot. Our drive takes us through the stunning beauty of the north-west Highlands and onto the picturesque town of Beauly with its his....

This is your final Nessie spotting opportunity. Take a cruise* to hunt for the elusive monster or if boats are not for you take time to explore the Loch and canal by foot. Our drive takes us through the stunning beauty of the north-west Highlands and onto the picturesque town of Beauly with its historic Priory dating back to 1230. Today Beauly Priory is better known for its showcase in Outlander season two as well as burial site to members of Clan Fraser. We journey on into the rugged and isolated mountains that secure Scotland's place as one of the last great wilderness in Europe. Time for more stunning scenery before heading back Inverness for our final night. *Summer only – (April till mid-October)

We start our day with a stop at the eerie moor at Culloden Battlefield, to hear tales of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the 1746 Jacobite Rising; the story which inspired Outlander. Next, visit the mysterious Clava Cairns; a prehistoric burial site with standing stones which also inspired Outlander. ....

We start our day with a stop at the eerie moor at Culloden Battlefield, to hear tales of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the 1746 Jacobite Rising; the story which inspired Outlander. Next, visit the mysterious Clava Cairns; a prehistoric burial site with standing stones which also inspired Outlander. Our journey then takes us through the Cairngorms National Park into Perthshire. A stop at the Highland Folk Museum gives a real taste of Highland life from the past centuries. On our way back to Edinburgh we visit the picturesque town of Dunkeld with its mighty cathedral.