ISLE OF SKYE & HEBRIDEAN HOPPER

We travel north and make our first stop at the Kelpies, two insanely impressive steel sculptures of Clydesdale horses. Tales of William Wallace and the Wars of Independence will ignite your imagination as we pass Stirling Castle, before catching a quick glimpse of Doune Castle, featured in Outlander....

We travel north and make our first stop at the Kelpies, two insanely impressive steel sculptures of Clydesdale horses. Tales of William Wallace and the Wars of Independence will ignite your imagination as we pass Stirling Castle, before catching a quick glimpse of Doune Castle, featured in Outlander, Game of Thrones, and Monty Python & the Holy Grail. The atmospheric landscape of Glen Coe will blow your socks off, and on a clear day, you might spot the summit of Ben Nevis, on route to Loch Ness. Look out for ‘Nessie’, the Loch Ness Monster, when we stop at the loch, before we continue to our base for the night in Inverness. Walk along the River Ness and go in search of local food and live music. (Overnight: Inverness)

Breathe in the fresh Highland air at Black Water Falls to start the day, before we go on a stunning drive north to Ullapool to catch the ferry to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. Dolphins have been known to join us along the way, so keep a look out! On arrival to the island, we head straight for Harr....

Breathe in the fresh Highland air at Black Water Falls to start the day, before we go on a stunning drive north to Ullapool to catch the ferry to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. Dolphins have been known to join us along the way, so keep a look out! On arrival to the island, we head straight for Harris in the south, where nothing prepares you for the mega turquoise sea and white sand beaches. If it wasn’t for temperature and the proper Scottish mountain backdrop, it would basically be the Caribbean. Enjoy dinner on Harris before we return to Lewis in the north for an overnight stay in the main town of Stornoway. (Overnight: Stornoway)

An awesome day of sightseeing on the Isle of Lewis awaits. First, we travel back in time to the Neolithic era at the mysterious, 5000-year-old Callanish Standing Stones, before hopping into the Iron Age at the broch of Dun Carloway. Delve into island life in the 17th century at Gearrannan Blackhouse....

An awesome day of sightseeing on the Isle of Lewis awaits. First, we travel back in time to the Neolithic era at the mysterious, 5000-year-old Callanish Standing Stones, before hopping into the Iron Age at the broch of Dun Carloway. Delve into island life in the 17th century at Gearrannan Blackhouse Village before we blaze a trail along the wild Atlantic coast to the northerly point on the island. The Butt of Lewis and its lonely lighthouse feels like the edge of the earth, where powerful waves crash into the sea cliffs. Back in Stornoway, stroll around the harbour and sample some fresh seafood at a local restaurant. (Overnight Stornoway)

On departure from Stornoway, we return to Harris for the ferry ‘over the sea to Skye’, with time for a spot of Harris Tweed souvenir shopping before boarding! Once on the magical Isle of Skye, our afternoon is spent exploring the main sights on the Trotternish peninsula, where otherworldly landscape....

On departure from Stornoway, we return to Harris for the ferry ‘over the sea to Skye’, with time for a spot of Harris Tweed souvenir shopping before boarding! Once on the magical Isle of Skye, our afternoon is spent exploring the main sights on the Trotternish peninsula, where otherworldly landscapes, insane coastline, and tales of ‘faeries’ are the norm. The main town of Portree is our base for the next two nights, and tonight you can settle in with some dinner and a few drams of whisky. (Overnight Portree)

Today is all about soaking up the magic of Skye – plus a wee trip over to the mainland to visit a special castle. First, we stop at Sligachan for epic views of the old bridge and the Cuillin mountain range, with some local folklore thrown in about the enchanting river below. Next, we drive over the ....

Today is all about soaking up the magic of Skye – plus a wee trip over to the mainland to visit a special castle. First, we stop at Sligachan for epic views of the old bridge and the Cuillin mountain range, with some local folklore thrown in about the enchanting river below. Next, we drive over the iconic Skye Bridge towards Eilean Donan Castle; the ultimate, absolute stunner of a Scottish castle. Back in Portree, you have time to explore the colourful harbour, peaceful coastline and the town centre shops and eateries. (Overnight: Portree)

We have the chance to explore a wee bit more of the stunning Isle of Skye before taking the ferry to the fishing village of Mallaig on the west coast. Here, you swap the bus for the Jacobite Steam Train (which starred as the Hogwart’s Express in Harry Potter) and travel on one of the world’s most sc....

We have the chance to explore a wee bit more of the stunning Isle of Skye before taking the ferry to the fishing village of Mallaig on the west coast. Here, you swap the bus for the Jacobite Steam Train (which starred as the Hogwart’s Express in Harry Potter) and travel on one of the world’s most scenic railway journeys to Fort William. Reunited with your legendary guide and tour bus, we continue our journey south through the Cairngorms National Park, and arriving into Edinburgh around 8.30pm.