Highlights
Dunkeld: Dunkeld is a wee charming town! We'll take a guided tour through the pretty Perthshire town, passing cute 18th century houses leading to Dunkeld Cathedral. Our tour ends under the shadow of this striking partial ruin, dating back hundreds of years.
Scottish Highlands: Take a guided walk through the Clava Cairns, a prehistoric burial grounds dating back to the Bronze age. We'll recount stories of famous people buried here and see the eye-catching remains of a medieval chapel.
Loch Ness: Take a scenic drive across the North Coast to John O' Groats; the very top of mainland Britain. This coach tour will be full of stunning seascapes and insta-worthy moments.
Dunrobin: Explore a fairytale-like castle on Scotland's east coast and wander through its grand gardens overlooking the Moray Firth. It's easy to see why Dunrobin is one of the Highlands' most impressive landmarks.
John o' Groats: Walk to Scotland's north-eastern tip and look out across the towering sea stacks of Duncansby Head. Carved by wind and waves, these dramatic rock formations make a memorable stop on the Highland coast.
Kirkwall: Ramble around the Viking-influenced capital of the Orkney Islands. And watch the world go by at the harbour.
Skara Brae Prehistoric Village: Visit this Neolithic village to get a glimpse into life in prehistoric Scotland.
Orkney Islands: Follow Orkney's rugged shoreline and keep an eye out for wildflowers, seabirds and marine life. It's a relaxed way to experience the islands' spectacular coastal scenery.
Orkney Islands: Bake bread over an open fire, hear Norse tales and try traditional crafts and games as you step into Orkney's Viking past. Led by costumed Viking experts, this hands-on experience brings local history to life.
Kirkwall: Follow part of Scotland's legendary road trip route as it winds past fishing villages, dramatic coastlines and rugged Highland landscapes. Bring your camera. The views don't let up.
Orkney Islands: Want to step inside the mouth of a natural sea cave? Smoo Cave's 50ft high entrance is one of the biggest in Britain. Watching the salt crystals glitter and shine within Smoo Cave is a gotta-be-there kind of moment, for sure.
Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve: Walk through one of Scotland’s most unique landscapes at Knockan Crag. Part of a UNESCO Global Geopark, this dramatic spot combines epic Highland views with fascinating geology that helped change the way we understand the Earth.
Ullapool: This dainty coastal village in the Scottish highlands is the definition of a hidden gem! Think stunning waterside views, green valleys, and charming locals when it comes to Ullapool.
Ullapool: Cross the waters of the Hebrides by ferry and watch Scotland's island scenery unfold around you. Keep an eye on the horizon as you make your way to the Outer Hebrides.
Ullapool: This mysterious Neolithic stone circle was built around 3000 BC for rituals and to observe the stars. Pretty cool eh?
Stornoway: Step back into 17th-century island life at Gearrannan Blackhouse Village. Wander through this traditional crofting settlement, discover how island communities once lived and worked, and learn how the Atlantic weather helped shape daily life in this remote corner of Scotland.
Stornoway: Learn how to make Harris Tweed from a local crofter who uses wool from his own flock of sheep.
Isle of Harris: Wander along white sands, admire turquoise waters and enjoy the wild beauty of the Outer Hebrides. Luskentyre's scenery feels a world away, whatever the weather.
Isle of Harris: Get a tour of an award-winning socially responsible whisky distillery.
Isle of Skye: Spend a full day exploring one of Scotland's most spectacular islands. Follow your Local Guide to dramatic coastlines, scenic viewpoints, waterfalls and lesser-known corners of Skye, with the day's route shaped by local knowledge and conditions.
Glenfinnan Viaduct: Heads up ‘Potterheads’. Keep your eyes peeled for the Hogwarts Express. Watch the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct curve across the Highlands above Loch Shiel and tick off one of Scotland's most famous filming locations.
Mallaig: Visit the stunning landscape of Glen Coe and find out why it's a sought-after filming location.
Mallaig: Be transported to another world in the Scottish wilderness. Bogs, rivers, lochans and a mountainous backdrop make this a magical place.
Kirkwall: Ramble around the Viking-influenced capital of the Orkney Islands. And watch the world go by at the harbour.
Skara Brae Prehistoric Village: Visit this Neolithic village to get a glimpse into life in prehistoric Scotland.
Orkney Islands: Follow Orkney's rugged shoreline and keep an eye out for wildflowers, seabirds and marine life. It's a relaxed way to experience the islands' spectacular coastal scenery.
Orkney Islands: Bake bread over an open fire, hear Norse tales and try traditional crafts and games as you step into Orkney's Viking past. Led by costumed Viking experts, this hands-on experience brings local history to life.
Kirkwall: Follow part of Scotland's legendary road trip route as it winds past fishing villages, dramatic coastlines and rugged Highland landscapes. Bring your camera. The views don't let up.
Orkney Islands: Want to step inside the mouth of a natural sea cave? Smoo Cave's 50ft high entrance is one of the biggest in Britain. Watching the salt crystals glitter and shine within Smoo Cave is a gotta-be-there kind of moment, for sure.
Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve: Walk through one of Scotland’s most unique landscapes at Knockan Crag. Part of a UNESCO Global Geopark, this dramatic spot combines epic Highland views with fascinating geology that helped change the way we understand the Earth.
Ullapool: This dainty coastal village in the Scottish highlands is the definition of a hidden gem! Think stunning waterside views, green valleys, and charming locals when it comes to Ullapool.
Ullapool: Cross the waters of the Hebrides by ferry and watch Scotland's island scenery unfold around you. Keep an eye on the horizon as you make your way to the Outer Hebrides.
Ullapool: This mysterious Neolithic stone circle was built around 3000 BC for rituals and to observe the stars. Pretty cool eh?
Stornoway: Step back into 17th-century island life at Gearrannan Blackhouse Village. Wander through this traditional crofting settlement, discover how island communities once lived and worked, and learn how the Atlantic weather helped shape daily life in this remote corner of Scotland.
Stornoway: Learn how to make Harris Tweed from a local crofter who uses wool from his own flock of sheep.
Isle of Harris: Wander along white sands, admire turquoise waters and enjoy the wild beauty of the Outer Hebrides. Luskentyre's scenery feels a world away, whatever the weather.
Isle of Harris: Get a tour of an award-winning socially responsible whisky distillery.
Isle of Skye: Spend a full day exploring one of Scotland's most spectacular islands. Follow your Local Guide to dramatic coastlines, scenic viewpoints, waterfalls and lesser-known corners of Skye, with the day's route shaped by local knowledge and conditions.
Glenfinnan Viaduct: Heads up ‘Potterheads’. Keep your eyes peeled for the Hogwarts Express. Watch the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct curve across the Highlands above Loch Shiel and tick off one of Scotland's most famous filming locations.
Mallaig: Visit the stunning landscape of Glen Coe and find out why it's a sought-after filming location.
Mallaig: Be transported to another world in the Scottish wilderness. Bogs, rivers, lochans and a mountainous backdrop make this a magical place.
Itinerary
Over 9 days, you’ll discover Scotland’s wildest corners, from the Highlands and Orkney to the Outer Hebrides and Skye. You'll ride the legendary Jacobite Steam Train, follow the North Coast 500, explore ancient stone circles and Neolithic villages, and soak up epic coastal scenery along the way. Expect island adventures, Highland history, local experiences and unforgettable landscapes at every turn.
day 1Edinburgh to Inverness via Dunkeld and Cairngorms National Park
Welcome to Scotland! We've got a short stint in Edinburgh, where you'll meet your crew and Trip Manager before we head north across the Firth of Forth, taking in views of the famous Forth Bridges as we journey into the Scottish Highlands.First stop? The charming village of Dunkeld for a stroll among its historic streets and riverside scenery before continuing deeper into Perthshire.Next, we'll venture into the Cairngorms, where you'll have the chance to ride the funicular railway up Cairngorm Mountain for sweeping views across the national park. Feeling adventurous? You can choose to swap the train for an optional mountain kart descent instead. Later, we'll visit the ancient burial chambers at Balnuaran of Clava.This evening, we'll arrive in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, where you'll have plenty of opportunities to experience the region's renowned hospitality.
day 2Inverness to Kirkwall via Dunrobin and John o'Groats
day 3Kirkwall
day 4Kirkwall to Ullapool via Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve
day 5Ullapool to Stornoway
day 6Stornoway
day 7Stornoway to Portree via Isle of Harris
day 8Portree via Isle of Skye
day 9Portree to Edinburgh via Mallaig and Glencoe
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