Itinerary
Day 1: Inverness to Isle of Skye
Stop At: Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8DX Scotland
Explore this family home which is still used for special occasions and take some iconic pictures of one of Scotland's most well-known castles.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Portree Harbour, Off the Sound of Rassay, Portree Scotland
You have the choice to explore the south of the island or the north of the island in one day, or extend your stay on Skye and see the whole island.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Skye to Glasgow
Stop At: Old Fort of Fort William, Fort William Scotland
Sitting on the shores of Loch Linnhe and in the shadow of Ben Nevis, explore Scotland's mountain biking capital and savour some first class seafood at the lochside restaurant, Crannog.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Glencoe Visitor Centre, PH49 4HX Scotland
The site of one of the bloodiest massacres in our history but also 'home' to eleven Munros, including stunning Buachaille Etive Mor.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Loch Lomond Shores Ben Lomond Way, Balloch, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park G83 8QL Scotland
On the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. A fabulous stop at one of the lochs most beautiful marinas and the delightful village of Luss.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Glasgow to Edinburgh
Stop At: George Square, George and St. Vincent Sts., Glasgow Scotland
Stop for photos of this famous city square that has become synonymous with Scottish Independence marches and rallies.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove Art Galleries Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG Scotland
Famous and architecturally magnificent museum, built in 1888 and housing 22 galleries.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Linlithgow Palace, 9 Kirkgate Sulisker, Boghall, Linlithgow EH49 7AL Scotland
Although in ruins, the remains and surrounding gardens are spectacular. The birth place of Mary Queen of Scots and one of only three Royal Palaces in Scotland.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Blackness Castle, Blackness, Linlithgow EH49 7NH Scotland
Owned by one of Scotland's most powerful families, it was over the years a prison and garrison fort.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Midhope Castle, Near Abercorn, South Queensferry, Edinburgh EH52 6QZ Scotland
Famous as Lallybroch in Outlander.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Falkirk Wheel, Lime Road, Falkirk FK1 4RS Scotland
Scottish Engineering at its best. The only rotating boat lift in the world, connecting the Clyde and Union Canals.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: 1 Chapel Loan Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin, Roslin EH25 9PT Scotland
15th Century Chapel in Gothic architecture, with outstanding Stone-masonry craftsmanship on display. Formerly a Catholic church, it was designed by the 1st Earl of Caithness.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Edinburgh to Inverness
Stop At: Falkland Palace & Garden, 11 Miles North of Kirkcaldy, Falkland KY15 7BY Scotland
A royal palace of the Scottish Kings, surrounded by extensive gardens. One of Mary Queen of Scots favourite places, the palace is full of outstanding artwork and furniture.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Edradour Distillery, Pitlochry PH16 5JP Scotland
Tour Scotland's smallest distillery and sample some 'uisge beatha' in this picturesque distillery on the outskirts of Pitlochry and then take a stroll around the quaint little village, abundant with eateries and shops.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: An Lochan Uaine (Green Loch), Glenmore Forest, Glenmore, Aviemore Scotland
Driving through the Cairngorms, take time to walk to this magnificent green loch. Surrounded by stunning scenery, woodland and wildlife. An alternative, slightly shorter walk with no incline is Loch an Eilean at Rothiemurchus.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Inverness to Durness and return
Stop At: Dunrobin Castle and Gardens, Golspie KW10 6SF Scotland
This 'fairytale' castle is seat to the Earl of Sutherland and was once stormed by Bonnie Prince Charlie. With 189 rooms and some of the remaining castle over 800 years old, it is a treasure chest of history.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wick, Wick, Caithness and Sutherland, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Travelling along the coastal road and over the Berriedale Braes, we stop at the home of Old Pulteney Whisky, Wick. A famous herring fishing harbour in days past; new industry flourishes, such as the Caithness glass blowing factory and Nucleus, the national archive centre for the civil nuclear industry.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dunnet Head Lighthouse Observation Road, Dunnet KW14 8XS Scotland
At the most northerly point in Scotland and the UK, this lighthouse was built by the grandfather of Robert Louis Stevenson.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Lairg, Lairg, Caithness and Sutherland, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Hugging the coastline, we pass the nuclear facility at Dounreay, which is now being decommissioned, picturesque Bettyhill, the Kyles of Tongue and the coldest place in Scotland in winter, Altnaharra before reaching Lairg and the final decent back to Inverness. Lots of opportunities for stunning photos.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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