Experience the best of Scotland on this classic, medium-paced tour. Highlights include Glencoe, Loch Lomond, and historic Jacobite sites, alongside whisky distilleries and rich cultural landmarks. The journey features a two-night stay on the Isle of Skye, offering flexible exploration options and breathtaking scenery throughout. This itinerary perfectly balances iconic locations with immersive Highland and island charm. There’s also a chance to stay in a Scottish Castle.
Explore Dunkeld’s charming streets and ancient riverside cathedral ruins before visiting Blair Castle, the Murray clan’s opulent ancestral seat. Next choice from a tour and tasting at to the Blair Athol Highland Whisky Distillery or a premium Highland Chocolate Tasting at the brand home of the World’s best chocolate truffle.
Overnight: Pitlochry (Castle Stay option)
Wander through the Cairngorms National Park native pines to the Highland Folk Museum for a glimpse into Scottish life from the 18th Century. Next, visit Culloden Battlefield to uncover how the 1746 Jacobite defeat transformed the Highlanders way of life forever. Next explore Clava Cairns, an ancient 4,000-year-old burial ground featuring impressive standing stones. Outlander fans won’t want to miss this site—it is the famed inspiration for Craigh na Dun!
Overnight: Inverness
Today you’ll journey along the banks of Loch Ness to uncover the legend of ‘Nessie’, our famous monster. Visit two of the most picturesque castles in Scotland. The historic ruins of Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness and Eilean Donan Castle one of the most photographed in the whole of Scotland, sitting where three lochs meet.
Over the bridge onto the Isle of Skye where your fully personalized adventure begins.
Overnight: The Isle of Skye
Two full personalised day tours curated to suit your preferences with everything from Dunvegan Castle & Gardens, craft artisans visits, wildlife boat trips, magical hikes, whisky distilleries and the pretty harbour town of Portree to choose from.
Overnight: The Isle of Skye
Return to the mainland by ferry, passing the Glenfinnan Monument and Viaduct (on the Harry Potter Hogwarts Express route (the Road to the Isles)), before arriving in Fort William where you can get nice views of Ben Nevis from Neptune’s Staircase on the Caledonian Canal.
Experience the haunting beauty of Glencoe. Enjoy the Glencoe eco-friendly visitor centre, a bracing hike through the glen or a peaceful stroll in the woodlands before arriving at your accommodation.
Overnight: Glencoe
Journey through Rannoch Moor, one of the last great wildernesses before arriving in the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Stop for a walk and an insight into the loch, park and pretty village of Luss on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.
Your final stop today is the majestic Stirling Castle, where history comes alive through the fascinating stories of the royals who once called this home.
Return to your starting point, a location of your choice or continue your Scotland journey by adding one or more of our suggested tour itineraries. Bespoke tours can also be created.
