3-Day Tour of Skye and the Highlands

Explore the very north of Scotland, visiting highlights like Loch Ness and the Great Glen.

Tour Details

Day 1

Departure from Edinburgh on 60 High Street. Enjoy views of the Forth Bridge and travel through Perthshire. First stop is Dunkeld, followed by the Great Glen, a 62-mile valley. Arrive at Fort Augustus for Loch Ness exploration. Continue to the Isle of Skye, visiting Eilean Donan Castle en route, and spend the night in Portree.

Day 2

Explore the Isle of Skye, learning about its myths and legends. Visit the Cuillin Mountains, the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock with its waterfall, and Dunvegan Castle. Overnight in Portree.

Day 3

Final day in Skye before taking the ferry to Mallaig. Enjoy views of Glenfinnan Viaduct. Visit Dundreggan Rewilding Centre before returning south through Glencoe and Rannoch Moor, arriving in Edinburgh around 8:30 pm to conclude the tour.

Itinerary Changes

Winter itineraries differ, with Dunvegan Castle visited only in summer. From mid-October to mid-April, the third day includes the Skye Bridge and Commando Memorial with views of Ben Nevis. Tours may run in reverse, but attractions remain the same.

Tour Accommodation

Bed and Breakfast only; accommodations in Portree. Breakfast included, other meals not provided.

Additional Info

Featured castles open from April to October; alternatives may apply in winter, affecting the route.Dunvegan and Eilean Donan Castles are optional extras payable on the day.