Edinburgh or Glasgow traveling through The Trossachs to Glencoe, Eilean Donan Castle, and on to The Isle of Skye

Stirling Castle - We pass by the historic Stirling Castle where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned, and also The Wallace Monument, which overlooks the site of The Battle of Stirling Bridge where William Wallace led the Scots to victory over the English on September 11, 1297.

Callander - We stop at Kilmahog just outside Callander where, in the summer season, you will have the chance to see and feed The Highland Cows.

Loch Lubnaig - Driving through The Trossachs, we stop at the picturesque Loch Lubnaig for a photo opportunity.

Loch Tulla Viewpoint - Leaving The Trossachs behind, we continue on, passing through The Bridge of Orchy to the viewpoint overlooking Loch Tulla and Glenorchy.

The Three Sisters - Traveling north from Loch Tulla viewpoint, we pass by Rannoch Moor and continue on to Glencoe where our first stop is at the stunning Three Sisters viewpoint.

Glencoe Visitor Centre - Driving through magnificent Glencoe, we stop at The Visitor Centre for lunch and view the Turf House, a reconstructed 17th-century dwelling, and watch a short film about the history of Glencoe.

Commando Monument - Continuing our journey towards The Isle of Skye, we pass through Fort William and stop at The Commando Memorial and Ben Nevis viewpoint at Spean Bridge.

Eilean Donan Castle - Eilean Donan Castle is one of the most photographed castles in Scotland and has been the setting for several movies, including the Bond film “The World Is Not Enough.”

Skye Bridge - We stop at The Skye Bridge viewpoint where, on a clear day, you will get an excellent view of the bridge with the Cuillin mountains in the background and also hear about The Tale of Saucy Mary.

Sligachan Old Bridge - Stopping at Sligachan Old Bridge in the shadow of The Black Cuillin, you can go down to the river where the local legend says that if you wash your face in the water for 7 seconds, you will have eternal beauty.

Portree - We stop overnight in Portree, the largest settlement on The Isle of Skye, where you will see the pretty little harbor with the painted houses.

Tour around The Isle of Skye including The Fairy Pools, Fairy Glen, Old Man of Storr, Dunvegan Castle, and more

The Old Man of Storr - Departing Portree, we head north up the Trotternish peninsula towards Staffin and stop to view The Old Man of Storr.

Kilt Rock - We stop at Kilt Rock, which takes its name from the rock formations on the cliff that resemble the pleats of a kilt. Here you will also see Mealt Falls as they drop 180 feet into the waters of The Minch below.

Quiraing - As we cross from one side of Trotternish to the other, we climb up the single-track road to The Quiraing Escarpment where the view is simply magnificent and you have time for a brisk walk.

Idrigil - Having crossed from the east to the west side of Trotternish, we stop at Idrigil Bay viewpoint which overlooks the little place of Uig where ferries leave to go to The Outer Hebrides.

Fairy Glen - The Isle of Skye has long been associated with stories about fairies, and our first stop about fairies is at The Fairy Glen where you can take a walk to the top of Castle Ewen and marvel at the landscape around you.

The Fairy Bridge - Our second fairy stop of the day is at The Fairy Bridge where it is said that the Chief of Clan Macleod said goodbye to his fairy wife when she had to return to Fairyland. It was here she tore off a piece of her dress and gave it to the chief, telling him it would protect the chief of Clan Macleod from danger but could only be used three times. The piece of her dress is called The Fairy Flag and is in Dunvegan Castle, our next stop.

Dunvegan Castle & Gardens - Dunvegan Castle has been the home of the Clan Macleod for more than 800 years. Here you will see the remains of The Fairy Flag. We stop here for lunch as well.

Talisker Distillery - Leaving Dunvegan behind, we travel south to Carbost and visit Talisker Distillery where you can buy a tasting of the “Water of Life” (whisky).

Fairy Pools - Our final fairy stop of the day is at The Fairy Pools where you can walk to and swim if you like. We stop here for 2 hours for you to enjoy the pools.

Portree - Traveling back for our second night in Portree, we stop at The Skye Candle Visitor Centre.

Skye to Loch Ness, Culloden, and return to Edinburgh or Glasgow

Urquhart Castle - Departing Portree, we enjoy a leisurely drive through the Kintail mountains and through Glenmoriston and along Loch Ness side to Urquhart Castle, which sits on a promontory and gives stunning views of Loch Ness.

Inverness Cathedral - We pass by Inverness Cathedral, which is the most northerly Anglican cathedral in the UK.

Old High St Stephen’s Church - We stop at The Old High Church in Inverness because of its links to The Battle of Culloden. It was here that many Jacobite soldiers were executed after the battle, and you can still see musket ball marks on the church wall.

Abertarff House - We pass by Abertarff House, the oldest house still standing in Inverness, which dates from 1593 and was once the townhouse of the chiefs of the Clan Frasers of Lovat.

Inverness Castle - We pass by Inverness Castle as we are leaving Inverness. The castle is currently undergoing work to turn it into a tourist attraction scheduled to open in 2025.

Clava Cairns - We stop at Clava Cairns, the 4000-year-old ancient burial ground sometimes referred to as Craig na Dun from the “Outlander” series by Diana Gabaldon.

Culloden Battlefield - We stop at Culloden Battlefield where the last battle on British soil took place on April 16, 1746. We will walk around the battlefield to the main areas where our guide will inform you about how the battle unfolded.

The House of Bruar - Heading south through The Cairngorms to either Edinburgh or Glasgow, our final stop of the day before dropping you off is at The House of Bruar, which is The Highlands’ equivalent of Harrods.

• Wi-Fi
• Bottled cold water
• Snacks

• Accommodation is not included but we are happy to help find suitable accommodation to your budget
• Lunches or Dinners or Breakfasts
• Entry fees to attractions Eilean Donan Castle £14 Urquhart Castle £15