Edinburgh to Oban via Kelpies, Stirling Castle and walk up Ben A’an.

The Kelpies & The Helix - On Day 1, we pick you up from your Edinburgh Hotel / Airport and head to Kelpies. Standing at 100ft tall and weighing more than 300 tonnes, these are a man-made wonders, feats of engineering and works of art.

Stirling Castle - Stirling Castle is one of the largest and most historically and architecturally important Scottish castles dating back to the 12th Century. Sitting on top of impregnable rock surrounded by cliffs, chosen for its strong defensive position. Internal tour costs £19.50.

Ben A’an - A short and popular, but steep, hill walk up an excellent path to the top of Ben A’an where you are rewarded with superb views down Loch Katrine and across The Trossachs.

Oban - Drop off at your Oban Hotel

Ferry to the Isle of Mull and Boat Tour to the island of Staffa & Fingal’s Cave.

Isle of Staffa - A tour to the most dramatic of all the Scottish islands, the stunning Isle of Staffa, with its hexagonal pillars and Fingal’s Cave. On route we might see dolphins, porpoises, seals, birds of prey and minke whales. On Staffa you can explore the wonders of Fingal’s Cave or Clamshell Cave (subject to weather conditions).

Oban - We take the ferry back to Oban and drop off at your hotel.

Fort William via Glencoe & hike to the Steall Waterfall or mountain Gondola.

Glencoe - A beautiful drive to a stunning and famous valley. We stop at the viewing points for photographs and go to the visitors centre.

Fort William - Drop off at your Fort William hotel.

Ferry to Isle of Skye and island tour via Glenfinnan Viaduct (Harry Potter Bridge).

Mallaig - From Mallaig we take the ferry to the southern end of the Isle of Skye.

Fairy Pools - We take a short walk on a good path to this natural water spectacle. The crystal clear pools joined by a series of waterfalls are set underneath the Black Cuillin Mountain Range. Open water swimmers may want to take a dip?

Talisker Distillery - We visit the oldest working distillery on the Isle of Skye for a 1 hour immersive tour and tasting. Hosted by passionate guides, you’ll journey through Talisker’s history, flavour and production processes. This experience concludes with 3 dram tastings of award winning single malts.

The Old Man of Storr - We walk up to this famous and stunning stone pinnacle, which stands under the famous Trotternish Ridge, (as seen in the movie Prometheus) and from this iconic place there are amazing views to behold.

Portree - Drop off at your Portree Hotel.

Eilean Donan Castle, Urquhart Castle and monster hunting on Loch Ness.

Eilean Donan Castle - First stop today is the famous Eilean Donan Castle (as seen in the movie Highlander). First built in the 13th century to defend against the Vikings and was involved in many conflicts over the centuries, making it a stunning and fascinating place to visit. External visit to castle for photographs.

Cairngorms National Park - We drive over the spectacular Cairngorm National Park to the beautiful village of Ballater on Royal Deeside.

Ballater - We spend the night in the charming village of Ballater, right in the heart of Royal Deeside.

Balmoral Castle, Highland Cow Farm, Dunnottar Castle and Aberdeen.

Balmoral Castle - We start the day with a visit to Balmoral Castle, which has been the Royal Families Scottish Summer residence since the mid 19th century although its roots go back to the 14th century. A unique opportunity to see a stunning building. Subject to seasonal opening times.

Aberdeenshire Highland Beef - At the farm we offer you the chance to learn about and meet our native breed of cattle, The Highland Cow, and have a Highland Beef lunch.

Crathes Castle - A beautiful 16th century tower Castle complete with turrets, gargoyles, 16th-century painted ceilings and many interesting artefacts. The amazing gardens contain a myriad of plants and ancient, giant yew hedges which are over 300 years old. The castle is free to see from the outside and an internal tour costs £15.00 per person.

Dunnottar Castle - Dunnottar Castle is one of the world’s most iconic castles, impregnably built on a sheer headland. A must for any visitor to Scotland. You can see and appreciate this magnificent structure for free from the path but we recommend a fascinating internal tour (entry/exit is via a long staircase). £10.50 per person.

Aberdeen - Drop off at your Aberdeen Hotel.

Aberdeen to Edinburgh via St Andrews.

St. Andrews - We have a walking tour round ancient St Andrews which takes in the 12th century Abbey, the University (founded in 1413), the castle (first built in the 12th century) and the famous “Old Course” and Swilcan Bridge, a must for all golfers.

Edinburgh - Drop off at your Edinburgh Hotel.

• Loch Ness Boat Cruise
• Cost based on shared twin/double room per couple
• Lunch
• Breakfast
• Balmoral Castle entrance fee
• 6 nights accommodation in 4/5 hotels
• Ferry Crossings
• Private Tour for your group only
• Transport in Minivan with Guide
• Pick up and drop off
• Staffa Fingals Cave Wildlife Boat Tour from Mull
• Rooms for odd-numbered groups (e.g., group of 3 gets 2 rooms)
• Visit and lunch at Highland Cow Farm
• Most castles are free to see from outside but charge for internal tours

• Meals other than stated
• Internal Castle Entrance Fees unless stated
• Drinks / snacks
• Dunnottar Castle - £10.50 per person
• Crathes Castle - £15.00 per person
• Nevis Range Mountain Gondola - £25.00 per person
• Stirling Castle, Castle Esplanade Upper Castle Hill - £19.50 per person

An amazing week-long private guided tour (your group only) which gives you a true flavour of a wonderful country.

Castles, Highland Cows, culture, whisky, beautiful scenery, monsters, boat cruises, mountain walks, sea caves, great food, shopping, Palaces, wildlife & Whisky tasting are some of the options in this amazing private tour which includes accommodation.

We pick you up from your airport or hotel and then will take you on a true coast to coast experience, which also includes famous islands and 3 famous movie locations (Harry Potter, Highlander and Prometheus).

We will book everything for you to ensure a seamless tour with each day being more impressive than the previous.

6 nights’ accommodation in 4/5 hotels is included.

Price is based on 2 persons per room i.e., 2 guests=1 room, 3 guests=2 rooms etc.

Some attractions are subject to seasonal opening.

We are happy to change the itinerary to suit and is also dependant on times/location of pick up/drop off.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.