5 Days Orkney Islands & NC500 Tour from Glasgow
Glasgow City
Discover Scotland's Highlands and Orkney Islands in 5 days. Explore historic sites, scenic routes, and enjoy whisky tours. Small group experience from Glasgow.
Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 6 days learn more
Highlights

Highlands of Scotland, Kings Estate and Culloden Battlefield

Balmoral Castle - Visit the Highland estate privately owned by King Charles and first bought by Queen Victoria

Cairngorms National Park - Visit Cairngorms National Park, the largest and one of the most beautiful National Parks in the country for a lovely woodland walk

Culloden Battlefield - Explore Culloden Battlefield and discover the turbulent past of the Jacobite Uprising, Civil War and Bonnie Prince Charlie

North Coast 500 to Orkney Islands

Dunrobin Castle and Gardens - Visit one of the most beautiful Castles in Scotland.
Dunrobin Castle is home to the Sutherland Clan and has been home to the Clan for 100’s of years.

The Glenmorangie Distillery Co - Drink Scotch Whisky at Glenmorangie Distillery, one of the most iconic Distilleries in Scotland.
You’ll get the chance to join a tour and tasting to taste this delicious “Water of Life”

Castle Sinclair Girnigoe - Take a walk out to Sinclair Castle at Wick and discover these dramatic ruins sitting directly on the cliffs edge

Kirkstyle - Travel through the village of Kirkstyle on the Way to the Ferry over to the Orkney Islands

Orkney Islands Adventure

Kirkwall - Visit the ancient Viking town of Kirkwall and get the chance to visit St Magnus Cathedral perched in the centre of town

Maeshowe Chambered Cairn - Get the chance to visit the ancient monument dating 5000 years ago, with an expert Tour Guide

Standing Stones of Stenness - Feel like Claire from Outlander as you get the chance to visit some of the tallest Standing Stones in the country dating to over 5000 years ago.
Also, visit the a small group of building foundations from homes dating back to the same period and discover how similar our ancient stone age ancestors were to us

Ring of Brodgar - Visit one of the largest Stone Circles in the country at the Ring of Brodgar

Skara Brae Prehistoric Village - Imagine walking in the footsteps of ancient ancestors and actually being able to visit the homes that they lived in over 5000 years ago.
Well at Skara Brae, that’s exactly what you’ll be able to do. See the beds they slept in, the shelving they erected and the homes they built and that have been perfectly preserved.

Orkney Islands, NC500 to Inverness

Dunnet Head - Take a lovely walk and discover gorgeous coastal scenery and look back across to the Orkney Islands as you take a gorgeous walk at this Nature Reserve

John O’Groats - Get out and walk around the very small Village of John O Groats and get your picture taken with the famous finger post at Scotland’s most northern mainland settlement

Inverness - Arrive back in the area of Inverness for an evening stay.

Loch Ness Cruise, Glencoe and the Highlands of Scotland

Loch Ness - Visit the famous Loch Ness and get the chance to spot Nessie on a Cruise of these beautiful waters

Glencoe - Explore one of the most scenic and dramatic locations in the whole of Scotland as you visit the valley of Glencoe

Rannoch Moor - One of Scotland’s last remaining true wilderness regions.
You’ll get the opportunity to stop and enjoy the gorgeous and remote landscape

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is one of the most scenic locations in Scotland and you’ll visit a few locations to enjoy the beauty and hear of the wildlife, culture and history of the area

What's Included
  • Guided short walks in the Highlands of Scotland and the Orkney Islands
  • Ferry to the Orkney Islands
  • Visit to 5000 Year Old Standing Stones of Stenness
  • Visit to the Ring of Brodgar
  • Ferry to the Mainland from the Orkney Islands
What's Not Included
  • Meals and Snacks
  • Entry to Balmoral Castle - Approx £16
  • Entry to Culloden Moor Visitor Center Approx £15 (You can visit the Battlefield with out paying)
  • Visit to Dunrobin Castle Approx £15
  • Fees to Glenmorangie Whisky Distillery - Approx £22
  • Entry to Maeshowe Chambered Cairn - Approx £11
  • Entry to Skara Brae - Approx £13
  • Fees for Loch Ness Cruise - Approx £17
Additional Information

Experience an extra small group tour of up to only 8 Clients

Explore some of the most gorgeous and historic locations in the Highlands of Scotland and the Orkney Islands over 5 wonderful days.

Visit the King estate of Balmoral, walk in beautiful Woodlands, travel through the Cairngorms and Loch Lomond National Park visit Culloden Battlefield, and search for Nessie on a cruise of Loch Ness

Drive the scenic NC500 route and get a wonderful experience at Dunrobin Castle before drinking delicious Scotch Whisky on a Highland Distillery Tour, then walk to a historic ruined Castle before getting the boat across to the Orkney Islands

Experience the historic Viking town of Kirkwall.
Travel back in time and get up close to 5000-year-old Standing Stones, and Stone Circles and enter ancient Chambered Burial Cairns

Enjoy a lovely walk at Dunnet Head Nature Reserve.
Visit John O Groats the most northerly settlement on the British mainland and discover the beauty of Glencoe & the Highlands.

  • Not recommended for Travellers with mobility or walking problems
Location
Buchanan Bus Station Taxi Rank
Cowcaddens Road
Your Tour Guide will be there in a vehicle which will have an Experience Scotland's Wild logo on the front and back Check-in: 15 minutes before tour start time
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 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.

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