Private Full-Day Tour: Isle of Skye and Shennachies Road Details
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27 Ratings
Highland Council
Embark on a private full-day tour of the stunning Isle of Skye and Shennachies Road. Explore breathtaking landscapes, spot wildlife, visit Scottish craft shops, and search for Highland cows.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Highland House of Fraser - During the 12 hour/250 miles journey there will be many opportunities to stop for photos and coffee breaks at various locations.
  • Loch Ness Region - Legendary tales of Monsters and rewards for capturing a good photograph. 200 Million years of history since the loch was created. An introduction to other legendary visitors.
  • Urquhart Castle - Seen from a viewpoint I’ll tell you the most important history of a very strategic castle
  • Loch Duich - Stopping for scenery and possibly wildlife sightings of Eagles, Deer, Wild Goats or Otters
  • Eilean Donan Castle - A variety of things to see from grand viewpoints here including the famous movie location of Eilean Donan itself.
  • Kyle of Lochalsh - Spectacular views and a good chance of spotting the Selkies.
  • Fairy Pools - A 2k walk out into an old volcanos crater and a chance if you are brave enough for a swim where the fairys bathe in 4’ celcius river pools and waterfalls. Bring hardy footwear and waterproof jackets. Great photography and a possibility of seeing the rare white tailed sea eagle.
  • Portree - A chance spend 1 hour exploring Portree to warm up with a coffee or a dram and collect an iconic photo of the colorfully painted houses at the harbour. Then we return to Inverness on a 3 hour journey stopping for scenic or wildlife opportunities.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

We frequently supplement the tour with various stops dictated by the preferences of our clients. Weather permitting, wildlife sightings are a commonplace occurrence. Genuine Scottish craft stores present plenty of opportunities for souvenir purchases. A quest for Highland cows is part of the plan. Restroom breaks and opportunities for meals and coffee are plentiful.

Location
Highland House of Fraser
Huntly Street
Over the main bridge below the castle and turn right at the GlenAlbyn bar. 20 meters and look for a well presented highlandman garbed in full traditional kilt .
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Gregorysd8732gc
Apr 8, 2024
An experience you will not forget - a memory that will last a lifetime - Fantastic in every way! Incredible experience Gordon is a gifted guide and storyteller He knows all the back roads and history of the area - we loved it
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283chaset
Mar 18, 2024
A real Scottish experience - This trip was awesome. It ended up basically being a private tour with Gordon, who is a real character. He was full of stories about the sights we saw and made it a day full of really rich experiences.
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Writingsiren
Jan 31, 2024
THIS!!! - This tour was the best part of my holiday in Scotland. Gordon was the best tour guide and storyteller, and it was my pleasure to go on his tour through the highlands to the Isle of Skye. I learned a lot of Scottish history and folklore, saw some beautiful scenery, and got to feed carrots to a wild red deer and a hairy coo. I highly recommend this tour if you are looking for a day trip while on holiday/vacation.
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Manny011
Nov 28, 2023
A day full of beautiful highland scenery and hairy coos. - We had the best day ever. Our guide, Gordon, was very knowledge, entertaining and told great stories. He went out of his way to make the day great. Great scenery, exhilarating trek to the fairies pools and a trip to a lovely little fairy stop. The best part of the trip was the close encounters with wild 🦌 deer and (Gordon being the expert hairy coo stealer that he is) the super close encounter with the beautiful hairy coos. He had a few surprises up his kilt too. Really a trip to remember.
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Sf902canada
Oct 17, 2023
A Memorable Day! - If you’re looking for an unforgettable experience, you’ve found the right guide! Gordon met every one of our expectations on our tour of the Isle of Skye. Be ready for a full day but your mind will get filled with landscapes and knowledge of this amazing area of Scotland. The vistas are unbelievable and Gordon knows every spot to obtain the best views while adjusting the itinerary to meet your specific interests in what to see. Can’t recommend enough and had one of the best tour experiences ever.
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Christianpp9581ck
Oct 8, 2023
No boos, when it comes to hairy coos! - Had the pleasure of spending the day with Gordon, trekking through the Scottish countryside. My wife and I loved the tour, from stories of Scottish clan leaders to tales of the fairy folk that inhabited the imaginations of early Scots, this tour really delivered. Gordon really knows his stuff and filled the whole day with a mix of historical information, local customs and even some up close and personal time with shy red deer and the majestic Scottish catle knows as hairy coos. I really felt this tour lived up to the reviews! Tips: Wear comfortable shoes that can get wet and muddy. Most of the public restrooms we stopped at take credit cards, no need to carry coins (e.g. gas station in Skye, Loch Alsh)
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Annarw1739eu
Sep 21, 2023
Best day out of all rainy days - It was raining. All day. But Gordon made this day the highlight of our first trip to Scotland. We visited Fairy Glen, fed the hairy coos and whiled deers, stopped for photos and souvenirs. Gordon is very knowledgeable, fun to spend a day with and a great host. He made us fall in love with the Highlands! Don’t hesitate, book him. You wouldn’t regret it. He will make you forget about the weather and will give you the best experience of his beautiful country.
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Jonathando6447rz
Aug 31, 2023
Personalized trip checks all the boxes - We were able to check alot of boxes in one day for what Scottish Highlands have to offer on this personalized tour with Gordon. He is an amazing historian and storyteller; providing unique dialogue during the journey. I would recommend this trip to anyone looking for the experience of a lifetime.
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Karen_d
Aug 26, 2023
Gordon the Storyteller - Terrific Guide - Gordon, the Storyteller, was an ex Ellenton guide. He answered every one of our many questions -- and took us on several short diversions to show us more about all of the toughest questions we asked. He thought of everything - brought carrots for the Scottish Cattle, brought a kilt, swords, shield, etc. so we could try them on at one of the battlefields he took us to, and took us from Inverness to the Isle of Skye and back. His stories were awesome and continuous -- no repetition at all as we traveled for almost 13 hours with him. Excellent guide and very knowledgeable. We highly recommend Gordon the Storyteller!!
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754kristien
Aug 25, 2023
Gordon The Seanchaidh - Gordon was the absolutely best guide. We had a very full day with lots of history and amazing stops along the way. Highly recommend Gordon for a guide. It was just my husband and I so the personalization aspect made this much more enjoyable to us rather than one of those large bus tours.
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