Glasgow: 7 Day Scottish Highlands and Islands Tour

This 7-day guided tour starts in Glasgow and suits travellers seeking a comprehensive journey through the Scottish Highlands, Isle of Skye, and Outer Hebrides.

Highlights

• Discover the dramatic landscape of the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye
• Visit the “Harry Potter Bridge” and learn about the Jacobite uprising
• Explore the Isle of Skye, including the Fairy Pools and Dunvegan Castle
• See the iconic Old Man of Storr rock formation
• Take a ferry from Uig to Tarbert, continuing to Stornoway for an overnight stay

Description

Embark on a 7-day tour of Scotland, beginning in Edinburgh and travelling through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Isle of Skye, the Outer Hebrides, Inverness, and Cairngorms National Park.

Day 1: Glasgow – Loch Lomond – Glencoe – Glenfinnan Viaduct – Mallaig
Start at Luss village on Loch Lomond, exploring its streets and Viking history. Visit Glencoe to learn about its dramatic landscape and 17th-century massacre. See the Glenfinnan Viaduct, known as the “Harry Potter Bridge,” and hear about the Jacobite uprising. Cross to the Isle of Skye, watching for dolphins en route.

Day 2: Isle of Skye
Visit the Fairy Pools and tour Dunvegan Castle, home to Clan MacLeod, with gardens and a museum featuring Bonnie Prince Charlie memorabilia. Spend the evening in Portree, Skye’s largest town, with dining options by the harbor.

Day 3: Isle of Skye – Outer Hebrides
See the Old Man of Storr rock formation, then visit Lealt Falls and coastal cliffs. Explore the Quiraing landslip landscape and the Fairy Glen with its spiral stone formations. Take a ferry from Uig to Tarbert, traveling overnight to Stornoway.

Day 4: Outer Hebrides
Visit the fishing village of Port of Ness on Lewis’s northern coast and hear about Guga hunters. View the Atlantic from Butt of Lewis Lighthouse. Experience traditional Hebridean life at the peat-thatched Arnol Blackhouse. Tour Gearrannan Blackhouse Village to see restored stone houses and Harris Tweed weaving demonstrations. Visit Dun Carloway Broch and the 5000-year-old Callanish Standing Stones.

Day 5: Outer Hebrides – Inverness
Enjoy a ferry crossing from Stornoway to Ullapool, watching for marine life. Visit Corrieshalloch Gorge and its suspension bridge. Tour Singleton Distillery to sample single malt whisky. Overnight in Inverness.

Day 6: Inverness
Sail on Loch Ness while hearing stories of Nessie, visit Urquhart Castle ruins, and learn about their medieval history. Spend a second night in Inverness.

Day 7: Inverness – Edinburgh
Visit Culloden Battlefield and Cairngorms National Park’s Aviemore. Shop for cashmere and tweed at House of Bruar. Walk through The Hermitage woodland with its trees and waterfalls. Arrive in Edinburgh to conclude the tour.

Includes

• Knowledgeable and friendly driver/guide
• Live commentary and storytelling
• 7-day guided tour of Scotland
• Option to book accommodation through the tour operator
• Maximum group size of 16 travellers
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle
• Ferry transport between islands
• Photo stops at iconic locations

Excludes

• Meals and snacks
• Entry ticket to Dunvegan Castle
• Entry ticket for Loch Ness cruise
• Entry ticket to Urquhart Castle
• Entry to Arnol Blackhouse
• Distillery tour cost
• Entry to Culloden Battlefield

Important Information

• Check-in 15 minutes before the tour starts
• Contact the operator early for room type allocation or accommodation booking assistance
• If booking accommodation, choose flexible cancellation policies
• Your guide will arrange or recommend dining options; note dining in Portree operates on a first-come, first-served basis
• Bring one medium-sized luggage (up to 15 kg) plus a smaller bag onboard
• Arrival time in Edinburgh is approximate; allow at least 2 hours extra before onward travel

Easy Cancellation

You may cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.