Skye and the Outer Hebrides 7 day tour from Edinburgh

Itinerary

Day 1: begin the Journey

Stop At: Loch Lomond, Stirling Scotland
Enjoy a stroll by the "bonnie bonnie banks" at Luss
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Glen Coe, Scotland
Learn the story of the massacre at Glen Coe and admire the majesty of this stunning area.
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Ben Nevis, Fort William Scotland
Pass by the UK's highest mountain peak.

Stop At: Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8DX Scotland
see Scotland's most photographed castle
Duration: 45 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight: Skye

Day 2: The Misty Isle

Pass By: Black Cuillin, Scotland
Enjoy views of the craggy Cuillin Hills

Stop At: The Old Man of Storr, Scotland
This strange pinnacle is a must see on Skye
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Kilt Rock, Scotland
Watch the waterfall tumbling over the cliff edge
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Portree Harbour, Off the Sound of Rassay, Portree Scotland
Have time for lunch in this charming littte town
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Skye

Day 3: Back to the mainland

Pass By: Skye Bridge, Route A87, Kyle of Lochalsh Scotland
Drive over the Skye Bridge to the mainland

Stop At: Urquhart Castle, A82 Road, Drumnadrochit IV63 6XJ Scotland
There will be time to enjoy scrambling over the ruined castle
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Loch Ness, Scotland
Enjoy monster spotting on the water
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Inverness

Day 4: All Aboard the ferry

Stop At: Dunrobin Castle and Gardens, Golspie KW10 6SF Scotland
A visit the the home of teh Duke of Sutherland and perhaps a falconry display
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Ullapool VisitScotland iCentre, Argyle Street Between West Coast Deli and the Police Station, Ullapool IV26 2UB Scotland
Arrive in Ullapool for the ferry to the Isle of Lewis

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight@ Stornoway

Day 5: Isle of Lewis

Stop At: Butt of Lewis Lighthouse, Scotland
See the lighthouse at the windiest place in the UK
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Callanish Standing Stones, Scotland
These stone are reputedly older than Stonehenge
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Harris Tweed and Knit Wear, Old Schoo,l Drinishader, HS3 3DX Scotland
Visit a traditional Harris weaver at work
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Stornoway

Day 6: White sandy beaches

Pass By: Tarbert Harris VisitScotland iCentre, Harris Barbers Pier Road, HS3 3DG Scotland
From the little town of Tarbert you can see the the Isle of Taransey, used for the BBC Castaway programme .

Stop At: Luskentyre Beach Harris Scotland
Possible one of the most beautiful beaches. If the weather is good you can enjoy a stroll on the stunning white sands
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Inverness

Day 7: Back home

Stop At: Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, Culloden Moor IV2 5EU Scotland
Wander through the battlefield where the last battle was fought on British soil.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Dalwhinnie Distillery A885 Highland Village, Dalwhinnie PH19 1AA Scotland
Enjoy a tour and taste of Scotland's national drink. At busy time Dalwhinnie will be substituted for another distilelry
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.