Day 1: Edinburgh
Depart Edinburgh at 09.00hrs and travel west passing Linlithgow Palace, birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and Stirling with its imposing castle and views to the Wallace Monument. We pass Doune Castle, set of Monty Pythons Holy Grail before stopping in Callander for refreshments. Into the Highlands now passing Loch Luibnaig, Loch Earn, Crianlarich and Tyndrum, stopping for lunch on the way. We continue north through Glencoe, scene of the great massacre of the Clan Macdonald in 1692, past Fort William and up to the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge with great views over Ben Nevis. Taking the Road to the Isles now through the splendour of the Five Sisters of Kintail, the mountains guarding the pass on the way to the Isle of Skye. We stop to visit the famous Eilean Donan Castle, used in the film Highlander, set at the junction of 3 lochs as protection against Viking raiders. Crossing over the bridge to Skye, we head up to Portree stopping for dinner on the way. You are then dropped off at your accommodation in the early evening where you are free to go out and explore the town.
Day 2: Edinburgh
This is a very flexible day on Skye. There are many possibilities depending on the weather and taking passengers preferences into account. For example: Travel north to the stunning Quiraing mountain pass and enjoy a spectacular walk through some of Skyes extraordinary geological scenery. Kilt Rock, composed of basalt columns (reminiscent of the pleats in a kilt) with its waterfall cascading over the cliffs and down into the sea below.
Day 3: Edinburgh
You will be collected from your accommodation and travel south through the Cuillin Hills before returning to the mainland. After a relaxing coffee stop, we drive to the top of the Mam Ratagan mountain pass and stop for stunning views over Loch Duich and the Five Sisters of Kintail.