Tour Information
Short Description
- Departure: Hotel Pick-Up (Edinburgh)
- Duration: 6 Days (08:00 – Evening of Day 6)
- Availability: Year-round
- Price: £5995
- Included: Private guide, luxury transport
- Excluded: Entry fees, meals, accommodation, personal expenses
A Journey Through Scotland’s Wild Islands, Ancient Castles & Untamed Highlands
This luxury 6-day private tour takes you through Scotland’s most breathtaking landscapes, from the misty peaks of the Isle of Skye to the tranquil beauty of Mull and Iona, and the hauntingly dramatic Highlands. Explore castles steeped in legend, walk in the footsteps of kings and warriors, and sail to islands where time stands still. With a private guide and luxury transport, this tour allows you to immerse yourself in Scotland’s most awe-inspiring scenery at your own pace, experiencing the magic of ancient landscapes, wild coastlines, and untamed beauty.
An extraordinary journey across Scotland’s most breathtaking islands and landscapes, blending rugged Highland beauty with serene island escapes, ancient castles, and mystical history.
Tour Highlights
- Stirling Castle & Eilean Donan Castle – Step inside two of Scotland’s most legendary fortresses
- The Isle of Skye – Experience Skye’s wild landscapes, rugged cliffs, and ancient myths
- Glenfinnan Viaduct – Watch the Jacobite Steam Train (Hogwarts Express) pass through the Highlands
- Glencoe & The Three Sisters – A valley of staggering beauty and whispered history
- Meet & Feed Highland Cows – A charming moment with Scotland’s famous ‘coos’
- Isles of Mull, Iona & Staffa – Discover Scotland’s island gems, from calm beaches to volcanic wonders
- The Fairy Glen & The Quiraing – Wander through Skye’s otherworldly landscapes
- The Fairy Pools – Follow the trail through crystal-clear waterfalls and mountain-fed pools
- Iona Abbey & Fingal’s Cave – Experience Scotland’s spiritual heart and nature’s basalt masterpiece
- Neist Point Lighthouse – One of Scotland’s most dramatic coastal viewpoints
- Cairngorms National Park & Loch Lomond – Journey through the Highlands’ forests, rivers, and vast glens
Thoughtfully Curated for Your Comfort
- Private luxury transport with an expert guide
- Onboard cooler stocked with chilled water, soft drinks, and fine Scottish snacks
- Plenty of time to explore, wander, and experience the magic of Skye and the Highlands
Full Description
A Journey Through Scotland’s Wild Beauty, From Coastal Shores to Highland Peaks
Some places are meant to be seen, but others—like Scotland’s islands and Highlands—are meant to be felt. This is not a tour to be rushed. This is a journey through some of Scotland’s most spectacular landscapes, where each stop allows time to breathe in the history, hear the whispers of legend, and stand before scenery so vast, so untamed, that it defies description.
From the towering peaks of Glencoe to the mystical shores of Iona, this six-day adventure takes you deep into the heart of Scotland’s untamed beauty, offering a rare chance to experience these lands as they were meant to be—unhurried, immersive, and unforgettable.
Day 1: Journey to the Highlands
Leaving Edinburgh behind, we head west, stopping first at the Forth Bridges, where Scotland’s engineering past and present span the waters in perfect symmetry. At Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots, we pause to take in the grandeur of its ruined halls, where the echoes of Scotland’s lost monarchy still linger.
A stop at Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s most storied fortresses, places us in the heart of Scotland’s past. Here, kings ruled, battles raged, and history was written in blood and stone.
Through the Trossachs, the landscape softens before rising into the Highlands’ dramatic peaks. At Glencoe, the road winds through one of the most hauntingly beautiful landscapes in Scotland, a valley forever marked by the betrayal of the MacDonalds in 1692. The day ends with a visit to Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most photographed fortresses, standing on a tiny island where three lochs meet.
Day 2: The Isle of Skye: A Land of Myth and Legend
Skye is a place of wild beauty, where the land feels older than time itself. We begin the day at The Old Man of Storr, where a monolithic rock formation towers above the landscape like a giant watching over the island. At The Quiraing, a hike through shifting landscapes and jagged peaks offers one of Scotland’s most breathtaking views.
Further north, we visit An Corran Beach, where dinosaur footprints remain frozen in time, a mark of a world long before Scotland’s mountains and myths.
The day ends at Neist Point, where the lighthouse stands at the edge of the world, overlooking the Atlantic as it stretches toward infinity.
Day 3: From Skye to Oban: Back to the Mainland
We begin with a walk along Sligachan Old Bridge, where legend says its waters hold the secret to eternal youth. At Glenfinnan, we stand beneath the famous viaduct, watching as the Jacobite Steam Train (Hogwarts Express) crosses into the mountains beyond.
By evening, we arrive in Oban, Scotland’s seafood capital, where the harbour glows golden in the setting sun.
Day 4: The Isle of Mull: A Highland Gem
Mull is a land of untouched beauty. At Duart Castle, standing proudly on a rocky outcrop, we step into the legacy of Clan MacLean, before wandering the white sands of Calgary Bay, where the Atlantic laps against Scotland’s western edge.
In Tobermory, the waterfront is lined with brightly coloured houses, a picture-perfect setting for an afternoon exploring its coastal charm and local crafts.
Day 5: Island Hopping: Iona & Staffa
The ferry carries us to Iona, a place of profound peace, where St. Columba landed in 563 AD, bringing Christianity to Scotland. The ancient abbey and stone crosses tell stories of a past entwined with faith and legend.
From here, we sail to Staffa, a volcanic island where Fingal’s Cave rises from the sea in perfect hexagonal columns—a natural wonder that has inspired poets and composers for centuries.
Day 6: The Road Home
The journey back south carries us through the Highlands once more, stopping at Inveraray Castle, where Scotland’s aristocratic past unfolds in grandeur. A lunch stop at Loch Fyne offers fresh seafood straight from the water, before we make our way to Loch Lomond, where the gentle shores and vast waters provide a moment of quiet reflection.
As we cross the Forth Bridges into Edinburgh, the journey comes to an end—but Scotland, in all its wild beauty, stays with you forever.