Itinerary
- Day 1
Edinburgh to Oban
Start heading north from Edinburgh through rolling Scottish countryside. You'll pass the Kelpies sculpture, then drive by Stirling where you can see the Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle in the distance. After stopping for lunch, the landscape opens up as you enter the Highlands, moving through wild Rannoch Moor and the dramatic Glen Coe valley. Arrive in Oban, a quiet fishing town on the coast, and settle in for your first night.
- Start point
- 60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB, United Kingdom (60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Pass by the Kelpies sculpture
- Views of Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle
- Drive through Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe
Landmarks The Kelpies Wallace Monument Stirling Castle Glen Coe 
- Day 2
Oban to Portree
From Fort William, board the Jacobite Steam Train heading to Mallaig (summer route until October 20, 2025). The train crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct, the famous bridge from Harry Potter films, with sweeping views of Loch Shiel along the way. Once in Mallaig, take the ferry across to Skye, then drive to Portree for the night. Winter route (October 27-March 30, 2026) takes you by car through the Highlands instead, passing Glenfinnan Viaduct, Eilean Donan Castle, and the Skye Bridge before reaching Portree.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jacobite Steam Train journey from Fort William to Mallaig (Summer Route)
- Cross Glenfinnan Viaduct (Summer and Winter Routes)
- Views of Loch Shiel (Summer Route)
- Ferry 'Over the Sea to Skye' crossing (Summer Route)
- Pass Eilean Donan Castle (Winter Route)
- Cross Skye Bridge (Winter Route)
Landmarks Glenfinnan Viaduct Loch Shiel Eilean Donan Castle 
- Day 3
Isle of Skye to Inverness
Spend the day exploring Skye's mountainous interior, jagged coastline, and local traditions. When heading back to the mainland, stop at Eilean Donan Castle for photos. Drive along the Great Glen and visit the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre to learn how Trees For Life is restoring the ancient Caledonian Forest. Arrive in Inverness where you'll stay for two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Isle of Skye landscapes and coastline
- Visit Eilean Donan Castle
- Scenic drive along the Great Glen
- Visit Dundreggan Rewilding Centre
Landmarks Isle of Skye Eilean Donan Castle Dundreggan Rewilding Centre 
- Day 4
Inverness
You'll start your day on Loch Ness, keeping an eye out for any sign of Nessie during the cruise. The boat ride gives you time to take in the water and surrounding landscape before heading north to Beauly Priory. These historic ruins are particularly recognizable if you've watched Outlander, and they're worth a good look around. After grabbing lunch, you'll make your way to Culloden Battlefield, where you can walk the grounds and get a sense of the 1746 battle. Later in the afternoon, you'll visit Clava Cairns to see the standing stones and chambered cairns up close. The mysterious atmosphere of these ancient structures makes for a fitting end to the day.
Included Activities
- Loch Ness Boat Cruise
- Visit Beauly Priory ruins
- Culloden Battlefield visit (Summer route)
- Clava Cairns visit (Summer route)
Optional Activities
- Culloden Visitor Centre (Pay Locally)
- Loch Ness Cruise (Reserve at time of booking - if not already included in itinerary)
Landmarks Loch Ness Beauly Priory Culloden Battlefield Clava Cairns - Day 5
Inverness to Edinburgh
This morning begins at the Highland Folk Museum, where you'll get a real picture of how Highland people lived in centuries past. From there, you'll head to a local whisky distillery to learn about the production process and what makes the 'water of life' so central to Scottish culture. You'll have time to taste and learn before moving on to Dunkeld. This quiet village sits nicely along the River Tay, and you can walk around and visit the cathedral, which has its own historical significance. The day wraps up with the drive back to Edinburgh in the evening, giving you time to reflect on what you've seen.
- End point
- 60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB, United Kingdom (60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB)
Included Activities
- Highland Folk Museum visit (Summer route)
- Whisky distillery tour
- Clava Cairns visit (Winter route)
- Walk through Dunkeld village (Summer route)
- Dunkeld Cathedral and River Tay visit (Summer route)
Landmarks Highland Folk Museum Clava Cairns Dunkeld Cathedral River Tay 
