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Isle of Skye & The West Highland Line

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Start and end in Edinburgh
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 34
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 0

    Edinburgh to Isle of Skye

    Edinburgh to Isle of Skye
    Start point
    60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB, United Kingdom (Highland Explorer Tours)

    Included Activities

    • Pass through Forth Bridge UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Wander through Dunkeld village
    • Visit Commando Memorial with views of Ben Nevis
    • Stop at Loch Ness in Fort Augustus village
    • Visit Dundreggan Rewilding Centre with walk among ancient native woodland
    • View Eilean Donan Castle
    • Cross Skye Bridge to Portree

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at a local spot in Fort Augustus
    Landmarks
    Forth Bridge
    Dunkeld
    Commando Memorial
    Ben Nevis
    Loch Ness
    Fort Augustus
    Dundreggan Rewilding Centre
    Eilean Donan Castle
    Skye Bridge
    Portree
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  3. Day 0

    Isle of Skye

    Isle of Skye
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kilt Rock
    • Visit Old Man of Storr
    • Travel to Dunvegan Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to Old Man of Storr pinnacle (weather and time permitting)
    • Enter Dunvegan Castle and explore rooms and gardens
    Landmarks
    Kilt Rock
    Old Man of Storr
    Dunvegan Castle
    Portree
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  4. Day 0

    Isle of Skye to Edinburgh

    Isle of Skye to Edinburgh
    End point
    60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB, United Kingdom (Highland Explorer Tours)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing from Armadale to Mallaig
    • Train journey on the West Highland Line
    • Travel through Glen Coe
    • Pass Stirling and Wallace Monument

    Optional Activities

    • Light snack stop in Tyndrum
    Landmarks
    Armadale
    Mallaig
    West Highland Line
    Fort William
    Glen Coe
    Tyndrum
    Stirling
    Wallace Monument
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  • Nigel4.8•October 2026
    Excellent tour. Lots to see! Sophie was a terrific driver and guide. Entertaining storyteller. Great playlist of...
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    Dear Nigel, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review of your recent Isle of Skye and West Highland Line 3 day tour experience with Sophie. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed the stories she shared. We will be sure to pass on your kind words. Kind Regards Keith, Reservations, Highland Explorer Tours
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