I am looking at tours in Scotland but many don't include accommodation, do I organise that myself please?

When you are booking this tour, you can select whether you would like to arrange your own accommodation or if you would like for us to arrange accommodation for you, whichever you prefer. If you are booking your own accommodation, we would kindly ask that you arrange this within 2km of Somerled Square, in the centre of Portree. This way your driver will be able to drop you off and pick you up directly from your accommodation while you are on tour with us. If you would like for us to arrange accommodation for you, we are more than happy to do this. Accommodation is not included in the tour price as we prefer to let you choose exactly what kind of accommodation you want. We make your reservation for you, and you pay for the accommodation directly when you arrive. Your guide will take you to the accommodation and collect you thefollowing day. Please note that all accommodation costs depend on availability and season. Also, please be advised that most B&B accommodation providers only accept cash payments and do not accept debit/credit cards as method of payment.

I will be reaching Edinburgh from Birmingham - Kindly advice when and which bus stop i should opt at Edinburgh

What are my accommodation options - I am ok with an hostel type also - Please let me know the cost - Is it 375 USD as indicated ?

What is the cost of accommodation for 1 person for this tour? Please include price for B&B and for the hostel.

Approximate costs are per person per night: Hostel: £30.00 - £40.00 per person per night B&B (Shared): £65.00 - £85.00 per person per night B&B (Single occupancy): £75.00 - £125.00 per night Hotel: From £75.00+ per person per night

What will be the exact location and price of the shared youth hostel if I join the tour at 31 May?

We won't have the exact accommodation details until it is booked for you. However, there are two hostels in Portree, and they are both located in Somerled Square.

Do you accept people of this age in your group? Are we allowed to book a hostel in the accommodation option? I am looking to book a tour departing between 23-27 july. Can you confirm which of these departure dates have confirmed tours?

We can accommodate this age range and have no restrictions on the age of participants. We just ask that any mobility issues are advised. The tour does involve some walking. We have this tour departing on any of the dates provided, with the only day not met the minimum numbers being the 27th July, but this can change as we get further into high season.

What is the payment procedure for additional tour services?

Additional services or activities booked during the tour are generally paid for separately, often directly to the service provider.

Is it possible to use a credit card for meals during the tour?

Generally, most credit cards should work for paying dinners and lunches during the tour, provided they are approved for overseas use.

What is the maximum luggage allowance for this tour?

You can bring one medium-sized suitcase per person. The dimensions for such a suitcase typically are 60-69cm in height and around 45cm in width.

Will you open this tour for May 2025?

This tour is available in May and you should be able to book it now.

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Skye, The Highlands & Loch Ness - from Edinburgh

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Absolutely beautiful scenery! Even weather did not cooperate, our tour was very entertaining and memorable.
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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Edinburgh to Isle of Skye
Edinburgh to Isle of Skye
Start point
25 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2ER, United Kingdom (Outside the NCP Castle Terrace Car Park, 09:00)
Included Activities
- Visit Luss conservation village on Loch Lomond
- Walk and admire Glencoe valley
- Photos at Ben Nevis
- Views of Glen Garry and Five Sisters of Kintail mountain range
Landmarks
Luss
Loch Lomond
Rannoch Moor
Glencoe
Ben Nevis
Glen Garry
Five Sisters of Kintail
Day 2
Isle of Skye
Isle of Skye
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to Dunvegan Castle
- Trip to Uig with visit to Flora MacDonald's grave
- Visit to Black Houses ancient dwellings
- Views of Duntulum Castle
- Photos of Kilt Rock
- Walk at Lealt Falls
- Visit to Old Man of Storr
Landmarks
Dunvegan Castle
Uig
Flora MacDonald's grave
Black Houses
Duntulum Castle
Kilt Rock
Lealt Falls
Old Man of Storr
Day 3
Isle of Skye to Edinburgh
Isle of Skye to Edinburgh
End point
Market Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 1QB, United Kingdom (Waverley Train Station, 19:30)
Included Activities
- Visit Eilean Donan Castle
- Views of Loch Ness from Fort Augustus
- Views of Laggan and Grampian mountains
Landmarks
Eilean Donan Castle
Fort Augustus
Loch Ness
Laggan
Grampian Mountains
Pitlochry

Landmarks
Luss
Loch Lomond
Rannoch Moor
Glencoe
Ben Nevis
Glen Garry
Five Sisters of Kintail

Landmarks
Dunvegan Castle
Uig
Flora MacDonald's grave
Black Houses
Duntulum Castle
Kilt Rock
Lealt Falls
Old Man of Storr

Landmarks
Eilean Donan Castle
Fort Augustus
Loch Ness
Laggan
Grampian Mountains
Pitlochry

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Additional Services
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Rating: 4.5 (287 reviews)
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4.6

Overall rating based on 129 Reviews

Itinerary
4.7
Transport
4.7
Guide
4.9
Accommodation
4.5
Food
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Tour Operator
4.5

Alana-maree4.8•October 2026
Our tour guide Santa, made everything fun. We were very lucky and the weather was perfect. The group turned out to be...
Our tour guide Santa, made everything fun. We were very lucky and the weather was perfect. The group turned out to be so relaxed and everyone got along. We were able to go pet some highland cows which wasn't even in the tour. I could not of asked for a better tour.Show more
Traveled in January 2025
Wendy5.0•November 2025
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What a super awesome guide, an Australian Scot. Wonderful storytelling. Most beautiful places seen. Just enjoyed
Traveled in October 2025
Stephen5.0•June 2025
Superb excellent Andrew was a first class guide, driver and companion. It was my first visit to Skye and I shall be...
Superb excellent Andrew was a first class guide, driver and companion. It was my first visit to Skye and I shall be coming back. I would easily recommend.Show more
Traveled in June 2025
Marina5.0•March 2025
We went to Isle of Skye tour with Timberbush Tours. Absolutely beautiful scenery! Even weather did not cooperate, our...
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KATERYNA1.0•March 2025
I had booked my 3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands, and Loch Ness Tour from Edinburgh, on 15th January 2025 and was due to...
I had booked my 3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands, and Loch Ness Tour from Edinburgh, on 15th January 2025 and was due to go on the trip on 4th February 2025 only to be told it is cancelled 3 days before the trip (Saturday, 1st February 2025) - reason being - ‘Not Enough People’. I was flying in from abroad specifically for this trip, and had purchased flight tickets to Edinburgh, accommodation in Edinburgh and pre-booked accommodation, restaurants etc, in Portree (Isle of Skye), along with the essential tour equipment which the tour operator specifically highlights. Everything had been pre-booked and pre-paid in advance as this is something the Tour Operator stressed is a must (they sent 3 identical emails during January stressing the need to pre-booking the restaurants etc.). I had decided to book my own accommodation in Portree because if you book the Tour with accommodation they charge c.£495 whereas the tour without accommodation is only £175 and the same accommodation in the centre of Portree is £128 for 2 nights, therefor saving you in the region of £200. Unfortunately, due to the Tour’s last minute cancellation, I was unable to cancel my bookings with a full refund. The booking could be cancelled literally 4 days before the trip and the company decided to cancel my tour 3 days before the trip, even though they are stated that you can make amendments only seven days prior to your trip. Which didn’t stop them from a full cancellation three days before my trip. I find their last minute cancellation to be extremely unprofessional given that they are fully aware tourists come specifically for this tour and are told to pre-book everything in advance. At the end of the day, it’s not about money for me. I was extremely excited to see the Isle of Skye which was my childhood dream. But the way the company stopped the communication via emails when they understood that their policies are wrong is unacceptable. I still have screenshots of their cancellation policies (which they have changed right after this incident without any recompensation or even adequate sincere apology or answers to my emails). This is not the way the business is done. I used to work in this field myself and I believe this company, despite the amazing reviews, is unprofessional in providing adequate communication and taking responsibility for their mistakes. Stopping answering a customer’s emails when they understood they were wrong is unacceptable for a serious management/company. With this in mind, I would strongly suggest, if you can drive or have anyone with you who can do it, rent a car and enjoy the exploration of all the hidden gems of the island. There is so much information on the internet you can find and use for free without paying nearly 200£ just for the ride on a mini bus. I sincerely hope that your experience will be much better than mine. But I feel that I have to share my story preventing people from making same mistakes. You don’t have to overpay. You don’t have to get disappointed. You can make your own experience without losing your time and your nerve cells.Show more
Traveled in February 2025
Bénédicte5.0•June 2024
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We had a great time! We were able to see and discover so many places in just 3 days. Dave was a top driver and...
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Gerardus5.0•May 2024
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Drie fantastische dagen gehad!
Traveled in May 2024
Camille5.0•April 2024
Alex was an Awesome tour guide. He pointed out places that were not part of the tour and told us great information...
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Traveled in April 2024
Anagha1.0•April 2024
I recently had the misfortune of booking a trip with Timberbush. Despite my efforts to communicate my situation, they...
I recently had the misfortune of booking a trip with Timberbush. Despite my efforts to communicate my situation, they were utterly inconsiderate and unwilling to wait for just a few more minutes. I informed them that I would arrive within 5-10 minutes, even suggesting we could cross paths en route if they paused briefly. However, their lack of empathy was astonishing, particularly during the busy Easter holiday. To exacerbate matters, despite expressing my concerns as a solo female traveler, one staff member callously advised me to make my own way to Portree. This utter disregard for customer safety and well-being is unacceptable. In desperation, I was forced to spend an exorbitant £99 on an Uber ride just to catch up with their coach at the first viewpoint. While the trip itself was satisfactory, with the driver providing excellent service, the abysmal customer support tarnished the entire experience. I've been on numerous trips in the past, but this has undoubtedly been the worst, marred by their appalling lack of consideration and responsibility.Show more
Traveled in March 2024
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kaitlyn5.0•February 2024
I had an excellent time on this trip. It was informative and entertaining; our tour guide Eoan (not sure how to spell...
I had an excellent time on this trip. It was informative and entertaining; our tour guide Eoan (not sure how to spell it) gave us a good variety of historical facts and fiction, also mixing in the use of music to pass the time. Both accommodation mornings we got picked up right outside of each of our various accommodations. We were never driving for more than 1 hour straight, as there were various stops to stretch your legs and take photos along the route. It was never boring as our guide always had something to say about whatever it was we were driving past. All in all, I highly recommend this bus tour as a way to explore the Scottish Highlands, specifically the Isle of Skye.Show more
Traveled in February 2024

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Evelyn
Asked on February 14th, 2026
I am looking at tours in Scotland but many don't include accommodation, do I organise that myself please?
Accommodation
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written February 2026
  When you are booking this tour, you can select whether you would like to arrange your own accommodation or if you would like for us to arrange accommodation for you, whichever you prefer. If you are booking your own accommodation, we would kindly ask that you arrange this within 2km of Somerled Square, in the centre of Portree. This way your driver will be able to drop you off and pick you up directly from your accommodation while you are on tour with us. If you would like for us to arrange accommodation for you, we are more than happy to do this. Accommodation is not included in the tour price as we prefer to let you choose exactly what kind of accommodation you want. We make your reservation for you, and you pay for the accommodation directly when you arrive. Your guide will take you to the accommodation and collect you thefollowing day. Please note that all accommodation costs depend on availability and season. Also, please be advised that most B&B accommodation providers only accept cash payments and do not accept debit/credit cards as method of payment.
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Marlene
Asked on November 12th, 2025
I will be reaching Edinburgh from Birmingham - Kindly advice when and which bus stop i should opt at Edinburgh
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  Marlene
  Traveler•Written November 2025
  What are my accommodation options - I am ok with an hostel type also - Please let me know the cost - Is it 375 USD as indicated ?
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written November 2025
  The departure point for this tour is on Castle Terrace. The best landmark on google to find it is the NCP Castle Terrace Car Park. You can find it on the following link. This point is in the centre of Edinburgh and within walking distance from many bus stops. We would recommend getting off at any bus stop near there. The tour will depart at 9:00am and we ask that you arrive no later than 8:45am to ensure that you do not miss your tour's departure.
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written November 2025
  Accommodation is not included in the tour price as we prefer to let you choose exactly what kind of accommodation you want, depending on your budget. The options for accommodation are as follows: Youth Hostel: Bed in a dormitory room from £30 to £40 per person per night (female, male or mixed dorms) Bed & Breakfast: From £65 to £85 per person per night for a shared room. From £75 to £125 per night for single occupancy. Hotel: From £75+ per person per night based on two people sharing.
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  Marlene
  Traveler•Written November 2025
  I opt for a youth Hostel and at what stage should i pay for the accommodation - While booking or directly to the accommodation ?
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written November 2025
  We will make your accommodation reservation for you, no matter what accommodation type you choose and you will pay for your accommodation directly when you arrive. Our accommodation team can be in touch when they finalize a booking for you with how much your accommodation will cost and you can pay for this directly to your accommodation.
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Amelia
Asked on June 26th, 2025
What is the cost of accommodation for 1 person for this tour? Please include price for B&B and for the hostel.
Accommodation
Price / Availability
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written June 2025
  Approximate costs are per person per night: Hostel: £30.00 - £40.00 per person per night B&B (Shared): £65.00 - £85.00 per person per night B&B (Single occupancy): £75.00 - £125.00 per night Hotel: From £75.00+ per person per night
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Patricia
Asked on May 26th, 2025
What will be the exact location and price of the shared youth hostel if I join the tour at 31 May?
Accommodation
Price / Availability
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written May 2025
  We won't have the exact accommodation details until it is booked for you. However, there are two hostels in Portree, and they are both located in Somerled Square.
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Ronald
Asked on May 5th, 2025
Do you accept people of this age in your group? Are we allowed to book a hostel in the accommodation option? I am looking to book a tour departing between 23-27 july. Can you confirm which of these departure dates have confirmed tours?
Accommodation
Age Range
Tour Details
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written May 2025
  We can accommodate this age range and have no restrictions on the age of participants. We just ask that any mobility issues are advised. The tour does involve some walking. We have this tour departing on any of the dates provided, with the only day not met the minimum numbers being the 27th July, but this can change as we get further into high season.
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Helen
Asked on March 25th, 2025
What is the payment procedure for additional tour services?
Payments
Tour Details
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written March 2025
  Additional services or activities booked during the tour are generally paid for separately, often directly to the service provider.
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Marie-Christine
Asked on March 17th, 2025
Is it possible to use a credit card for meals during the tour?
Meals
Payments
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written March 2025
  Generally, most credit cards should work for paying dinners and lunches during the tour, provided they are approved for overseas use.
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Erik
Asked on February 17th, 2025
What is the maximum luggage allowance for this tour?
Transport
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written February 2025
  You can bring one medium-sized suitcase per person. The dimensions for such a suitcase typically are 60-69cm in height and around 45cm in width.
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Anna
Asked on January 13th, 2025
About what time will our bus be back to Portree on days 1 & 2?
Tour Details
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written January 2025
  Around 7pm
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  Anna
  Traveler•Written January 2025
  Is there a row on the bus that might work better? I am a bit tall at 1.98M or 6' 6".
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Christine
Asked on January 10th, 2025
Will you open this tour for May 2025?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Timberbush ToursOperator•Written January 2025
  This tour is available in May and you should be able to book it now.

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