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5-Day Orkney & Scotland's Northern Coast Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Edinburgh to Inverness

    Start point
    Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrews Square, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 3DQ, United Kingdom (Gate J and Gate K, Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ, 08:30)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Coach journey from Edinburgh through Scottish Highlands with stops at Stirling Castle, Wallace Monument, and Doune Castle
    • Refreshment stop in Callander
    • Views of Loch Lubnaig, Loch Earn, Glen Ogle, Glen Dochart, and Glencoe
    • Loch Ness viewing opportunity
    Landmarks
    Stirling Castle
    Wallace Monument
    Doune Castle
    Loch Lubnaig
    Loch Earn
    Glencoe
    Loch Ness
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  2. Day 2

    Inverness to Orkney

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Coach journey from Inverness past Dunrobin Castle through northeast Highland coastline
    • Ferry crossing from Gills Bay to St. Margaret's Hope
    • Visit to Italian Chapel
    • Evening exploration of Kirkwall Viking Cathedral and historic streets

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to John o' Groats (availability subject to ferry timetables)
    Landmarks
    Dunrobin Castle
    John o' Groats
    Italian Chapel
    Kirkwall Viking Cathedral
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  3. Day 3

    Orkney Archipelago

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Admission to Skara Brae
    • Visit to Brodgar stone circle
    • Visit to Stenness standing stones
    • Admission to Maeshowe
    Landmarks
    Skara Brae
    Brodgar
    Stenness
    Maeshowe
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  4. Day 4

    Orkney to Ullapool

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing from St. Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay
    • Coach journey across northern Scotland past Ben Loyal and Ben Hope mountains
    • Views of rocky cliffs and golden sand beaches
    • Visit to Ardvreck Castle ruins
    Landmarks
    Ben Loyal
    Ben Hope
    Ardvreck Castle
    Loch Broom
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  5. Day 5

    Ullapool to Edinburgh

    End point
    Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrews Square, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 3EB, United Kingdom (Gate J and Gate K, Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ, 19:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in the Highlands)

    Included Activities

    • Views of River Droma and Corrieshalloch Gorge
    • Views of Loch Glascarnoch
    • Admission to Culloden Museum and Battlefield
    • Visit to Clava Cairns standing stones
    • Coach journey through Caledonian Pine Forest and Cairngorm mountains
    • Lunch in the Highlands
    Landmarks
    Corrieshalloch Gorge
    Loch Glascarnoch
    Culloden Moor
    Clava Cairns
    Caledonian Pine Forest
    Cairngorm Mountains
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  • 5-Day Orkney & Scotland's Northern Coast Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh reviewer 1
    April 20th, 2026
    5.0
    Iian was SO GOOD - he knew ANYTHING about the trip & surroudings!
    Traveled in April 2026
  • 5-Day Orkney & Scotland's Northern Coast Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh reviewer 2
    March 31st, 2026
    5.0
    The tour made it easy to enjoy our time in the Orkneys. It was a great combination of scheduled and free time. Tour...
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    Traveled in March 2026
  • M
    September 28th, 2025
    4.0
    Jim was our very knowledgeable, very funny guide who had a great knowledge of Scottish history and made it a fun time...
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    Traveled in September 2025
  • 5-Day Orkney & Scotland's Northern Coast Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh reviewer 4
    September 24th, 2025
    5.0
    Rabbie's is a small bus tour, we only had 11 people on our tour. Lots of driving through very scenic locations. I...
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    Traveled in August 2025
  • 5-Day Orkney & Scotland's Northern Coast Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh reviewer 5
    September 18th, 2025
    4.0
    The tour was well worth taking. The sights were incredible, especially on the Orkney Islands
    Traveled in August 2025
  • G
    September 15th, 2025
    5.0
    We had a great trip to the Orkneys with Catti on the 5 day adventure. She was very friendly and knowledgable about...
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    Traveled in August 2025
  • P
    September 9th, 2025
    4.0
    Donald was very knowledgable and thoughfull. Managed our time carefully, and always kept us informed. The sites...
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    Traveled in September 2025
  • E
    August 22nd, 2025
    5.0
    Jim was a terrific guide, sharing detailed information on history and geography, laced with humor.
    Traveled in August 2025
  • D
    August 20th, 2025
    5.0
    Jim was an amazing driver and a very hospitable host. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the areas we visited and...
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  • K
    August 12th, 2025
    5.0
    Automatic translation available in English. View in English
    Excellent trip and guide
    Traveled in July 2025

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    Peter

    Asked on November 19th, 2025

    What happens in the event of cancellations if I am booking your tour through Tour Hub?

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten November 2025

      We don't cancel our tours due to low numbers, and only rarely do so because of bad weather. In those cases (such as when there are government weather warnings), it would be due to safety concerns, ferry cancellations and power-cuts. Although it is very unlikely, we recommend passengers do have travel insurance for this reason.

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    Tyler

    Asked on November 13th, 2025

    Do we see/stop at Correshalloch Gorge and Smoo Cave?

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten November 2025

      Yes, you'll visit Smoo Cave on Day 4 and Correshalloch Gorge on Day 5.

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    Taylor

    Asked on November 3rd, 2025

    What is the single supplement for this trip & does that guarantee me a window seat on the coach?

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten November 2025

      The single supplement when booking a Rabbie's tour through Tourradar related to the price of your accommodation. When passengers have their own room, it is a little bit more expensive than when you share a room with another room. Seats are not allocated on our buses, so it is on a first come, first served basis.

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    Patricia

    Asked on September 2nd, 2025

    Will this tour be available in June 2026 as I noted the dates only go up to March 2026. When will the late spring early summer dates be available to book?

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten September 2025

      We are still in the process of uploading our full 2026 schedule, so this tour is not able to be booked yet. This is a very popular tour, so it will definitely be running. We are hoping to have our rates uploaded in the next few weeks so please check back with us then for an update.

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    Terry

    Asked on March 4th, 2025

    Are huisdieren toegestaan op deze rondreis in Schotland?

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      We don't allow any pets on our tours. We do allow service animals provided they have the correct documentation.

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    Anthony

    Asked on February 20th, 2025

    What is the answer to the question in Rabbie's Tour to enter contest for a trip to Scotland?

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten February 2025

      Search online for - Scotland Tours TourRadar - and click on the first result from TourRadar. Filter the list by the operator "Rabbie's Tours". Click on the first tour on the list. Go to the Itinerary, open the Introduction and find the last word. Enter the word in the box on the right.

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    Sonja

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      The tour departs multiple times a week on specific days depending on the season and tour type .

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    Pascale

    Asked on January 1st, 2025

    Is there a single supplement fee for solo travelers?

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten January 2025

      Yes, solo travelers opting for a single room will have to pay a single supplement fee

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    Mallaury

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten December 2024

      Not all attractions are wheelchair accessible, allowing guests to choose their level of participation based on accessibility .

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    Catherine

    Asked on November 27th, 2024

    Does this tour include any castles? Not simply a drive by but a walk through?

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten November 2024

      There are no castle tours as part of the official itinerary on this tour. You will likely see many as you are driving about the country but there are no visits scheduled. That being said, our tours are very flexible so if there is demand from passengers on board the bus to visit a castle, then this could possibly be arranged. If you speak to your driver-guide while on tour they can advise you.

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