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Day 1. Depart Edinburgh at 0930 and travel west
passing Linlithgow Palace, birthplace of Mary
Queen of Scots and continue towards Stirling with
it's imposing castle and views to the Wallace
Monument. We pass Doune Castle, set of Monty Python's
"Holy Grail" before stopping in Callander
for refreshments. Into the Highlands now and north
past Loch Luibnaig, Loch Earn, Crianlarich and
Tyndrum, stopping for lunch on the way.
We continue north through Glencoe, scene of the
great massacre of the Clan Macdonald in 1692.
Past Fort William and up to the Commando Memorial
at Spean Bridge with great views over Ben Nevis.
On the "Road to the Isles" now through
the splendour of the 5 sisters of Kintail, the
mountains guarding the pass on the way to the
Isle of Skye. We stop to visit the famous Eilean
Donan Castle, used in the film "Highlander",
set at the junction of 3 lochs as protection against
Viking raiders. Crossing over the bridge to Skye,
we head up to Portree stopping for dinner on the
way. You are then dropped off at your accommodation
in the early evening where you are free to go
out and explore the town.
Day 2 is a very flexible day on Skye. There are
many possibilities depending on the weather and
taking passengers preferences into account. For
example : Travel north to the stunning Quiraing
mountain pass and enjoy a spectacular walk through
some of Skye's extraordinary geological scenery.
Kilt Rock, composed of basalt columns (reminiscent
of the pleats in a kilt) with it's waterfall cascading
over the cliffs and down into the sea below.
After lunch you can go over to Neist Point for
a walk out to the lighthouse that is the furthest
point west on Skye. Or go over to Dunvegan Castle,
ancient ancestral seat of the Clan McLeod. Talisker
Distillery is also here, as are the famous Cuillin
Hills. We return you to your accommodation in
Portree in the early evening for you to enjoy
a free night in Portree.
Day 3 You will be collected from your accommodation
and travel south through the Cuillin Hills and
down the old drovers road to catch the small ferry
(summer only) over to Glenelg on the mainland.
This is a magical journey with seals often seen
in the water. It's also where Gavin Maxwell (Ring
of Bright Water) lived with his otters. After
a relaxing coffee stop, we drive to the top of
the Mam Ratagan mountain pass and stop for stunning
views over Loch Duich and the 5 Sisters of Kintail.
Onto Loch Ness for lunch and the possibility of
spotting "Nessie". There is a boat trip
(Summer only) available here that will get you
that bit closer!
Heading south now through the Grampian mountains
along Loch Laggan, before passing Dawhinnie, home
to Scotland's highest whisky Distillery, and onwards
past Blair Castle to Pitlochry where we stop for
refreshments before heading back to Edinburgh
past Perth and over the Forth Road Bridge. Arriving
at 1930 approx.
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