5 Day Private Bespoke Tour of Scotland

Day 1: Perthshire and Loch Ness

1. Bankfoot
   15m
   A short stop for light refreshments and the opportunity to hand feed our famous ‘Highland Cows’.
2. The Hermitage
   30m
   The Hermitage is home to Douglas Firs, standing 200 feet high. A short walk takes you to the Ossian's hall viewing platform overlooking the Black Linn waterfall. A 17th century bridge crosses the river and close by is a wishing tree where visitors have stamped 1000's of coins onto it, in the hope of receiving 'Longevity and Prosperity'.
3. Pitlochry
   30m
   Pitlochry is a small town with a Victorian town centre full of independent shops and cafes, and is a good stop for a stroll or to get some food.
4. Loch Ness
   1h
   Next is Fort Augustus at Loch Ness, where you can do a cruise of Loch Ness or explore the town and Neptune’s staircase, a series of locks that lowers and raises boats into Loch Ness along the Caledonian Canal.
5. Portree
   30m
   Portree in the Isle of Skye is next, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation at around 6pm.

Day 2: Isle of Skye

1. Fairy Pools
   1h
   Skye's famous Fairy Pools are our first attraction of the day, where you will be able to explore this famous series of natural pools along the glen.
2. The Old Man of Storr
   30m
   Heading North of Portree your journey will take you to the Old Man of Storr, the recognized iconic ridge in Skye. You may recognise it from the opening sequence in the movie ‘Prometheus’.
3. Lealt Falls
   15m
   The next stop is at the impressive Lealt Waterfalls.
4. Kilt Rock
   15m
   A short distance away, we will take you to the Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls viewpoint.
5. An Corran Beach
   30m
   The next stop is the An Corran beach in Staffin, best visited at low tide to find the recently discovered Megasaurus dinosaur footprints.
6. Quiraing
   30m
   Moving on, we will take you to the Quiraing - another amazing vantage point for stunning photos.
7. Fairy Glen
   30m
   A delightful short walk through a mystical landscape of mounds many believe to have been shaped by the fairies.
8. Uig
   30m
   We will board the ferry in Uig, at 18:30pm. It has a 90 min sailing time across to Harris, where we will drop you off at your accommodation.

Day 3: Isle of Harris

1. Luskentyre
   30m
   This secluded beach has been voted as the most beautiful beach in Scotland. It is immensely tranquil and spans incredible views of the surrounding mountains.
2. 30m
   Often deserted, your only company at this beach might be be eagles, Highland cattle and wild deer. The ocean is bright blue and the grass neighboring the beach is carpeted with a profusion of wildflowers during spring and summer.
3. Golden Road
   15m
   Named for its exorbitant cost to construct, it’s a delightful drive, with every corner and bend revealing stunning views, and local wildlife.
4. Isle of Harris Distillery
   1h
   Visit this distillery situated in a harbour village, just yards from the waters of East Loch Tarbert, where a white and copper-clad building holds a family of local men and women dedicated to making beautiful island spirits with pride and provenance.
5. Stornoway
   30m
   Leaving Harris we will head to Stornoway, dropping you off at your accommodation.

Day 4: Isle of Lewis

1. Clach an Trushal
   15m
   This is the tallest standing stone in Scotland, 19ft tall.
2. Carloway
   30m
   Carloway Mill Harris Tweed Visitor Centre - The center offers a 30 minute tour with the opportunity to purchase their famous tweed weaved locally at a discounted price.
3. The Blackhouse, Arnol
   30m
   Step back in time as you visit this traditional seaside village with cobbled streets and traditional Blackhouses in an idylic setting overlooking the sea.
4. Carloway Broch
   30m
   A particularly well preserved ancient fortress dating back over 2,000 years.
5. Isle of Lewis
   20m
   The Weaver's Hut - A small centre where you will be able to appreciate the ancient custom for traditional weaving.
6. Calanais Standing Stones & Visitor Centre
   1h
   Erected 5,000 years ago, older than the Great wall of China, Stonehenge and even the Pyramids, the Calanais Standing Stones are surrounded by mystery and are believed to have been used both as an astronomical location and as a pagan ritual site.
7. Tarbert
   30m
   Head to Tarbert to catch the 16:30pm sailing back to Skye and drop at accommodation in Skye.

Day 5: Scottish Highlands

1. Eilean Donan Castle
   1h
   Leaving Skye behind, we will drive to the most photogenic Castle in Scotland, the iconic Eilean Donan Castle.
2. Ben Nevis
   30m
   If it is a clear day - and time permitting - we can take you to a suitable viewpoint to take photos of, the tallest mountain in the UK.
3. Fort William
   30m
   Fort William is a major tourist town and is a suitable stop for lunch.
4. The Three Sisters
   15m
   The viewpoint at the Legendary Three Sisters of Glencoe is the most photographed place in Scotland. Apart from being a place of outstanding beauty, this mountain valley is the site where the McDonald Massacre took place during the Jacobite Uprisings.
5. Rannoch Moor
   Pass by
   We will drive through Rannoch Moor, the largest bog expanse in the UK. It is a desolate place with stunning landscape, featured in many films and TV series.
6. Loch Tulla Viewpoint
   15m
   This viewpoint offers a bit of everything the Highlands have to offer: mountains, lochs and forests.
7. Luss
   30m
   The beautiful conservation village of Luss, nestled on the banks of Loch Lomond, has been voted as the most beautiful village in Scotland. It is a fitting final site for our wonderful tour, before we take you back to your hotel.

Pickup details

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel or other holiday accommodation.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• UK Sedan sized cars are smaller than cars in the states, please bear this in mind when selecting a vehicle for 4 adults.
• This tour is not Wheelchair Accessible, due to the outdoor nature of the experience, with some uneven terrain in several sites.