HAGGiS Adventures Edinburgh Departures 2024/2025 NO PRICES

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Everyone needs a wee bit of Scotland in their heart. That feeling of freedom and not taking life too seriously. A wild and crazy energy, a Deep Scottish Love. Our hearts were born tartan, and it’s our mission to turn yours tartan too.

GLEN COE DOUNE FALKLAND STIRLING

LOCH NESS HUNTER

HARRY POTTER & THE HOGWARTS EXPRESS

LOCHS, CASTLES & THE KELPIES

WHISKY, WARRIORS & WATERFALLS

CASTLES & BROOMSTICKS

OUTLANDER TRAIL

WEST HIGHLAND ADVENTURE

DAY TOUR ROUTES Award-Winning Tours Passionate Local Guides

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SCOTLAND IS OUR BACKYARD. WE’VE BEEN LEAPING INTO LOCHS, SINGING SONGS AND DRINKING DRAMS FOR AS LONG AS WE CAN REMEMBER...

TRUTH IS, WE KNOW SCOTLAND BETTER THAN ANYONE BUT WE ARE FOREVER FINDING OUT MORE

We know how to give you an unforgettable Scottish experience. Whatever your tipple, our Highland hospitality will shine. We make sure to keep your spirits high and show you the authentic charm of our beloved country and its people.

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No stress, your accommodation on tour is booked in the best hostels available and always included in the tour price. Every location comes with its own story, adventuring through Scottish past and present.

Hidden away in the trees, a short walk from the banks of Loch Ness, lies the hostel that has everything you need for a great stay: cosy beds and the best power showers around. But it’s the hostel’s award-winning Highland hospitality that guarantees an unforgettable experience. Every night of the week there’s something to keep you entertained, between parties at our bothy-style hostel bar and the infamous pub quiz, you won't have time to get homesick.

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STAY WILD

Less than 1% of Scotland’s native woodland remains. Since 2011, HAGGiS Adventures has teamed up with ‘Trees for Life’, a Scottish charity dedicated to restoring 600 square miles of self-sustaining, Caledonian Forest with the aim of helping Scotland ‘stay wild’.

Under our ‘Stay Wild’ project we have raised thousands of pounds in support of ‘Trees for Life’ and our customers have planted hundreds of trees in our dedicated ‘HAGGiS Grove’.

Find out more at: HAGGiSadventures.com/about-us/ sustainability

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WILD SKYE VOLUNTEER ADVENTURE

We are constantly seeking new opportunities to involve awesome community projects in our itineraries and make a positive difference to Scotland's unique environment.

If you've always wanted to mingle with the locals in Scotland and love being active in the outdoors, then the 5-day Wild Skye Volunteer Adventure ticks all the boxes.

28 October 2024 & 17 March 2025 | departs from Inverness @aprilroseadventure

CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

We travel because the world is beautiful. We want to keep it that way. We are proud to be active partners and supporters of the TreadRight Foundation’s sustainability work and projects. Created as a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) family of brands, the TreadRight Foundation is a non-profit that works to help ensure the environment and communities we visit remain for generations to come. Find out more at TreadRight.org

We’re going Net Zero and we’ve developed a five-point Climate Action Plan to guide us - committing to carbon reductions and evolving to support the transition to zero emissions by 2050.

Visit HAGGiSadventures.com/ were-going-net-zero

#MakeTravelMatter

When you travel with us, you’re welcomed into our family – The Travel Corporation. These are the guys who have taught us everything we know: they’ve shown us that passion is everything, sustainability is key, incredible service is what sets you apart, and that every trip and every travel experience should be nothing less than extraordinary.

The best thing about our family? The fact that our sister brands let you experience the world in the same way we do; with wide eyes, optimism, and the knowledge that travel is an experience best shared with friends.

Visit TTC.com/our-values

ALL YEAR EVERY DAY DEPART / 7.30am RETURN / 7.45pm

INCLUSIONS Legendary HAGGiS Guide Packed Lunch Foreign Language Audio Guide

OPTIONAL Loch Ness Cruise

FULL REFUND IF CANCELLED MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE

HUNT FOR THE BEAST ON THE LOCH NESS CRUISE

EXPERIENCE HIGHLAND LIFE IN FORT AUGUSTUS

SEE THE MELANCHOLIC BEAUTY OF GLEN COE

FIND OUT WHY THE GREAT GLEN IS SO 'GREAT' ENJOY A FRESH AND FREE SMALL PACKED LUNCH

Imagine you came on this trip and saw the monster. Its gargantuan neck emerges from Loch Ness with an almighty ‘ROAR’! No doubt you’d take a picture and become an internet sensation. Sadly, we can’t promise this’ll happen, but the trip will still be awesome. You will feast your eyes upon incredibly beautiful landscapes, including dramatic Glen Coe, while listening to our guide’s fascinating stories, on the way to Fort Augustus.

We leave Edinburgh, and head for the Highlands, making a stop in jawdropping Glen Coe. We travel past Fort William and look out for Britain's highest mountain, the mighty Ben Nevis, before stopping in the village of Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness. In Fort Augustus you can take to the loch on a boat trip in search of Nessie or spend the free time exploring your bonnie surroundings.

Homeward bound, we journey south with a stop in a quaint Highland town. We drive back to Edinburgh with views of the famous Forth Bridges arriving in the evening, in time to head to the pub for a well-deserved beverage or two!

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LOCH NESS CRUISE

People can’t describe it. The feeling on that loch is just strange. Is it because it’s enormous? Or because of the monster? Join the Loch Ness Cruise and find out for yourself. There’s sonar and underwater imaging systems to hunt out the beast and an onboard bar for a beverage or coffee for those who don’t believe in it.

Cruise duration is approximately 1 hour.

Join us for a day of magical adventures, epic tales and stunning landscapes, all in the name of Harry Potter. Scotland is a must-visit destination for Harry Potter fans thanks to our impressive list of connections to the worldfamous Harry Potter books and movies; from J.K. Rowling’s favourite writing spots and the charming city sights which inspired her, to awesome filming locations in the Highlands.

As we depart Edinburgh for the day, your guide will reveal the city’s claims to Harry Potter fame. Our journey north showcases views of the iconic Forth Bridge. The epic beauty of the Highlands and West Coast awaits!

Catch a glimpse of the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct before you board the ‘Hogwarts Express’. The Jacobite Steam Train travels from the fishing village of Mallaig* on one of the world’s most beautiful railway lines.

Afterwards, there is more dramatic scenery to come: from atmospheric Glen Coe to the rugged Rannoch Moor. Immerse your imagination in tales of Scotland’s past, all the way back to Edinburgh, arriving in the late evening.

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SEE EERIE KILCHURN CASTLE AND MAGICAL LOCH AWE

VISIT SCENIC LOCH FYNE AND HISTORIC INVERARAY

DISCOVER THE BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE OF LUSS, ON THE SHORES OF LOCH LOMOND

Brace yourself for a day brimming with jaw-dropping mountain views, eerie lochs, and majestic Highland castles. This journey ventures through the storied lands of Stirlingshire, home to legacy of the legendary William Wallace, and the awe-inspiring Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, diving headfirst into the untamed beauty of the West Highlands.

We leave Edinburgh and head northwest through Stirlingshire, once William Wallace's home. We visit Doune Castle, famed for appearing in Outlander, Game of Thrones, and Monty Python! Moving on, we explore Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, boasting majestic mountains, expansive lochs, and historic castles.

We make a stop at Loch Fyne for a wee loch-side stroll, followed by lunch in Inveraray. Brave souls can delve into Inveraray Jail's 19thcentury prisoner experience, hailed as one of the world's best-preserved courtrooms and prisons! Next, we enjoy magical views of the Arrochar Alps at the Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint before reaching Luss, a conservation village renowned for its stunningly beautiful Scottish architecture. Our awesome day concludes as we return to Edinburgh in the evening.

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EDINBURGH

EXPLORE THE MIGHTY STIRLING CASTLE

DISCOVER LOCH LOMOND AND THE TROSSACHS NATIONAL PARK

ADMIRE THE KELPIES, MAGNIFICENT 30M HIGH STEEL SCULPTURES

FALL IN LOVE WITH BALMAHA VILLAGE AND THE VIEWS OF BEN LOMOND

APR - MAY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

JUN - MAR EVERY DAY

DEPART / 8.45am RETURN / 5.30pm

INCLUSIONS

Legendary

HAGGiS Guide

Foreign Language

Audio Guide

OPTIONAL Stirling Castle

FULL

A perfect wee taster of Scotland - this tour mixes up the world’s largest horse sculptures, The Kelpies, the seriously stunning beauty of Loch Lomond (the biggest loch or lake in the whole of Britain and inspiration to poets and painters) and The Trossachs National Park with the savage history of Stirling Castle where kings were murdered and rebellions started.

We depart Edinburgh in the morning and head west towards Falkirk where you’ll have the chance to ‘ooh’, ‘aah’, and, um, ‘nay’, at the world’s largest equine sculptures, the Kelpies. Each 30-metre-high horse head sculpture is made from 300 tonnes of structural steel and designed by Scottish sculptor, Andy Scott.

Our adventure takes us to the ‘Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond’ for woodland walks and stunning views. We stop at the village of Balmaha and admire Scotland’s most southerly Munro, Ben Lomond, on the way.

The afternoon takes you to one of the largest and most significant castles in Scotland, both architecturally and historically. Stirling Castle sits atop Castle Hill and was central to William Wallace and Robert the Bruce’s Wars of Independence. After a day full of exploration, we return to Edinburgh early evening.

STIRLING CASTLE

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Stirling Castle is arguably the most impressive and historically important castle in Scotland. Seen for miles around, its imposing position has played a hugely strategic role throughout the centuries. Once home to the Scottish Royals, the building has been subject to many bloody sieges and much political intrigue.

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Whisky divides people. You either love its fiery warmth or detest its full-on flavour. Either way, there’s a reason why it’s Scotland’s national drink and our biggest export. Whether you fall head over heels for our finest dram or banish it to the back of the drink’s cabinet, at least you can say you’ve tried it on Scottish soil and seen a little of our sexy country along the way.

We depart Edinburgh in the morning and make our way to the Kelpies, a gigantic monument to the horse-powered heritage across Scotland.

We then enter the Highlands and head to the whisky distillery where we take a tour to discover how whisky is made and taste a well-earned dram.

We head to the Hermitage in the heart of Perthshire and explore the woodland and epic waterfalls on the River Braan before heading to the quaint village of Dunkeld. We return to Edinburgh in the early evening, passing the jaw-dropping Forth Bridge on the way.

WHISKY DISTILLERY TOUR

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Some people squish up their face. Some stamp their foot on the ground. Others let out a loud 'ahhhhh'. However you react to whisky, don't let it stop you from going on this fantastic optional guided tour. Learn the history behind Scotland's most divisive drink. You'll discover how it's made, and hopefully you'll discover how to love it.

SAMPLE WHISKY AT A HIGHLAND DISTILLERY

SEE THE WORLD’S LARGEST EQUINE SCULPTURES

STROLL THROUGH THE ENCHANTED HERMITAGE FOREST

ADMIRE THE ARCHITECTURE OF DUNKELD CATHEDRAL

APR - OCT excl. Aug

THURSDAY & SATURDAY AUG

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY

DEPART / 8.15am RETURN / 5.30pm

INCLUSIONS

Legendary HAGGiS Guide

Hermitage Forest Walk

Foreign Language Audio Guide

OPTIONAL Whisky Distillery Tour

FULL REFUND IF CANCELLED MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE

EDINBURGH

DUNKELD

The Glass Passage

FALKIRK

LEARN TO FLY A BROOMSTICK AT ALNWICK CASTLE, HARRY POTTER STYLE

STROLL ALONG THE BEACH AT THE PICTURE-PERFECT SEASIDE VILLAGE OF BAMBURGH

CROSS THE BORDER BETWEEN SCOTLAND AND ENGLAND

TAKE IN MIGHTY VIEWS OF BAMBURGH CASTLE

APR - MAY WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY & SUNDAY

JUN - OCT MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY & SUNDAY

DEPART / 8.15am RETURN / 5.30pm

INCLUSIONS Legendary HAGGiS Guide Foreign Language Audio Guide

OPTIONAL Alnwick Castle

This magical tour takes you to the Anglo-Scottish border to learn about the bloody battles that raged. But more importantly, we’re going to Hogwarts! Harry Potter fans rejoice - we’re off to the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Brace yourselves, we’re heading south to England! Passing gentle rolling hills and dramatic coastline, we’ll cross the border with England to explore Bamburgh - the laid-back seaside village in the heart of Northumberland.

In the afternoon, have your broomsticks at the ready as we’re off to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry – Alnwick Castle!

After a magical afternoon in Alnwick, we’ll make our way back over the border and into Scotland where we will regale you with tales of the turbulent past before arriving into Edinburgh in the early evening.

ALNWICK CASTLE

FULL REFUND IF CANCELLED MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE

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The magnificent Alnwick Castle was built over 920 years ago. Its purpose was to control the border between Scotland and England. But now it’s renowned for more than bloody history. The art collection is unrivalled, and the rooms are some of the finest examples of 19th century Italianate design.

EDINBURGH

ALNWICK

BAMBURGH

HIGHLAND GAMES

Pack your caber - we’re heading north to soak up the adrenaline-fuelled atmosphere of the Highland Games. Kicking off in towns and villages across Scotland, the Games, or Gatherings, promise a truly Scottish experience, with a backdrop of sexy Highland scenery to boot.

The Highland Games are a world-renowned test of strength between friend and foe. Dating back over 900 years, these athletic, kilt clad contestants promise hammer throwing, caber tossing and some classic tug-o-war action. All whilst pipe band displays and Highland dancing add to the merriment.

With over 80 Highland Games to choose from, we've picked the very best events for our range of day tours. Each has its own local charm and character - showing off Scotland's unique culture and knock-out landscapes. But if you're looking for royal games, check out the world famous Braemar Gathering which is attended by members of the royal family.

PARTICIPATE IN THE TRADITION OF A CLAN GATHERING

PIPING COMPETITIONS & HIGHLAND DANCING

CABER TOSSING & HAMMER THROWING

TRADITIONAL HIGHLAND DRESS

STUNNING HIGHLAND SCENERY

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Pack your essentials and travel back to the 18th century on an Outlander themed adventure to charming villages and iconic historic attractions: a dream day out for any Outlander fan!

We can’t guarantee any time travel through standing stones, but your guide will immerse you in real-life tales from the past which inspired Diana Gabaldon’s worldfamous books. When you experience these stunning locations, you’ll understand why they were chosen to feature in the hit TV series.

We start the day in Edinburgh and head to Midhope Castle*, the Outlander filming location for Lallybroch. Next, we visit Doune Castle, or Castle Leoch to Outlander fans. As one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Scotland, it has also appeared in Game of Thrones, Outlaw King and Monty Python & the Holy Grail.

Over in the ancient Kingdom of Fife, we visit Falkland, the setting for 1940’s Inverness. Explore the quaint streets or chase Jamie’s ghostly figure around the village square. Afterwards, we travel to colourful Culross, which starred as Cranesmuir, where Claire and Geillis Duncan were accused of witchcraft.

Saving the best ‘til last, our final stop is at Blackness Castle, the fictional setting for Fort William in Outlander, home to Captain Jack Randall’s worst acts of violence. We get the chance to view the jaw-dropping Forth Bridges before we return to the capital in the early evening. The perfect end to an awesome day!

*Please note: there are dates throughout the year where Midhope Castle and Doune Castle are closed for estate activity and filming.

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TAKE IN MIDHOPE CASTLE*, THE REAL-LIFE LALLYBROCH

EXPLORE CULROSS, THE SETTING FOR CRANESMUIR WITCH TRIALS

PAY A VISIT TO DOUNE CASTLE* AKA CASTLE LEOCH

TRAVEL BACK IN TIME TO ‘1940’S INVERNESS’ IN FALKLAND

VISIT BLACKNESS CASTLE, FEATURED AS FORT WILLIAM

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DOUNE CASTLE*

A real Outlander fan will recognise it as Castle Leoch, the seat of Clan MacKenzie. Doune Castle is one of the best-preserved medieval strongholds in Scotland. Built in the 14th century the castle has survived bloody wars and Scottish rebellions. The castle also featured as a filming setting for Monty Python & The Holy Grail and Game of Thrones!

HIGHLIGHTS

Be Awestruck by Stunning Glen Coe

Hunt for the Legendary Monster at Loch Ness

Iconic Eilean Donan Castle

Magical Isle of Skye

Inclusions

Legendary Local Haggis Guide

2 Nights Multi-Share Hostel Accommodation

All Transport

Whisky Experience

Dundreggan Rewilding Centre

WILD SKYE LOCH NESS HUNTER &

HIGHLIGHTS

Stunningly Beautiful Isle Of Skye

Rugged Landscape of Glen Coe

Two Nights at Mysterious Loch Ness

Inclusions

Legendary Local Haggis Guide

2 Nights Multi-Share Hostel Accommodation

All Transport

Whisky Experience

Dundreggan Rewilding Centre

Jed Buencillo

Fortnightly Mondays (Jun - Sep)

HIGHLIGHTS

The Epic Isles Of Mull, Iona and Staffa

Beautiful Loch Lomond

Try Fresh Scottish Seafood in Oban

Six-Hour Wildlife Cruise to Treshnish Isles and World-Famous Fingal’s Cave on Staffa

Inclusions

Legendary Local Haggis Guide

3 Nights 3* Hotel Accommodation

All Transport

Puffin Tour To Staffa And The Treshnish Isles

Whisky Distillery Tour

HIGHLIGHTS

Witness the Jaw-Dropping Viking Parade and Longboat Burning

Party with the Locals

Soak Up Shetland’s Breathtaking Scenery

Marvel at Jarlshof – Shetland’s Finest

Prehistoric Site

Inclusions

Legendary Local Haggis Guide

All Transport

5 Nights Accommodation

(3 Nights Hostel, 2 Overnight Ferry)

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20 SKYEHIGH

BE AWESTRUCK BY STUNNING GLEN COE

TWO NIGHTS IN PORTREE ON THE ISLE OF SKYE

RIDE THE WORLD-FAMOUS JACOBITE STEAM TRAIN*

TAKE IN THE MAJESTIC BEAUTY OF EILEAN DONAN CASTLE

DISCOVER THE MYTHS, LEGENDS AND STUNNING SCENERY OF THE ISLE OF SKYE

Our Skye High tour is a wee gem. Ideal for travellers short on time who want to get the most out of their trip to Scotland. All the best stuff is packed in: Nessie hunting, ruined castles, stunning lochs and dramatic mountains. During the summer months, you can ride the famous Jacobite Steam train as seen in Harry Potter!

DAY 1 | EDINBURGH PORTREE

Leaving Edinburgh, we pass Stirling Castle perched atop its rocky throne. After a stop in charming Callander, we venture into Rannoch Moor, Britain's last wilderness. Then, we reach the iconic Glen Coe with its rugged peaks guarding the glen. In Fort William, hop aboard the Jacobite Steam Train*, AKA the Hogwarts Express, for a magical two-hour ride along the stunning West Coast via the Glenfinnan Viaduct. A scenic ferry journey* takes us to the famed Isle of Skye, our home for the next two nights. (Overnight: Portree)

DAY 2 | ISLE OF SKYE

Today we explore the Isle of Skye, also known as the ‘Misty Isle’: a bucket-list destination thanks to its heart-stopping scenery. This wee island is packed with ruined castles, breath-taking views and faerie stories. The afternoon is spent exploring Dunvegan Castle*, ancestral home of the Chiefs of Clan MacLeod, before returning to Portree. (Overnight: Portree)

DAY 3 | PORTREE EDINBURGH

We depart Skye in the morning and head straight to Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland's most romantic snapshots. We then journey to the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre to learn about Trees for Life's inspiring mission to restore Scotland's ancient Caledonian Pine Forest. Set off on a Nessie hunt at Loch Ness, before stopping at the Commando Memorial with views of Britain's tallest peak, Ben Nevis. We explore the charming village of Dunkeld and catch mighty vistas of the UNESCO-listed Forth Rail Bridge, arriving in Edinburgh in the early evening.

* Summer tour - April to October. Alternative route for winter, check out the '3 Day Winter Skye High' tour on our website for details.

ALL YEAR WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY

MAY - SEP MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY

DEPART / 7.45am RETURN / 6pm / 8pm (Apr & Oct)

INCLUSIONS 2 Nights Multi-Share Hostel Accomodation Legendary HAGGiS Guide

All Transport Dundreggan Rewilding Centre

LOCH NESS

GLEN COE

HIGHLANDFLING

A spectacular adventure through the Highlands and the magical Isle of Skye. Ride the ‘Hogwarts Express’ in the summer months*, hear tales of Scotland’s bloody history and experience pure Highland hospitality.

ISLE OF SKYE’S AWE-INSPIRING SCENERY

MONSTER HUNTING ON LEGENDARY LOCH NESS

THE CHANCE TO RIDE THE JACOBITE STEAM TRAIN* AS SEEN IN HARRY POTTER

SAMPLE SCOTLAND’S NATIONAL DRINK AT A WHISKY DISTILLERY

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DAY 1 | EDINBURGH OBAN

Leaving Edinburgh, we head to the Kelpies, the world's largest equine sculptures, and then and then take in views of Stirling Castle and the mighty Wallace Monument before passing the medieval stronghold of Doune Castle featured in Outlander. On to eerie Glen Coe, home to some of Scotland’s most iconic scenery. We spend the night in the coastal town of Oban for fresh seafood and the local traditional music scene. (Overnight: Oban)

DAY 2 | OBAN PORTREE

Passing under the shadow of Ben Nevis, we take in the Glenfinnan Viaduct and the stunning views over Loch Shiel. During the summer, take the chance to travel on the famous Jacobite Steam Train* aka ‘Hogwarts Express’ before jumping on a ferry over the sea to the Isle of Skye. (Overnight: Portree)

DAY 3 | PORTREE INVERNESS

ALL YEAR MONDAY

JUN - SEP THURSDAY, FORTNIGHTLY

DEPART / 8.30am RETURN / 5.30pm

INCLUSIONS 4 Nights Multi-Share

Hostel Accommodation

Legendary HAGGiS Guide

Highland Whisky Experience

Dundreggan Rewilding Centre

All Transport

OPTIONAL

Hunt for Nessie on a Loch Ness cruise**

Jacobite Steam Train*

Culloden Battlefield

Today we gallivant around the stunning Isle of Skye, famous for its ruined castles, awesome scenery, and legendary clans. Enjoy the windswept mountains, rugged coastline and have lunch in Portree before we pass beautiful Eilean Donan Castle. We visit Dundreggan Rewilding Centre to learn about Scotland’s ancient Caledonian Forest on our way to Invernessour home for the night. (Overnight: Inverness)

DAY 4 | INVERNESS

Hunt for the elusive monster with a cruise on Loch Ness before heading north towards the stunning beauty of the North West Highlands. We take in the beautiful town of Beauly with its priory dating back to 1230, made famous by Outlander, then it’s into the rugged and isolated mountains that secure Scotland’s place as one of the last great wilderness in Europe. (Overnight: Inverness)

DAY 5 | INVERNESS EDINBURGH

Leaving Inverness we visit the Highland Folk Museum to get a real taste of Highland life from the past centuries before heading to a local whisky distillery with a chance to taste Scotland’s 'water of life'. For our final stop we visit Dunkeld and take a walk through the quaint village, on to the River Tay and make a visit to the cathedral. We return to Edinburgh early evening.

*Summer only: 1 April – 21 October 2024

** There are some dates in winter where the cruise does not operate Check out the '5-Day Winter Highland Fling' tour on our website for itinerary from November - March

ISLE SKYE &HEBRIDEANHOPPER O F

EPIC ISLES OF SKYE, LEWIS, AND HARRIS

TH E ANCIENT CALLANISH

STANDING STONES

MAJESTIC EILEAN DONAN CASTLE

WORLD-FAMOUS JACOBITE

STEAM TRAIN

Get ready to embark on an epic 6-day adventure, experiencing some of Scotland’s most mind-blowingly beautiful locations, from the scenic Highlands all the way to the remote corners of the Outer Hebrides, taking in Glen Coe, Loch Ness, and the Isle of Skye along the way!

DAY 1 | EDINBURGH INVERNESS

We travel north to the impressive steel sculptures, The Kelpies. Tales of William Wallace will ignite your imagination as we pass Stirling Castle, before catching a quick glimpse of Doune Castle from Outlander and Game of Thrones. Glen Coe will blow your socks off, followed by the legendary Loch Ness and Inverness, capital of the Highlands. (Overnight: Inverness)

DAY 2 | INVERNESS STORNOWAY

Start your day with a stunning ferry journey to the Isle of Lewis. On arrival to the island, we head straight for Harris in the south, where nothing prepares you for the mega turquoise sea and white sand beaches. We’ll pop in to visit the Harris Distillery before we return to Lewis in the north for an overnight stay in the main town of Stornoway. (Overnight: Stornoway)

DAY 3 | ISLE OF LEWIS

An awesome day of sightseeing on the Isle of Lewis awaits. First, we visit the 5000-year-old Callanish Standing Stones and Dun Carloway, before delving into island life in the 17th century at Gearrannan Blackhouse Village. On our way back to Stornoway, we get the chance to see The Butt of Lewis and its lonely lighthouse by the cliffs. (Overnight: Stornoway)

DAY 4 | STORNOWAY PORTREE

On departure from Stornoway, we marvel at some straight-out-of-afairytale beaches before catching the ferry over the sea to the Isle of Skye, where otherworldly landscapes and jaw-dropping coastlines await. (Overnight: Portree)

DAY 5 | ISLE OF SKYE

Today is all about soaking up the magic of Skye and its neighbouring gems. Expect epic views of the Cuillin Mountains from Sligachan Bridge, a visit to Scotland’s most romantic and photographed castle; Eilean Donan, and iconic landmarks such as the Old Man of Storr and Kilt Rock. (Overnight: Portree)

DAY 6 | PORTREE EDINBURGH

After crossing the sea back to the mainland, it's time to board the Hogwarts Express (optional) and travel on one of the world’s most scenic railway journeys to Fort William. Reunited with your legendary guide and tour bus, we continue our journey south through the Cairngorms National Park, arriving into Edinburgh in the evening.

This 8-day adventure takes your standard Scotland bucket list and blows it right out of the water! Road-trip sections of the famous North Coast 500 on a bus full of banter, zip line over a remote, tropical-style beach, and become a part-time marine life spotter on a series of epic ferry journeys.

SPELLBINDING AND REMOTE ORKNEY ISLANDS

THE WILD AND RUGGED ‘NORTH COAST 500’

OUTER HEBRIDES OF LEWIS AND HARRIS

THE STUNNING ISLE OF SKYE

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Yvonne Richmond

John Mcfarlane

MAY - SEP SATURDAY, FORTNIGHTLY

DEPART / 8.30am RETURN / 8.30pm

INCLUSIONS

7 Nights Multi-Share Hostel Accommodation

Legendary HAGGiS Guide

All Transport

Viking Beach Feast in Orkney Jacobite Steam Train

OPTIONAL Highland Whisky Experience

Golden Eagle Zip Line (weather dependent, pay locally)

Bungee Jump

Loch Ness Cruise

Free Day on Skye with Adventure Activity Options

(book and pay locally)

Culloden Battlefield

Dunrobin Castle

DAY 1 | EDINBURGH LOCH NESS

Your adventure starts in Shakepeare’s Macbeth country, with a visit to Dunkeld Cathedral. We travel on to ancient Clava Cairns, inspiration for the hit series Outlander before a stop at eerie Culloden Battlefield. We then journey to Loch Ness where you have the option of doing an early evening cruise to spot Nessie! (Overnight: Loch Ness)

DAY 2 | LOCH NESS KIRKWALL

This morning we continue north along the North Coast 500 where we arrive at John o’ Groats. Then we jump on the ferry across the Pentland Firth, brave the wind on deck to look out for dolphins, whales, and even the occasional Orca! (Overnight: Kirkwall)

DAY 3 | KIRKWALL

A day of exploration, first Skara Brae, a Stone Age village inhabited between 3,200BC and 2,200BC, before travelling back in time at the magnificent Ring of Brodgar standing stones. (Overnight: Kirkwall)

DAY 4 | KIRKWALL ULLAPOOL

Look out for killer whales and dolphins as we ferry back to the mainland. Head south through Scotland’s rugged terrain and sparsely populated wilderness where we arrive at Ullapool for the night. (Overnight: Ullapool)

DAY 5 | ULLAPOOL STORNOWAY

We’re off to the Isle of Lewis and Harris which means another awesome ferry crossing, with the chance of spotting marine life! Enjoy historic sites such as the Callanish Standing Stones and a Gearrannan Blackhouse before arriving in Stornoway for the night. (Overnight: Stornoway)

DAY 6 | STORNOWAY PORTREE

We leave Lewis and drive south towards the imposing mountains of Harris before we head to Luskentyre Beach with its turquoise blue sea and white sand. We then take the ferry over the sea to the magical Isle of Skye. (Overnight: Portree)

DAY 7 | PORTREE | FREE DAY

After an action-packed 6 days of exploring, today is an opportunity to chill out, explore or get active at your own pace. From our base in Portree, you can set off into the hills for a long hike, relax by the sea, or simply sit and watch the world go by. (Overnight: Portree)

DAY 8 | PORTREE EDINBURGH

We say goodbye to Skye, but another unforgettable experience awaits; a ride on the Jacobite Steam Train. We take in stunning Glen Coe, some of Scotland’s most iconic scenery and hear the story of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald Clan. Then onwards past Doune Castle, a setting for Outlander and Game of Thrones, before returning to Edinburgh.

*Except Braemar- departs 8:00AM/returns 8:30PM | ** Returns 8:00PM April & October | *** Please arrive 15 mins before departure

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