Experience the very best of Scotland of a tour filled with dramatic landscapes, rich history, and unforgettable island charm. Join the tour from either Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Day 1
Head into Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, taking in the scenery and stories of Highland clan history.
We make our way towards the town of Balloch, situated at the southern of Loch Lomond’s Bonnie Banks where you will have a chance to explore and also take an optional hour-long boat cruise on the loch. We continue north to the village of Arrochar which nestles on the edge of Loch Long at the foot of the high peaks of the Arrochar Alps.
Over the steep pass of Rest and be Thankful for our lunch stop in the village of Inveraray.. The town is lapped by the sea water of Loch Fyne and is famed for its oysters and seafood. On to Kilmartin Glen, one of the richest Neolithic sites anywhere in Europe.
We will then continue on to Oban where we will be staying for two nights.
Day 2
Taking the ferry from Oban, we cross the water to the glorious Isle of Mull, where rugged landscapes and wild beauty unfold around every corner. Here we will dive straight into the island’s dramatic scenery, with our first stop at the beautiful Eas For Waterfall.
We then travel North to the stunning white sands of Calgary Bay, often referred to as one of Scotland’s most beautiful beaches. After taking some time to explore and take in the views, we then continue to the famous colourful harbour town of Tobermory. Here we will have a couple of hours to enjoy lunch, browse local shops, enjoy a whisky tasting, or simply soak up the atmosphere.
Our final stop of the day is Duart Castle, which perches dramatically on the sea cliff and is seeped in clan history dating back to the 13th century. From here, we then head back to Craignure for the ferry, returning to Oban after a full day exploring one of Scotland’s most captivating islands.
Day 3
Departing Oban we travel up the side of Loch Linnhe through the Great Glen to our first stop of the day in Glencoe. Your driver guide will explain the history of this area and how it played a part in a turning point in Highland history - stoking the Jacobite Rebellions for many years to come.
Continue to Glenfinnan to view the monument and the famous viaduct featured in the Harry Potter films. Enjoy dramatic views of Loch Shiel and the Glenfinnan Monument.
Lunch is in Fort William, the second largest town in the Highlands (after Inverness) where the ruined fort was destroyed by Jacobite forces at the very start of the 1745 Rebellion. After lunch we will head to Pitlochry situated in the heart of the stunning scenery of Highland Perthshire.
As we re-enter Edinburgh from the North, you will be met with views of Scotland’s greatest piece of engineering, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Forth Bridge. The expected arrival time back in Edinburgh is around 6:30 PM.
