A Taste of Scotland Coast to Coast
(6 - 8 days)
Prepare yourself for a true taste of Scotland, from coast to coast! Begin your journey by exploring the magnificence of castles on the east coast surrounded by the dramatic North Sea. Experience the poignant sites near Inverness, including Clava Cairns - a Neolithic burial site - and Culloden Battlefied, where the Jacobites took their final stand. Catch a photo of the famous Loch Ness Monster, then venture over to the Isle of Skye to explore mountains, lochs, glens, beaches, and waterfalls. Enjoy the sites near Fort William, and take in the awe-inspiring views of Glencoe. Complete your trip through the quaint village of Killin, where you’ll enjoy rolling rapids of the Falls of Dochart and a 16th century castle, complete with a beheading pit! The final day of your adventure offers the opportunity to explore castles associated with the Wars of Scottish Independence (and Outlander) and the experience of feeding a highland coo!
*Tour Highlights:
Firth of Forth Bridges - 3 famous bridges, spanning 3 centuries
Dunnottar Castle - imposing 13th century stronghold on the dramatic North Sea coast
New Slains Castle - inspiration for the “octagonal room” in Bram Stoker’s novel, Dracula
Speyside Distillery Tours - sample the Scots’ “water of life”
Clava Clairns - 4000 year-old standing stones and burial chambers
Culloden Battlefield - poignant setting for Jacobites final stand
Explore Inverness - charming shopping and restaurants
Loch Ness - spot Nessie on an optional Jacobite Cruise on the largest body of freshwater in the UK
Urquhart Castle - 14th century stronghold in Wars of Independence
Eliean Donan Viewpoint - originating in the 13th century, most photographed castle in Scotland
Duirnish Highland Coo Experience - cuddle a Highland Coo
Fairy Glen - hike the magical hills of the fairies
Quiraing - dramatic, otherworldly landslip viewpoint
Staffin Beach - Dinosaur Prints - beautiful beach with Megalosaurus prints
Kilt Rock & Lealt Falls - spectacular kilt-like cliff and waterfall
Old Man of Storr - towering rock pillar - hike if you dare!
Explore Portree - shopping in a colorful, charming fishing village
Glenfinnan - Harry Potter train and famous Jacobite Memorial of Bonnie Prince Charlie
Glencoe - emotional, awe-inspiring views and poignant, sorrowful history
Killin - quaint village with rolling rapids and home to Finarlig castle, complete with a beheading pit
Doune Castle - damaged during 13th century Scottish Wars for Independence; rebuilt in 14th century; links to Mary Queen of Scots, James VI, and Bonnie Prince Charlie; Outlander’s Castle Leoch - home to clan MacKenzie
Stirling Castle - originating in 12th century; symbol of Scottish independence and national pride; associated with William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, Mary Queen of Scots, and Bonnie Prince Charlie
Kelpies - 100-foot steel mystical water horse sculptures
Midhope Castle - 15th century, Outlander’s Lallybrach, family home to Jamie Fraser
Rosslyn Chapel - 15th century majestic architecture and stonework, featured in film, Da Vinci Code
Craigmillar Castle - 14th century, associated with Mary Queen of Scots, Outlander’s Ardsmuir prison, and one of Scotland’s most amazing castles
And more!
Cities, towns, villages, and islands along this adventure’s path: Edinburgh, Perth, Stonehaven, Aberdeen, Cruden Bay, Huntly, Craigellachie, Elgin, Inverness, Fort Augustus, Isle of Skye, Portree, Fort William, Killin, Callander, and Stirling.
*Itinerary will be customized based the number of days guests prefer
NOTE: The potential sites listed above serve as suggestions and may be adapted due to weather and/or guest preferences
Tour Pricing: £800 per day
(group price for up to 6 guests)
