(6 - 11 days)

Journey to Inverness to explore the powerfully emotive and atmospheric Culloden Battlefield, where the Jacobites took their final stand. Take the ferry to Orkney where Neolithic sites await to take you back 5000 years in time through standing stones, burial cairns, chambered tombs, and prehistoric settlements. Travel the magnificent sites along the Northcoast 500, exploring Smoo Cave, hiking glorious mountain paths, and enjoying the thrill of the “crazy wee road.” Take the CalMac ferry to the outer Hebrides where the Isle of Lewis and Harris allows you to explore endless beautiful beaches. Throughout your adventure, explore ancient castles from a romantic and tumultuous past. Then journey to the Isle of Skye where you can wander amongst the fairies in Fairy Glen, Fairy Pools, and Sligachan Bridge.

*Tour Highlights:

Culloden Battlefield - poignant site of final Jacobite stand

Clava Cairns - Neolithic 4000 year-old standing stones and burial cairns

Scara Brae - Neolithic settlement older than Stonehenge

Standing Stones of Stenness - Prehistoric ritual site amidst 25-ton stones

Maeshowe - Finest Neolithic chambered tomb in Europe

Smoo Cave - 10,000 BC hiding place

Wailing Widow Falls - Amazing waterfall you can experience up close and personally

Callanish Standing Stones - 5000 year old standing stones

Dunvegan Castle - 13th century castle with magical artifacts and incredible gardens

Fairy Glen - hike the magical hills of the fairies

Old Man of Storr - Towering rock pillar - hike if you dare!

Kilt Rock and Lealt Falls - Spectacular kilt-like cliff and waterfalls

Staffin Beach - beautiful beach; Megalosaurus footprints

The Quiraing - dramatic, otherworldly viewpoint

Exploring Portree - shopping in a charming fishing village

Fairy Pools - new site for crystal clear rolling rivers and waterfalls

Sligachan Bridge - enchanted waters promising eternal youth

Eilean Donan Castle Viewpoint - most photographed castle in Scotland

Loch Ness - largest loch in Scotland; home to Loch Ness Monster

Glencoe - all viewpoints - dramatic, emotional, awe-inspiring views with a sorrowful history

Village of Killin - Waterfalls in a fairy-tale like setting with a castle complete with beheading pit and hanging tree

Kilmahog Highland Coos - feed a Highland Coo named Hamish

Doune Castle - Outlander’s Castle Leoch; visited by Scottish historic figures and royalty

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

Wallace Monument - memorial to Scottish patriot, William Wallace

Kelpies - 100-foot steel mystical water horse sculptures

And More!

Cities, towns, villages, and islands along this adventure’s path: Edinburgh, Inverness, Orkney Island, Ullapool, Isle of Lewis and Harris, Isle of Skye, Portree, Fort Augustus, Fort William, Killin, and Callander.

*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)

What is included in a  McPhail Scottish Tour?