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Looking for an extended tour of Scotland?
Then try our 3 Day West Highlands, Loch Ness & the Isle of Skye Tour!



Information

Tour Highlights

  • Loch Ness
  • Loch Lomond
  • Stirling
  • Glencoe
  • Glenfinnan
  • Oban
  • Fort William
  • Inverness
  • Eilean Donan Castle
  • Ben Nevis

Day ONE


Leaving Edinburgh, we travel via Stirling, Braveheart territory, where you will pass the Castle and wallace monument. Then on to the Highlands, and across the lonely Rannoch Moor, the largest moorland in Britain.
Down through Glencoe we will stop to take in the atmosphere of an area where the MacDonalds were massacred on the orders of the Government.
We then reach the West Coast, where we enter the near 100 mile long Great Glen.
After lunch, we drive north up this lovely Glen to Loch Ness, where you have the option of taking a cruise or a stroll around the village of Fort Augustus.
Then we drive the entire 23 mile length of this world famous water. Scanning the water for a brief sighting of Nessie, the most famous mystery in the World.
With an overnight stay in Inverness, The Capital of the Highlands, you can enjoy an evening at your leisure in this pleasant city.

Day TWO

Leaving Inverness, we head west and follow the famous train route to Kyle of Lochalsh, through vast lonely Strathcarron. Off the main tourist routes, this is a very pleasant scenic drive.
After seeing the world famous Eilean Donan Castle, used as a film set in Highlander and Elizabeth the Golden Years amongst others, we cross the bridge to the mystical Isle of Skye, where Vikings, Macdonalds and MacLeods battled for many centuries.
On Skye we are treated to some of the most magnificent craggie mountain scenery in Scotland.

Heading to the South off the Island we take the ferry crossing from Armadale to Mallaig on the mainland, and pass the lovely Silver Sands of Morar, also having a glimpse of the UK’s deepest lake, Loch Morar.
Next is a stop at Glenfinnan, with it’s curved viaduct, famously used in the Harry Potter movies, and the monument erected to the landing of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the beginning of the 1745 Jacobite uprising. Surrounded by mountains, it can only be described as "awesome"!

Passing "Neptunes Staircase" you will get your final and most spectacular view of The Caledonian Canal which you will have crossed several times on the first 2 days. It stretches from Inverness all the way to Fort William which is where we spend our second night. Nesting on the shores of lovely Loch Linnhe, and in the shadow of Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, you will spend the evening at your leisure in this former garrison town.

Day THREE


The day starts with a scenic drive down Loch Linnhe, a sea loch (fiord), We visit Oban, home to Oban Whisky, one of The Classic Malts of Scotland and the main terminal for the ferries to the Hebridean Islands. After Oban, if the tide is in our favour, we can see the remarkable Falls of Lora. We then pass along part of Scotland’s longest loch, Loch Awe, and stop for an iconic photo of the ruins of Kilchurn Castle, the former seat of Clan Campbell. Then we stop for Lunch in Inveraray, a pretty town on Loch Fyne, famous for salmon, where you can see the chateau-like Inveraray Castle, The present seat of the Clan Campbell. Next, we cross a lovely mountain pass, where Vikings dragged shortboats, over to another Scottish icon, Loch Lomond, the largest lake on the British mainland. We drive south all along it’s Bonnie Banks, Scotlands first National Park.

Having enjoyed a Scotland most people can only dream of, we will arrive in Edinburgh around 17:00, allowing you time to enjoy this vibrant City or continue on your travels.


Take this tour and you are promised an unforgettable 3 days!

Click here to take you to the booking page!

Prices


Adults £140.00

Students &Seniors £135.00

Children (aged 5-15) £130.00


Please note prices are for tansport/guide only. They do not include accommodation, lunch or entrance fees.



Accommodation

Accommodation Information

3 Days / 2 Nights

Overnight stay: Inverness & Fort William

We encourage you to book as soon as possible in order to secure good rooms at good rates.

Gray Line can book accommodation on your behalf at no extra charge. We aim to book your rooms in the city centre within walking distance from shops & restaurants.


Hostel:  £15 - £20 per person

Hostels are budget accommodation.They are basic with large shared rooms or smaller private rooms. They have rooms for just male or female and also mixed rooms are available.

B&B/Guest House:  £30 - £45 per person

Guest houses are privately owned accommodation, smaller than hotels but with a quaint friendly atmosphere, most rooms will have en-suite bathroom facilities.

Hotels:  £40 + per person

Hotels are larger establishments where evening meals and a bar will be available; rooms are usually equipped with modern facilities. Gray Line can book and hold rooms for you.

Room Options:

  • Twin Room: This means one room with 2 single beds.
  • Double Room: One room with one large bed for 2 people.
  • Single room: One room with one single bed.
  • Triple room: This can be one room with a double bed + single bed or 3 x single beds.
  • Family Room: This type of room can vary; it can be a double bed with one single bed, 3 single beds, double bed with an added pull out/travel bed.
  • En Suite: Means the bathroom/toilet is in the same room.
  • Standard: Means the bathroom/toilet is either next door to your room or perhaps across the landing. Usually it would be shared with others but on some occasions it will be for your use only.

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This guest house is of such a high standard we recommend everyone stays here; they have an excellent selection of rooms including deluxe master rooms. The owners are friendly, welcoming and the views are great, they do not have a bar or restaurant but we promise it’s still worth the stay

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Luggage:

Please note one piece of luggage plus hand luggage is allowed per person on this tour,

Cash:

Most of the guest houses we use can only accept cash payments.

Special Requirements:

If you require ground floor rooms or have any special requirements then please let us know before travelling and we can make sure that your accommodation is advised in advance. If you are travelling with children, please tell us there ages and we can ensure the rooms and beds are suitable. Vegetarian food options should be available at all accommodation but please discuss this with your accommodations reception once you arrive.

Late Rooms:

On some occasions accommodation can be hard to find due to events up north. We would advise you check out the website www.laterooms.com as they can provide a full list of availability and prices for what’s available and where. If you found rooms here you would book yourself and advise us, we would then have our driver drop you off and collect you again.



Photos

Gallery images are all taken on our tours



Booking

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