Scotland
Misty glens, mirror lochs and brooding castles

Highlands & Islands Grand Tour

8 daysClassic CulturalEdinburgh · Stirling · Glencoe · Isle of Skye · Loch Ness · Edinburgh

Edinburgh's castle and Royal Mile open the trip, then a Highlands loop through Glencoe, the Isle of Skye and Loch Ness before returning south.

Sample day by day

Your journey, step by step

A suggested flow for Highlands & Islands Grand Tour. Every day is flexible, we build the final routing, pace and hotels around you.

1
Edinburgh
Day 1

Edinburgh

Your journey begins in Edinburgh. Arrival and welcome; transfer to your hotel in Edinburgh. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.

2
Edinburgh
Day 2

Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle and a walk down the historic Royal Mile to Holyrood. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.

3
Stirling
Day 3

Stirling

Today brings you to Stirling. Drive north to Stirling Castle, then on toward the Highlands via Glencoe. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.

4
Glencoe
Day 4

Glencoe

Today brings you to Glencoe. Explore the dramatic glen on foot, with time at the Glenfinnan Viaduct viewpoint. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.

5
Isle of Skye
Day 5

Isle of Skye

Today brings you to Isle of Skye. Continue to the Isle of Skye for the Old Man of Storr and the Cuillin ridge views. Evenings are yours, whether to explore further or unwind.

6
Loch Ness
Day 6

Loch Ness

Today brings you to Loch Ness. Drive to Loch Ness, visiting lochside Urquhart Castle. The rhythm is relaxed, shaped around what you most want to see.

7
Stirling Castle & Edinburgh
Day 7

Stirling Castle & Edinburgh

Today brings you to Stirling Castle & Edinburgh. Return south, stopping again at Stirling Castle before reaching Edinburgh. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.

8
Departure
Day 8

Departure

Transfer to Edinburgh airport for your onward journey. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.

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