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From Glasgow: 3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands & Loch Ness Tour

1. From Glasgow: 3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands & Loch Ness Tour

Day One: Visit the village of Luss on the banks of Loch Lomond, within a national park. Admire Rannoch Moor before walking through Glen Coe valley. Pause for photos after lunch by Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis. End your first day by relaxing in the charming village of Portree, on the Isle of Skye.  Day Two: Enjoy breakfast in Portree, before deciding how you will spend your day. Choose between a tour of Dunvegan Castle, Duntulm Castle or a visit to Uig and the traditional blackhouses. End your day by viewing The Storr, before returning to Portree. Day Three: Experience a tour of Eilean Donan Castle. Visit the pretty loch-side village of Fort Augustus for lunch and views of Loch Ness. Continue your journey to the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry, before driving back to Edinburgh where you will be dropped off outside Edinburgh Waverley Train Station. Passengers that began the tour in Glasgow will be provided with a free train ticket to return to Glasgow.

Edinburgh: Waterfalls Hike, Scone Palace & Queens View Tour

2. Edinburgh: Waterfalls Hike, Scone Palace & Queens View Tour

Travel to Scone Palace and explore the Palace to learn its long history and see the ancient coronation site for the Kings & Queens of Scotland. Departing Edinburgh, we travel through the beautiful Perthshire countryside and begin the day with a short hike to Kinnoull Tower, with stunning views across the city of Perth. Then we're off to visit Scone Palace to explore this incredible place. Once the coronation site for the Kings & Queens of Scotland, this elegant Palace holds a commanding view across the city of Perth and the River Tay, Scotland's Longest River. Continuing the travels north into the Highlands of Scotland, the next stop takes its name from a visit by a very famous Queens from the British Monarchy, The Queens View. A spot visited by Queen Victoria on her travels north with her husband Albert, they decided to stop by this spot for a view over Loch Tummel & what a view it is! The next spot visited on the Scone Palace tour is Killiecrankie, where you'll learn about the 1689 Jacobite Uprising Battle of Killiecrankie, led by Bonnie Dundee. A short hike to a spot called the Soldiers Leap, you'll learn how this name came about and be offered stunning views down into the River Garry. Now begin your travels south to the Birks of Aberfeldy, a stunning hike through the beautiful woodland towards spectacular waterfalls which inspired one of Scotland's famous poets to compose his poem about the falls, Robert "Rabbie" Burns. After the hike, continue travelling south from the Highlands of Scotland to our next destination, Huntingtower Castle. This charming castle once hosted Mary Queen of Scots and her husband, Lord Darnley. Learn about the Ruthven Raid, where a young James VI (6th) was held hostage for months. After visiting our final stop, we travel back down to Edinburgh.

Edinburgh: Cycle Tour to the Coast

3. Edinburgh: Cycle Tour to the Coast

A wee pedal is Visit Scotland's Award winning 'Best Outdoor Experience 2022/23! Start your day of exercise and fun by meeting your group and guide at Bridgend Farmhouse, 10 minutes car/uber from The Royal Mile. After a short meet and greet with your guide, set-off along cycle paths into Holyrood Park. Whilst in Holyrood Parks, you will get the chance to stop for some photos with the stunning backdrop of Arthur's Seat, the extinct volcano. Continue on your journey via a long sweeping downhill ride that will take you to Duddingston Village, home of the oldest surviving pub in Scotland, The Sheep's Heid Inn, built in 1360. A short ride on the road will take you to the John Muir Way, to Portobello Beach where you shall stop for a refreshment. The return journey takes you on a slightly different route to the Innocent Railway Tunnel built in 1831, the oldest in UK and underneath part of Arthur's Seat.

Edinburgh: Arthur's Seat Guided Walking Tour

4. Edinburgh: Arthur's Seat Guided Walking Tour

Discover Arthur's Seat, the extinct volcano in the heart of Edinburgh, and take in the breathtaking city views from the summit. Explore Holyrood Park with your guide and learn about the history of the landscape and the wildlife who call it home. Meet your guide at Holyrood Park and take a circular walk through the park. As you walk, find out how the landscape formed, the human history of the area, and the wildlife that lives there today from your guide. Then, begin your climb to the summit of Arthur's Seat. Along the way, you'll follow steep and rocky paths. Once you reach the top, marvel at the dramatic views of Edinburgh from above. Finally, make your way back to the starting point.

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What people are saying about Edinburgh

3-day trip to isle of skye with Michael. Michael went above and beyond to make sure everyone had fun and no-one was left behind. He had great recommendations at each stop, both on food and activities. He kept up a great attitude the entire trip (even when interrupted mid-story by a couple passenger's phone calls... Tsk tsk). I had a wonderful time exploring Portree and the tour-booked hotel accomodations were great. I will definitely be recommending this tour to others.

Our coach cum driver (Kenny) is a very experienced guy. His commentary is excellence. Sometimes, he will tell us some history of the places, followed by appropriate music. He really made our 3D2N Isle of Skye a memorable one.

Very nice tour to get to know the real Edinburgh. Great enthusiastic guide who takes you into account. So if you are not a good cyclist you can do the tour too. It just takes a little longer. We really appreciated it.

Put tour guide Kenny was excellent His knowledge wit and humour was a bonus to the itinerary I highly recommend this tour

Paul, the guide , was excellent Good group of folks Recommended!