Scottish Highlands Highlights Tour

The Highlands and Highlights tour explores Scotland’s most famous landscapes, historic castles, and scenic routes. Travel through Loch Lomond, the Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness, and the Isle of Skye before finishing in Edinburgh. Along the way you will visit historic castles, enjoy Highland scenery, and stay in well-known hotels.

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Itinerary Overview

  • Day / Segment
    Highlights
  • Loch Lomond & Stirling Gateway to the Highlands

    Arrival in Scotland with a stay on the shores of Loch Lomond, combined with a visit to Stirling Castle, the historic gateway to the Highlands.

  • Highlands Journey to Loch Ness & Inverness

    Travel north through the Highlands via Ben Nevis and Fort William, arriving in the Loch Ness region for a multi-night stay.

  • Loch Ness, Isle of Skye & Highland Scenery

    Explore Loch Ness with a cruise and visit to Urquhart Castle, alongside a scenic journey to the Isle of Skye and its coastal landscapes.

  • Cairngorms & Edinburgh Finale

    Return south through Cairngorms National Park to Edinburgh for a final city stay, exploring historic landmarks before departure.

Itinerary

Cameron House overlooking Loch Lomond

Arrive at Edinburgh Airport and meet your driver-guide. Transfer to the magnificent Cameron House on the banks of Loch Lomond. Stay two nights at this idyllic location.

Stirling Castle on its rocky hill

Visit Stirling Castle, considered for many years the gateway to the Highlands. It is steeped in history and was pivotal in the struggle popularised by the film “Braveheart”.

Historic buildings beside the River Ness in Inverness

Transfer to Loch Ness Country House Hotel. This is a stunning hotel in a great location. On the journey from Loch Lomond to Loch Ness, you will visit Fort William and Ben Nevis. Stay three nights at Loch Ness.

Passenger boat crossing Loch Ness

Take a Jacobite cruise on Loch Ness and visit Urquhart Castle. Then visit the town of Inverness. Stay at the Culloden Hotel.

Stone castle on a green Highland hill

Take a drive through the Highlands to the Isle of Skye. The scenery is simply breathtaking. Visit Talisker Distillery.

Historic Edinburgh buildings at dusk

Leave Loch Ness and travel through the Cairngorms, visiting Pitlochry on the way to Edinburgh. Stay at the Waldorf Caledonian Hotel for two nights.

Edinburgh Castle on its rocky hill

Visit Edinburgh Castle, one of the best castles in the world. Explore Edinburgh and enjoy the history.

Fly home from Edinburgh Airport.

Starting From

  • Travel Style

    Luxury Scenic Touring
  • Duration

    6 - 7 Nights
  • Start / End

    Edinburgh / Edinburgh
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