Highlands and Islands

Route Map

Itinerary Overview

• Day / Segment
  Highlights
  Overnight
• Isle of Arran Arrival

  Travel from Glasgow or Edinburgh to the Isle of Arran and explore the island’s landscapes and coastline.

  Auchrannie Resort, Isle of Arran
• Arran Heritage Sites

  Visit Brodick Castle and the Machrie Moor stone circles on the Isle of Arran.

  Auchrannie Resort, Isle of Arran
• Highland Journey to Skye

  Travel through Highland scenery to the Isle of Skye.

  Uig Hotel, Isle of Skye
• Isle of Skye Exploration

  Explore coastal routes and scenic viewpoints across the Isle of Skye.

  Kinloch Lodge, Isle of Skye
• Northern Highlands Journey

  Travel north through the Highlands to John O’Groats.

  Inn at John O’Groats
• Orkney Islands Visit

  Boat trip to the Orkney Islands to visit historic sites and coastal landscapes.

  Inn at John O’Groats
• Culloden and Inverness Area

  Travel south visiting Culloden Battlefield and Highland landmarks.

  Fairmont St Andrews Hotel
• Return to Edinburgh

  Travel to Edinburgh for a relaxing stay.

  The George Hotel, Edinburgh
• Edinburgh Exploration

  Visit Edinburgh Castle and explore the historic city.

  The George Hotel, Edinburgh

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Arrival in Glasgow & Transfer to the Isle of Arran

Fly into Edinburgh or Glasgow. Travel to the beautiful Isle of Arran and stay 2 nights at the superb Auchrannie Resort. Relax on your first day and enjoy the “Aspa”

Brodick Castle & Machrie Moor Stone Circles

Visit Brodick Castle and Machrie Moor Stone Circle which is 4000 years old!

In the afternoon enjoy some seal watching.

Journey to the Isle of Skye via the Highlands

Transfer to the Mull of Kintyre via the quaint town of Oban. Stay one night at the lovely Ugadale Hotel.

Isle of Skye Coastal Exploration

Travel via the Kyle of Lochalsh to the famous Isle of Skye. Stay at Kinloch Lodge for one night.

Highland Journey to John O’Groats

Move north via Ullapool through the Highlands to the end of the country, literally!! Stay in John O’Groats at the fantastic Inn Ay John O’Groats.

Orkney Islands & Ancient Scottish Heritage

Take a boat trip to the Orkney Islands. Visit The Italian Chapel and the Northfield Chambered Cairn.

Inverness & Culloden Battlefield Experience

Travel South and visit the home of golf, where it all began…. Saint Andrews. Stay one night at the luxurious Fairmont Hotel.

Return to Edinburgh & Luxury City Stay

Transfer to Edinburgh and stay for 2 nights at the wonderful George Hotel, Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Castle & Historic City Discovery

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

Departure from Scotland

Fly home from Glasgow or Edinburgh