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3-Day Isle of Skye, Inverness & Highlands Tour

See the Cuillin Mountains, visit Portree, Trotternish and The Quiraing

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Scotland is a big place and with so many amazing places to explore you’ll be right to be excited about your 3 day Isle of Skye, Inverness & Highlands tour. With a guarantee of discovering new and interesting things and seeing breathtaking scenery and landscapes around every turn.

You’ll see why so many movie locations were based and filmed here in Scotland, with views that inspired the likes of Harry Potter (Glenfinnan Viaduct) and James Bond (Glencoe), and more.

You’ll be spoilt for choice for getting that perfect picture, especially on the Isle of Skye where many of Scotland’s myths and legends come from. See mountains created by giants, enchanted waters that will give you eternal youth, and hear songs of the faerie folk in the wind.

This is a tour that will fill you with joy and leave you with a feeling that can only come from being truly immersed in the moment – something truly priceless.

FROM (seasonal prices)

Adults

From 18 years old

£ 180

Children

From 7 to 17 years old

£ 169

NHS

Valid ID Required

£ 169

Students

Valid ID Required

£ 169

Experience a 3 Day Scotland Tour from Edinburgh with The Hairy Coo!

SKYE’S THE LIMIT ON THIS TOUR!

DEPARTURE

Check-In 8:15 AM

Tour Departs 8:30 AM

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Please note: we departure from outside Heritage of Scotland, 459-461 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2NT. This is directly opposite the road from our original departure point by Deacon’s House Cafe.
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Seats are unreserved so we recommend you arrive early if you have a preference of where you would like to sit.

The tour will leave at 8:30 AM prompt. We are unable to wait for guests who are late and no refunds will be issued in this instance.

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IMPORTANT: Departure change from 1st of April 2025

From the 1st of April 2025 this tour will be departing at 8:15 AM, with Check-In at 8:00 AM. 

DURATION

The 3-Day Tour concludes outside Deacon’s House Cafe, 304 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PS at approximately 7 PM. We recommend leaving at least 1.5 to 2 hours between any onward travel or reservations in the evening, in the event of traffic or delays which are outwith our control.

ABOUT YOUR ISLE OF SKYE TOUR

Day One:

Departing from Edinburgh, we will drive north across the famous Forth Bridges, to the historic Victorian village of Pitlochry. From there we drive through the east side of the dramatic Cairngorms National Park to stop at the Highland Folk Museum. Here you’ll experience highland life in the 17th century. See the buildings, the clothes and weapons, and how people lived 300 years ago. Continue north, to visit Culloden Battlefield, site of the last Jacobite Rising, then ‘Clava Cairns’, incredible 4,000-year-old, Bronze-Age standing stones. A short drive onwards, we arrive at Inverness: the Capital of the Highlands, where you’ll stay for 2 nights (accommodation not included).

Day Two:

After breakfast, depart Inverness and drive across the Kessock Bridge to the Black Isle and marvel at the spectacular scenery of Achnasheen and Loch Carron. Arriving on the Isle of Skye, venture north to explore the highlights of the island, including; the Cuillin Mountains, Trotternish Peninsula, Portree, the Old Man Storr, Kilt Rock and the famous Quiraing. In late afternoon, stop for photographs of the most beautiful castle in Scotland, “Eilean Donan Castle.” Backdrop to many famous films, such as ‘Highlander’ and ‘Made of Honor’, this castle is another must-see iconic landmark! A scenic drive through stunning Glen Shiel follows, returning to Inverness to stay your final night. In the evening, visit a local Highland Pub to drink some Scotch whisky or beer and eat some traditional Scottish food, whilst listening to some local musicians perform.

Day Three:

Depart Inverness for an optional morning cruise of the famous Loch Ness. Drive south to admire the spectacular Glenfinnan Viaduct and the breath-taking views of the Nevis Range at the Commando Memorial. Discover beautiful Glencoe, the most famous valley in Scotland, and hear of its tragic history. Continue south, into the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, while enjoying the scenery on the journey back to Edinburgh. Finally, make a short stop at the mysterious Kelpies, before making your way back to Edinburgh city centre, arriving at approximately 7pm.

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The order of places visited on Day 1 and Day 3 of this tour has recently been updated to allow for a more comfortable and enjoyable experience. Please be assured that the visited places and attractions remains the same!

 

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?

  • Experienced ‘Hairy Coo’ Driver Guide providing live commentary and storytelling throughout.
  • Travel on one of our luxury, modern, air-conditioned coaches.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?

  • Food & drink
  • Accommodation
  • Gratuities for your Driver Guide
  • Optional Extras are purchasable on the day with cash only from your Driver Guide.
    • Highland Folk Museum – Donation Based
    • Boat Cruise – £20 Adult, £13.00 Child 
    • Optional visit to Whisky Distillery, subject to availability. Until the 1st of April, this is arranged by the driver on tour based on passenger interest. 

ACCOMMODATION ON TOUR

This tour requires a 2-night stay in the City of Inverness.

Accommodation is not included in the price of your tour and all guests are required to book their own due to the small nature of our team. Recommendations of where to stay will be listed in your confirmation email once you have booked your tour.

Our meeting point in Inverness is: Inverness Cathedral on Ardross Street, IV3 5NN (what3words, Google maps)

Please ensure that your booked accommodation is fully refundable in the unfortunate event that you are unable to make the tour or if the tour is cancelled or rescheduled. We recommend that you book directly with the accommodation provider as opposed to via a 3rd party to ensure you get the most competitive rate available. We encourage that you mention you are on a tour excursion when you book as most accommodation providers will be happy to provide your party with an early breakfast.

3-DAY ISLE OF SKYE TOUR FROM EDINBURGH ITINERARY

 

DAY ONE

DAY TWO

DAY THREE

8:30am 7:30am 8:30am
Depart Edinburgh Depart Inverness Depart Inverness
Forth Road Bridge – UNESCO World Heritage Site Kessock Bridge (weather dependent) ♦ Loch Ness (optional Boat Cruise)
♦ The Kelpies ◊ Achnasheen (weather dependent) ♦ Commando Memorial
♦ Whisky Distillery (from 1st of April 2025) ◊ Loch Carron Viewpoint (weather dependent) ♦ Glenfinnan Viaduct (train seasonal Apr – Oct)
♦ Pitlochry ♦ Kyle of Lochalsh & Broadford ♦ Fort William
Cairngorms National Park Skye Bridge & Cuillin Moutains ◊ Glencoe
♦ Highland Folk Museum (Seasonal Apr-Oct) ♦ Sligachan Bridge Stirling Castle (drive-by)
 Ruthven Barracks (Alternative to Museum) Portree Wallace Monument (drive-by)
♦ Clava Cairns ◊ Old Man of Storr (weather dependent) ♦ Edinburgh
♦ Culloden Visitor Centre & Battlefield ♦ Kiltrock
♦ Inverness ◊ Quiraing
◊ Uig
APPROX 6pm ♦ Eilean Donan Castle APPROX 7pm
  ♦ Inverness  
  APPROX 7:30pm  

Longer stop | Photo stop

 

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Please note that arrival times are estimated and can be impacted by traffic and other delays outwith our control.
Due to weather and/or road conditions during the winter season the route may change at the driver/guide’s discretion. 

 

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Before Your Tour