Harry Potter – Highland Experience’s Scottish Choice

North West Highlands, Skye, Eilean Donan Castle & Glenfinnan Viaduct

We don’t call this our Scottish Choice for nothing! Enjoy the full sweep of Scotland’s beauty with one night in Oban, two  nights on the Isle of Skye and a final night by the shore of Loch Ness. You’ll get to know Scottish history and culture and have time to experience the places you visit.

Meeting Point:

1 Parliament Sq, Royal Mile, EH1 1RE, inside Caffe Nero, besides St Giles Cathedral

Pick Up Time: 8.30am

Drop Off Time: 19.00

Highlights include

1. Loch Lomond, Kilmartin Glen & Oban

2. Glen Coe, Loch Ness Cruise & Urquhart Castle*

3. Eilean Donan Castle*

4. Kilt Rock, The Mealt Falls & Old Man of Storr

5. Culloden Battlefield*

*Optional extra subject to availability

Our wide-ranging tour starts by heading west through the beautiful scenery of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park to Kilmartin Glen. Here you’ll explore Scotland’s ancient past. With over 5,000 years of history laid out before you, you’ll be able to walk in the footsteps of the first Scots at Dunadd Hill Fort and the Temple Wood Stone Circle. Then it’s on the picturesque seaside town of Oban, home to Scotland’s best seafood!

Overnight: Oban

Day two takes you over the Connel Bridge through Appin to the haunting landscape of Glen Coe (scene of the terrible massacre of the MacDonald Clan). We’ll stop in Fort William for lunch then you jump aboard the Hogwarts Express (departures May – September) for the stunning journey, we will then have time in Mallaig before (on some dates) we will board a ferry over to the Isle of Skye.

On departures between May & September the tour will include a one way journey on the Jacobite Steam Train. On other departures the tour will include a cruise on Loch Ness and visit to Urquhart Castle.

Overnight: Skye

You’ll have the whole of the third day to explore Skye’s mysteries and landscape. Here the mountains and beaches beckon, so lose yourself amongst the Cuillin Mountains, take in the spectacular scenery of the Kilt rock waterfall, The Old Man of Storr and the Trotternish Peninsula, including a visit to the capital of the island, Portree.

Overnight: Skye

We’ll leave Skye and head straight to Scotland’s most photographed castle, Eilean Donan* which you’ll have ample time to explore. We will then head towards Loch Ness – the world’s most famous Loch. Here you will enjoy exploring Urquhart Castle and then a boat cruise on the Loch (optional extra).

Overnight: Inverness

Today we’ll travel to the battlefield of Culloden* the site of the defeat of the Jacobite forces. We will also explore Clava Cairns, a group of Prehistoric Burial Cairns, a site that inspired the Outlander series. On your way south you could maybe enjoy a wee dram at a local distillery*. Then you’ll pass the stunning Cairngorm Mountains and be able to explore the picturesque town of Pitlochry before arriving back in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

What’s Included

• Accommodation

  Accommodation is included in a twin-share bed & breakfast room. Additional options are available upon booking.

• Guide

  Knowledge and entertainment of one of our passionate driver-guides

• Additional Services

  • Tour
  • Transportation

• Transport

  • Luggage restritions: Maximum weight:  15kg. Maximum size: 55 x 40 x 20 per person.

• Optional Extras

  • Culloden Visitors Centre – £10 per person
  • Eilean Donan Castle – £10 per person
  • Distillery – £15-20
  • All prices are approximate

• Flights

  International flights are not included

• Insurance

  Insurance is not included

• Meals

  Meals not included

• Additional Services

  Other activities and services are not included