Edinburgh (Pass By)

Depart north from the stunning city that is Edinburgh

Rannoch Moor

Day1-Travel through this desolate land and imagine what it was like to pass through before road or rail on the way Westwards

10 minutes

Glencoe (Pass By)

Day1-Marvel at the beauty of Rannoch Moor and the stunning 'Three Sisters'

Eilean Donan Castle

Day1-Almost at Skye and one of the most iconic castles in Scotland known around the world. If time is tight we may stop just for photos but can discuss this at the time.

15 minutes

The Old Man of Storr

Day2-Take in the Old Man and the stunning landscape of Skye

30 minutes

Kilt Rock

Day2-Amazing basalt columns next to Mealt falls-when the new car park is finished

15 minutes

Quiraing

Day2-Amazing views from landslip that is the Quiraing with time for a wee wander along one of the trails

1 hour

Skye Museum of Island Life

Day2-Learn how people lived on Skye in the best preserved examples of traditional 'blackhouses' on Skye and the importance of animals to the islanders living. Great cafe and gift shop here too.

1 hour

Portree

End of Day1-Capital of Skye, Portree is our base for the next few days and has an abundance of cafes, restaurants, bars and craft shops as well as the stunning views around the harbour

8 hours

Fairy Pools

Day 3-early morning depart Portree for a lovely walk across to the world famous fairy pools and if you are brave, a swim! If there is heavy rain access may not be possible in which case an alternative will be tried.

1 hour 30 minutes

Achnasheen

Lunch at the amazing 'Midge Bite Cafe' with spectacular views

1 hour

Highland Folk Museum

Depending on time-see how the locals lived in full size replices of houses from different periods. The 1750 blackhouse was the set for filming on Season 1 of Outlander's 'Rent' episode.

1 hour

Portree

End of Day2-Back to Portree for the dinner and exploring.

8 hours