7 Day Best of Scotland with Walking & Dunoon

Today is a fabulous introduction to the Scottish landscape, with a visit to the charming coastal town of Dunoon, then onto the beautiful loch-side village of Inveraray to enjoy a 2hour return hike to Dun na Cuaiche hill with amazing views over Loch Fyne and the castle. We then tour north through the stunning mountain scenery of Glencoe. Overnight Glencoe.

The journey this morning takes us west on the spectacular “Road to the Isles” providing wonderful views across the Sound of Arisaig to the Small Isles. Follow in the footsteps of Charles Edward Stuart at Glenfinnan where the 'Bonnie Prince' gathered the Clans for the 1745 Jacobite Uprising. Later, we cross “Over the Sea to Skye” and visit iconic Eilean Donan Castle. Overnight nr Skye

Day 3 is a tour of the Isle of Skye, passing through Broadford and the Cuillin Mountains to the main settlement on the Island, Portree, with colourful houses and traditional harbour. Later, we head north to admire the scenery and views at the Old Man of Storr and Kilt Rock Falls. Enjoy approx. 1.5hours hiking the most famous walk on the Isle of Skye. Overnight nr Skye

Day 4 begins with a visit to Eilean Donan Castle before travelling through beautiful Glenshiel to the village of Fort Augustus on the shores of Loch Ness where we may take a cruise on this lovely loch - keep your eyes peeled for the legend of Nessie. Later, we enjoy a 1hour hike to the Falls of Foyers on Loch Ness before heading north for the “Capital of the Highlands”. Overnight nr Inverness

Today explores Culloden Battlefield which will provide a lasting image of heroic Bonnie Prince Charlie and his Jacobite Army. Later, we travel through the Cairngorms National Park with large tracts of Caledonian Pine Forest stopping at Carrbridge to view the old horse-pack bridge before we enjoy a stunning 2hour afternoon walk around Loch an Eilean with its 13th century island castle.  Overnight Pitlochry. 

Today allows time to enjoy the highland town of Pitlochry before we journey south for a morning walk at the Hermitage before visiting the town of Dunkeld to view its riverside cathedral. Later we explore Stirling Castle, this royal court will reveal the castle's long and turbulent history with iconic figures such as Mary Queen of Scots, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. Overnbight Stirling.

Day 7 we head for our capital city to visit Edinburgh Castle and enjoy a walk down the Royal Mile with its charming medieval architecture and the opportunity to do some speciality shopping. After lunch, experience a hill walk in the heart of the city. Take a 2hour hike up to Arthur's Seat's rocky summit which towers over Edinburgh with fabulous views in all directions.