8 Day Best of Scotland Tour inc St Andrews

Day 1 is a fabulous introduction to the Scottish landscape, exploring the mountains, glens and lochs of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and beautiful lochside village of Inveraray with its famous castle. The journey north takes us through the stunning scenery of Glencoe. Overnight Glencoe

Day 2 begins with a journey along the west coast on the spectacular “Road to the Isles” providing wonderful views across the Sound of Arisaig to the Small Isles of Eigg and Rhum. Our journey takes us past Glenfinnan Monument built in memory of the highlanders of the ‘45. We arrive at the quaint fishing village of Mallaig before going “over the sea to Skye”. Overnight nr Skye.

Day 3 is a tour of the Isle of Skye, passing through Broadford to the famous Cuillin Mountains and on to the main settlement on the Island; Portree. Heading north we take in Uig, the Old Man of Storr and Kilt Rock Falls with Dunvegan Castle and other options a possibility. 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. Later, we head north for some much-needed whisky tasting at the distillery. Overnight nr Inverness

Day 5 begins with a visit to Culloden Battlefield before exploring the Cairngorms National Park with towering mountain ranges and large tracts of Caledonian Pine Forest. Heading south we tour through Carrbridge and take in the popular Victorian tourist town of Pitlochry. Overnight Pitlochry

Day 6 explores highland Perthshire before we travel south to Stirling. This afternoon, enjoy a tour of Stirling Castle to take in the long and turbulent history, the Royal Apartments have been impressively returned to their 16th century glory. Overnight nr Stirling

Day 7 we travel east to Falkland Palace - once a favourite retreat of Mary Queen of Scots, before heading to Tayport in the Kingdom of Fife. The afternoon is spent taking in St Andrews with its busy market town, ancient golf course and historic cathedral. Overnight nr St Andrews

Day 8 we view the famous Forth Rail Bridge and then visit 15th century Rosslyn Chapel made famous by Dan Brown's book ‘The Da Vinci Code’. Enjoy an afternoon on the Royal Mile with its charming medieval architecture and the opportunity to do some speciality shopping.