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Leave Edinburgh for three days of rugged coastline, volcanic ridges and clan history on the Isle of Skye and through the Scottish Highlands. This small-group tour combines guided stops at Eilean Donan, the Old Man of Storr and Loch Ness with two nights’ B&B and round-trip transport.
Leave Edinburgh for three days of rugged coastline, volcanic ridges and clan history on the Isle of Skye and through the Scottish Highlands. This small-group tour combines guided stops at Eilean Donan, the Old Man of Storr and Loch Ness with two nights’ B&B and round-trip transport.
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Operated by Rabbies Trail Burners · Portree, Scotland
The coach slips away from Edinburgh before the city has fully woken—grey stone softened by morning drizzle—and the road unfurls west into a landscape that seems to change its mind with every mile. By the time the skyline has lost its castles and taken on jagged peaks, you’re deep in the Highlands: cliffs that stare back, lochs keeping slow time, and a wind that tests your collar.
moderate.
3 days (approx 72 hours).
Suitable for travelers in average fitness who can handle several short walks and long coach transfers; not strenuous but involves uneven terrain.
Meet inside Edinburgh Bus Station at Gates J and K, St Andrew Square; check-in closes 15 minutes before the 08:30 departure.
Each passenger is limited to one piece of luggage up to 14 kg (31 lbs) approximately 55 x 45 x 25 cm, plus a small personal bag for the coach.
Breakfast is included on two mornings; lunches and most dinners are not, giving flexibility to sample local pubs or cafés.
Minimum age is 5 years; children under that age cannot be accommodated on this tour.
The operator may reserve tickets for the group, but access can be restricted—check with the guide on day one and be prepared to purchase entry if required.
B&Bs often have stairs and some viewpoints require uneven walking; notify the operator in advance to request ground-floor rooms or alternative arrangements where possible.
The Highlands and Skye are shaped by clan history—MacLeod and MacDonald territories—and centuries of crofting that still influence land use and place names.
Peatlands on Skye store carbon and are fragile—stick to established paths, avoid disturbing wildlife, and follow Leave No Trace principles.
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