Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Tour

Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Tour

Niall McOwan is an experienced Scottish tour guide. Raised in the mountains and glens of Scotland and inspired by his father, renowned Scottish author and historian Dr. Rennie McOwan, Niall feels passionately about his role as a bespoke guide. Directly descended from legendary Highland stalker Donald Ross, Chief Stalker to the Duke of Portland, Niall aims to give clients the best possible experience whether it be heritage related , historical, cultural or perhaps a mixture of all three – the best that Scotland has to offer .

Niall ‘. . . showing visitors my native Scotland is quite simply the perfect job’.

Niall will ensure you have a truly memorable and bespoke private tour tailored to suit your needs , interests and time frame. .

Itinerary

Day 1: Loch Lomond National Park, Glencoe, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Eilean Donan Castle

Stop At: Doune Castle, Castle Hill, Doune, Stirling FK16 6EA Scotland
Our first stop is Doune Castle for a photo of this famous little castle. Next is coffee and a snack in Callander in heart of the Loch Lomond National Park. A delightful Highland village with a history stretching back to the early picts. We continue north through Glencoe before stopping for lunch in the Lochaber area. Onto Glenfinnan and its famous railway bridge. Both the Glen and the Viaduct are a magnificent photo opportunity. We continue to Eilean Donan Castle which is the most photographed Castle in Scotland before following the bridge “Over the sea to Skye”
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Glencoe, Glencoe, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Our first stop is Doune Castle for a photo of this famous little castle. Next is coffee and a snack in Callander in heart of the Loch Lomond National Park. A delightful Highland village with a history stretching back to the early picts. We continue north through Glencoe before stopping for lunch in the Lochaber area. Onto Glenfinnan and its famous railway bridge. Both the Glen and the Viaduct are a magnificent photo opportunity. We continue to Eilean Donan Castle which is the most photographed Castle in Scotland before following the bridge “Over the sea to Skye”
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Glenfinnan, Glenfinnan, Lochaber, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Our first stop is Doune Castle for a photo of this famous little castle. Next is coffee and a snack in Callander in heart of the Loch Lomond National Park. A delightful Highland village with a history stretching back to the early picts. We continue north through Glencoe before stopping for lunch in the Lochaber area. Onto Glenfinnan and its famous railway bridge. Both the Glen and the Viaduct are a magnificent photo opportunity. We continue to Eilean Donan Castle which is the most photographed Castle in Scotland before following the bridge “Over the sea to Skye”
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Mallaig, Mallaig, Lochaber, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Our first stop is Doune Castle for a photo of this famous little castle. Next is coffee and a snack in Callander in heart of the Loch Lomond National Park. A delightful Highland village with a history stretching back to the early picts. We continue north through Glencoe before stopping for lunch in the Lochaber area. Onto Glenfinnan and its famous railway bridge. Both the Glen and the Viaduct are a magnificent photo opportunity. We continue to Eilean Donan Castle which is the most photographed Castle in Scotland before following the bridge “Over the sea to Skye”

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Isle of Skye Full day Tour

Stop At: Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye, The Hebrides, Scotland
Today is spent touring the Isle of Skye. We enjoy a drive along the dramatic Trotternish Ridge with its spectacular cliffs and rock formations. Stops can include Lealt Waterfall, a wonderful waterfall and cliff formation. Kilt Rock with it’s dramatic sea cliffs and views across the ocean. The famous Old Man of Storr rock pinnacle is a sight to behold and and a walk is possible (weather permitting) The Quiraing mountain pass is literally and fairy tale landscape with epic views. Skye has many wonderful sights and views including the Fairy Glen, Staffa Beach, the Fairy Pools and Neist Point Lighthouse. After an action packed day we arrive back for dinner in the early evening.
Duration: 8 hours

Stop At: Lealt Falls, Portree Scotland
Today is spent touring the Isle of Skye. We enjoy a drive along the dramatic Trotternish Ridge with its spectacular cliffs and rock formations. Stops can include Lealt Waterfall, a wonderful waterfall and cliff formation. Kilt Rock with it’s dramatic sea cliffs and views across the ocean. The famous Old Man of Storr rock pinnacle is a sight to behold and and a walk is possible (weather permitting) The Quiraing mountain pass is literally and fairy tale landscape with epic views. Skye has many wonderful sights and views including the Fairy Glen, Staffa Beach, the Fairy Pools and Neist Point Lighthouse. After an action packed day we arrive back for dinner in the early evening.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kilt Rock, Scotland
Today is spent touring the Isle of Skye. We enjoy a drive along the dramatic Trotternish Ridge with its spectacular cliffs and rock formations. Stops can include Lealt Waterfall, a wonderful waterfall and cliff formation. Kilt Rock with it’s dramatic sea cliffs and views across the ocean. The famous Old Man of Storr rock pinnacle is a sight to behold and and a walk is possible (weather permitting) The Quiraing mountain pass is literally and fairy tale landscape with epic views. Skye has many wonderful sights and views including the Fairy Glen, Staffa Beach, the Fairy Pools and Neist Point Lighthouse. After an action packed day we arrive back for dinner in the early evening.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Quiraing Viewfield Road, Portree IV51 9ES Scotland
Today is spent touring the Isle of Skye. We enjoy a drive along the dramatic Trotternish Ridge with its spectacular cliffs and rock formations. Stops can include Lealt Waterfall, a wonderful waterfall and cliff formation. Kilt Rock with it’s dramatic sea cliffs and views across the ocean. The famous Old Man of Storr rock pinnacle is a sight to behold and and a walk is possible (weather permitting) The Quiraing mountain pass is literally and fairy tale landscape with epic views. Skye has many wonderful sights and views including the Fairy Glen, Staffa Beach, the Fairy Pools and Neist Point Lighthouse. After an action packed day we arrive back for dinner in the early evening.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Fairy Glen, Scotland
Today is spent touring the Isle of Skye. We enjoy a drive along the dramatic Trotternish Ridge with its spectacular cliffs and rock formations. Stops can include Lealt Waterfall, a wonderful waterfall and cliff formation. Kilt Rock with it’s dramatic sea cliffs and views across the ocean. The famous Old Man of Storr rock pinnacle is a sight to behold and and a walk is possible (weather permitting) The Quiraing mountain pass is literally and fairy tale landscape with epic views. Skye has many wonderful sights and views including the Fairy Glen, Staffa Beach, the Fairy Pools and Neist Point Lighthouse. After an action packed day we arrive back for dinner in the early evening.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Neist Point, Glendale Scotland
Today is spent touring the Isle of Skye. We enjoy a drive along the dramatic Trotternish Ridge with its spectacular cliffs and rock formations. Stops can include Lealt Waterfall, a wonderful waterfall and cliff formation. Kilt Rock with it’s dramatic sea cliffs and views across the ocean. The famous Old Man of Storr rock pinnacle is a sight to behold and and a walk is possible (weather permitting) The Quiraing mountain pass is literally and fairy tale landscape with epic views. Skye has many wonderful sights and views including the Fairy Glen, Staffa Beach, the Fairy Pools and Neist Point Lighthouse. After an action packed day we arrive back for dinner in the early evening.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Loch Ness, Cairngorm National Park & Highland Perthshire

Stop At: Fort Augustus, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness Region, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Leaving Skye, we travel along dramatic Glen Shiel and the stunning 5 sisters of Kintail. We continue to Loch Ness with all its mystery and although sightings of “Nessie” are rare, you just never know… A boat trip on Loch Ness, from the village Fort Augustus on the shore of Loch Ness is always a great option to experience the expanse of Scotlands deepest body of water.

in the afternoon we pass Loch Laggan and into the Cairngorms National Park before gradually starting to head south and Highland Perthshire awaits, Highland Perthshire was a much favoured tourist destination for the Victorian traveller and even Queen Victoria herself fell in love with Scotland in this beautiful part of our country.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Loch Ness, Scotland
Leaving Skye, we travel along dramatic Glen Shiel and the stunning 5 sisters of Kintail. We continue to Loch Ness with all its mystery and although sightings of “Nessie” are rare, you just never know… A boat trip on Loch Ness, from the village Fort Augustus on the shore of Loch Ness is always a great option to experience the expanse of Scotlands deepest body of water.

in the afternoon we pass Loch Laggan and into the Cairngorms National Park before gradually starting to head south and Highland Perthshire awaits, Highland Perthshire was a much favoured tourist destination for the Victorian traveller and even Queen Victoria herself fell in love with Scotland in this beautiful part of our country.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Cairngorms National Park, PH22 1QH Scotland
Leaving Skye, we travel along dramatic Glen Shiel and the stunning 5 sisters of Kintail. We continue to Loch Ness with all its mystery and although sightings of “Nessie” are rare, you just never know… A boat trip on Loch Ness, from the village Fort Augustus on the shore of Loch Ness is always a great option to experience the expanse of Scotlands deepest body of water.

in the afternoon we pass Loch Laggan and into the Cairngorms National Park before gradually starting to head south and Highland Perthshire awaits, Highland Perthshire was a much favoured tourist destination for the Victorian traveller and even Queen Victoria herself fell in love with Scotland in this beautiful part of our country.

Stop At: Forth Road Bridge, South Queensferry, Edinburgh EH30 9SF Scotland
Leaving Skye, we travel along dramatic Glen Shiel and the stunning 5 sisters of Kintail. We continue to Loch Ness with all its mystery and although sightings of “Nessie” are rare, you just never know… A boat trip on Loch Ness, from the village Fort Augustus on the shore of Loch Ness is always a great option to experience the expanse of Scotlands deepest body of water.

in the afternoon we pass Loch Laggan and into the Cairngorms National Park before gradually starting to head south and Highland Perthshire awaits, Highland Perthshire was a much favoured tourist destination for the Victorian traveller and even Queen Victoria herself fell in love with Scotland in this beautiful part of our country.
Duration: 15 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.