Tour Scotland’S North Coast

Day 1 Early morning departure for the journey north and over the border to your first overnight stop.

Day 2 West Highlands to Skye: Travel along the shores of Loch Lomond, ‘The Queen of the Lochs’ and then by way of Glencoe and Fort William before making a stop for lunch. Then travel along the Great Glen with loch and mountain scenery all the way. Stop for photos at Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most photographed castles, before reaching the hotel on Skye for an overnight stop.

Day 3 Isle of Skye, Loch Maree and Ullapool: This morning you will travel round part of Skye, stopping in Portree, the island’s colourful capital for free time. before travelling back over the bridge into the vast region of Wester Ross and along the shores of Loch Maree, regarded as one of Scotland’s bonniest lochs to Ullapool. A chance to take in the highland air and stroll around the pretty harbour before checking into the hotel for one night in Ullapool.

Day 4 Caithness and Sutherland on Route 500: Today’s tour makes up a large part of the North Coast 500 and it will leave a lasting memory too. Mile upon mile of crumbling cliffs, sheer rocky headlands, picturesque lochs, sheltered bays and deserted perfect white beaches to rival those abroad. It is here you will feel Scotland in an entirely different way. Lunch is included at the Smoo Cave Hotel, Durness, and you will continue to Thurso for two nights.

Day 5 The Orkney Isle: This morning you will travel to Gills Bay to board the 40 minute ferry across the Pentland Firth. On arrival, a private coach and driver awaits to commence a magical day on the Orkneys crossing the Churchill Barriers, visiting 2000 year old Skara Brae, Ring of Brodgar, the Italian Chapel and Kirkwall with its 12th century cathedral. Returning to Gills Bay and to the hotel.

Day 6 Inverness and Pitlochry: You will travel along the coastal road between Wick and Inverness, which passes many interesting places, including historical Helmsdale and white sands at Bora to Inverness for free time and lunch before continuing through the Spey Valley and over the Drumochter Pass to your last overnight stop in the Perthshire area (or similar).

Day 7 After breakfast, depart the hotel and commence the homeward journey.

Located on the waterside of Broadford Bay at the foot of Beinn na Caillich leading towards the famous Cuillin Hills on the Isle of Skye. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, WiFi, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Restaurant and bar / lounge area.

NB There is no lift but there are some ground floor rooms available. The dining area is accessed by a stairway.

The hotel overlooks Ullapool harbour and the colourful fishing boats on Loch Broom. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, WiFi, hairdryer, and tea/coffee making facilities. Restaurant, bar and coffee shop.

NB: No lift, but there are ground floor rooms available on request and subject to availability.

Overnight Hotels    All bedrooms are en-suite with TV.

Single room supplement £150

Holiday insurance £56