Tours

Scotland Tour

Lake District – Scotland – Yorkshire

If you like me have spent a lifetime devouring car magazines, you will be aware that at one time or another any motoring journalist you care to mention has waxed lyrically about the roads and scenery of the northern reaches of the UK particularly northern Scotland. This tour has been designed to prove to you why. You will discover narrow lanes bordered by hedges or moss covered stone walls, there will be waterfalls dropping almost onto the roadway, there are the barren dales where you can see the road winding its way into the distance and the dark heavily forested glens where the light disappears on you and then there is the sheer size of the Scottish Landscape.

I tried to photograph it, but you can only get a small portion of the majestic whole, you just have to experience this amazing landscape for yourself. OK there is no guarantee that the weather will be perfect but it always majestic. The best way to describe the driving? Well I’m not sure I have the words but I will tell you that I lost count of the times I came over a crest and broke into a broad grin when I saw the road ahead or the number of times I came through a bend and said “Oh Wow” out loud as you take in the new scene that has opened up for you. The North Coast 500 has become famous in recent years but this tour is so much more. I have purposely scheduled shorter drives most days to give you the opportunity to explore more of this amazing country and take you to those out of the way places that make Scotland so special.

Day 1. – Monday 27 September 2027

Arrive Edinburgh meet and stay at The Radisson Blu in the heart of Edinburgh

Day 2. – Tuesday 28 September

Free day to explore Edinburgh. We are staying in the heart of one of the most picturesque cities in Europe. The Royal Mile is just around the Corner with the Castle and so many other highlights.

Day 3. – Wednesday 29 September

Edinburgh - Inveraray

Head out through Stirling, visit the castle and William Wallace Monument - Loch Lomond - Inveraray Castle. Stay at the George Hotel

Day 4. – Thursday 30 September

Inveraray - Port Appin

We head south to explore some of the little know delights of the east coast before looping further north to explore Oban before heading to the hidden gem that is Port Appin.

Day 5. – Friday 1 October

Port Appin - Isle of Skye

We continue north heading through Glencoe and Fort William as we move into the Highlands. There is time for a visit to the spectacular village of Plockton before we head onto the Isle of Skye. Our home for the next 2 nights is the beautiful Victorian Mansion, Duisdale House.

Day 6. – Saturday 2 October

Isle of Skye

Today is the day to explore the Isle of Skye. There are distilleries, waterfalls, amazing scenery and time to wander through the laneways of the harbour town of Portree.

Day 7. – Sunday 3 October

Skye - Ullapool

A bit of a longer drive today as we take in the dramatic Applecross Pass and so much Highland scenery as we delve into the best of the Highlands. Ullapool is a gorgeous port town that services much of the north west corner. There are plenty of great pubs and places to explore.

Day 8. – Monday 4 October

Ullapool - Lochinver

You can drive from Ullapool to Lochionver in under an hour but that’s not why we are here. Instead we head inland to take in wild scenery of The Craigs and Loch Shien before heading back to the coast and the wonderful north west corner of Scotland. Our Hotel in Lochinver is perched above the port town with views of the Hebrides off the coast. It also has a brilliant restaurant.

Day 9. – Tuesday 5 October

Lochinver - Betty Hill

Another short day as we explore the very North of Scotland. There is so much to see here, waterfalls, beaches and caves as well as hidden gems like Tallinn. Home is the Bettyhill Hotel which has some of the best views of the tour.

Day 10. – Wednesday 6 October

Betty Hill - Wick

We continue along the far north coast to take in the most northerly point of thee UK at Dunnet Head and onto John O’Groats before we turn south down the west coast to the town of Wick.

Day 11. – Thursday 7 October

Wick - Carrbridge
260 KM - 4 Hours

As we head south you will be struck but the amazing difference of the east coast compared to the Wild West coast. The countryside is not as wild but just stunning, there are oil rigs and windmills out to sea. There is plenty of time to visit the beautiful Dunrobin Castle before we head inland and try a bit of Monster spotting at Loch Ness and the picturesque Urquhart Castle. We then head through Inverness and onto Dalranchy Lodge in Carrbridge.

Day 12. – Friday 8 October

Carrbridge - Ballater
145 Km 2.5 Hours

Another fairly gentle day as I wanted plenty of time for side trips. Today we skirt the Cairngorms National Park, great scenery and wonderful walks. OR we will cruise through Glenlivet and Dufftown home of some of the biggest names in the Whiskey industry. Home of the beautiful town of Ballater, recently voted the most picturesque in Scotland. A cruise Day through some fine whiskey country.

Day 13. – Saturday 9 October

Balater - Edinburgh

Just out of town is must see Balmoral Castle, you will understand why Queen Elizabeth considered it home. We will then head back into Edinburgh for our big farewell but not before we do a quick visit to St Andrews for all the golfers amongst us.

Day 14. – Sunday 10 October

Time to say farewell to the group. Head home OR wander off and into your next Adventure.

$22,500 Per Car – 2 People

The Cost

The cost of the tour is $22,500/car/2 people. This includes all accommodation and a cooked breakfast each morning and most impotently access to the TourBoss App to make your navigation as easy as possible.

Booking

There are limited places available for this tour. Places on the tour will be allocated on a first in basis. To secure a place you will need to provide an initial non-refundable deposit of $5,000. Further non-refundable deposits will be required on the lead up to the tour.

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