6 Day Hebridean Backpacker Tour

The ultimate Scottish tour - 3 amazing days in the Highlands, and 3 days on the islands of Skye, Harris & Lewis. Loch Ness, Braveheart country, Glencoe, Highland castles, stunning mountains and glens, history and legends, mystic stone circles, some of the world's most awe-inspiring wilderness, and ancient Island culture. No other Scottish tour takes you here!

Leaving Edinburgh at 8.30 a.m. we head straight up to the Highlands via Stirling and the Trossachs forests ("Braveheart Country"). Here all about William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and Rob Roy MacGregor. Then its into magnificent Glencoe (the massacre of Clan MacDonald) and beautiful Glenshiel, and up to Eilean Donan Castle* (where Highlander was filmed) - you'll hear all the history and legends, with plenty of time off the bus

A day exploring the West Highlands, with an amazing cruise on Loch Carron*, and great walks in the area and relaxing in the fantastic surroundings. Then it's off and over to the Isle of Skye to take in the Cuillin mountains, Lealt Falls and Kilt Rock, and up to the pretty fishing village of Portree for the night.

A perfect day on Skye, with lots of walks and time to taking in stunning panoramas at the Quirang and experiencing the magic of Fairy Glen. Early afternoon, it's off on the ferry to the island of Harris, where we spend the afternoon exploring before reaching our home for the night in a beautiful converted croft house.

A fantastic day on the Isle of Lewis. We explore the rugged Atlantic coastline, stopping at the amazing 4,000 year old Callanish Standing Stones (second only to Stonehenge), walking the beautiful white sand beaches (yes, we have beaches !), and exploring the ancient Brochs (fortified dwelling houses) -A real outdoor day, with great history and legends

Today we make our way to Stornoway, the capital of Lewis, where we see how traditional Harris Tweed is made* (it's better than tartan!), and go seal spotting in the town harbour, and take the ferry back to the mainland. Then it's destination Loch Ness, stopping at the wild Corriescalloch Gorge and the Rogie Falls. Quick chat to the monster and off home for the night on Loch Ness.

A full day, with our first stop the tragic Culloden Battlefield (the English hammer us again), and then it's south for a walk to Ruthven Barracks. Then we visit Edradour Whisky Distillery (Scotland's smallest distillery), and round off the day with a gentle walk through the gorgeous Hermitage forest. Finally, back to Edinburgh, tired and happy Scotland fans !

* There is a small charge for these three activities - under £10 covers all the costs

Please be at our office at 9 South St. Andrew Street, Edinburgh for 8.15 on the morning of your departure. We're certain that this will be a really special trip, and one you'll remember for a long time to come. We look forward to seeing you.

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