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From Edinburgh we travel north west, passing Stirling Castle, through the lands of the MacGregor's (Rob Roy's country) and the Campbell's, over Rannoch Moor and the Black Mount to awesome, tragic Glencoe, scene of myth, misdeed and magnificence.
We enter the Great Glen beneath Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, hugging canal, river and loch shore to Fort Augustus. Here, your choice may be an hour-long cruise (April to end October only) over the deepest part of the world's most famous water, or a leisurely stroll along the loch side appreciating the inspiring views.
After lunch we trace the 24-mile shoreline of Loch Ness, passing famous monster-sighting spots such as Urquhart Castle or close to the Falls of Foyers.
At Inverness we head for home, time permitting a respectful drive over Britain's last battlefield (Culloden, 1746) before traversing the Grampians and the forest of Athol, with a choice refreshment stop en route.
