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“ You really felt like you were getting to see a lot of different parts of Scotland , while not being overwhelmed. ” in 51 reviews

“ Our driver Peter made our trip to Kelties, Loch Ness , and Sterling Castle one of the best experiences I've had. ” in 35 reviews

“ We stayed a the Rosedale Hotel In Portree, Isle of Skye , charming hotel which was right in the harbor. ” in 15 reviews

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In luxury mini-coaches, Rabbie's expert guides lead you through the must-see sights of Scotland and England. You explore the epic natural wonders, cute traditional villages, and ancient castles. And on all tours, you learn from the best storytellers, explore in small groups of 16 passengers or less, support local communities, enjoy guaranteed departures, and get a guaranteed experience. Small groups mean you can discover the real country, get off the beaten track and onto the back roads where other tours cannot go. Touring with no more than 16 passengers gives you more. More personal attention, more time with the locals, more time off the bus, more time on the back-roads and just more of an all-round memorable experience. …

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We took the tour through the Highlands to Loch Ness. Our guide, Brian, was fantastic! He said he'd only started a few days ago but it seemed like he'd been doing it for years. He was super knowledgeable and told great anecdotal stories about landmarks we'd past. He also told historical stories about battles. On the way back he swung by some castle ruins for us (not on the itinerary) and made sure we got to see the Highland coos. I would definitely book with Rabbie's again, well worth the money!

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Iain saves the day! We booked the 9 day trip Highlands (Syke Iona and Orkney). The review is twofold. 3- Stars Five Day, including Skye, was led by Peter. The trip was not a Rabbies trip for us. Where we found our driver and guide distracted by the rider in the shotgun seat of the bus. Their conversations were a distraction, and after five days, I felt we were not getting the treatment I've come to love about Rabbies. Peter did not lead from the front, and as the five days wore on, I considered earphones and my audio book even. If our trip ended here. I would not return to Rabbies. 5-stars Four Day, including Okrney and 900 square miles of the upper part of Scotland lead by Iain (Pictured). Restoration and faith from the moment we were added to the group who left Edinburgh the day before. Ian shared so many facts, history, and landscape thoughts that was never ending. He hiked down to caves, over title pools where the tide was out, over cliffs, and so much more. He took time to care for everyone on the trip. He knew us so deeply and incorporated folks by name through the trip. He was the embodiment of the Rabbies way as we first experienced in Dublin as we traveled with them in 2019 on two trips. Peter needs to be retrained and reoriented to the experience. Iain the Magnificent ... thank you, thank you, thank you!

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Experienced three guides on our isle of Skye tour. All were excellent. The small group tours provide enough diversity to make it interesting, but also easy to corral the group vs. the large coach buses. Michael L. was a great story teller and had a great Scot sense of humor.

I recently went on a tour through the Scottish countryside and I have to say, it was an absolutely amazing experience. We did the day trip, west highland lochs and castles, starting from the bus station in Edinburgh. From the stunning landscapes to the friendly locals, every aspect of the tour was wonderful. Our tour guide, Stuart, was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Scotland's history and culture. He regaled us with stories of Scottish heroes and battles, and pointed out significant landmarks along the way. It was clear that he was deeply proud of his country. We even made a couple of bonus stops throughout the day to see things like the Kelpies or a bonus castle. The countryside itself was breathtaking. We drove past rolling green hills, sparkling lochs, and rugged cliffs. Every turn in the road offered a new and stunning view. We even got to see some Scottish sheep up close, which was a real treat. We stopped at the Kelpies, lookout for Stirling Castle, Doune Castle (for Monty Python or Outlander fans), Lock Lubnaig, and more, with a lunch stop in Inveraray for some food and views. Overall, I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Scotland. It was a fantastic way to see the countryside and learn about the country's rich history and culture. I would definitely go on this tour again and again.

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Our Rabbie's Loch Ness & Highlands Day Tour (with the cruise) from Edinburgh was INCREDIBLE!! Our tour guide, Peter, couldn't have been better. He was engaging, very funny, and knowledgeable. The coach was very comfortable and the small group of 15 was just the right size. There was sufficient time at each stop, including at Loch Ness where we had 20 minutes before and after the cruise to shop and pick up lunch. Do not miss this day tour if you're visiting Scotland!

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This is my third tour with Rabbie's. It was a three day tour of Skye. Our driver/tour guide was William. The tour itself was absolutely perfect: we saw so many great places: Callender, Glencoe, Portree, Neist Point, Tallisker distillery, Fairy Glen and so much more. William was patient and knowledgeable . He was the perfect combination of funny, kind, interesting and professional. Everyone on the tour enjoyed his stories and his grasp of the history of Scotland. If you told me he was a professor at the University of Edinburgh, I wouldn't doubt it at all. If I had one piece of advice for Rabbies it would be : clone William. If you can do it with Dolly, you can do it with William.

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My best day in Scotland so far. Our driver Peter made our trip to Kelties, Loch Ness, and Sterling Castle one of the best experiences I've had. He was kind, engaging, knowledgeable, funny and set the mood for our trip through history. We came back and watched Braveheart and will watch Outlaw King tonight. Thank you for a experience I will never forget . Grateful traveler from California

Ester was a fabulous tour guide on the Kelpies, Lock Lomond, Stirling castle tour. All 3 stops were long enough to see everything we wanted and have time to look in the gift shops. We stopped at the Oak Inn pub for lunch. My hubby had the most delish steak pie and I thoughly enjoyed my coronation chicken ciabatta. The small bus was very comfortable. I highly recommend this tour and tour group

Great tour provider Quality transportation Excellent experience My family took the Kelpies, Loch Lomond, and Stirling Castle tour, with great results. Our ride was comfortable, the background information given was helpful (and occasionally funny), and our guidance for how the day would unfold was clear and sensible. Our 16-passenger van was comfortable, afforded good views throughout, and made the tour feel less overpopulated than large-scale bus tours. Stephen C was an excellent guide and a pleasure to tag along with. I would use Rabbies again in a heartbeat - highest recommendation.

We had a great tour to LochNess with Robert. The weather forced us to alter our route, but he was quick to help our group roll with the changes. Lots of different types of knowledge, from architecture to wildlife to geology. Lovely tour!

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A Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh with Rabbies Tours

Last updated: March 25, 2024 . Written by Laurence Norah - 4 Comments

We recently had the pleasure of being invited on a number of tours with a Scottish based tour operator – Rabbie’s Trail Burners, including a five day Scottish Highlands tour from Edinburgh. Taking these tours seemed like a handy way to get to know Scotland a little better, and let someone else do the heavy lifting for a change in terms of the planning, driving, and itinerary management.

All we would have to do was sit back, soak up the scenery, and decide where to eat each evening. I have to say, that was a good proposition, and one we were happy to take up.

We started our Rabbie’s adventures with three one-day tours, a Whisky Tasting Tour of the Highlands plus two different one-day tours of the Scottish Border region . Those day trip tours from Edinburgh are great for those looking for a tour outside Edinburgh but don’t have time for a multi-day trip.

Ardvreck Castle Scottish Highland and Skye Tour

These were all excellent tours, but I have to admit that I was most looking forward to the five day Highland Explorer tour , which headed far up into the beautiful Scottish highlands, and included two days on the Isle of Skye.

This was Jess’s first visit into the far north west of Scotland, and my first visit to Skye – billed as one of the most photogenic places on earth. So you can probably understand my excitement. Did the tour live up to expectation? Read on and find out!

A Five Day Scottish Highlands Tour Itinerary With Rabbie’s

I’m going to give you a run down of our tour, the key highlights from each day, and finish off with some advice as to whether or not this tour is something you might want to do. Starting with:

Day 1 – Waterfalls and Lochs

Our five day Scottish highland tour kicked off in Edinburgh, with a 9am departure from Rabbie’s centrally located office. Here, a multitude of tours depart (there’s even a live departure board!), and you can grab a coffee or something to eat to get you going after you’ve checked in.

Once we were checked in, we walked the two minutes up the street to find our bus, where we were introduced to our driver and guide, Ross. Ross was to be with us on the whole trip, keeping us entertained and informed, whilst hunting out all the best spots for photography and sight-seeing.

Our first day had us heading up to Ullapool, which is a fair distance from Edinburgh, and this meant we were due to spend a good deal of time on the bus. A quick note on the bus, since we spent a while on it!

Our tour was fully booked, meaning fifteen people, but the bus (a new Mercedez Benz) was very comfortable and had plenty of space for all of us. I was particularly impressed by the fact that all the seats came with high-speed USB charging ports, meaning our phones never ran out of power, and we were able to keep our Instagram accounts updated as we went. Always a plus.

There was a bit of shelf space above all the seats for small bags, coats or umbrellas, and we had plenty of leg room. We also had reading lights above our seats (not that we needed them!), the bus had comfortable air conditioning, and there were also individual speakers above each seat that could be turned on and off. Our luggage was stored beneath the bus in a locked storage area.

On the bus, Ross gave us a quick overview of our route, and what we would be seeing that day, as well as an expectation of an arrival time in the early evening into Ullapool. He also pointed out places of interest and spectacular scenery along the way. Highlights of the day were:

The Village of Dunkeld

Part of Dunkeld Cathedral is in ruins, whilst part of it still serves as the parish church, and it’s fascinating to see how the styles of architecture has changed since the structure was started in the 12th century. Yep, this is a pretty old church.

After wandering the church for a bit, we headed back to the bus via the village itself, availed of the bathroom break opportunity, and continued on. I’d say we stopped for roughly half an hour, which seemed to be enough for everyone to see what they wanted to see.

The Falls of Bruar

Another ninety minutes of driving, and it was time for lunch. We stopped off at the popular roadside rest stop “ House of Bruar ”, which is both a restaurant and a shopping outlet for a variety of Scottish clothing and gifts. We took advantage of this location to stock up on a couple of gifts for Jess’s family and if you’re on this trip we can recommend taking advantage of the wide selection of items available here – it is one of two of the major shopping stops on the tour.

Of course, it wasn’t all about the shopping. We had lunch here, and also partook of the short walk to the Falls of Bruar. These are around a half mile walk from the main buildings, following an easy path along the river, and this walk is very much worth doing – try to avoid spending all your time shopping if you can!

There’s an additional walk to another waterfall if you’ve got the time (grab a sandwich and start hiking!), but we were happy with just the walk to the first falls, where there was a cute stone bridge and plenty of vantage opportunities.

Then, you guessed it, back in the bus for the third leg of our trip!

Another hour or so of driving brought us to the small village of Carrbridge, where we had a quick stop to use the toilets and grab a drink, plus take in the rather pretty arch of the old stone bridge across the river Carr. You can probably see where the town got it’s name from.

This was just a quick stop, but we still got a few photos to keep us going.

Ah, Loch Ness . Probably the first place on the list so far that you’ve recognised. Unless you’re a Scotland expert that is. Anyway, I’m sure you’re familiar with the myth of the beast who lives in the Loch – the famous Loch Ness monster affectionately known as Nessie.

By volume, Loch Ness is the largest loch, or lake, in Britain. It has more fresh water in it than all the lakes of England and Wales combined, and due to all the peat in the surrounding lands, is also spectacularly murky. Which means that Nessie has lots of space to hide, and lots of gunk to hide in. Which probably explains why no-one has, as yet, provided any real evidence that she exists.

Still, despite the low chance of spotting Nessie, we very much enjoyed our visit to Loch Ness, which happened to be on one of the warmest days of the year.

This meant that there were people actually swimming in the lake, as well as sunning themselves on the beach. We opted to just have a walk along the shore and admire the creations of the resident Loch Ness monster hunter, who has been keeping a watchful eye on the Loch since 1991.

If you plan on visiting this Loch, see our complete guide to visiting Loch Ness for more information.

Finishing up with Loch Ness, it was back into the bus for the last couple of hours of driving, up to Ullapool, which was to be our base for the next two nights. This was definitely a full day of driving, but there were enough stops to make it interesting, and the gorgeous scenery certainly helped – not to mention Ross’s occasional commentary and musical selection.

Finally we arrived into Ullapool at around six pm, where we journeyed around the small town dropping folks off at their hotels. Note that Rabbie’s doesn’t include hotel costs in the base costs on the tour, but you can specify a quality of hotel (from luxury hotel to hostel) and they’ll book it for you.

More on this at the end of the post. We had opted to stay in B&B’s throughout, and so it was that we found ourselves checking in to the Riverside B&B, about a five minute walk from the town centre.

Ross had given us some options for dining out, and we chose the Ceilidh Place – one of the finer dining options in Ullapool. We had an excellent dinner, and then popped out to watch the sunset over the harbour before returning for an early night – ready for another full day!

Day 2 – Beaches, Castles and Landscapes

Our second day started with a full Scottish breakfast, which is about the best way to set yourself up for a day of Highland exploring. Bacon, black pudding, fried egg, toast – what more could you want? I’m hungry just thinking about it.

Following breakfast we had a pickup time of 8.45 and we popped around all the hotels to get everyone on board before setting out on the days adventure. This was to be a day with a lot more exploring out of the bus and less driving – a stark contrast to the mileage of the previous day.

Ross was particularly excited about our day. The weather was gorgeous, and we could tell he was passionate about this region of Scotland, the north western highlands. Our day went as follows:

Ardmair Beach

A few minutes drive from Ullapool, and we stopped to take a walk on the beautiful Ardmair Beach, which set the scene for the day. This was to be a day of gentle walks and stunning scenery, with short bus rides in between.

Ross guided us along the stretch of pebble beach, Jess and I found some things to photograph, and the group reconvened at the bus, full of fresh Scottish air and excited about what the rest of the day had in store. Which, it turned out, was quite a bit!

Back on the bus, we headed along to Achilitibuie, with stops along the way to take in the incredible landscapes. A highlight was definitely the photo stop for Stac Pollaidh , where I grabbed a photo of Ross in his kilt.

Achiltibuie Area

I mentioned near the start of the post that Jess hadn’t been to this part of Scotland before, but didn’t fill you in on my experiences here. Well, way back in the 1980’s, my family holidayed up in this part of the world, specifically in the village of Achiltibuie. Not a village name you want to try to pronounce after a couple of beers.

I was excited to revisit, but mostly so I could tell my mum about it – if I’m honest, my memories of that trip largely involved being left outside a pub in the rain so my parents could enjoy a beverage. Licensing laws around children being allowed in pubs being apparently quite strict in the Scotland of the eighties.

Anyway, that memory was washed away by our visit to Achiltibuie on a glorious sunny day. We took in a local croft, stopped for a cup of tea, and took some photos of sheep, boats, and giant balls on a pebbly beach.

Then, it was on to our lunch stop, but not before stopping a couple more times to take photos of more incredible highland scenery.

Lunch was at a small cafe near Inverkirkaig, where options ranged from paninis to soups. After lunch we had the opportunity to take a stroll, which Jess and I did, finishing up on Inverkirkaig beach, where Ross picked us up, before heading on to our next stop:

Achmelvich Beach

I have seen photos of Scotland’s beaches in summer, and have usually had a “I can’t believe that’s Scotland” reaction.

It turns out that Scotland has gorgeous white sandy beaches and turquoise waters. When the sun is out, you could be mistaken for thinking you’ve teleported to the Caribbean.

Of course, all you have to do to shatter the illusion is dip your toe in the water. It’s not exactly Caribbean warm, although plenty of people were enjoying the waters. Instead of enjoying the waters with them, we opted to wander the two beautiful coves, take lots of pictures and generally just relax for the ninety minutes that we had at the beach. Definitely a highlight of the day.

Ardvreck Castle

Finally, our relaxing beach time came to an end and it was time to return to the vehicle, and set off towards our first castle of the trip!

Ardvreck Castle is a ruined 16th century castle, which sits on a rock outcrop on the shore of Loch Assynt. It was built by Clan MacLeod, but was destroyed when invaded by Clan MacKenzie in 1672. They built a manor house nearby, but that too was destroyed, in mysterious circumstances, meaning that there are now two impressive piles of ruined home on the shores of Loch Assynt.

We had about half an hour to explore, and we wasted no time in getting to the rocky outcrop of Ardveck Castle. Due to high rains in the previous weeks, the Loch was high, necessitating some knee high wading through the waters to actually reach the property. This was definitely worth it though, as the ruins of the castle against the backdrop of the highlands were wonderful to behold.

Finally, it was back to the bus, where barring one scenic reststop, it was the end of our day. We had an evening meal from a food truck serving up delicious local sea food, before hitting our bed again.

Day 3 – Castles, Coos and Passes

Day three was to be another day with a bit of driving, but again, we were to be touring some of Scotland’s most stunning locations, and the day was due to end on Skye. So obviously that was exciting. We loaded up with a full Scottish breakfast, before checking out and loading ourselves onto the bus for another full day of adventuring.

This was a beautifully still day, which meant one thing – stopping to take pictures of magnificently still lochs! It had become apparent to me by this point that Ross was a talented and keen photographer as well as being an excellent driver/guide, which meant that we had some truly epic photo opportunities on our trip.

We stopped at Loch Broom, Loch a’ Chroisg and Loch Clair – the latter of which was a definite highlight! I’ll let the pictures do the talking.

I think you’ll agree, Scotland with a bit of sunshine is pretty special.

All Loch’d up, and we headed on for a morning coffee break, stopping on the shores of Loch Torridon at The Torridon Inn. This is a relaxed cafe / pub for refreshments with a nice-looking hotel next door. We had a coffee, and explored the grounds a little, before we set off on the fantastically scenic Applecross coastal road – a windingly scenic highway around the edge of the Applecross peninsula.

It was here that we encountered two things. First, the first grey weather on our trip, which lasted all of around an hour. Second:

A Highland Coo!

Yes, another iconic Scottish sight, the hairy Highland Cow, or Coo, as the locals call it. This wonderfully hirsute beast is near the top of sights for many visitors to Scotland, and so we were thrilled to find such a fine looking animal just sitting by the side of the road.

Despite the fog, which, to be honest, just lent a bit of atmosphere to the experience, we all piled out of the bus and went to say hello.

Despite their horned appearance, Highland Coo’s are generally well mannered and approachable, although you should maintain a respectful distance, refrain from trying to touch them, and don’t come between them and their calves as they can be aggressive if provoked. We were able to get fairly close for some lovely photos, which was a wonderful experience. Then, we headed on, to our lunchtime stop at the Potting Shed Cafe & Restaurant , near the town of Applecross.

Potting Shed Cafe and Restaurant Applecross

Here we had a rather delicious meal of locally sourced food, before setting off on one of Scotland’s most spectacular mountain roads – the Bealach na Ba (Pass of the Cattle). This road is one of the highest in Britain, reaching 2,053 ft, and it offered us our first glimpses of Skye, across the sea to the west.

Skye itself was cloud draped, but her mountain tops were poking above the clouds, so it was quite an impressive sight. Then, we wound down the hill to our last big stop of the day, the most visted attraction in the Highlands, and definitely one of the most photographed in Scotland:

Eilean Donan Castle

Sitting on the junction of three lochs, and built upon a rocky promontory which can only be accessed by a stone bridge, Eilean Donan is definitely one of the most photogenic castles in Scotland.

It’s also probably the busiest of all the visitor attractions in the highlands, and the day we visited was no exception. Ross actually suggested that due to the volume of visitors, we might prefer to skip going inside the castle and instead to just take photos of it from the shore, but we opted to go inside and experience it. Most of our group decided to go in and tour on their own but a few decided to just spend time in the gift shop and check out the closest town.

Eilean Donan is actually a bit of a strange castle, as the original was entirely destroyed in the 18th century by the British Royal Navy in retribution for the role it played housing Jacobite revolutionaries. For two hundred years the castle lay in ruins, before being entirely rebuilt in the early 20th century to it’s former design – the main change being the stone bridge across which you access the castle today.

The castle was definitely crowded, but worth the visit nonetheless, although the best photos of it are definitely to be had from the shore.

Finally, our castle time concluded, and we took the short drive north and headed across the bridge to the last stop on our day, the magical:

Isle of Skye

Skye is actually quite a big island, and it was around an hour’s drive from where we drove onto the island to the small village where we were to be based for the next couple of nights. Naturally, Ross updated us with the key geological features, notably the Black and Red Cuillins, which we stopped briefly to photograph.

Finally, we arrived at our B&B, which was around a twenty minute walk from the town centre, and after dropping our bags off, Ross gave us a lift into town where we had a lovely evening meal at the Antlers Bar & Grill (I particularly enjoyed the seafood platter!), part of the Portree Hotel , before walking home to bed.

Day 4 – Skye: Mythic Landscapes and Faerie Folk

Our fourth day was entirely set aside for exploring the Isle of Skye, but first, of course, we had to get started with a full Scottish breakfast. The breakfast is usually my favourite part of staying at a B&B, and the Feochan B&B didn’t disappoint. Jess opted for lighter options.

Fully equipped for the day, we set off, with our first stop being:

Loch Fada and the Old Man of Storr

The Old Man of Storr is one of the more recognisable sights on Skye, a finger of rock that juts out of the surrounding landscape. The actual walk up to the Old Man of Storr would have taken more time than we had, so we stopped by beautiful Loch Fada to soak up the view and get some gorgeous reflections of the Old Man of Storr while we were at it.

Conveniently, Loch Fada also had some boats parked in it, which only added to the view!

Some time, and many photographs later, we hopped back into the bus for the first waterfall of the trip, the spectacular:

Mealt Falls

Mealt Falls are fed from nearby Mealt Loch, with their key feature being that they plunge off the side of the sea cliffs and down to the waiting sea, some fifty plus meters below. With the backdrop of the Kilt Rock, these are a stunning sight on any day, and we were particularly lucky to have fine weather when we visited, which gave the water below a wonderful greenish tinge.

We enjoyed the view for a time, before taking a short ride on the bus along to the town of Staffin, where we stopped for a coffee at the Columba 1400 cafe . As well as offering lovely views, this is a social enterprise and charity, where the funds raised go towards helping young people through tough times.

The Quirang

The next stop on our trip was another well known spot on Skye – the Quirang. Formed as part of a series of huge landslips from the Trotternish peninsula, the Quirang is home to a series of stunning landscape formations, including The Needle and The Table.

The vistas from the top of the Quirang are unbelievable, and the half hour or so that we had to explore slipped away all too quickly.

The Faerie Glen

From the Quirang we carried on to the other side of the Trotternish Peninsula, to visit a curious geographic region known as the Faerie Glen. This is a place rife with fokelore and legend – Ross warned us to avoid invitations to a night of partying from the faeries, as whilst we would likely have a wonderful time, we might emerge to a world very different to that which we had left!

Sadly, we had no such encounters (I was all for a time travelling night of partying), but we did still enjoy the climb up to the top of the rock formation known as the Faerie Castle, the views of the strange hills, and the overall weird atmosphere of the place. So much so, that we were almost sad to leave and head back to Portree for our lunch stop!

Lunch was at our leisure – Ross gave us some options, but Jess and I went off piste and decided to go for an Indian. Which was actually excellent, and definitely recommendable. Following lunch, we had a bit of time to explore Portree and its shops and harbor, after which we headed to another part of Skye, to try another Scottish classic.

You basically can’t come to Scotland and not try Whisky, and what better place to have a sample than at Skye’s most famous (and only) distillery: Talisker. Founded in 1831 on the south shore of Loch Harport, the Talisker Distillery is a popular tourist attraction – and for good reason!

Here you can learn about the history of the Talisker brand, including the various hardships the distillery has gone through, most notably it’s total destruction by fire in 1960, an event which was said to have set the Loch itself aflame with whisky.

Today there is less flaming whisky, and more tasting whisky, and we partook of a wee dram whilst learning all about the history of Talisker. Definitely a good call by a couple of our fellow travellers who suggested a visit here! We also had the option to stay in Portree and relax, go on a boat ride, or hike, but most people chose to come along for the whisky tour.

The Faerie Pools

After our visit to Talisker, it became apparent that the weather was really closing in. Whilst the afternoon tour was optional, everyone had opted to come along, and we started to experience weather that was perhaps a bit more typical of the Isle of Skye. Rain and fog descended, and our afternoon trip to the stunning Faerie Pools was attempted, but the weather wasn’t really good enough to make the walk worth it.

Ross drove us further, and we did take in some more sights, including a blustery and wet walk on a beach, followed by a blustery and wet quick viewing of Dunvegan Castle, before we decided to head back to Portree, have a bite to eat, and get an early night. Jess and I had dinner at The Granary , which was a really excellent meal, and really finished off our last night on Skye in fine style!

Day 5 – Forests, Glens and Forts

Our last day of the tour was also another big drive, all the way back from the Isle of Skye down to Edinburgh. We were going to be taking a very different route with different scenery and highlights on the way back, so it was still a day to look forward to – after I’d eaten my full Scottish breakfast of course!

Loading up, we headed south and away from Skye – with a quick stop on the way to grab an image of some stunning reflections on Loch Ainort. Ross was always on the lookout for excellent photo opportunities, and this was one we couldn’t miss!

Then, we were off Skye, and we headed back to Eilean Donan castle to get some additional photos. We couldn’t complain about Eilean Donan photo opportunities!

Ross, then took the time to get a nice group photo of all of us, before we turned our noses south, and headed to our first new stop of the day, the:

Commando Memorial

The Commando Memorial, near the foot of Ben Nevis mountain (the UK’s highest mountain), is Scotland’s most famous war memorial, and is dedicated to the Commando’s who trained all around this area and fought in World War 2. Officially unveiled by the Queen Mother in 1952, the memorial depicts three Commando’s in full dress, cast in bronze, gazing south to Ben Nevis.

If you’re not familiar with them, the Commando’s were an elite unit of men, formed during the second world war, with the goal of carrying out raids in German occupied Europe. During the war, 25,000 men passed through the nearby Commando training facility of Achnacarry. Their first test, an eight mile march in full gear from the train station to the training camp, passed right by the location of the memorial. Any man who failed to complete the hike in sixty minutes was returned to their unit. As you can imagine, the training only got harder from then on!

Today, the memorial is used for major memorial services, including the D-Day landings and Remembrance Day ceremonies. It’s also a very popular tourist spot – both for the memorial itself, and the views it offers over the surrounding landscapes. Well worth our stop!

Spean Bridge

From the Commando Memorial it was a short drive down to nearby Spean Bridge, where we stopped at the Spean Bridge Woolen Mill. This was the other main opportunity on the trip for shopping, and we had around a 40 minute stop here – plenty of time to peruse everything on offer, from whisky to tweed clothing.

The best part of the stop was the whisky tasting, with three types of whisky out for trial – definitely worth the stop in itself, despite it being fairly early in the day still. We also bought a couple of warm hats, one for me, one as a gift for Jess’s father. We certainly appreciated the opportunity to get in a bit of gift shopping as the trip was coming to a close.

Fort William

The largest town in the Highlands, Fort William was a logical stop for lunch. It’s also a very picturesque location, surrounded by towering mountains and on the shore of Loch Linnhe. With the fine weather we were having Jess wanted to have a picnic, so grabbed some sandwiches and headed to the ruins of the old Fort itself.

Then, it was on to the free West Highland Museum, where we entertained ourselves learning about Jacobite revolutionaries and the region’s history. This is definitely worth a stop if you are in Fort William and the museum staff were lovely. At the train station waiting for our bus, we saw the steam locomotive “The Jacobite”, most famous for starring as the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter movies. Finally, we were back onto the bus for our last afternoon of driving.

Time was against us, so we had a very short amount of time in one of Scotland’s most stunning highland valleys – Glen Coe . I wasn’t too bothered about this as I spent a few days photographing the landscapes of Glen Coe in 2015, but I did feel that the trip could have benefited from a few more scenic stops in Glencoe for the benefit of the other passengers.

Still, Glencoe is a super popular stopping point, especially in August, and most of the parking areas were absolutely stuffed, so maybe it wasn’t so bad after all!

From Glencoe we wound our way down to the town of Callander, where we stopped for a coffee and a stretch of the legs. We also had a brief stop at Doune Castle, not officially on the tour, but as it’s the main filming location for one of the Monty Python movies, was worth a few minutes of our time for the photo opportunities. Finally, we drove back into Edinburgh, arriving at around 7pm, where we said our thank you’s and farewell’s to Ross, and headed home via public bus. Phew. What an adventure!

Now, let’s go through some thoughts on our trip and maybe you’ll be able to make up your mind if this is something for you!

Is A Five Day Scottish Highlands Tour with Rabbie’s For You?

First, this tour covers a lot of ground, as you can see from our itinerary. The days are definitely packed, although for the most part we didn’t feel too rushed, and were able to see everything we wanted. Of course, there’s always the feeling that you could have more time at some locations, but that’s the nature of it.

The nicest thing about a tour like this is that everything is handled for you. Driving in the UK (on the wrong side of the road for many people!), can be a bit of a challenge for visitors, so letting someone else handle all the driving is a definite positive if you’re nervous about hiring a car.

The other thing we appreciated was how timely the tour was. This was a combination of Ross’s excellent time keeping, and the fact that 95% of the time, everyone made it back to the bus at the specified departure time. This made for a very well run tour, and gave us the opportunity to sneak in a few extra short stops here and there.

Of course, there are downsides to an organised tour, in that there’s less flexibility, and you can’t stop wherever and whenever you want. Ross did his best to accommodate requests, but broadly the itinerary was fairly fixed, and time was not infinite. If you’re more of a self-drive kind of traveller, then of course this tour might not be right for you.

This is also definitely not a party kind of tour. The days are quite long, and you’re left to your own devices in the evenings. Of course, you can go out and party wildly, but generally the folks on the trip that we were on were more interested in enjoying themselves in the daytime and resting up in the evenings. We chose to generally head off and do our own thing during free time and evenings, but some of the participants had group dinners together or met up for walks or drinks. So you can definitely spend as little or as much time as you like with others. Just note that the group is spread out among 3-5 lodging places at night.

Overall, we can definitely recommend this tour for anyone looking for a small group tour that takes in a good many of the highlights of the Scottish Highlands. It’s well priced, the bus is comfortable, it all runs smoothly, and this is an incredible part of the world to visit.

Who’s Going To Be On A Rabbie’s Tour?

There was a wide range of travellers on our trip, from young couples, through to single older folks, and even a family. Three of the tour participants were traveling on their own and the rest were in a couple or family group. Nationalities included Germany, Canada, United States, UK, and China, and speaking to Ross he indicated that they get a wide mix of folks from all over the world. Many had taken a Rabbie’s Tour before (always a good sign), and everyone was friendly and easy to get along with.

Another great thing about booking this tour is that it is guaranteed to leave even if you are the only person signed up! While rare, Ross told us that he once did a Highland tour with just one person. So you don’t need to worry about booking a Rabbie’s tour and it being cancelled due to not enough participants.

What’s Included On A Rabbie’s Tour?

The tour includes the driver/guide services and all bus transportation. Accommodation, meals, and entry fees to attractions are not included unless otherwise noted in the itinerary.

Rabbie’s can book your accommodation for you (this is our recommended approach as it makes things a lot easier and they often get a discounted rate on rooms). This means that you can adjust the price of your trip to suit your budget, with options ranging from hostels through to fairly nice three and four star hotels.

As mentioned, we stayed in some nice B&B’s, which were in the midrange of the price, running to around £50 – £70 a night for the two of us, including breakfast.

Beyond that, you’ll also need to bring spending money for gifts and incidentals. Guides also greatly appreciate a tip at the end of the trip if you enjoyed it!

What You’ll Need To Bring

Scotland is known for having unpredictable weather, whatever the time of year. We lucked out with mostly warm and sunny days – Ross said that his trip the previous week was just grey and cloudy the whole way round, with pouring rain – in August!

So you basically need to be prepared for a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions depending on when you are traveling – everything from 25C / 80F + down to freezing in Winter. Layers are the answer, so you can dress up or down accordingly. A waterproof jacket would also be a recommendation.

Beyond that, I’d suggest comfortable shoes – you don’t need full on hiking boots, but comfortable hiking trainers that offer some water resistance would be suggested.

If you’re travelling in the summer months, then suncream and insect repellent are must-have’s. In our case, Ross had insect repellent we could borrow, but we’d suggest bringing your own anyway as his supply was limited. The midges (little mosquito like insects) can be particularly bad in certain areas.

Beyond that, you’re going to need spending money, charging cables, your camera – basically everything you’d need for any trip. For ideas on what to pack, check out my ultimate travel packing list to be sure you don’t miss anything.

Final Thoughts

We really enjoyed our five day trip with Rabbie’s Trail Burner up into the Highlands of Scotland. It was well planned, our driver/guide Ross was friendly, courteous and professional (and knew all the photo spots!), and we saw some fantastic scenery. The accommodation was good, the food was excellent, and overall, we can definitely recommend this trip to anyone looking to get a great Scottish experience at a reasonable price.

If you’re interested, you can book this trip here , and find out more about all the tours Rabbie’s offers right here .

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Tara Davda says

10th November 2020 at 3:11 pm

Sounds really interesting.

Considering Covid19 restrictions, Is the tour available first week of December 2020.

Laurence Norah says

10th November 2020 at 3:25 pm

Thanks for your comment! So things are very much in flux right now. The exact tour that we took, which was a five day tour, isn’t running until March. However, there are some tours running in Winter, including this 4 day Isle of Skye and Highlands explorer , which doesn’t go all the way up to Ullapool but does instead visit the beautiful Highlands around Fort William, including Glencoe and Glenfinnan, as well as Skye. That currently has an available departure on the 7th December.

There are a few other tours running at the moment as well – you can see all the tours Rabbie’s are running through the winter here .

Let me know if you have any more questions!

26th February 2018 at 5:16 pm

Hello and many thanks for such a thoroughly detailed account of your tour. The photos make me yearn to visit! My husband and I are planning our first visit to Scotland this September and definitely are interested in doing a tour. You have given us lots of great information to help plan our trip!

26th February 2018 at 5:19 pm

Our pleasure Linda – have a wonderful trip, and do shout if you have any more questions! Also check back from time to time, we’re always writing new content on Scotland!

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This was the first multi-day tour I have taken. I have always been concerned about being locked in to an itinerary with a large group of strangers and the loss of liberty etc. I was happy with the way this tour turned out - smallish group, being left to tour stops on your own, and mostly interesting stops (I would replace Tavistock with something else in Devon - say Torquay perhaps - but I realize there are logistical constraints as well). I think Samuel did an excellent job - he was able to set a playful mood, articulate relevant historical information and keep things running smoothly. One suggestion: the bus should have wifi.

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3-Day Stonehenge, Glastonbury, Bath & the South West Coast Small-Group Tour from London

The itinerary was excellent, and the new bus and accommodations were very comfortable. The small group size promoted conversation and inclusion, and our guide, Peter, was very kind, accommodating, positive, and a good story teller. I highly recommend Rabbies Tours.

2-Day Windsor, Stonehenge, Bath & Oxford Small-Group Tour from London

We enjoyed the trip and Christo was a great guide! The only thing I was not too happy about, is the one night stay in Bath. I had requested for a bedroom for all 4 of us and whilst I understand some accommodation cannot put up 4 pax in a room, the least was to put us in side by side rooms as we’re one family. It was so disruptive having to shift clothes from the luggage up and down the B&B. I made the booking way in advance and would have appreciated a heads up at least of this arrangement. When we checked in, there were others behind us who were checked into rooms next to either of our rooms so they could have easily put us in adjacent rooms. But when we asked, we were told they’re fully booked. I would appreciate it if Rabbies or TourRadar can explain why this arrangement was poorly managed given the months of advanced notice (booking was made in Sep).

5-Day Highland Explorer: Skye & Far North Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

The entire tour was amazing. I really enjoyed everything about the experience.

6-Day Outer Hebrides & Skye Adventure Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

What a wonderful experience with the most unexpected beauiful weather!! This 6 day trip, packed full of beautiful places, was so relaxing. Our tourbus was brand new and very comfortable. Our tourguide Mark knew all the good places to go and his (funny) stories, accompanied with fitting music, were fascinating. Our accomodations were all great, but places like Stornoway and Portree were very busy so getting dinner without a reservation was a challenge. We absolutely recommend traveling with Rabbie's!

4-Day Outlander Trail Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions

A great tour for Outlander fans and anyone else wanting to see the magnificence of the Scottish Highlands. Lots of interesting stops along the way while learning the fascinating history of Scotland.

3-Day Lake District Explorer Small-Group Tour from Manchester

We had a great trip. Ouf tour guide Chris couldn’t have been mord pleasing, caring and committed to making our trip as enjoyable as possible. He was an excellent driver , very safe and mindful of our comfort. Also we were blessed with the flexibility of thd tour in very wet conditions.

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This tour surpassed our expectations-Stewart made it so wonderful! He has so much knowledge about Orkney and Scotland, and such a fantastic sense of humor! We miss him! You have a real keeper!!

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Trip very picturesque. Driver, Chris, was very informative and friendly.

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Amazing trip! Keith was an awesome tour guide and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

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We really enjoyed the tour, our guide Helen kept us entertained with her knowledge of the local folklore and history.

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All trip was excellent Our driver did an amazing job and made our trip really good The B&B was really nice too

3-Day Speyside Whisky Trail Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

The tour was great! Andy was a great tour guide during the 3 days. Loved the accommodation in Grantown-On-Spey. One suggestion I would make: would it be possible to have one of the evenings where people have the option of getting together for dinner? I did another tour after this one, and there was one evening where we had the option to have dinner with everyone (tour guides included). I understand this may be more difficult with larger groups (our tour was only 4 of us, plus Andy); food for thought nonetheless.

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Rabbie's Tour was fantastic, expertly guided and very enjoyable. I learnt a lot.

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3-Day Isle of Skye Tour with Rabbies, Scotland

November 14, 2015

My eyes were transfixed out of the window, gazing at the endless awe inspiring vista punctuated with jagged peaks, clouds kissing the mountains, changing landscapes and endless colors sprinkled with magical dust. It was like diving into a beautiful painting.

No wonder we were at the stunning Scotland – The Land of kilt-wearing and bagpipe-playing Scots.

When we were planning our trip to Scotland we wanted to squeeze in as much as possible in our 5 day itinerary. So after spending our first 2 days at Edinburgh and getting awed at the Royal Mile, marveling at the stone walled buildings and sampling some of the best Single Malt whiskies, we booked ourselves a 3 day Isle of Skye tour with Rabbies Trail Burners to take in all that the magnificent highlands had to offer.

We stopped at all the major sites and our guide gave us ample time to take pictures, walk around, and simply stretch our legs when needed. Even bathroom breaks were timed well and we never had any issues.

Scotland took our breath away with each passing mile and every turn that we took, it all looked so out of a fairy tale. Our guide – Mackenzie (Mac) told us endless stories about clans, fairies, witches, Prince and giants and would add the drama with choicest of Scottish music. And like young kids we would be listening to his stories with rapt attention.

Rabbies Trail Burners is a tour company based out of Edinburgh, Scotland with tour operations in Ireland, Scotland and England. They provide small group tours in a 16-seater Mercedes-Benz mini bus and a knowledgeable guide to take you around the spots.

Join us on a magical drive to otherworldly landscape of Skye, Scotland – home to countless legends.

We checked out of the hotel at about 8 AM all bundled up to brave the wind, cold and sunshine and dragged our luggage across the North Bridge to Waterloo Place. The office of Rabbies Tours and Trail Burners is in a cute little cafe at the corner of Waterloo place, a stones throw distance from Waverley Station. We grabbed a cup of coffee and a burger from the cafe and headed towards the mini coach which was parked down the lane. We joined 14 other fellow travelers who were there to explore the magical world of Skye. Most of our co travelers were women excepting for Sam and a guy from Turkey. It was mixed crowd of different age groups and from different geographic locations, from Australia to Guatemala.

We were welcomed by our guide Mackenzie aka Mac and were quickly ushered into the minivan. As the minivan started its journey, Mac started telling us a brief history about Scotland, the struggle, its geography and its current political situation.

Slowly we left the stone walled city, to be greeted by wide deserted roads, vast expanse of farms and hordes of sheep grazing as far as the eye could see.

The Scotts are known to be good story tellers and Mac was no exception. He was jovial and had immesnse knowledge about the history of Scotland. The fact was that he was himself a traveler and after traveling for good 12 years and staying at different location for months he is happily settled now in his home town doing what he loves the most, traveling and showing the beauty of Scotland. The one thing which makes him different and linger in our memories was his effort to keep the country clean. Everywhere we used to stop he made sure to collect his garbage collecting stick and pick on all the polythene and plastic bottles littered around.

I wonder in India if we all start doing that definitely our Swacch Bharat Abhiyan would be a big hit with a kind of population we have.

While driving, Mac narrated us many Scottish folklores and stories about the different clans of the Highlands and made different sounds while narrating these stories. Even he played beautiful local scottish music with his narrations which added magic to the beautiful journey. He also knew when to give us time to doze off and rest.

We stopped at many picturesque locations, Mac’s intention was to ensure we got a glimpse of all the beautiful things on the way to Skye. To be honest, we think we made the right decision of traveling with Rabbies Trail Burners and not renting a car and driving on our own. We would have definitely missed some hidden gems and detours.

Doune Castle :

The first stop of the day was the beautiful Doune Castle perched beside the river Teith in Sterling district of Scotland. The crumbling castle stands tall in contrast to the greenery all around. The castle was originally built in the 13th century by the Regent of Scotland. This castle has seen many wars but today it serves as reminder of the bygone era and is mostly used for private weddings.

Loch Lubnaig

After spending some time at the Doune Castle we drove on A84 towards Skye, stopping at Loch Lubnaig. The views were getting more stunning with each mile that we moved towards the Isle of Skye. Especially the vistas around this lake were so stunning that we did not feel like leaving from here. A perfect place for some “Me” time.

Hogwarts Express Train Line

While on our way to Skye we also saw the famous Hogwarts Express Train line which was popularized in the Harry Potter movie. This train line is the West Highland line and it runs from Fort William to Malliag.

The Falls Of Dochart Inn

We landed at The Falls Of Dochart Inn, the entire place seemed to have been painted in the hues of fall. The street was dotted with cute little cafes and B&B’s. The meandering river seemed to have its own mind and soul, the lapping sound of the water against the rocks felt as if nature had its own symphony to play.

Pit Stops on the Way :

We passed by rugged mountains, turquoise blue Lochs, green farmlands, forests sporting the brown and yellow of the fall colours. The ever changing landscape kept us glued to mesmerizing vistas that the Highlands of Scotland had on display. And Mac would stop the van whenever there was a beautiful view for photo ops. We stopped numerous times on our way for photos. No complains on that. 🙂

Commando Memorial

Later on our way we stopped at the Commando Memorial which is dedicated to the commandos who laid down their lives in the service of the country during the WW2 (1939 -1945). The memorial was unveiled by Queen Elizabeth on 27th Sept 1952. Being an avid follower of the WW2, I found this place to be a part of an era which rewrote the world history for generations to come.

There was so much of silence that prevailed all around and a lonely bench at the memorial spoke a volume about the history.

Glengarry

Next was a quick stop at the community hall of Glengarry for a quick break to refresh ourselves. The community hall was surrounded by farmlands and forests. Glengarry is the home of the MacDonell clan of the Scottish Highlands. Mac told us the stories about the MacDonell clan which is one of the largest Scottish clans.

Near Eilean Donan Castle

The last stop of the day was Eilean Donan Castle, though we did not go into the castle on day 1, we stopped for some photo ops with the Eilean Donan Castle in the background. More about the castle on Day 3.

At the end of the day, we crossed the famous Skye bridge to reach the port town of Portree.

Portree is a small town which serves as a ideal base for anyone to explore Skye. The town is dotted with beautiful B&B’s and pretty little cafes and restaurants. By the time we reached Portree it was 7 PM and we could hardly find anyone on the roads. After dumping our luggage in a cute little cottage, we walked towards the city center for dinner. Our stay was booked by Rabbies Trail Burners.

We woke up around 6 AM in the morning and had a full Scottish breakfast with eggs, fried tomato and mushroom which was cooked and served by the cottage owners (a middle aged couple). Scottish people are known for their hospitality, the cottage owners ensured that we were full to our brims before we left for the day to explore Skye. We were picked up from our cottage at around 8:30 AM by Mac. It seemed as if luck was on our side as it was full on bright day in Skye in the month of October and we were all set to explore Skye.

Before reaching our first stop, we stopped for some photo ops, yup once again. 🙂

What is a road trip, without stopping at picturesque locations that you pass by.

For miles there was not even a single person but fresh tarmac, expanses of brown peat bog and beautiful Lochs and Glens.

It is said that the journey is more important than the destination and we could not agree more while traveling in Skye.

Village – Struan

As we drove further west, we passed by charming villages right next to the Loch with cottages dotted all around that seemed to float in the cradle of the surrounding hills and hordes of sheep grazing on the farmlands.

Just imagine waking up to views like this. Surreal isn’t it?

Dun Beag Broch

Located about 1 kilometer northwest of the village of Struan on the west coast of the island of Skye is Dun Beag Broch over looking Loch Bracaldale. It looked like a defensive port though the exact history around a Broch is still a mystery. A easy hike up following the trails created by sheep grazing took us to the remains of the broch. Once a defensive port is now reduced to some massive walls and crumbling stones. Its in a fashion of circular structure with numerous small and big chambers.

As per wiki ” The interior has a diameter of about 11 metres, and the entrance is on the east side. Internally three openings are visible in the broch wall.One leads to a small chamber; a second leads to a long narrow gallery within the wall; and a third leads to the stone stair of which some twenty steps survive”.

After admiring the pre historic civil engineering marvel which is dated back to Scotland’s Iron-Age farmers, we continued our journey towards Neist Point.

Neist Point

Neist Point is the western most point in Skye. When we reached Neist Point it was very windy and Mac asked us to stay away from the edges as there were no guard rails. Battling against strong winds we followed the sheep grazed path. It was as scenic as we had heard about it, waves crashing the soaring high cliffs and a stunning lighthouse perched on the edges overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

The view from the top was surreal. With this beautiful backdrop we did not miss to take a group photo with our fellow travelers. No doubt it is one of the top destinations for landscape photography.

Dunvegan Castle

Our next stop was Dunvegan Castle, which is tucked amidst greenery and woodlands and beside the beautiful Loch Dunvegan. The magnificent castle is steeped in history and every nook and cranny, tells tales of the glorious history of the Clan McLeod of Scotland. The castle has been the seat of the power of the clan chief for the last 800 years. Just beyond the main door of the castle is a majestic staircase with red carpet laid on top of it. There are gifts and artifacts on display in glass cases and dotted with beautiful life size oil paintings.The most famous being the Dunvegan Cup , Rory Mor’s horn and the Fairy Flag . It is said that a fairy had given the flag to one of the clan chiefs and is considered to have magical powers. It has been carried into many battles by clan chiefs for good luck.

The rooms had ceiling to floor curtains and oak furnitures. Each room was elegantly designed and tastefully decorated keeping the original set up in mind.

The castle also offers seal tours and cottages for rent. The entry to this castle is chargeable and it is open from 29th March to 15th October. So, do plan your visit accordingly.

Fairy Barn

On our way back from Dunvegan Castle we stopped by a small bridge popularly known as the Fairy Barn. It is said that the water from the stream has magical qualities and that one’s beauty is preserved forever by sprinkling the water from the Barn on your face. This was the same place where the fairy gave the fairy flag and went back to the fairy land. You feel like believing this fantasy and imagining how it would have been way back then.

St. Columba’s Isle

Just beside the river Snizort is Scotland’s well kept secret – St. Columba’s Isle. A burial ground sprinkled with ancient ruins and graves burried over centuries ago. St. Columba was the one who founded the cathedral of the bishops of the Isles which was the centre of Christianity in the Hebrides from 1079 to 1498. The small burial island is connected by a foot bridge and it is quite picturesque.

Some of the graves also have life size carving of the buried person. The burial grounds are located a little off the road and chances are high that you might miss it if you are traveling on your own.

While driving towards Fairy Glen, Mac narrated another Scottish folklore about a Knight who met a Fairy at Fairy Glen and went with her to the Fairy Land. It is said that one minute in Fairy Land is equivalent to a 100 years, and when the Knight returned the world had moved on and everything had changed. His loved ones, his house and everything he knew was gone. And the Knight turned to dust when he realized what had happened to him. Then Mac added his own pun by saying, “ Never talk to a stranger at Fairy Glen “.

The unusual formation of rocks, distinctive jagged peaks of different size and geological oddities surely makes us believe that the glen is sprinkled with fairy dust.

As we ascended towards Castle Ewen, which was perched on the top, we came across numerous rocks in circular pattern which was so perfectly placed that we wondered who had placed them. On asking about the formation to Mac, Mac told us no one knows how they are formed. No doubt Fairly Glen was peppered with pixie dust and the Scottish do believe in the existence of fairies.

On our way back to the van, I could not shed off the thought from my mind about how these enormous circular rock formations are formed.

Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls

This was one of my favourite spot in the skye. The views could not have been any better than this. Located on the east of the island, a small Loch Mealt drains from the 55 m high cliff made of basalt columns which has striking resemblance to a Scottish kilt into the Sound of Raasay. It is said the unique formation of cliffs were formed during the Jurassic Era. Fortunately the weather was pleasant.

Mac even told us that water never reaches bottom when the winds are strong. Earlier there were also loss of life but now the edges are well fenced and it is one of the most popular view point of the skye.

Quiraing and The Old Man of Storr

Quiraing has a set of otherworldly explicit rock formations covered with green slopes and is formed because of land slippages. On walking up the slopes you can see miles and miles of ridges in different sizes dotted all across. We walked on the land formation call The Table which is flat grassy area and is considered to have slipped from the summit.

The Old Mann of Storr is a jagged rocky formation on the Trotternish peninsula and is formed because of land slip of the peninsula. Though we could not stop here, but we did take some photos from the van.

Last and final day of the trip. We checked out of our cute little cottage at 8:30 AM in the morning after having a full Scottish breakfast. Mac was there to pick us up from the cottage. This was the final day of the trip and we were to return to Edinburgh in the evening. So, bidding goodbye to our host and the beautiful town of Portee we headed towards the mainland.

Eilean Donan

Our first stop was Eilean Donan Castle. Chances are you can recognize it from a movie — Eilean Donan was the castle featured in Highlander , served as Sean Connery’s home in Entrapment , and was the Scottish Headquarters of MI6 in The World Is Not Enough . It has also been featured in the Bollywood movie Kuch Kuch Hota Hai title song.

There are several floors in the castle to explore and guide around to explain. For me the highlight was the kitchen (which had all sorts of fake food displays which was fun and interesting). It looked so real.

Five Sisters of Kintail

The five sisters of Kintail are five mountains in Kintail and this is one of the most famous ridge walk spots in Scotland. There is a legend associated with the Kintail mountains, it says that, Once upon a time there was King who had seven beautiful daughters. Two Knights sailed from a far off land and were smitten by the beauty of the two youngest daughters and wanted to marry them. The King was opposed to the marriage but eventually agreed when the two brothers said that they had 5 eligible brothers back at home who could marry the other five sisters. They promised the king that they would go home and convince their brothers to marry the five sisters. Reluctantly the King agreed for the marriage and the Knights along with their newly weds sailed away to their home. The Sisters waited for their Prince Charming to arrive and marry them. The wait turned from days to months and to years, the beauty of the sisters was starting to fade. The King got worried about this and asked a witch to preserve the beauty of his daughters for eternity. The witch gave him a potion and asked him to serve it to his daughters during dinner and the King obliged. The next morning when the king woke, he could not find his daughters. He searched for them and eventually found them but not as his beautiful daughters but as five beautiful mountains which stand till date and are the Five Sisters of Kintail.

At Kintail, we stopped by Glen shiel which is encircled by steep mountains from all the sides. It was the same place where the battle of Glen Shiel took place on 10 June 1719, between British government troops and an alliance of Jacobites and Spanish.

Roderick Mackenzie Grave

Another one of the places in Scotland which you might miss if you are traveling on your own. This place is just a little off the road and here rests one of the bravest souls of Scotland who helped in changing Scottish history by helping Prince Charlie to escape government forces. Roderick Mackenzie had a quite a resemblance to Prince Charlie of Scotland. While fighting the government forces, Roderick was fatally wounded and his last words were, “You have killed your Prince”. This made the government forces believe that they had killed the Prince and search for Prince Charlie was stopped. This helped Prince Charlie to escape from Scotland unnoticed. The grave of this selfless man lies off a quiet road, beside the river Moriston. A simple grave with a wooden cross on top of it.

Loch Ness, Inverness

Visit to Scotland without Nessie hunt is incomplete. So, we had to stop by Loch Ness at Inverness which is one of the most popular places in Scotland.At Loch Ness we had the option of taking a boat tour for Nessie hunting, or we could just stay in town.

We opted to do the later as we knew there was zero chance of spotting Nessie. So we grabbed a burger and some french fries from a local burger shop and then made our way down to the waterfront. We sat there under the October sun and enjoyed a hearty meal. Then we wandered around the town looking for souvenirs to collect from the cute little shops while are lined up near the riverbank.

Invergarry castle

Blair Castle

While driving eastwards towards Edinburgh, we passed by Blair castle. The castle is situated at a distance from the main road. As it was getting late we could not go to the castle but got some photo ops from the road.

Pitlochry

We began our journey back towards Edinburgh traveling the eastern route stopping by Pitlochry, a cute little town with so many ice cream shops and cute cafes. Even Mac played the Scottish bagpipe for us at Pitlochry. How sweet of him 🙂 Couldn’t imagine any better end to the trip.

Finally around 7:30 pm we reached Edinburgh and headed to our hotel to rest our tired bones with memories of thoroughly breath-taking landscapes safe in our heart and fresh in our minds.

Accommodation at Skye :

You can book your stay on your own or cute little B & B’s can also be arranged by Rabbie’s at Portee. We preferred going with Rabbie’s to book our stay, they booked for us a cute little B & B cottage at Portee which was close to the city center. In the evening we could just walk down for dinner and stroll on the mety streets of portee. Portee is a very small town and most of the shops close by 9 so make sure you gobble down dinner early.

You just have to indicate what type of accommodations you prefer a hostel, hotel or B & B’s and according to your preferences the stay can be booked by Rabbies.

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Timing of the Tour :

Departs: 08.30 Returns: 19.00 approx

Price Starts From : Adult Prices: £119 – £165 Discount Prices: £109 – £155 Departure Days: Daily (Apr – Oct) Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday (Nov – Mar)

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Testing rabbie’s edinburgh city tour (review).

Finding new things to do in a city where you thought you’ve seen it all on numerous trips in the past is always exciting. It was on my tour around the UK to visit all four Safestay Hostels (two in London, one in York and one in Edinburgh) that I stumbled across a couple of things in Edinburgh that were completely new to me. Rabbie’s ‘Edinburgh City Tour’ was one of them – but it was not only new to me, but it is also the newest addition to Rabbie’s tour programme with trips all over the country, the British islands and even across the channel to France.

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The tour around Edinburgh takes roughly 1.5 hours and offers a great introduction to the city’s highlights told from a local’s perspective. Read on to find out where the tour takes you and what I thought about it!

Rabbie’s Edinburgh City Tour starts in the heart of the city on Waverley Bridge at the bottom of Cockburn Street. During the summer it runs every full hour from 9am to 7pm, which was when I boarded the open-deck mini van . Yes, you’ve heard correctly: Rabbie’s drives you through the city of Edinburgh in a convertible 16-seater – when it rains or it’s too cold the driver will simply close the roof, but when it’s sunny and warm you can feel the wind in your face.

It’s this small group size that makes the difference – the usual suspects of city bus tours cram as many people as possible into a double-decker bus, whereas Rabbie’s focuses on small group trips and a personal experience with the driver. It’s not a hop-on hop-off tour, but the driver stops at certain key points so you can get off to take photos.

There is no live tour guide, cause there’s way too much to see, but instead you plug into your seat’s audio system to listen to a pre-recorded audio guide with stories and tips by locals.

You can get your tickets online or at Rabbie’s Cafe in Waterloo Place, approximately 6 minutes from the starting point of the tour. The cost is £20 per person. While you’re there have a coffee and a cake!

Where does Rabbie’s Edinburgh City Tour take you?

The short version: the tour goes past most of Edinburgh’s attractions. But of course, you want the long version.

From Waverley my driver Dave set out past the Scott’s Monument on Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle that towers above Princes Street Gardens. We continued through Edinburgh’s West End which I had actually never been to.

I loved these first glimpses of Dean Village, the Water of Leith, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and St Mary’s Cathedral – I need to make sure to come back here. And when I do, I will definitely keep this self-guided tour on the Water of Leith Walkway handy!

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Back in the Old Town we headed along the Grassmarket , past Bobby the dog and Greyfriars Bobby’s Bar, along George IV Bridge (which is a bridge, even if it doesn’t look like it these days) and up the Royal Mile towards Edinburgh Castle . This is where you we stopped for the first time, giving me the opportunity to stroll towards the Esplanade and take in the views over Edinburgh.

The third section of the tour lead us back across Waverley Bridge, but this time turning east towards Calton Hill and Holyrood. After we passed Calton Hill Dave stopped again, along Regent Road, as from here you can enjoy splendid views over Arthur Seat . Why I had never walked to this photo spot, I don’t know – by foot I’d estimate it’s probably around 15 minutes from Waverley Station…

This was probably my favourite part of the tour, because the setting sun cast the most beautiful light over the hill and the roofs of Edinburgh. To finish off the tour we drove past Holyrood Palace , the Scottish Parliament and back up the Royal Mile.

The tour ended where it began, only that I left the minibus with a lot more knowledge, a better idea of the city’s layout and a few things to add to my bucket list!

Would I recommend this tour?

Absolutely!

Book the Edinburgh City Tour with Rabbie’s here !

But what about getting off the bus to explore? Edinburgh is so walkable, that you don’t really need a hop-on hop-off bus to tick all the boxes. You can easily start your stay with Rabbie’s tour to get an overview and make a list of the places you particularly liked, and then head out on foot for the rest of the day (or days).

I like that you’re not seated in a double decker bus, but a small mini van – it makes for a much more intimate and exclusive feeling. The open roof is just the icing on the cake.

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I live in Glasgow and I love to jump on the train to Edinburgh to go to the zoo, shopping and have a spot of lunch with my 8 year old daughter. We have never done an Edinburgh City Tour and I am sure my daughter would love to see some new sites of Edinburgh and learn some of the history.

I love Edinburgh Gin and I want to visit the Distillery as well as do some of the creepy tours at night.

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My best friend used to live in Scotland, now she has shifted to Shetland but ever since she has been there I have wanted to visit that part of the world. Whenever I am there, I will keep it in mind. Although virtual but the Edinburg city tour was great fun with you.

Ah, Edinburgh is just so freakin beautiful! How could you not fall in love with the Royal Mile?!

Don’t have a Twitter account so I guess I can’t sign up for the giveaway 🙁

I’ll try to ad you manually to the draw – I think that’s possible!!

I love tours like this when I am in a new city as it helps get the lay of the land and provide some really useful information. Love your blog!

I would love to finally come to Scotland and what a great opportunity this would be. I am a big fan of tours to get an overview and the size of this one looks particularly appealing!

great giveaway – would love to win this for my bf as he is from england has seen bits of edinburgh but not all of it and I am rubbish at showing him around as I assume he has seen everything – so we need sightseeing help please :o)

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After attending the recent Travel Massive event in Edinburgh , I realized there were so many opportunities to easily check out more of Edinburgh than I knew existed. First, I heard about Invisible Edinburgh and took the first tour available with them. Next, I was introduced to Rabbie’s Edinburgh City Tour.

I knew Rabbie’s offered tours throughout Scotland and I’ve even recommended them (blindly) to friends.

After admitting that fact to a Rabbie’s employee at the Travel Massive event, I was quickly offered a free Edinburgh City Tour for two so I could actually experience their company first-hand.

People helping people, see how that works?

Given that it’s summertime in Edinburgh (read: occasionally there’s some sunshine!), we decided to jump on the very first sunny day opportunity we had to take advantage of this generous offer.

About Rabbie’s Edinburgh City Tour

Rabbie’s Edinburgh City Tour is unique in that it offers an open-roof style bus tour, but for small groups. Yes, Edinburgh has the always popular Hop-On, Hop-Off tours that you’ll recognize from many other cities. You know the ones:

But the Rabbie’s Edinburgh City Tour is capped at only 16 passengers. Additionally, this is not the same style of tour, meaning you do actually stay on the bus for the entire 85-minute ride.

[ 2017 edit: You can now choose to hop-on/hop-off or stay on board for the full tour!]

Tours leave every hour on the hour between 9am and 7pm. If it’s sunny, you’ll get a fully retracted roof and windows (amazing!).

If you get more typical Edinburgh rain, you can still enjoy the skyline views through their customized glass windows/roof combo. Our perfect sunny day offered us the ideal way to see the city:

Rabbie’s Edinburgh City Tour bus with its roof retracted. This is the departure point for all Rabbie’s city tours leaving Waverley Bridge.

What You See in Edinburgh with Rabbie’s

So what can you cover in almost an hour and a half of driving around Edinburgh? SO. MUCH.

Here’s the rundown from our day on the bus:

All of Rabbie’s city tours depart from Waverley Bridge. You’ll see the Rabbie’s departure point sign across the street from the Lothian Bus office at the corner of Waverley Station (by the Edinburgh Dungeons).

We hopped on the 1pm departure on a stunning sunny day and rolled down to Princes Street for the beginning of our tour.

The Rabbie’s Edinburgh City Tour features a recorded tour guide highlighting points of interest and extra little stories along the way.

It’s connected to the bus GPS, meaning you follow along in real time, regardless of traffic or other delays.

From Princes Street, you’ll head down Lothian Road for a great view of the castle from Castle Terrace, and into the Grassmarket.

Up past Greyfriar’s Bobby, to the University of Edinburgh campus, you’ll hear stories of famous locals and unique facts along the way.

A short jaunt on the Royal Mile gives you just enough of a glimpse without inundating you with traffic and pedestrians.

Down over the Mound and into New Town, you’ll learn about the city’s growth and expansion.

You’ll venture past Dean Village (one of my favorite spots in the city) and around the Stewart’s Melville College area. This is a beautiful part of town filled with quiet, lovely neighborhoods.

Circling back through West End and down the length of New Town, you’ll pass Calton Hill and the Old Royal High School, with a gorgeous view of Arthur’s Seat off to your right.

Arthur's Seat from Rabbie's Edinburgh City Tour

A quick turn between Holyrood Palace and the new Parliament building below offers good photo opportunities for both buildings, regardless of which side you sit.

Finally, you’ll head back up from the bottom of the Royal Mile, and back to Waverley Bridge where your tour ends.

Pros and Cons of Rabbie’s Edinburgh City Tour

Whether you call Edinburgh the Athens of the North or Auld Reekie, you’re sure to learn some fun new facts or stories from Rabbie’s Edinburgh City Tour.

I loved hearing poetry and prose from some of Edinburgh’s most famous writers along the way, plus even a bit of local music when there was enough of a gap between points of interest.

Seeing the city by bus allows you to really grasp the diversity Edinburgh offers, showing off the last several centuries of art, culture, politics, and more.

Personally, I would’ve preferred the tour guide be live so I could ask questions or further clarify some points. I also think it helps to fill in more gaps when traffic is bad (like the first several minutes of just trying to get off Waverley Bridge!).

However, our driver was exceptionally nice and the whole experience was such a great overview of this beautiful city.

Calton Hill Rabbie's Edinburgh city tour

Luckily, since this lovely town is also famously damp, the Rabbie’s bus roof is retractable and made of glass.

So whether it’s great weather or dreich , you can still enjoy the views upward as you venture around.

And, in Edinburgh, you should always be looking up so you don’t miss anything ( hint: look for unicorns…seriously! ).

Quick Tips for the Edinburgh City Tour:

Have your camera at the ready for the entire tour – there are beautiful views to take in, but the bus can’t always stop for a photo op. The driver did pull over in front of several fantastic photo spots, so you won’t have all blurry pictures.
Take some notes along the way! You will be absolutely inundated with fascinating little tidbits, and it’s all too easy to forget the details!
Look up. Edinburgh is a city of many levels, and visitors often focus so much on what’s underfoot that they miss the many astounding views above. Take advantage of the open/glass roof and keep your eyes upward!
Book in advance if you have a tight schedule. There are so many tours (on the hour every hour), but you wouldn’t want to miss out if the time you show up is already full.
Get to Waverley Bridge early. You don’t want to be running up as the bus pulls away. It’s a great spot for photos anyway, or just hang around by the entrance to Princes Street Gardens and stop to smell the flowers while you wait.
Get social! The Rabbie’s social media accounts are regularly witty and entertaining, so get on their Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook and give them some feedback about your tour.

Full disclosure: As mentioned, we were offered two free tickets for the Rabbie’s Edinburgh City Tour. I’m also an affilliate of Rabbie’s, so if you book a tour by clicking any of my links I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Trust me, if I hated Rabbie’s, I would tell you as much. But I’m a total nerd and loved learning so many fun new facts!

Want some bonus facts I learned? Edinburgh can claim several notable poets and authors as her own, including Sir Walter Scott, who I learned was responsible for unearthing the Scottish Crown Jewels.

Also, Robert Louis Stevenson, whose poor health couldn’t handle the Scottish dreich so he spent his adult life seeking tropical climes. It was through inspiration from those travels that he wrote Treasure Island .

And, while not an Edinburgh native, there was Robert (or Rabbie …get the connection?) Burns, on whose birthday we got married !).

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Loch Ness, Inverness & the Highlands 2 day tour

A two-day escape exploring the majesty of Loch Ness, the wilderness of the Highlands, and the stunning scenery of the Cairngorms National Park.

Tour Highlights

Cairngorms National Park - Lucky for you, we're driving. So you can gaze in awe at Scotland’s most beautiful peaks.

Urquhart Castle - Enjoy views of a ruined castle overlooking the famous Loch Ness.

Inverness - The ‘Capital of the Highlands’ blends Victorian architecture with a lively modern lifestyle.

Loch Ness* - Take a chance to go on an optional boat cruise or wander around the shores of this alluring and eerie loch.

Great Glen - A humongous fault line through the Scottish Highlands; a location that’s as historically important as it is stunning.

Glencoe - Be moved by the sheer beauty and tragic tale of one of Scotland’s most famous landscapes.

Your journey

Explore Loch Ness and the Highlands at a laid-back pace on this two day tour.

You learn about Scotland’s ancient standing stones at Clava Cairns. You travel through majestic mountains and quaint villages. And you get plenty of time to see if you can find the infamous Loch Ness Monster.

So join this tour, relax and let us show you the best of the Scottish Highlands.

Tour Details

Students, seniors over 60, and children between 5 and 15 (unfortunately, we don't carry children under 5 years old)

Pack your waterproof clothing and walking shoes
Attraction tickets may need to be purchased in advance. More information is provided in your booking confirmation e-mail
Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
Air conditioning as standard
The stories and services of an English-speaking driver guide
Entry fees to visitor attractions
Tour accommodation
Enjoy the scenery and culture of the Cairngorms National Park
Explore Inverness, 'the Capital of the Highlands'

You leave Edinburgh and head north across the River Forth towards the Highlands.

You travel through the beauty of Highland Perthshire and your driver-guide will look for the perfect place to stop this morning. Perhaps it will be Pitlochry, a quintessential Scottish town nestled among the hills. Or maybe you'll stop in at the gorgeous wee village of Dunkeld. We keep things flexible this morning and see what the group is interested in.

This wild heart of the Highlands teems with mountains, rivers, lochs, and wildlife hotspots and is a magnet for all nature lovers. We head to Aviemore, a bustling hub for all outdoors activities, where you can try local specialities before you travel to Loch Morlich, which is as unique as it is bonnie.

Leave the majestic mountains and step back in time at Clava Cairns near Inverness. These ancient standing stones and ring cairns are as beautiful as they are mysterious and were made famous by Diana Gabaldon in the Outlander books.

Then it’s just a short drive to Inverness, where you’re dropped off at your accommodation.

The evening is free for you to explore the Capital of the Highlands.

Try to spot the Loch Ness Monster on a boat trip* (April - October)
Survey the famous mountains in the valley of Glencoe

After a leisurely breakfast, you’re picked up from your accommodation and taken into the surrounding countryside.

You travel to the mysterious Loch Ness where you have the chance to take a boat trip along the loch and visit dramatic Urquhart Castle.

Our journey continues south through the Great Glen past Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK, towards Fort William. You stop for lunch along the way before arriving in Glencoe. One look and you'll understand why its one of the most famous natural landmarks in all of Scotland. There's also a tragic tale that’s haunted this valley for over 300 years... perhaps your guide will tell you all about it.

The return journey continues over the wild and remote Rannoch Moor and into the Lowland scenery around Stirling, before finally reaching our starting point of Edinburgh.

The cruise is subject to availability.

*The Loch Ness boat cruise is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice.

Attractions

Tour Attractions

You can pre-purchase entrance tickets to the following attractions at the time of booking:

A cruise on Loch Ness with Jacobite Cruises and visit to Urquhart Castle

Accommodation

Where does this tour stay overnight?

Your tour stays one night in Inverness*.

How can I book accommodation?

Accommodation is not included in the price of your tour. To book accommodation, there are two options: either Rabbie’s Tours can book it for you, or you can book your own. For information on how to do this, please see the ‘Accommodation’ tab on FAQ page HERE .

Alternatively, please email us your questions at [email protected] or call us on +44(0)131 226 3133.

Information you can find on the FAQ page, under the ‘Accommodation’ tab : types of accommodation, room types, the booking process, getting to and from your accommodation, and cancellation terms.

How much will the accommodation cost?

We book accommodation with third-party providers on your behalf and each property sets their own rates. Rates vary considerably depending on the accommodation standard, facilities, location, and local demand. We therefore can’t tell you exactly how much your accommodation will cost until your request has been allocated to a specific property.

As a guide, you can expect to pay the following prices, per person per night :

NOTE: Prices quoted are for guidance only and may be higher on some occasions, especially for last-minute bookings and when demand is high (E.g. peak season, weekends, holidays, special events etc)

Breakfast will be included unless otherwise noted. The type of breakfast provided will vary from place to place so you may receive either a full cooked breakfast, a continental style breakfast (E.g., toast, fruit, cereal), or a packed breakfast bag or tray (E.g., porridge pot, fruit, granola bar).

Do you offer hotel pickups in the departure cities?

The UK and Ireland's historic city centres are full of narrow streets and winding roads. So, to speed up your departure, we only pick up from our central meeting points. What's more is leaving the city using the most direct route also reduces the carbon footprint of our tours.

Is there parking close to the departure point?

We don't recommend bringing your car into the centre of our departure cities. It can be hard to find parking, and there are excellent public transportation services.

When should I get to the departure point?

Arrive 15 minutes before your departure time. Due to waiting restrictions, we can't wait for you if you're late.

What happens if I'm late or miss the tour?

If you're late for your tour, our cancellation policy applies. 100% charges are applicable, and you will not be entitled to a refund or alternative.

What are your cancellation policies?

For one-day tours: You'll receive a full refund if you cancel 24 hours or more before the tour departure

For tours of between two and nine days: You'll receive a 90% refund if you cancel 15 or more days before the tour departure

For tours of 10 or more days: You'll receive a 90% refund if you cancel 21 or more days before the tour departure

For all European packaged tours: You'll receive a 90% refund if you cancel 42 days before the tour departure.

If you cancel inside these notice periods, full charges will apply and no refunds will be issued.

To cancel your booking, email [email protected] as soon as possible. The effective date of cancellation will be the date we receive written confirmation from you.

Click here to view terms and conditions

Can Itineraries change?

Your tour will always follow the itinerary as closely as possible. Your driver-guide will keep you up to date on the road, and we'll try to get in touch about any large changes prior to your departure.

Can I pre-book a specific seat?

Due to logistical reasons, we're unable to let you pre-book a seat on the bus. But our comfortable 16-seat mini-coaches have huge windows. So, you'll always get a good view.

Are there toilets on the bus?

Unfortunately, we have no on-board toilet facilities, but you'll have regular comfort breaks.

How do you cater for people with accessibility needs?

We aim to accommodate everyone. To read more information on how we do this, click here to go to our accessibility guide.

Do you take children on your tours?

We regret we don't carry children under the age of five on our scheduled tours.

You can ask us about the tours we recommend for younger children. And if your child is less than 1.35m tall, you should let us know, so we can provide them with a suitable booster seat.

How much time do I get off the bus?

We want you to enjoy Britain and Ireland. And we believe the best way to do this is to get you off the mini-coach and out exploring. So, we give you plenty of time to take photos, go walking, and explore ancient ruins.

Why do you exclude visitor attractions?

We exclude visitor attractions in your tour price because it lets you travel your way. It means you can pamper yourself with a luxury lunch or skip an attraction whenever you feel like it.

Do we need to bring our own lunch?

You don't need to. We stop in small towns, villages, and rural eateries where you can choose whatever meal pleases both your taste buds and your budget.

Should I tip the driver-guide?

Let's be honest, our driver-guides would never refuse a cheeky bonus. But it's up to you, and the amount is entirely at your discretion.

What about travel insurance?

We advise you take out travel insurance.

What is ABTOT?

You're protected by ABTOT when you chose to let us reserve your accommodation on a multi-day tour. This means you can claim back anything you've paid us if we become bankrupt. Read our terms and conditions for more information.

I have more questions, who can help me?

If you have any more questions, call us on +44(0)131 226 3133, email [email protected] , or check out our full FAQs .

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Take a tour from Edinburgh with Rabbie’s

Now that we can go almost anywhere, the choice can be overwhelming. our suggestion is that you could go away with local tour operator, rabbie’s, on one of their small buses..

Delve deep into the West Highlands and soak up the atmosphere and serenity that can only be enjoyed in Scotland. Begin by stepping back in time at Doune Castle, a medieval stronghold sitting on the River Teith. As you leave the castle behind, the view from your window will change from rolling farmland to wild mountains and forests.

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Make the most of your time here with a visit to the town’s castle, old jail, or perhaps take a moment to look out onto the peaceful loch. After leaving Inveraray, a drive up the steep Arrochar Alps awaits, as you travel on towards the quaint village of Luss.

This one-day tour departs from Edinburgh, with prices starting from £49 per person.

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Outlander Adventure 1 day tour

Visit three castles and a well-preserved village on this adventure through the sights and stories of Outlander.

Tour Highlights

Midhope Castle - Jamie’s family home, Lallybroch, is as lovely as it looks in the show.

Blackness Castle - The tough-looking castle looks like it could fend off an entire empire. And in Outlander , it impersonates Fort William.

Linlithgow Palace - This pretty palace is a favourite of ours because of its connection to Mary, Queen of Scots. It’s also known for one of the most intense scenes in the Outlander series…

Culross - This 16th-century village poses as Cranesmuir in Outlander . It also starred in the movies: Captain America: First Avenger and The 39 Steps .

Doune Castle - In Outlander , it’s the fictional Castle Leoch. And in reality, it’s a stunning castle with a tall gate house, an impressive greathall, and lovely views of the River Teith.

Your journey

There are moments that make your heart pound, scenes that leave you on the edge of your seat, and kisses that cause you to blush.

But no matter how thrilling Outlander is, we think the real-life sites are even more emotive.

This is because visiting the locations lets you step back in time and wander through unchanged, ancient villages. It gives you the chance to gaze up in awe at the mighty walls of a 600-year-old castle. And it allows you to venture through the real battlefields of the Jacobite uprising.

On this tour, your guide takes you through a fantastic array of Outlander sights while telling you all about the history that inspired the famous show.

So, take this time-travelling adventure and discover that the real locations and history are as exciting as the show itself.

Tour Details

Students, seniors over 60, and children between 5 and 15 (unfortunately, we don't carry children under 5 years old)

Pack your waterproof clothing and walking shoes
Some attraction tickets can be purchased in advance when you book your tour. You’ll have the option to add at check-out. Other attractions will not be available to book beforehand, instead you can purchase those while on tour.
Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
Air conditioning as standard
The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide

Time for your own Outlander adventure. You leave Edinburgh and begin following the trail of film locations featured in the Outlander TV Series.

First, we travel to the place that needs no introduction: Midhope Castle, known as Jamie’s lovely home Lallybroch. And you'll get a warmer welcome than he did. The cosy interior of the house has been re-created in the film studios. In reality, visitors can’t explore the ruins of the castle but you can sit on the iconic steps of Lallybroch and wait for Jamie or Claire to walk through the beautiful archway in the courtyard.

We then journey through the charming countryside to Blackness Castle. It’s an impressive fortress that’s known as the ‘ship that never sailed’ because it resembles a giant stone boat. You have time to walk along the ramparts and explore the fictional headquarters of Jack Randall. Just pray you don't run into him...

The next stop is Linlithgow Palace, otherwise known as Wentworth Prison. It’s also where you have lunch, so try local specialities or have a picnic by the loch and take a photo of the ruins of Mary Queen of Scots’ birthplace.

Heading north, we journey past Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument to Doune Castle, or as it’s called in Outlander , Castle Leoch. This formidable building represents home to Colum MacKenzie and his clan in the 18th-century episodes. When you visit, you can discover its real story and get an insight into the living conditions of a Scottish earl in the 14th century. There’s also an excellent audio guide describing how this castle was used as a filming location for Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Travel back in time once more as your driver-guide takes you to Culross. This virtually unchanged 16th-century village overlooks the sea and poses as the fictional town of Cranesmuir. You have time to visit Claire’s herb garden, explore the palace, or wander the ancient streets while you imagine what life must have been like 400 years ago.

From there, we head back to Edinburgh, where we arrive in the late afternoon.

Attractions

Tour Attractions

You are able to pre-purchase entrance tickets to the following attractions at the time of booking:

Blackness Castle
Doune Castle

Other attractions may be booked and paid locally during the tour.

Do you offer hotel pickups in the departure cities?

Is there parking close to the departure point?

We don't recommend bringing your car into the centre of our departure cities. It can be hard to find parking, and there are excellent public transportation services.

When should I get to the departure point?

Arrive 15 minutes before your departure time. Due to waiting restrictions, we can't wait for you if you're late.

What happens if I'm late or miss the tour?

If you're late for your tour, our cancellation policy applies. 100% charges are applicable, and you will not be entitled to a refund or alternative.

What are your cancellation policies?

For one-day tours: You'll receive a full refund if you cancel 24 hours or more before the tour departure

For tours of between two and nine days: You'll receive a 90% refund if you cancel 15 or more days before the tour departure

For tours of 10 or more days: You'll receive a 90% refund if you cancel 21 or more days before the tour departure

For all European packaged tours: You'll receive a 90% refund if you cancel 42 days before the tour departure.

If you cancel inside these notice periods, full charges will apply and no refunds will be issued.

To cancel your booking, email [email protected] as soon as possible. The effective date of cancellation will be the date we receive written confirmation from you.

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Can Itineraries change?

Can I pre-book a specific seat?

Due to logistical reasons, we're unable to let you pre-book a seat on the bus. But our comfortable 16-seat mini-coaches have huge windows. So, you'll always get a good view.

Are there toilets on the bus?

Unfortunately, we have no on-board toilet facilities, but you'll have regular comfort breaks.

How do you cater for people with accessibility needs?

We aim to accommodate everyone. To read more information on how we do this, click here to go to our accessibility guide.

Do you take children on your tours?

We regret we don't carry children under the age of five on our scheduled tours.

You can ask us about the tours we recommend for younger children. And if your child is less than 1.35m tall, you should let us know, so we can provide them with a suitable booster seat.

How much time do I get off the bus?

Why do you exclude visitor attractions?

We exclude visitor attractions in your tour price because it lets you travel your way. It means you can pamper yourself with a luxury lunch or skip an attraction whenever you feel like it.

Do we need to bring our own lunch?

You don't need to. We stop in small towns, villages, and rural eateries where you can choose whatever meal pleases both your taste buds and your budget.

Should I tip the driver-guide?

Let's be honest, our driver-guides would never refuse a cheeky bonus. But it's up to you, and the amount is entirely at your discretion.

What about travel insurance?

We advise you take out travel insurance.

What is ABTOT?

I have more questions, who can help me?

If you have any more questions, call us on +44(0)131 226 3133, email [email protected] , or check out our full FAQs .

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