Isles of the West Bute, and Skye

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Day 2

Isle of Arran
This morning we board the ferry at Ardrossan and sail to Brodick on the Isle of Arran, known as 'Scotland in Miniature'. Here, we visit Brodick Castle, which occupies a picturesque spot by the sea, bedecked with gardens, surrounded by hills and overlooked by the majestic Goatfell mountain. After free time for lunch in Brodick, we take a scenic drive around some of the island, before we board our ferry back to the mainland.

Day 3

Loch Lomond & Ferry to the Islands
Today we depart Ayrshire and journey north, heading into the Trossachs to drive past lovely Loch Lomond. We have time to pause at the postcard-pretty village of Luss, before continuing to the famous 'outdoor capital of the world', Fort William. In the afternoon we head to the fishing village of Mallaig via the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct, featured in the Harry Potter films. Upon arrival we catch the ferry to Armadale on Skye and make our way to our hotel

Day 4

Dunvegan Castle & Trotternish Peninsula
Today we journey to the northwest corner of Skye to visit the famous Dunvegan Castle & Gardens. Built on a rocky outcrop on the shores of Loch Dunvegan, Dunvegan is the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland. After our visit, we enjoy a scenic drive around the northern Trotternish Peninsula via Duntulm, before returning to our hotel. We recommend you hire a step-on guide service for the afternoon as the fabulous local guides bring the magnificent scenery to life with their commentary. Please speak to the sales team for more information.

Day 5

Loch Ness Cruise
After a leisurely breakfast we say goodbye to the Isle of Skye and make our way to the pretty town of Pitlochry. We stop at the legendary Loch Ness along the way, where we attempt to track down the world's shyest monster on a 50-minute cruise of Loch Ness. Brimming with history and monster tales, the real stars of the Loch are its castles, monuments and scenery. Sit back and relax as we cruise past Cherry Island, the loch's only island, and enjoy a fabulous loch-side view of the striking Fort Augustus Abbey. We then continue on to Pitlochry.

Day 6

Pitlochry Driver's Day Off
We spend today relaxing in our hotel and exploring the picture-postcard town of Pitlochry. Popular for over 150 years as a holiday destination, the town boasts Queen Victoria as one of its original visitors. Enjoy a stroll along Main Street in this charming resort, with its many attractive shops, bars and tearooms to discover.

Day 7

After breakfast, we begin our journey home.