Isle of Skye, Highlands and Islands Tour from Glasgow - 7 Days

Isle of Skye, Highlands and Islands Tour from Glasgow - 7 Days

★ 5.0 · 8 reviews⏱ 7 days📍 United Kingdom

About this tour

A seven-day small-group circuit (maximum 16 travellers) linking Glasgow to the Scottish Highlands and islands via coach, boat and foot. You'll traverse Loch Lomond and Glencoe, cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct, explore Skye's geological oddities—the Old Man of Storr, Quiraing, Fairy Pools—then ferry to the Outer Hebrides, visiting Lewis's Iron Age settlements and standing stones. The return leg cuts through Ullapool and Loch Ness to Inverness and Culloden before heading south to Edinburgh.

Highlights

  • Glenfinnan Viaduct and Glencoe's geological drama
  • Skye's Quiraing, Old Man of Storr, Fairy Pools
  • Dunvegan Castle and Portree village
  • Callanish Standing Stones and Outer Hebrides blackhouses
  • Loch Ness boat cruise and Urquhart Castle ruins
  • Culloden Battlefield and Highland distillery visit
  • Two ferry crossings across open water

What to expect

You'll spend mornings and afternoons on a coach traversing single-track Highland roads, with short guided walks to viewpoints and archaeological sites. Two full days involve sea crossings—the first to Harris and Lewis, the second returning via Ullapool. Expect basic accommodation in small towns, windswept island landscapes, and moderate uphill sections on foot. Your guide will weave in local stories and Jacobite history. Weather is unpredictable; rain and cloud are normal. Ferries may shift timings depending on conditions.

Good to know

Bring waterproof jackets and sturdy walking boots. Many attractions charge separate entry fees (Dunvegan Castle, distillery, heritage sites). Meals are self-catered or sourced locally—limited restaurant options on the islands. Not suited to those with serious mobility constraints; terrain is hilly and paths can be muddy.

Frequently asked

How long does Isle of Skye, Highlands and Islands Tour from Glasgow - 7 Days take?
Isle of Skye, Highlands and Islands Tour from Glasgow - 7 Days runs for approximately 7 days.
How much does Isle of Skye, Highlands and Islands Tour from Glasgow - 7 Days cost?
Prices start from AUD $1672 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
Where does Isle of Skye, Highlands and Islands Tour from Glasgow - 7 Days run?
This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
Who runs Isle of Skye, Highlands and Islands Tour from Glasgow - 7 Days?
The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
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Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.