Discover Scotland’s Highlands and Orkney Islands in 5 days. Explore historic sites, scenic routes, and enjoy whisky tours. Small group experience from Glasgow.
Highlands of Scotland, Kings Estate and Culloden Battlefield
Balmoral Castle - Visit the Highland estate privately owned by King Charles and first bought by Queen Victoria
Cairngorms National Park - Visit Cairngorms National Park, the largest and one of the most beautiful National Parks in the country for a lovely woodland walk
Culloden Battlefield - Explore Culloden Battlefield and discover the turbulent past of the Jacobite Uprising, Civil War and Bonnie Prince Charlie
North Coast 500 to Orkney Islands
Dunrobin Castle and Gardens - Visit one of the most beautiful Castles in Scotland.
Dunrobin Castle is home to the Sutherland Clan and has been home to the Clan for 100’s of years.
The Glenmorangie Distillery Co - Drink Scotch Whisky at Glenmorangie Distillery, one of the most iconic Distilleries in Scotland.
You’ll get the chance to join a tour and tasting to taste this delicious “Water of Life”
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe - Take a walk out to Sinclair Castle at Wick and discover these dramatic ruins sitting directly on the cliffs edge
Kirkstyle - Travel through the village of Kirkstyle on the Way to the Ferry over to the Orkney Islands
Orkney Islands Adventure
Kirkwall - Visit the ancient Viking town of Kirkwall and get the chance to visit St Magnus Cathedral perched in the centre of town
Maeshowe Chambered Cairn - Get the chance to visit the ancient monument dating 5000 years ago, with an expert Tour Guide
Standing Stones of Stenness - Feel like Claire from Outlander as you get the chance to visit some of the tallest Standing Stones in the country dating to over 5000 years ago.
Also, visit the a small group of building foundations from homes dating back to the same period and discover how similar our ancient stone age ancestors were to us
Ring of Brodgar - Visit one of the largest Stone Circles in the country at the Ring of Brodgar
Skara Brae Prehistoric Village - Imagine walking in the footsteps of ancient ancestors and actually being able to visit the homes that they lived in over 5000 years ago.
Well at Skara Brae, that’s exactly what you’ll be able to do. See the beds they slept in, the shelving they erected and the homes they built and that have been perfectly preserved.
Orkney Islands, NC500 to Inverness
Dunnet Head - Take a lovely walk and discover gorgeous coastal scenery and look back across to the Orkney Islands as you take a gorgeous walk at this Nature Reserve
John O’Groats - Get out and walk around the very small Village of John O Groats and get your picture taken with the famous finger post at Scotland’s most northern mainland settlement
Inverness - Arrive back in the area of Inverness for an evening stay.
Loch Ness Cruise, Glencoe and the Highlands of Scotland
Loch Ness - Visit the famous Loch Ness and get the chance to spot Nessie on a Cruise of these beautiful waters
Glencoe - Explore one of the most scenic and dramatic locations in the whole of Scotland as you visit the valley of Glencoe
Rannoch Moor - One of Scotland’s last remaining true wilderness regions.
You’ll get the opportunity to stop and enjoy the gorgeous and remote landscape
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is one of the most scenic locations in Scotland and you’ll visit a few locations to enjoy the beauty and hear of the wildlife, culture and history of the area
- Guided short walks in the Highlands of Scotland and the Orkney Islands
- Ferry to the Orkney Islands
- Visit to 5000 Year Old Standing Stones of Stenness
- Visit to the Ring of Brodgar
- Ferry to the Mainland from the Orkney Islands
- Meals and Snacks
- Entry to Balmoral Castle - Approx £16
- Entry to Culloden Moor Visitor Center Approx £15 (You can visit the Battlefield with out paying)
- Visit to Dunrobin Castle Approx £15
- Fees to Glenmorangie Whisky Distillery - Approx £22
- Entry to Maeshowe Chambered Cairn - Approx £11
- Entry to Skara Brae - Approx £13
- Fees for Loch Ness Cruise - Approx £17
Experience an extra small group tour of up to only 8 Clients
Explore some of the most gorgeous and historic locations in the Highlands of Scotland and the Orkney Islands over 5 wonderful days.
Visit the King estate of Balmoral, walk in beautiful Woodlands, travel through the Cairngorms and Loch Lomond National Park visit Culloden Battlefield, and search for Nessie on a cruise of Loch Ness
Drive the scenic NC500 route and get a wonderful experience at Dunrobin Castle before drinking delicious Scotch Whisky on a Highland Distillery Tour, then walk to a historic ruined Castle before getting the boat across to the Orkney Islands
Experience the historic Viking town of Kirkwall.
Travel back in time and get up close to 5000-year-old Standing Stones, and Stone Circles and enter ancient Chambered Burial Cairns
Enjoy a lovely walk at Dunnet Head Nature Reserve.
Visit John O Groats the most northerly settlement on the British mainland and discover the beauty of Glencoe & the Highlands.
- Not recommended for Travellers with mobility or walking problems
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.