Isle of Skye and West Coast Day Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Our Full-Day Isle of Skye Tour from Inverness are a fantastic way to see some of the west coast’s most iconic scenery. On this tour, you can expect a combination of famous castles, rural villages, and impressive geological sights. This includes the highly recognisable Eilean Donan Castle, a favourite with photographers and James Bond fans alike. Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness also feature on this tour for those hoping to spot the Loch Ness Monster. On the Isle of Skye, we stop at the beautiful colourful village of Portree for lunch if desired while on our Isle of Skye tour. Local Guide Private Tour Comfortable Air Conditioned Vehicle Customisable to your Taste (within reasonable distance)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Point outside Inverness Town Hall, Located in City Centre.

Pickup Information

Pick up from your accommodation in Inverness or at our meeting point.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Urquhart Castle
We take a small stop outside Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness, The present ruins date from the 13th to the 16th centuries, though built on the site of an early medieval fortification. Founded in the 13th century, Urquhart played a role in the wars of Scottish independence in the 14th century. It was subsequently held as a royal castle and was raided on several occasions by the MacDonald Clan. The castle was granted to the Clan Grant in 1509, though conflict with the MacDonalds continued. Despite a series of further raids the castle was strengthened, only to be largely abandoned by the middle of the 17th century. Urquhart was partially destroyed in 1692 to prevent its use by Jacobite forces, and subsequently decayed. The castle, situated on a headland overlooking Loch Ness, is one of the largest in Scotland in size of area.
Duration: 20 mins
2. Invermoriston Falls
The burn here tumbles across the bands of rock in a determined effort to reach nearby loch ness, these aren’t the highest waterfalls by any means, but once you stand here you will truly enjoy the beauty of your surroundings with a spectacular view from the overhanging summer house.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Eilean Donan Castle
Eilean Donan is a small tidal island situated at the confluence of three sea lochs (Loch Duich, Long Long and Loch Alsh) in the western Highlands of Scotland. It is connected to the mainland by a footbridge that was installed early in the 20th century and is dominated by a picturesque castle that frequently appears in photographs, film and television. A notable scene was used as MI6 Scottish Headquarters in the film series James Bond. The island’s original castle was built in the thirteenth century which became a stronghold of the Clan Mackenzie and their allies. In response to the Mackenzie’s’ involvement in the Jacobite Rebellions early in the 18th century, government ships destroyed the castle in 1719. The present-day castle is Lieutenant-Colonel John Macrae-Gilstrap’s 20th-century reconstruction of the old castle.
Duration: 90 mins
4. Sligachan Old Bridge
The waters of this location surrounds Scotland’s greatest ever warrior who lived here on Skye. A legendary female fighter by the name of Scáthach. She was an expert in all forms of warfare and the greatest warriors came to train with her at The Fort of Shadows now known as Dunscaith Castle. Her fame spread across the water to Ireland where Cú Chulainn wasn’t happy that somebody could be considered a match for him in combat. The Irish demi-god sailed to Dunscaith and challenged Scáthach to prove once and for all who was strongest.
Duration: 30 mins
5. The Old Man of Storr
The area in front of the cliffs of the Storr is known as the Sanctuary. This has several weirdly shaped rock pinnacles, the remnants of ancient landslips. The legend of the locals is that the Old Man of Storr was a giant who lived on these lands who when was laid to rest could see part of his thumb sticking out of the ground.
Duration: 60 mins
6. Portree
In the 1700s, the town was a popular point of departure for Scots sailing to America to escape poverty. This form of use repeated during the famine in the 1840s. Both times, the town was saved by an influx of boats, often going between mainland Scotland and the Outer Hebrides, who used Portree’s pier as a rest point. The town also began exporting fish at this time, which contributed greatly to the local economy. The town serves as the main hub on the island for tourists to enjoy food and drink while they explore its many locations around the island.
Duration: 60 mins
7. Talisker Distillery
The home of the famous Talisker whisky was built in 1831 however on the 12th of August 1948 a fire broke out in the store of the distillery. Thankfully no whisky was destroyed, however the stillhouse fire destroyed the rest of the distillery which wasn’t rebuilt again until 1960. Sitting on the beautiful loch of Harport, visitors from around the world come to enjoy the tasting of one of Scotland’s finest whiskies.
Duration: 60 mins
8. Loch Carron
On the way back we stop at Loch Carron, a sea loch that runs to the North Atlantic Ocean. A beautiful place to take photos and enjoy your surroundings from the calm waters of the loch to the mountains, and the local farm animals grazing in the surrounding fields.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Private Comfortable Vehicle

English Speaking Local Guide

Bottled water

Fridge On-Board

Umbrella's Just in case we are in Scotland

In-vehicle air conditioning

Exclusion

Lunch

Admission fees

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Time for any Lunch period guests may want has been time managed into the tour.

Not wheel chair accessible

Travel time total between stops are accounted for in total time

No Health Restrictions

Supplied by Highland Guided Tours

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