~ our tours ~
Starting from £630.00 per day.
PRIVATE Tour for up to 8 people
Orkney islands
2 day tour
Your day starts early in Inverness. We head north on a 3hr scenic adventure to the top of Scotland. There is a choice of ferry route depending on scheduling times. Lunchtime is usually spent either in John o' Groats or Thurso. We then cross the Pentland Firth (sometimes passing clouds of Puffins - during their season between April and August) to Orkney. You are taken to prehistoric sites, historic sites and introduced to the islands' scenery and, perhaps, some wildlife.
You will see and visit a combination of the following attractions this two day trip - the famous naval base Scapa Flow, the Churchill Barriers, the Italian Chapel and the town of Kirkwall. There might be an opportunity to visit Highland Park Distillery, the Bishop's Palace, the Earl's Palace, and Saint Magnus Cathedral. No trip to Orkney would be complete without seeing the standing Stones o Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar. We overnight in Kirkwall giving you time to yourselves and perhaps the opportunity to experience some of the finest seafood in Scotland.
Day two sees us leaving the Orkneys mid morning to catch the ferry and then back to Inverness.
Our rate for this two day Orkney Tour would be £.1260 There would also be one night accommodation and subsistence for the guide totalling £165 and the cost of the ferry, which we can price out for you when you enquire
NB: Price is for guide and vehicle only. Admissions and food are not included.
If you would like to secure your booking we can take a 25% deposit.
Orkney islands
3 day tour
DAY ONE
Your day starts after breakfast in Inverness and then we head north on a 3hr scenic adventure to the top of Scotland. There is a choice of ferry route depending on scheduling times. Lunchtime is usually spent either in John o' Groats or Thurso. We then cross the Pentland Firth (sometimes passing clouds of Puffins - during their season between April and August) to Orkney. You are taken to prehistoric sites, historic sites and introduced to the islands' scenery and, perhaps, some wildlife.
DAY TWO
You will see and visit a combination of the following attractions: the famous naval base Scapa Flow, the Churchill Barriers, the Italian Chapel, the Orkney Winery, and in the city of Kirkwall - Highland Park Distillery, the Bishop's Palace, the Earl's Palace, and Saint Magnus Cathedral. The evening is spent in accommodation in Kirkwall giving you time to yourselves and perhaps the opportunity to experience some of the finest seafood in Scotland.
DAY THREE
We visit the old seaport of Stromness and then on to the world Unesco Heritage Site, Neolithic Highway. You will visit a combination of: the Neolithic Chambered Cairn at Maeshowe, the Hill Of Cuween or Unstan, the Neolithic Stones of Stenness, the Barnhouse Village, Brodgar, and Skara Brae. Lunch at Orkney Brewery is followed with a visit to the Broch of Gurness, before heading to catch the ferry and then back to Inverness.
Our day rate for these three days would be £1890. An additional cost of £330 for guide overnight subsistence would be added as well as the cost for the ferry. We can advise on this upon enquiring.
NB: Price is for guide and vehicle only. Admissions and food are not included.
SKYE
Two Day tour
Skye is one of Scotlands most iconic destinations. Our tour starts from your Inverness pick up point or your Inverness accommodation. Choosing to explore the island for two days enables you to explore all of the must-see sights on Skye. En route to the island is some of Scotland's most dramatic scenery including the renowned Five Sisters of Kintail. We arrive at one of Scotland's most photographed castles; Eilean Donan Castle where time is provided for a visit. We cross the Skye Bridge providing opportunities for a picnic lunch en route or in the picturesque town of Portree. After Portree we skirt some cliff scenery, seeing the Old Man of Storr and Kilt Rock. Then we can choose from the fabulous mountain road over the Quiraing with its stunning views. Alternatively, we can travel around the very tip of Skye where Flora MacDonald is buried. Near Flora MacDonald's grave, you can (depending on the time of year) visit the Museum of Island Life housed in a crofting community of blackhouses. The scenery changes again and, if time, a trip will be made into the Fairy Glen which carries some interesting geological features from the last ice age. Finally, we take a relaxing and beautiful trip back to your accommodation in Inverness.
Our rate for two touring days starting and finishing in Inverness is £1260. An additional cost of £175 would be added to cover the guide accommodation and subsistence and the ferry costs which we can pric for you when you enquire
NB: Price is for guide and vehicle only. Admissions and food are not included.
SKYE
Three day skye adventure
Skye is one of Scotland's most iconic destinations. Our tour starts from your Inverness pick up point or your Inverness accommodation. Choosing to explore the island over three days enables you to explore all of the must-see sights on Skye.
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Day one we travel from Inverness to Fort William. Following the stunning road to the isles. After lunch we take the ferry trip to Skye and either a visit to the Clan Donald Centre museum and gardens or the Torabhaig Distillery. We overnight in Portree.
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Day two builds from your choice of some of the following five attractions – a boat trip to Loch Coruisk; Talisker Distillery; Dunvegan Castle and a walk to Neist Point or the Armadale Centre. We overnight in Portree.
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Day three begins with the delights of the Trotternish Peninsula. Next we visit Eilean Donan Castle. On our final return to Inverness we travel along Loch Ness and visit Urquhart Castle.
Our rate for this three day tour would be £1890. An additional cost of £350 would be added to cover the 2 nights of guide accommodation and subsistence. There will also be the cost of the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale for this trip and we can discuss the cost of this upon enquiry.
2 DAY Outlander TOUR
DAY ONE
Let us transport you back in time to the start to Claire's intrepid journey, Clava Cairns. Then onto Culloden where we will make this emotional piece of history come alive. The afternoon sees a visit to Castle Leod (Castle Leoch) then on to Rogie Falls to admire this beautiful area. We then wander into Beauly, a pretty village mentioned several times in the books. To finish, afternoon tea or perhaps a wee taste of something stronger at a local distillery.
DAY TWO
The west Highlands with its picture postcard scenery is an area that never disappoints. On this tour, we visit the infamous Loch Ness (where Claire saw the Water Horse), travel over Mam Ratagan Pass, a stunning drive which drops down into the village of Glen Elg, then onwards to the Isle of Skye, before returning to Inverness via the impressive Skye bridge.
Our day rate for these two days would be £1200
Price is for guide and vehicle only. Admissions, food, ferries, guide gratuity and overnight subsistence not included
3 DAY Outlander TOUR
DAY ONE
Let us transport you back in time to the start to Claire's intrepid journey, Clava Cairns. Then onto Culloden where we will make this emotional piece of history come alive. The afternoon sees a visit to Castle Leod (Castle Leoch) then on to Rogie Falls to admire this beautiful area. We then wander into Beauly, a pretty village mentioned several times in the books. To finish, afternoon tea or perhaps a wee taste of something stronger at a local Distillery.
DAY TWO
The west Highlands with its picture postcard scenery is an area that never disappoints. On this tour, we visit the infamous Loch Ness (where Claire saw the Water Horse), travel over Mam Ratagan Pass, a stunning drive which drops down into the village of Glen Elg, then onwards to the Isle of Skye, before returning to Inverness via the impressive Skye bridge.
DAY THREE
After overnighting in Inverness we travel to Edinburgh for a day of film locations and history. We visit the Highland Folk Museum, where many scenes in Season 1 were shot, before travelling to Falkland (Inverness 1940), Culross (Crainsmuir), and on through the pretty Victorian town of Pitlochry where we stop for lunch. Our day ends with a drive down the Royal mile to point out a host of Outlander references.
Our total rate for these three days would be £1890 plus £100 for the guide to return to Inverness.
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NB: Tour can also start from Edinburgh and bring you north. Price is for guide and vehicle only. Admissions, food, ferries, guide gratuity and overnight subsistence not included.