Departing from Edinburgh or Glasgow we make our way to lonely Rannoch Moor and into Glen Coe, Scotland's most famous glen and the scene of the terrible massacre in 1692. We will make a stop in the midst of this awe-inspiring scenery where you can enjoy the magic of this special place.

 

From Fort William the striking scenery of the Great Glen unfolds ahead of us – first Loch Lochy, then Loch Oich and finally Loch Ness. We will tour through the attractive village of Fort Augustus then drive the entire length of Loch Ness.  We will make a stop at Urquhart Castle, where you can visit the castle and take a cruise on Loch Ness.  Shortly we will arrive in Inverness, our home for tonight.

A day of scenic beauty as we travel to one of the remotest areas of Scotland—the Applecross Peninsula. Our journey commences with a drive across the Black Isle to the village of Achnasheen. Then the dramatic climb over the Bealach nam Bo, which means the Pass of the Cattle, in Gaelic. The Pass is the third highest road in Scotland and climbs to over 2,000 feet! On our arrival in Applecross we can spend some quality time enjoying the spectacular seascapes or discovering the sad tale of the highland clearances at the local heritage centre. In this area wildlife abounds—nature lovers look out for red deer, pine martens (one of the rarest of British mammals) and otters.

 

This morning there is an excursion to nearby Culloden Moor followed by free time in Inverness for shopping or sightseeing. This afternoon join your motorcoach for our tour south. From Inverness we'll make our way to the gentle Spey Valley then on through the dramatic scenery of the Drumochter Pass - as we do keep a close watch for the deer that often come down to the roadside to graze. We'll make a stop in the popular Victorian resort town of Pitlochry, nestling on the banks of the River Tummel. From Perth we make our way to journey's end in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

 

Admission to Urquhart Castle and the cruise are not included.