As we leave Inverness behind, the Highlands’ most famous waters appear: Loch Ness. We’ll hug the shoreline while your guide brings the legend to life—tales of sightings, science, and a sprinkle of mischief—eyes peeled for her!

Unser erster Halt ist das legendäre Eilean Donan Castle. Dieses Schloss ist weltweit sofort erkennbar, da es in vielen Filmen und unzähligen schottischen Souvenirs zu sehen ist! Wir halten an unserem Lieblingsaussichtspunkt, damit Sie Fotos machen und die majestätische Schönheit dieser Sehenswürdigkeit in ihrer wunderschönen Küstenlage bewundern können. Bitte beachten Sie, dass es KEINE Möglichkeit gibt, das Schloss zu besichtigen.

Arrive in Portree and head to the harbour viewpoint—cue pastel-perfect houses and sweeping bay views. Dive into quirky local boutiques, cozy cafés, and harbourfront lanes; 45 minutes here flies by. Hungry? Grab a fresh-baked lunch or a tasty takeaway and refuel like a local. (If you have pre-booked lunch with us in the morning, we will collect it here and deliver it to you on the mini-coach, saving you precious sightseeing time).

Kilt Rock ist eine freiliegende Meeresklippe, die dem traditionellen Highland-Kilt ähnelt und unsere Gäste immer wieder beeindruckt. Hier befindet sich auch ein Wasserfall, der 180 Meter tief in den Sound of Raasay stürzt – ein wahrhaft einzigartiger Anblick, besonders wenn der Wind den Wasserfall wieder die Klippe hinaufweht!

As we head north, we’ll pause at a loch-side viewpoint for your first look at the Old Man of Storr — a striking 50-metre pinnacle rising from the dramatic Trotternish Ridge. You may recognise this iconic landscape from films including 47 Ronin, Macbeth, Snow White and the Huntsman, Prometheus and The BFG.

You’ll have time to wander up to this beautiful series of pools and waterfalls. The scenic path to the first pool is gently uphill and takes around 20 minutes (0.7 miles), with the most impressive waterfall just 5 minutes further on (0.9 miles in total). Most guests linger here, with the Cuillin Mountains as a stunning backdrop to the crystal clear water of the pools. Whatever the weather, there are photo opportunities at every turn! Please note: the out-and-back walk is around 1.5 miles and takes roughly 40 minutes, so a moderate level of fitness is required.

After savouring Skye’s showstoppers, we cross back over the bridge and turn east, threading through mountains and storybook glens. As the scenery swells around us, your guide brings to life the Highlands’ darker chapters—the bloody upheavals that emptied once-thriving communities and left these glens hauntingly quiet.

We end on a high—literally. Look down on Urquhart Castle, dramatically set on a peninsula reaching into Loch Ness— a fitting finale after a day of spectacular sights on Skye. Then it’s a quick drive back to Inverness, carrying the best souvenir of all—memories of an unforgettable day on Skye.