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The Hebrides & More - 25th September - 2nd October 2025 - FULL
Coupled with its intricate network of island ferries, Scotland hosts spotlessly clean, deserted beaches with cream coloured sand accompanied by the sound of gulls as they ride the currents. This fantastic island-hopping holiday travels the full length of the Outer Hebrides, covering the most southerly island of Barra to Lewis in the North.
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Day 1: After the pick-ups you will travel to the Loch Lomond/Arrachar area (Hotel TBC) for your overnight stay.
Day2: Embarking on a captivating journey through the mesmerizing landscapes of Glencoe, your adventure unfolds with a northward trajectory, where the grandeur of towering mountains and tranquil valleys sets the stage for a truly immersive experience. Catch the ferry to Uist from Mallaig arriving at Lochboisdale before travelling north to the Dark Island Hotel for 2 nights. https://www.isleshotelgroup.co.uk/
Day 3: Today a guide has been arranged for a tour if Isle of Eriskay. Eriskay is known to many as the site of 'Whisky Galore! '. In 1941, the SS Politician ran aground carrying 28,000 cases of malt whisky. The wreck was looted by the islanders, who hid the whisky all over Eriskay and South Uist – thought to amount to 24,000 bottles! Make the short ferry crossing to the Island of Barra. Barra is the most southerly of the inhabited islands and long famed for its beauty, boasting beaches, hills, machair and moor all in one small island.
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Day 4: Take the sea crossing to Harris, a rugged and mountainous island with moorlands, deep lochs and of course, glorious beaches. Admire the beaches of Berneray, Nisabost and Horgabost before continuing along the spine of the island to Lewis with its history dating back 5,000 years. 2 nights at the Caladh Inn, Stornoway. https://www.caladhinn.co.uk/ Day 5: Your Driver’s day off today so a local coach & driver will take over for today. Be immersed in the folklore and history of the Isles as your local island guide takes you to see the impressive 5,000-year-old standing stones of Callanish (Scotland’s Stonehenge – but older!), ancient thatched ‘Blackhouses’, typical of crofting settlements, with entry included, and the imposing Carloway Broch, a fortified tower dating back over 2,000 years. |
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Day 6: Board the ferry for the 2 ½ hour sailing to Ullapool. Followed by a scenic drive across the sweep of the Highlands, with time free in the Highland capital Inverness (where ferry timings permit). Highland Hotel, Strathpeffer - The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality | Strathpeffer
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Day 7 : Breakfast and check out we make the short journey to Culloden. It stands as a monument and a guide to a pivotal day in history. Discover how a bloody fight that lasted only an hour changed life in the Highlands forever. Many people visit Culloden because they’re interested in the legacy of the Scottish clans, as well as to research their own ancestral past. We have resources to allow you to find out which clan you may have been part of, and where and if they fought during the Battle of Culloden. Our Families of the ’45 book is a unique collection of names from the Jacobite Rising and often holds surprises for visitors when they discover which side they fought on.
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After our visit to Culloden we travel down through the highlands to Scone. Here you can Immerse yourself in Scotland's history as you experience the crowning Place of Scottlsh Kings and stand on the Moot Hill, where King's of Scots were crowned on the famous Stone of Scone. Explore the palace's magnificent and extensive grounds which feature the Vlctorian Pinetum, Plant Hunters pavilion, Kitchen Garden, Murray Star Maze and Walled Garden development. Visitors can also see inside the staterooms and the place where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert dined during their visit in 1842. When you're finished exploring enjoy a bite to eat from the cafe or have a look around the shops filled with Scottish treats..
You will overnight at the Angus Hotel, Blairgowrie - Welcome | 3 Star Hotel in Blairgowrie, Perthshire | The Angus Hotel
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Price per person (Based on 2 Adults sharing Twin/Double Room):
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Price Includes:
- Executive Coach & Professional Tour Driver throughout the tour as per itinerary
- 7 Nights half board accommodation with Breakfast and 3 Course Dinner
- Ferry Uig-Tarbert
- Full Day Guide on Lewis (with local coach & driver)
- Entry Blackhouses & Museum
- Entry Callanish Standing Stones
- Ferry Stornoway – Ullapool
- Entry & guided tour of Culloden
- Entry to Scone Palace & Gardens
Not Included:
- Single Supplement
- Any items of a personal nature such as meals, drinks, etc
- Guide/Driver Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
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