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EXPLORE
SCOTLAND'S
ISLANDS IN A
CAMPERVAN
for the Holiday of a lifetime
Day 1
EDINBURGH TO NORTH UIST Lewis and Harris
You will pick up your luxury motorhome rental at
Roseisle in Edinburgh, Scotland and head north,
through the lochs and mountains of the Cairngorms
National Park and Highlands, island hop to Skye, North Uist
then North Uist for two nights. You’ll cross over to Portree
Skye via the bridge, then catch the ferry from Uig to
Lochmaddy. Feel your workaday worries melt away
as you say goodbye to the mainland and head off
into the wild blue yonder!
Linked by a string of causeways, the chain of islands
known as the Uists are bound by nature, geology and
history, imprinted with a lacework pattern of
freshwater lochans and narrow sea lochs bordered
with rocky coves and pristine white beaches. The
diversity of the landscape ensures treats for nature
lovers on land, shore and sea. Off-shore bird
sightings include puffins, gannets and guillemots,
while inland estuaries are home to waders, and
moorlands provide prey for golden eagles and hen
harriers. The long grass is a seasonal home for the
elusive corncrake, particularly on the RSPB site at
Balranald on North Uist.
Day 2
SIGHTSEEING IN SOUTH UIST
South Uist has more than its fair share of history, scenery
and wildlife. It boasts sandy beaches and crystal blue
waters - a bit of the Caribbean in Scotland- along with a
dramatic mountain range. Settled since Neolithic times, it
is home to the largest the Viking settlement known in
Scotland. Archaeology buffs are treated to many sites on
the island, including chambered tombs, roundhouses,
brochs and castles. Other attractions you can visit in your
motorhome rental include the Kildonan Museum, which
houses the 16th century Clanranald Stone, and the ruins of
the birthplace of Flora McDonald, the Jacobite heroine
who helped smuggle Bonnie Prince Charlie after his
defeat at Culloden. Golfers looking for a challenge won’t
want to miss a round at Askernish Golf Course, the oldest
in the Western Isles.
Day 3
SIGHTSEEING IN NORTH UIST AND GRIMSAY, THEN FERRY TO HARRIS VIA
BERNERAY FOR 3 NIGHTS ON LEWIS AND HARRIS.
History and natural beauty define North Uist. Water lovers can swim and snorkel at Traigh Lingeigh, while
wildlife watchers will spot Arctic terns, gannets and corncrakes. Golfers, enjoy a round overlooking the
shimmering Atlantic at Sollas Golf Course. And with half the island covered in fresh and salt-water lochs, it’s a
fisherman’s paradise, so be sure to pack your gear in your motorhome rental! Once the home of vast Viking
settlements, history comes alive with primeval stone circles, burial cairns and one of the oldest crannog sites in
Scotland. Also connected to North Uist via a causeway, Grimsay belongs to the sea. With a booming shellfish
and traditional boatbuilding industry, this charming island is dotted by small crofts and fishing settlements.
Connected to Uist by a causeway, the isle of Berneray is renowned for its serene setting. Sacred stone circles
and remnants of Viking occupation remind you of the wee isle’s ancient history. Beachcombing is a favourite
pastime, with miles of unspoiled sand framed by lush green grass and vibrant wildflowers.
From Berneray, you’ll take your motorhome rental on the hour long ferry crossing to Leverburgh on Harris. Stay
on Lewis and Harris for two nights. (It is one island, but the north half is Lewis and the south is Harris.) Visiting
here is like stepping back in time with its stone circles and thatched cottages- but in the modern comfort of a
luxury motorhome rental. South Lewis, along with Harris and North Uist, is a National Scenic Area- you may
see golden eagles and seals, so be on the lookout!
Day 4
ISLE OF HARRIS SIGHTSEEING
Harris offers some of the most varied landscapes in the UK, from white sandy
beaches to the highest peak in the Outer Hebrides - not to mention some of
the oldest rocks in the world. Spend hours hill walking or watching wildlife,
and take time to stroll the sugar sand beach at Luskentyre. Enjoy a drive in
your motorhome rental along the “Golden Road,” past glistening lochs where
seals bask, and through a stunning lunar-like landscape of shimmering rocks
and black lochans. The main settlement, Rodel, is home of the St. Clement
Kirk, of the finest surviving medieval church in the Hebrides.
Day 5
ISLE OF LEWIS SIGHTSEEING
Dubbed the “The Heather Isle” by ancient poets, Lewis
makes visitors feel as if they have travelled back in
time with stone circles, thatched cottages and farmers
cutting peat in the fields. Archaeological sites dot the
islands, including the Callanish stone circle and Dun
Carloway broch, the best preserved of its type in the
Outer Hebrides. South Lewis, along with Harris and
North Uist, is designated as a National Scenic Area,
where visitors can spot golden eagles, red deer, otters
and seals. Foodies will find lots to love in Stornoway,
home of the famous black pudding, the Hebridean
Brewing Company, and traditional smoked kippers
and salmon from Stornoway Fish Smoker.
Day 6
UIG TO TARBERT, ISLE OF
SKYE FOR THREE NIGHTS
The largest of the Inner Hebrides, the Isle
of Skye (an t-Eilean Sgiathanach) takes
its name from the Norse ‘sky-a’, which
means ‘cloud island.’ With the Cuillin Hills
often shrouded in mist, it’s an appropriate
name, but it could also be called simply
magical. Verdant moors, rugged cliffs
and mountains, glistening lochs and
stunning coastline - Skye truly has it all in
the nature department. Add to that
enchanting castles, interesting museums,
lively pubs and fine restaurants, no
wonder it’s one of Scotland’s top holiday
destinations! And the best way to
experience it is in an amenity-packed
motorhome hire from Roseisle.
Days 7 & 8
SKYE SIGHTSEEING
Skye is most famous for its natural scenery, with plenty of opportunities to spot
wildlife and get out in the pristine air. Sea eagles, whales, dolphins, otters,
seals and red deer are just some of the species you may spot. Those eager to
walk and climb will find Skye to be a world class destination- the Cuillin Range
and Trotternish Ridge offers challenging scrambles. For those who prefer to
enjoy a stroll, there are many great walks. The famous Fairy Pools are at the
foot of the Black Cuillins near Glenbrittle.
Though there is plenty to do in the inhabited parts, you just might find the most
profound rewards come from close encounters with the seascapes and
landscapes, from little Talisker Bay – which shares its name with the
island-produced Talisker whisky – to the Trotternish Ridge, guarded by the
imposing rock tower of the Old Man of Stoor.
Those seeking culture will find lots to love in Skye. Charming Portree is the
capital, but there are plenty of other quaint villages to explore in your
motorhome rental, such as Dunvegan, Edinbane, Staffin and Armadale. History
buffs can’t miss Dunvegan Castle and Gardens, the oldest continuously
inhabited castle in Scotland- it’s been the ancestral home of the Chiefs of Clan
MacLeod for 800 years. The magnificent 20,000 acre Clan Donald Skye estate
offers a memorable experience, with historic gardens, woodland trails, a castle
and museum. The brooding ruins of Knock Castle on the east coast of Sleat are
a lovely spot for a picnic and photo op.
Talisker Distillery is a leading tourist attraction on the island, welcoming over
60,000 visitors a year. There is a fabulous new welcome area for visitors and
an enhanced viewing gallery in one of the distillery warehouses. New tasting
rooms have also been created in which visitors can savour the single malt
Scotch in surroundings that reflect the heritage and provenance of the whisky.
From dynamic culture to bucolic tranquillity, the Isle of Skye promises the
holiday of a lifetime in a motorhome rental from Roseisle!
Day 9 Return to Roseisle!
ROSEISLE IS
SCOTLAND'S LEADING
LUXURY MOTORHOME
HIRE COMPANY
With over 900 5-star Trust Pilot reviews, we are
proud to be the number one choice for travellers
looking to explore Scotland in style.
Discover the beauty and hidden treasures of
Scotland. Visit our majestic castles, historic towns
and beautiful isles.
Break free from the constraints of hotel holidays.
Travel at your pace and pause in beautiful
surroundings to make your holiday the adventure of
a lifetime.
It all starts when you hire from Roseisle. Based in
Edinburgh with pickups available from the Scottish
airports at Glasgow and Edinburgh we are ideally
situated to make your holiday effortless.
If you would like to know more about Roseisle
Luxury Campervans, please contact us and a
member of our team will be glad to assist you.
Call us on 0131 653 5023
Email us at campers@roseisle.com
Visit us at www.roseislemotorhomehire.com
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