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Mull & Skye 5 Days
Mull & Skye
Day 1
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Day 1
Stirling Castle, Glencoe, Loch Lomond, Oban
Travel north to Stirling, once known as the 'Key to Scotland', with its
imposing position in the centre of the country, to Stirling Castle. For
centuries this was the most important castle in Scotland and the views
from the top make it easy to see why. Soak up the history and stunning
views from the Wallace Monument, perched high on the Abbey Craig
around where Wallace camped before his heroic battle of Stirling Bridge
in 1297.
Continue west to Killin and the beautiful Falls of Dochart, within the
Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. The famous white waters of
the Falls of Dochart can be viewed from the village’s bridge. as the
waters of the river crash into the rocks then flow around the Islands of
Inchbuie, known as the traditional and ancient burial place of Clan
MacNab.
Continue over Rannoch Moor to reach the most scenically beautiful of
all the glens, Glencoe, stopping at the visitors centre, where you will
hear about the infamous 1692 massacre of Clan MacDonald.
Turn south and travel down the banks of Loch Linnhe past Castle
Stalker, a renowned Scottish landmark, dating from 1320 and belonging
to the MacDougalls and a stronghold of the Stewarts of Appin for many
years. Finally reach Oban where the skyline is dominated by McCaig’s
Tower, a coliseum-style monument which celebrated its centenary in
1997. You may wish to browse the shops or stroll on the promenade
with views out over the harbour before retiring to your overnight
accommodation at The Manor House Hotel overlooking the bay.
Overnight: Oban
Mull & Skye
Day 2
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Day 2
Ferry to Mull, Iona, Tobermory
After breakfast you will catch the ferry in Oban across to Mull where the
first stop on your tour of the island will be Duart Castle, from the Gaelic
words "Dubh Ard" (black point), the ancestral home of the Clan Maclean.
Standing proudly on a cliff top guarding the Sound of Mull, Duart enjoys
one of the most spectacular and unique positions on the West Coast of
Scotland.
Take in the scenery as you travel to Fionnphort where you may wish to
take a short ferry crossing to Iona to spend a few hours on the tranquil
Isle of Iona, steeped in history and the birthplace of Christianity in
Scotland. Follow in the footsteps of St Columba and 14 centuries of
pilgrims by visiting Iona Abbey. Iona boasts impossibly turquoise waters,
dazzling beaches, hidden coves and sacred sites.
Turn towards the north of the island and take the coastal route towards
your overnight stay in Tobermory. Once a fishing port in the late 18th
century it is now the main village on Mull and a picture-postcard of a
place, with the brightly painted buildings along the main street to the
pier and the high wooded hills surrounding the bay.
Overnight: Tobermory
Mull & Skye
Day 3
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Day 3
Isle of Skye, Cuillin Hills, Fairy Pools, Portree
Your destination today is Skye or in Scots Gaelic 'Eilean A Cheo' meaning
Misty Isle. It has a wild mountainous interior, with the breathtaking
peaked ridges and pinnacles of the Cuillin Hills.
From Tobermory cross over to Ardnamurchan and then north towards
Mallaig. Pass Loch Eilt to the Glenfinnan Monument, where Bonnie Prince
Charlie landed in 1745. You will also see from here the Glenfinnan
viaduct, used in the Harry Potter films, returning to reach the White
Sands of Morar, and onto Mallaig, to catch the ferry to Skye.
Once on the island you will have the chance to visit The Clan Donald
Centre which incorporates Armadale Castle Gardens and the Museum of
the Isles. The museum follows the Clan Donald’s story through triumph,
bloodshed and trauma from the demise of the Lordship of the Isles,
through the Jacobite risings, to the sweeping cultural changes where
clansmen became crofters and chiefs became landlords.
Along the stunningly beautiful road through Glen Suardal, you will see
the Red Cuillin Hills, and from the little village of Torrin, enjoy views of Bla
Bhein, (Blanven), considered to be Scotland's prettiest mountain. Follow
the road past Loch Slappin, before the climbing over Strathaird to reach
the little community of Elgol. Here you can enjoy the superb views of the
Black Cuillin Hills and the stunning seascapes towards Rum and other
small isles. Your final destination is Portree, where you can wander down
to the harbour, before settling in at your hotel..
Overnight: Isle of Skye
Mull & Skye
Day 4
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Day 4
Mealt Waterfall, Kilt Rock, Old Man of Storr
Today you will get the chance to explore the island. Set off for the west
coast of the island to Dunvegan Castle, the oldest continuously inhabited
castle in Scotland and the stronghold of the Chiefs of MacLeod for nearly
800 years. Take a tour to see important clan relics such as the famous
Fairie Flag of Dunvegan which was given to the Clan who helped a Fairy
Queen. It is said to help the Clan in times of need if waved but can only
be used three times. So far it has been used twice, dating back to the
Middle Ages. It was gifted by the O'Neils of Ulster
Stretch your legs and enjoy a fabulous view, then a trip up The Quiraing.
This dramatic terrain formed by a landslide is outstanding by any
measure. Go on a bright and clear day for views of the Outer Hebrides
and the Scottish mainland, framed by the pinnacles, cliffs and great
buttresses. The outlook across the sea and Staffin Bay to the Torridon
mountains, with Beinn Alligin and Slioch prominent, is magnificent.
Finally as you descend on the east coast and travel back towards Portree
you will reach Mealt Waterfall. The waterfall drops 300 feet into the sea
often never reaching the ocean, but getting blown away by the wind. The
spot is also a popular viewpoint for the Kilt Rock where columns of
dolerite form what appear to be pleats, like a kilt, in the cliff. Return to
Portree passing The Storr, the highest point on the Trotternish Ridge.
The longest geological landslip in Britain which has exposed the innards
of an ancient landscape sculpted by volcanic activity. Below The Storr is
The Sanctuary, home to the extraordinary rock pinnacles the Old Man of
Storr and the Needle Rock.
Overnight: Isle of Skye
Mull & Skye
Day 5
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Day 5
Eilean Donan Castle, Queen's View, Pitlochry
Your final day will return you to the mainland via the Skye
Bridge stopping at Eilean Donan Castle, situated on an island at the
point where three great sea lochs meet, and surrounded by some
majestic scenery. This iconic Castle has a turbulent past which left it in
ruins for 200 years.
Stop briefly at The Commando Memorial before travelling through
some of the most stunning mountain scenery into Perthshire to
the House of Bruar. Visit Queens View, generally believed to be named
after Queen Victoria who took tea here in 1866. The viewpoint actually
commemorates Queen Isabella, wife of Robert the Bruce who ruled
Scotland between 1306 and 1329.
Continue into the Highland resort town of Pitlochry to Blair Athol
Distillery, established in 1798 and one of the oldest working distilleries
in Scotland. Join in a distillery tour and see how they make their ‘uisge
beatha’ or ‘water of life’.
Finally travel past Perth and over the Forth Road Bridge to the south of
the capital and Dalhousie Castle a magnificent 13th century fortress
set within acres of wooded parkland on the picturesque banks of the
River Esk for your last nights accommodation.
Overnight: EdinburghMull & Skye
Hotels
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The Hotels Manor House Hotel | Oban
The Manor House was built in 1780 as the principal residence of the Duke of
Argyll’s Oban estate. It was later used as a Dower House for his family. Of
late Georgian architecture, great consideration has been given to preserve
the elegance, charm and atmosphere of its past.
The Manor House has eleven bedrooms each with en-suite bathroom. All
have been tastefully decorated in the period style , and include every
modern amenity.
The Manor House is particularly known for it’s beautifully restored Dining
Room which is open both to residents and non-residents each evening.
It is now a hotel where the proprietors have carried out with considerable
success the original idea of preserving its old-fashioned elegance both inside
and out. In its lovely position by the sea, the house retains much of the
charm and atmosphere of another day.Isle of Mull
Hotels
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The Hotels Highland Cottage| Tobermory, Isle of Mull _
Set amidst the quiet elegance of the town’s conservation area, yet only a
few minutes from the hustle and bustle of Tobermory’s Main Street and the
Fisherman’s Pier, Highland Cottage is a haven of genuine hospitality, well-
appointed comfortable bedrooms and exceptional cuisine – every bit a
genuine home-from-home as much as a small up market hotel. Award-
winning, family-run, small hotel and fine-dining restaurant. Quiet, in-town
location.Mull & Skye
Hotels
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The Hotels Cuillin Hills Hotel | Isle of Skye _
From the moment you arrive you cannot fail to appreciate the Highland
setting of this hotel. Set within fifteen acres of mature private grounds
overlooking Portree Bay with magnificent views over the Sound of
Raasay to the Cuillin Mountain range.
In a Stunning Location set within fifteen acres of mature private grounds
with a fantastic view over Portree Bay and only a 10 minute walk from
Portree town centre.
The hotel is a small family run business with strict attention to detail, a
caring locally based team, who do not overlook any element of quality.Mull & Skye
Hotels
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The Hotels Dalhousie Castle Hotel | Edinburgh __
Set within acres of wooded parkland, this fascinating 13th century fortress is
on the banks of the River Esk. The Dalhousie Castle Hotel offers luxurious
accommodation, award-winning fine dining, and spa and leisure facilities.
Guests can descend an ancient stairway towards the atmospheric Dungeon
Restaurant and enjoy 2 AA Rosette dining. Alternatively, the Orangery offers a
more informal experience with sweeping views over the River Esk.
The spa provides a range of treatments, along with hydro facilities such as a
massaging jet pool, sauna, and steam pool. There are also opportunities for
guests to enjoy archery, clay pigeon shooting, and falconry within
the grounds.
Dalhousie Castle Hotel is just a short distance from the A7 and Edinburgh is
only 20 minutes' drive. It takes just 10 minutes to reach Rosslyn and Roslin
Chapel, which is a possible resting place of the Holy Grail.You can also read
