Day 1

We travel north, with rest breaks en route, to arrive at our hotel in Perth in time for dinner.

Day 2

Inverness
After a hearty Scottish breakfast, we begin our drive through the stunning and scenic Cairngorm National Park, Britain’s largest mountain range. We pause at Inverness, to spend lunchtime at leisure, before making our way to our home for the next couple of nights, on the North Coast.

Day 3

Orkney Isles
After breakfast, we make our way to Gills Bay for our morning ferry to St Margaret’s Hope on Orkney. On arrival, we meet our local guide who will be with us throughout our tour of the island. Here we visit the Italian Chapel, ‘the miracle of camp 60’, which was built by Italian prisoners during WWII. We then travel past the Churchill Barriers, the construction of which was ordered by Winston Churchill after the tragic torpedoing of the battleship Royal Oak in Scapa Flow during 1939. From there, we visit Kirkwall to spend some free time for lunch.

In the afternoon, we continue to the mystical Ring of Brodgar to view the standing stones. Constructed around 2500 - 2000 BC, they are reminiscent of those at Stonehenge and Avebury. We then visit the mystical ancient settlement of Skara Brae, which was uncovered by a storm in 1850. This ancient settlement is older than Stonehenge and the amazingly preserved rooms provide us with a unique insight into prehistoric human living. Finally, we visit Skaill House, one of Orkney’s top tourist attractions and the finest mansion on the island. Having taken in the glories of Orkney, we then make our way back for our afternoon ferry crossing to the mainland.

Day 4

North Coast Route
Today we travel west across the North Coast Route, Scotland’s answer to Route 66. Following the scenic route along the northerly coastal edges of Scotland, we marvel at the breathtaking views around every corner. Following a lunchtime refreshment break in Durness, we then wend our way south via single track roads to our next destination of Ullapool.

Day 5

Ullapool
We enjoy a day at leisure in the picturesque fishing town of Ullapool, gateway to the Northern Highlands, nestled on the shores of Loch Broom. The natural beauty of this area has to be seen to be believed and the attractions in this quaint village include the Ullapool museum or one of the many boat trips offering tours around the nearby Summer Isles.

Day 6

Loch Ness, Fort William & Loch Lomond
This morning we set off south for a stop at the Loch Ness Exhibition near Urquhart Castle for a comfort break and photos before continuing our journey via Fort William, in the shadow of the magnificent Ben Nevis. We spend time in this famous town before heading to the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond and our final stop at the Winnock Hotel.

Day 7

After breakfast, we make our way home.

Hotels

3* Salutation Hotel, Perth

The Salutation Hotel is situated in the heart of the historic City of Perth. Reported to be the oldest established hotel in Scotland, The Salutation has been welcoming guests through its doors since 1699. One of the most famous patrons was Bonnie Prince Charlie who stayed in 1745, at the height of his struggle to regain the throne for the Stuart Kings. Today, the welcome is as warm as it ever. 

Bedrooms: TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries, iron and ironing board (on request).

Facilities: Restaurant, bar and Wi-Fi.

Mobility Information: Lift available

3* Castletown Hotel, Thurso

Located in the heart of the picturesque fishing village of Castletown, around 5 miles from Thurso.

Bedrooms: TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities.

Facilities: Specialising in traditional Scottish and British cuisine, the restaurant makes use of local produce to ensure quality and freshness in its dishes, and guests can enjoy a drink from the bar.

Mobility Information: There is no lift but there are ground floor rooms.

3* Royal Hotel Ullapool, Ullapool

The Royal Hotel is located at the entrance to the fishing village of Ullapool with breath taking views across Loch Broom and 0the surrounding Highlands. Believed to be the oldest hotel in Ullapool in continuous use. The Royal Hotel is thought to have originally been a coaching inn, in a more basic form than that of today, now it is one of the most luxurious hotels in the Scottish Highlands.

Bedrooms: Tea/coffee making facilities, Wi-Fi, TV, telephone, complimentary toiletries and hairdryer.

Facilities: Bar, lounge and restaurant.

Mobility Information: There is no lift at this hotel, but all rooms are either ground or first floor.

3* Winnock Hotel, Drymen

A very warm welcome awaits you at The Winnock, an award-winning hotel located on the village green in pretty Drymen. All 73 comfortable bedrooms are traditional in style, furnished in tartan fabrics. There is a large, bright restaurant and a relaxing, informal bar.

Bedrooms: TV, telephone, WIFI, iron, wake up service/alarm clock and hairdryer.

Facilities: Restaurant, bar and lounge.

Mobility Information: There is no lift at this hotel, but ground floor rooms are available

Please Note: The Winnock Hotel is a 200-year-old building and the sizes of bedrooms do vary.