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Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Glencoe
This tour of visits Scotland’s and the UK’s most famous body of water, Loch Ness. With its tales of a legendary monster called “Nessie” and the beautiful scenery all around, it has become one of Scotland’s most visited spots. This freshwater loch stretches 37 kilometre and contains more water than all the lakes in England and Wales combined. Visiting Loch Ness is an experience you are sure to remember.
This tour also visits the Isle of Skye which has some of the most dramatic natural scenes in all of the UK. With stops at the picturesque village of Portree for lunch and a choice of great activities for nature lovers, this has become one of our most popular destinations in Scotland.
Glen Coe, in the Scottish Highlands is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful places in all of Scotland and its volcanic mountains provide an incredible backdrop for hiking and whilst driving through.
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Day 1 | Evening: Departure from your school and overnight travel by coach into Scotland. |
Day 2 | Morning: Arrival in the historic city of Stirling in the morning for breakfast visits to The National Wallace Monument followed by a visit to Stirling Castle. Afternoon: Spend the afternoon visiting one of Scotland’s most famous castles and monument. Evening: Check-in and overnight stay in accommodation in Stirling. Evening activities available upon request. |
Day 3 | Morning: After breakfast, travel North to Loch Ness with a stop at Fort William en-route. Afternoon: Spend the afternoon enjoying the stunning scenery around Loch Ness. Boat cruises, hiking, and other activities are available around the loch. Evening: Check-in at accommodation in the Fort William area for overnight stay. |
Day 4 | Morning: After breakfast, group checks-out of accommodation and travel to Isle of Skye. Afternoon: Enjoy seeing the stunning landscapes of the Isle of Skye.Visits to the towns of Portree and Broadford. Evening: Travel back to accommodation for overnight stay. |
Day 5 | Morning: After breakfast, group checks-out of accommodation and travel South back into England. Afternoon: Arrival back at school in the late afternoon or evening. |
Sights & places of interest in Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Glencoe
This is one of Scotland’s largest and most important castles. Set atop of Castle Hill overlooking the city of Stirling it was the place where several Scottish Kings and Queens were crowned including Mary, Queen of Scots in 1542. Throughout its history it has seen no less than eight sieges including several during the Wars of Scottish Independence.
This monument dedicated to the 13th century Scottish hero William Wallace (aka Braveheart) sits atop Abbey Craig hill in the city of Stirling. It is said that from this hilltop William Wallace watched the gathering of the army of King Edward I of England and planned his strategy just before the Battle of Stirling Bridge. The monument was finished in 1869 and holds a number of artefacts believed to have belonged to William Wallace himself including the Wallace Sword.
Scotland’s most famous body of water is Loch Ness, with its legendary tales of a monster affectionately called “Nessie” and beautiful scenery throughout, this has become one of Scotland’s most visited spots. This freshwater loch stretches 37 kilometres and contains more fresh water than all the lakes in England and Wales combined. Visiting Loch Ness is a truly memorable experience.
This castle although ruined provides probably the most iconic image of Loch Ness. The castle was used extensively during the Scottish Wars of Independence and was destroyed to prevent its use by Jacobite forces and has remained in that state ever since.
Often considered to be one of the most beautiful places in Scotland, this highland region is named after the River Coe which runs through it. The volcanic mountains which shaped the landscape provide some of the most spectacular views in Scotland.
This is the second largest town in the Scottish Highlands and the nearby Glen Coe mountains makes it a popular tourist destination for anyone visiting the Highlands. It close proximity to Ben Nevis ( the largest mountain in the UK ), Glenn Coe Mountains, and Loch Linnhe makes it perfect for those who enjoy hiking, mountain biking or outside fun.
The largest island in the Inner Hebrides provide some of the most dramatic mountain landscapes in all of the UK. Portree is the island’s largest settlement and has a picturesque harbour you are sure to remember.
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