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Magic of Skye and The Public Transport the West Highlands By The Magic of Skye and the West Your Detailed Itinerary Highlands By Public Transport popular monster spotting vantage and into the Loch Lomond and point. Overnight Inverness. Trossachs National Park, with Day 1 Day 6 Day 8 superb panoramas across to The Royal Mile, at the heart of Buses from Portree connect with the With its handsome waterfront along high Ben Lomond and the Edinburgh’s Old Town, is best ferry at Armadale for Mallaig on the a sheltered bay, shopping choice and Loch Lomond islands. explored on foot from the Castle, Day 4 mainland. From the fishing and ferry lots of pubs and cafes – and a distillery at the highest point, downhill to the From Inverness, good bus links connect port of Mallaig, there are train and bus – Oban offers plenty to do and is the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Nearby with the Isle of Skye. You can also go by connections to Fort William. gateway to exploring the western Victoria Street, leading down to the train to Kyle of Lochalsh, within sight A summer season highlight is the seaboard. Day cruises from the town historic Grassmarket, also invites of the Skye Bridge linking the island Jacobite service, hauled by a vintage offer an insight into this superb exploration. Overnight Edinburgh. with the mainland, and connect with steam locomotive. On the approaches landscape with its special wildlife and local bus services. The route across the to Fort William, Ben Nevis, Britain’s stunning scenery. Overnight in Oban. backbone of Scotland is a magnificent highest mountain, is conspicuous to introduction to the landscapes of the the east. Overnight Fort William. Day 2 west. On arrival at Portree on Skye Train or bus leads north to Perth there will be time either to take in some Day 9 (around an hour), with a short of the local attractions such as The With the high peak of Ben Cruachan a excursion by bus (or on foot, if fit!) to Aros Experience, an arts, heritage and Day 7 landmark on the way, take the Scone Palace. Tours are self guided at wildlife centre, or to take a local bus For an overview of Lochaber (the area bus eastwards through the pass of your own pace, and the grounds are service round the Trotternish peninsula around Fort William) pick up a local bus Brander and by Loch Awe (Scotland’s also interesting, with lawns, formal to the north. Overnight in Portree. (from the train/bus station) in Fort longest) to reach Inveraray, a town garden, pine-wood (the Pinetum) William and visit the ski centre at Nevis built by the 3rd Duke of Argyll in the and wild garden. Overnight Perth. Range, then take the gondola up the mid 18th century. Inveraray Castle is Day 5 mountain. Later, take the bus to Oban close by, while Inveraray’s elegant (about one and a half hours away), facades and handsome buildings make The information contained in this publication is as supplied Lovers of magnificent rugged scenery with highlights on the way including strolling around a pleasure. to VisitScotland and to the best of VisitScotland’s knowledge Day 3 is correct at the time of going to press. VisitScotland can should travel back to Broadford to link Castle Stalker on its offshore islet and Overnight in Inveraray. accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions. Journey Continue north by train or bus, with with the bus service to Elgol, with its great views across the widening Loch times and frequency are accurate at the time of going to Inverness around two and a half print but may be subject to change. April 2015. peerless views across Loch Scavaig to Linnhe to the mountains of Ardgour. VisitScotland is committed to ensuring that our natural hours. Either take an organised tour or the famous Cuillin Hills. Alternatively, Another day environment and built heritage, upon which tourism is so go by bus to Drumnadrochit on Loch buses also connect Portree with Day 10 dependent, is safeguarded for future generations to enjoy. of scenic delights. Overnight Oban. Cover: The Skye Bridge viewed from above Kyle of Lochalsh, Ness in the Great Glen. There are Dunvegan Castle, seat of the chief of The bus journey to Glasgow takes Highland © Paul Tomkins, VisitScotland/Scottish Viewpoint visitor centres dedicated to the Loch the Clan MacLeod. Overnight Portree. less than two hours and has lots of Ness ‘phenomenon’ here. Urquhart interest – up and over the high pass Castle, close to the village, is a called ‘The Rest and Be Thankful’ To search over 7,000 quality assured For information, inspiration and more accommodations, from bed and breakfasts itineraries online check out: to castles go to: www.visitscotland.com www.traveline.info kye and Good integrated transport links make it both straightforward and very The Magic of S rewarding to explore the western seaboard. Clans and castles, wildlife, and ands one of Europe’s finest rail journeys are part of the tour – but it is the sheer the West Highl scenic spectacle of mountain and coast that will prove unforgettable. 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    Edinburgh Departures: 2017/18 Award Winning Small Group Tours Go beyond the guidebooks Travel the local way on small group tours of 16 people or less You’ll have a guaranteed experience, or your money back Guaranteed departures: you book, you go +44 (0)131 212 5005 (8am to 10pm) www.rabbies.com 1 ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR TOURISM EVERYONE’S BUSINESS Kleingruppengarantie – Garanzia di piccoli gruppi - Grupos Reducidos Garantizados - La garantie de petits groupes - mit maximal 16 Mitreisenden. Massimo 16 passeggeri. Máximo de 16 pasajeros. 16 passagers maximum. Durchführungsgarantie – wenn Sie Partenze garantite - Salida Garantizada - La garantie des départs - gebucht haben, dann reisen Sie auch! Prenotate, Partite! ¡Si Reserva, Viaja! Vous avez réservé, vous partez! Wir garantieren eine einzigartige Esperienza Garantita - Experiencia Garantizada - La Guarantie de L’Expérience - Reise – oder erhalten Sie Ihr Geld Soddisfatti o rimborsati! ¡O le devolvemos su dinero! Ou on vous rembourse! zurück. Escursioni con un massimo Viajando con un máximo de Ses tours d’un maximum de 16 Da unsere Gruppen aus maximal 16 di 16 passeggeri per offrire il 16 pasajeros, le garantizamos passagers, vous permettront de Personen bestehen, bekommen Sie massimo valore, più attenzione mayor beneficio, más atención profiter d’une attention plus viel mehr Leistung für Ihr Geld. personale, più tempo con le personalizada, más tiempo con personnalisée, plus de temps de Mehr persönliche Aufmerksamkeit, persone del posto, meno tempo los habitantes locales, menos rencontre avec les gens locaux, mehr Zeit mit den Einheimischen, sull’autobus, più tempo nelle tiempo en el autobús y más en moins de temps dans l’autocar, mehr Zeit auf wenig befahrenen stradine meno conosciute e, nel rutas apartadas.