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Find your perfect adventure! We have 40 tours of Scotland that start in Glasgow, Scotland. The most popular month is August, and tour lengths range between 2 and 16 days.

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Skye, The Highlands & Loch Ness - from Glasgow

It was a great tour at budget cost. Tour Radar is very helping and caring for each of move and each of plans for you. Thanks

• 10% deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

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Majestic Scotland (7 Days)

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Highlights of Scotland

This was a tour beyond my groups expectations. Everything was done with excellence.

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Bonnie Scotland

We had an amazing trip with our guide Andrew and driver Davie. Andrew shared the history of the places we visited and kept us entertained with his unique sense of humour. We enjoyed the beauty of the Scottish countryside dotted with sheep and the occasional “Hairy Coo”. Highlights were Culloden, Dunottar Castle, Palace of Scone and the evening of Scottish music and dance.

Scottish Royal

this guided tour was very good. we covered many places and did many activities. the guide was very good, always available, attentive and with a good knowledge. I recommend this tour

Taste of Scotland

Scottish Highlands & Islands

Guide Margerie and Driver Allister excellent. The tour occasionally strenuous; bus rides whole day. Bus quite confortable; Wi-Fi appreciated. Expected more meals included. Big Tour group - 44 Pax - a bit too many for my taste. When I inquired I was told max will be 35.....for me more acceptable. Hotel's fine except Isle of Skye: "Dunollie"- I had a claustrophobic room; no idea where to put my suitcase. After all the add. single room supplement is not little. Itinerary very interesting.

West Highlands, Iona & The Jacobite Guided Rail Tour

We enjoyed every minute of this guided tour. Everything had been well planned and the timetable worked well. Fantastic guide, amazing experiences, lovely hotels and excellent food. We would definitely choose another holiday with McKinlay Kidd

Loch Ness, the Jacobite and Skye Guided Rail Tour

Fabulous tour guide and drivers, beautiful scenery and very nice hotels. Train was fun but there was a strike on the train so we had to go by coach a little more than we would have liked. Also would have liked to go to more castles but r do other activities other than just driving and looking at scenery. Easily could have done the other distillery as well as go inside more castles. It was nice to have time on our own as well as very few early mornings.

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Scottish Escape

Bus was great, Hotels were good, Gary, the tour guide, was awesome!

Bonnie Scotland with London

My husband and I very much enjoyed our tour through Scotland. The tour guide Tom was knowledgeable and kept us interested without drowning us in a myriad of dates and names of Kings and Queens. He was totally in control ensuring everyone was on the bus and at each event checking everything had been arranged and that our group was expected before he would let us off the bus. The Scottish driver Dave was excellent and we felt safe despite the narrow roads. On the down side, we wish we could have had more free time to explore in Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh. The guided tours of Glasgow and Edinburgh turned out to be pointing out various buildings on way to the castle or as we drove out of the cities on our way to the day's tour highlight rather than a proper city tour. The London part was disappointing with the aspect of being part of a tour. The hotel, although nice, was over 1 1/2 hours by bus away from King's Cross station. The tour director did not take the opportunity to point out the various historic sites along the way. Many key highlights were not included in the scheduled familiarization of London bus tour such as Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. Once the bus tour was over we were left to fend for ourselves. There was no concern/interest shown to ensure transportation arrangements at the end of the tour were in hand etc...a stark contrast to the Scottish part of the trip.

Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & The North West Highlands - from Glasgow

We took the highlands tour in the month of may last year. It was really wonderful . Our guide was Billy. I found him a bit rude and racist . Twice he shushed my family member when she was talking to me on the bus. And at the end of the trip when my father went to say good bye to him and thank him for the wonderful tour, he did not acknowledged him and straight away ignored him. That left a bitter after taste in the mouth after such a wonder trip.

Spirit of Outlander - 16 Day Tour

Overall our experience with our tour was good. Our guide was very knowledgeable and fun.

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Everything was great-guide,tour,nature...Only you can put more stop to see more attractions which are few min.from mean road. Greetings from Croat8a

We thoroughly enjoyed our Bonnie Scotland tour. The location was beautiful and the trip well organized. Our tour guide, Gavin, was simply the best. Loved the experience!!

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Glasgow is Edinburgh's loud, colourful, tattoo-covered, music-loving, party-goer sibling. So who wouldn’t want to take a tour from Glasgow ? It's hard to believe these two are related, but it's the vitality of this city we love most. This is Scotland's cultural capital, a mad hub of trendy bars, inspiring art installations, moreish forward-thinking cuisine, and pulsating music venues. A city you’ll find difficult to get away from. But remember, if you’re taking a trip in Scotland, you just have to tour outside of Glasgow’s limits to experience the rest of our country where coos roam the Highlands , men in kilts play bagpipes, and history both fascinating and tragic seep into every nook and cranny. 

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The best Scottish Highland coach tours from Glasgow

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Published: 15 June 2022

Last updated: 10 november 2022.

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Maybe you’re a bit like us and we have a bit of a soft spot for Glasgow.

Edinburgh is beautiful and well-worth a visit but Glasgow has just as much culture and character, plus it’s often cheaper and there are some great coach tours from Glasgow to the Scottish Highlands and surrounding areas.

After visiting Scotland many times over the years, we often prefer to base ourselves in Glasgow, especially for reaching the islands on the West coast.

So whether you’re looking for the best Scotland bus tours from Glasgow or a multi-day Scottish Highlands tour from Glasgow, we’ve pulled together the best (and most well-rated!) tours of Scotland from Glasgow.

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12 top bus tours of Scotland from Glasgow

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Scottish Highland tours from Glasgow

1. loch ness, glencoe and highlands tour from glasgow.

This is one of the highest reviewed bus tours of Scotland from Glasgow. 

With stops at the famous Loch Lomond for coffee, lunch at Fort William in the shadow of Ben Nevis, then seeing the dramatic views of Glencoe, followed by time to explore the world-famous Loch Ness (boat cruise available for an additional fee) and a stop at Pitlochry for dinner, this tour covers a huge amount of the central Highlands in a day.

The local guide is so informative and knowledgeable about such a vast area and the reviews all agree.

Of course with a packed day trip like this, the stops are short. But if you’re on a tight itinerary during your Scotland stay, this is absolutely the ideal option to see some of the most famous sights in the Highlands.

2. Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands coach tour option 2

If the above coach tour from Glasgow is booked, this tour is also really similar and follows almost the same route.

The tour is smaller – you will be on a 16-seater minibus and it also includes seeing the stunning Cairngorms National Park and you have the chance to visit Urquhart Castle on the shores of Loch Ness.

3. See the “Harry Potter” Glenfinnan Viaduct and tour Glencoe

If you’re more interested in Glencoe, Loch Lomond or you’re a Harry Potter fan, this is the tour for you!

You’ll see the stunning Glencoe scenery, stop at Mallaig with sea views for lunch and see the famous Hogwarts Express Jacobite Steam Train cross over the Glenfinnan Viaduct. You’ll also spend some time on the banks of Loch Lomond in the stunning National Park.

NOTE: This does not include the actual ticket to ride the steam train. Read more about Jacobite steam train tours here .

4. Multi-day tours of the Scottish highlands from Glasgow

If you have time in your schedule and would prefer to take longer exploring the Highlands and not packing it all into one day, this coach tour from Glasgow is for you.

On this tour you’ll visit Stirling, Rannoch Moor, Glencoe and the Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous by the Harry Potter films!

You spend the night in Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis and you can choose the option to arrange accommodation overnight in Fort William or organise your own accommodation.

On the second day you’ll visit Loch Ness and also Eilean Donan Castle – one of Scotland’s most famous castles, many people will know it from its appearance in the James Bond movie, The World is Not Enough as the Scottish MI6 HQ.

NOTE: This tour continues in a loop through Scottish woodland and finally finishes in Edinburgh. You are provided with a free train ticket to get back to Glasgow from Edinburgh Waverley station (a short 1 hour journey). However this is an opportunity to spend some time exploring Edinburgh after your tour is over.

Outlander day tours from Glasgow Scotland

5. the best scotland tour for outlander fans.

If you’re an Outlander fan, this Glasgow Outlander day tour is a must – and the reviews agree!

Including four castles – Stirling Castle, Doune Castle (Castle Leoch), Midhope Castle and Blackness Castle. You’ll also stop at Linlithgow Palace and the beautiful Culross village.

You’ll have a guide and an audio guide on this full day trip.

Best Castle tours in Scotland from Glasgow

6. castles, lochs, oban and glencoe tour.

This Castles tour really packs a punch with the number of castles included, plus stops in Glencoe and Oban as well as seeing some of the most famous lochs in Scotland.

Visit Kilchurn Castle, Inveraray Castle and Castle Stalker – some of the most iconic castles in Scotland.

You’ll see Scotland’s longest loch, Loch Awe and stop for lunch at the coastal town of Oban.

Drive through Glencoe, see Loch Lomond and stop by the village of Luss before heading back to Glasgow.

7. A castle visit, Loch Lomond cruise and Trossachs

If you’d prefer to focus on Glasgow’s nearest National Park and Scotland’s first National Park, this Lomond and Trossachs tour is perfect for you.

With a visit to Stirling Castle, a 1-hour cruise on Loch Lomond (additional cost) and sightseeing in the stunning Trossachs National Park, this is a great option if you really want to explore more of this area and travel at a slower pace.

This tour also includes stops at  Luss and Aberfoyle.

Glasgow Whisky tasting day tours

8. whiskey and loch lomond sightseeing .

If ending your day by sampling some Scottish whisky sounds right up your street, this Lomond, Stirling Castle and Whisky Tour is for you!

Over 200 people love this tour too!

The tour takes you to Stirling Castle, you’ll also see Scotland’s largest loch and the famous Highland sights in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.

Your day ends with a whisky tour and tasting at the Distillery of Glengoyne.

9. Private Whisky Tour

This is the ultimate whisky tour from Glasgow with 2-3 distilleries included in this 1 day private tour.

Your driver and guide for the day is a Scottish Whisky Ambassador and you’ll visit Scotland’s highest distillery – Dalwhinnie Distillery as well as the oldest working distillery in Scotland – Blair Atholl.

There’s also an optional third stop on the way home if time allows.

There’s a lunch stop at House of Braur and you’ll get a whisky dram included.

Coastal coach tours of Scotland from Glasgow

10. ayrshire coast tour from glasgow including culzean castle.

While most people are eager to take tours of Scottish Highlands and islands from Glasgow, there are plenty of other places to visit on a day tour from Glasgow, including the Ayrshire Coast!

On this Ayrshire full day tour from Glasgow you’ll visit Country Park where you can either visit just the gardens or the Castle and gardens. Enjoy the stunning coastal views from the castle and its 18th century gardens.

The tour also takes in the village of Dunure, the Renfrewshire Hills, Ayr and the countryside of Robert Burns which he speaks about in his poems and writing.

You can learn more about Burns at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway.

Tours of the Scottish Islands from Glasgow

11. tour of isle of skye from glasgow.

Glasgow tours to Scottish Islands are a great option thanks to Glasgow’s location close to the west coast.

This popular 3-day Isle of Skye small group tour also includes Glencoe, Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle and the 5 Sisters of Kintail as you travel to and from Glasgow.

You’ll have free time to explore on Skye and wander around Portree in your evenings where your accommodation will be. You’ll also have the chance to visit:

• Quiraing Pass
• Neist Point
• Dunvegan Castle

This tour is on a 16-seat minibus so you’ll have a smaller group and the price includes 2 nights accommodation in a bed and breakfast on Skye.

12. Alternative 3-day Isle of Skye and Highlands tour

If the above tour is booked, this option is also similar and has the option to include accommodation or book your own.

This tour is also ideal if you’re looking for a Glasgow tour that combines tours of the Scottish Highlands and Islands because as well as touring the Isle of Skye, it also includes these stops in the Highlands:

• Luss at Loch Lomond
• Glencoe walking
• Lunch by Ben Nevis
• Eilean Donan Castle

This is a very full on tour so be prepared for lots of short stops and a very active itinerary.

13. Isle of Mull and Iona 3-day tour from Glasgow

The popularity of Mull and Iona is growing and Glasgow is the ideal base to tour these islands from, like this Isle of Mull tour from Glasgow.

You’ll stop at Luss and Loch Lomond, driving via Glencoe before taking a short ferry to Lochaline then another ferry to Mull.

Mull is famous for its nature, wildlife, waterfalls, walking routes and you’ll stay here overnight at a B&B included in the tour price.

The next day you’ll take a day trip to Iona and experience the history and geology of the island.

You’ll head back to Mull to stay in the same B&B for a second night before heading back to the mainland in the morning with a stop in Oban.

This is a 16-seat minibus tour so you’re guaranteed a small group for this!

14. Isle of Arran 3-day tour from Glasgow

This Scottish islands tour enjoys a slower pace, leaving from Glasgow to explore the Ayrshire Coast, countryside of Robert Burns, Cuizean Castle and Isle of Arran and Argyll.

You’ll take the short ferry ride from Ardrossan to the Isle of Arran where you’ll stay in a B&B in the town of Brodick for 2 nights.

The itinerary is fairly relaxed with many options depending on the group preferences and the weather.

Arran is a vibrant island with wildlife, walks, stunning scenery, plenty of pubs, shops and beaches.

Some of your options to visit are:

• Mountainous Goatfell
• Corrie and Sannox village
• Lochranza Castle
• Arran Distillery
• the stone circles and standing stones
• Brodick Castle
• Arran Cheese Shop
• Arran Brewery

You’ll head back to the mainland and Glasgow via Kintyre Peninsula, Inveraray village, Loch Lomond and Luss.

Summary: Coach tours from Glasgow to Scotland Highlands and Islands

Hopefully this guide has given you plenty of inspiration for just how much there is to see on day tours of Scotland from Glasgow. Whether that’s Glasgow tours to Highlands or to the Ayrshire Coast or to the Scottish Islands.

Scotland is such a beautiful place and there’s so much to see, although some of these tours are fast paced, if you’re on a time crunch they are ideal for seeing as much as possible in a short space of time.

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Isle of Eriskay - Walk-in Bonnie Prince Charlie’s footsteps along the beach where he first set foot in Scotland in 1745

Isle of Vatersay - learn the story of the SS Politician, which was the inspiration for the book, Whisky Galore  

Isle of Barra - admire the white sandy beaches and enjoy free time in the charming village of Castlebay

Isle of Lewis - experience a full day tour visiting the pre-historic sites of Dun Carloway Broch and the Callanish Standing Stones  

Movie locations - Harry Potter, Whisky Galore and Brave

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Full Tour Itinerary

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Day 1 - Edinburgh/Glasgow - Mallaig - Benbecula

Bidding farewell to Edinburgh and Glasgow our journey takes us into the scenic beauty of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park . After a break for refreshments, we travel over the vast wilderness of Rannoch Moor to reach Glen Coe, famous for its mountain scenery and being the site of the infamous massacre of the MacDonald clan in 1692.

A drive along the banks of Loch Linnhe brings us to Fort William and Ben Nevis, Britain’s tallest mountain. The next part of our journey will take us along the “ Road to the Isles ”, one of Scotland’s most scenic routes where we will pass the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous in the Harry Potter movies.

At Mallaig, we board the ferry for our crossing to Lochboisdale on the island of South Uist. As we make our way, lookout for beautiful views of the Cuillin Hills on Skye and the small isles of Rum and Canna. Dinner will be served en route, so on arrival, we head directly to our hotel on Benbecula.

Please note: some departures may operate in reverse.

Overnight: Dark Island Hotel, Benbecula (or similar) (2 nights)

Day 2 - Exploring Eriskay and Vatersay

After our first Hebridean breakfast, it’s time to board our coach and make our way through South Uist and across the causeway to reach the little island of Eriskay. Meaning “Eric’s Island” in Norse, this was where  Bonnie Prince Charlie  landed on 23 July 1745 to start his ultimately failed attempt to capture the British Crown for the Stuart Dynasty. We’ll see the beach where this critical event in Scottish history occurred. 

As we continue our drive, look out for an Eriskay Pony. They are unique to the island and only recently saved from extinction. We board the ferry bound for Barra, where, as we arrive in Castlebay, there are beautiful views of Kisimul Castle to enjoy. 

We’ll visit the castle, once a stronghold of the Clan MacNeil. It dates from the 11th Century and is the sole example of a medieval castle in the Western Isles. During our tour, we’ll see the great hall, kitchen, dungeon and the impressive 60-foot tower. 

Back on Barra, we’ll see Cockleshell Beach, the only airfield where the tides dictate the flight times. 

Look out for “Suidheachan”, the former home of the author  Sir Compton MacKenzie , who wrote “Whisky Galore”, a tale that was based on an actual event that took place here in 1941. The book spawned two movies. The classic version dates from 1949 and was filmed mainly on the neighbouring island of Vatersay, our next destination. 

We’ll return to Eriskay by ferry and return to our hotel, where dinner awaits.

Day 3 - Benbecula - Isle of Harris - Stornoway

It’s time to bid farewell to Benbecula today as we travel northwards using the causeway to reach North Uist. The landscape is scattered with little lochans, while on the coast, there are beautiful sandy beaches to explore. At Berneray, we catch the ferry for the short crossing to the Isle of Harris.  

Our landfall is in Leverburgh, a little village renamed by Lord Leverhulme , who planned to turn the village into a major fishing port. His dream died with him in 1925, and the project was abandoned.   

We’ll stop in Rodel to visit  St Clement’s Church , which dominates the village. Built for the Clan MacLeod, it dates from the 15th Century and was dedicated to Pope Clement I. The church tombs are amongst the most spectacular in Scotland.   

We take the coastal route to see the stunning beaches at Horgabost, Borve and Scarasta. There are also fantastic views over to the little island of Taransay , which found unlikely fame in the BBC programme “Castaway”. 

We’ll make a stop so you can enjoy some refreshments in Tarbert, the primary community on the Island of Harris. From here, we’ll travel through the mountainous scenery of North Harris and make our way into Lewis. Our home for the next three nights will be in Stornoway.

Overnight: Caberfeidh Hotel, Stornoway (or similar) (3 nights)

Day 4 - Excursion to Callanish Standing Stones and Norse Mill

After breakfast, we leave Stornoway behind and make our way to the wild west coast of Lewis to visit the Standing Stones of Callanish . Thought to be over 5,000 years old, there are some 50 stones, including 19 monoliths marking out a megalithic avenue and a circle of 13 stones, with a cairn in the middle. The purpose of the stones is lost in the mists of time. Some experts claim it was a place of ritual activity. Others suggest it was some form of astronomical observatory.

Later, we move on to visit the Black Houses at Gearrannan. These thatched houses were once a common sight throughout the Highlands and Islands until relatively recently. Housing livestock as well as people, they were built with double walls to give extra protection from the elements. Many had no chimney, so the smoke just escaped through the turf roof.

Our last visit today is to Shawbost, where we’ll visit the Norse Mill and Kiln , a well-preserved grain mill of a style used by the Vikings, who settled in Lewis around the 12th Century. This example was used by the islanders up until the 1930s. Enjoy the lovely ocean views as we explore these picturesque thatched buildings.

Day 5 - Butt of Lewis Excursion

This morning is spent in Stornoway. This bustling port is the island’s main town and developed from a Viking settlement around a sheltered bay.

Today, we visit Lews Castle , built as a country house that was gifted to the people of Stornoway in 1923. Today it’s a museum that contains six of the fascinating Lewis Chessmen , a collection of 12th Century chess pieces. You can also take a virtual journey through the islands in a series of wrap-around video presentations.

On the outskirts of Stornoway sits Eaglais-na h-Aoidhe , also known as St Columba’s Ui Church. This medieval building is one of the most significant archaeological sites on Lewis. It’s thought the main church dates from the 13th Century or even earlier. It became the burial site for the Macleod Chiefs of Lewis. During your visit look out for the two central carved stones, they are amongst the best examples to be found in Scotland.

Later, we travel to the northerly tip of the island, home to generations of hardy seafarers. We’ll visit the Port of Ness before moving on to the  Butt of Lewis , where the Atlantic waves crash into the cliffs, guarded by a unique lighthouse designed by the prolific lighthouse engineer David Stevenson in 1862. 

Day 6 - Stornoway - Inverness – Edinburgh/Glasgow

We have an early start this morning as we head to the ferry terminal for our sailing back to the mainland. Crossing The Minch will take around 2 hours and 30 minutes, and breakfast will be served on board.

The sheltered waters of Loch Broom will guide us towards the picturesque town of Ullapool , where we disembark. Back on our coach, we’ll travel through the North West Highlands to reach Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands.

Our journey south will continue into the picturesque Cairngorms National Park, then through the Grampian Mountains to reach Highland Perthshire.

After a break, we’ll continue through the Kingdom of Fife, then across the Forth Estuary to reach Edinburgh, and then to Glasgow.  

Frequently Asked Questions

What can i expect on this escorted tour.

If you enjoy the art of first-class travel whilst enjoying amazing value then an Escorted Tour is just for you. These tours are carefully researched and combine quality hotels, luxury travel, informative visits and leisure time. You’ll find our Escorted Tours to be memorable - for all the right reasons!

You will travel aboard a state of the art motorcoach with air-conditioning, reclining seats, oversized windows and emergency washroom. Many coaches are equipped with WiFi too.

An experienced tour manager will lead the tour and your coach will be expertly driven by a professional driver. In certain locations you’ll may be joined by a local guide who will provide local insight and show you the highlights.

These tours are inclusive of superior tourist class accommodation, transportation, selected admission fees and many meals.

On many tours you’ll have the chance to personalise your touring experience by participating in some carefully planned optional excursions. These are at additional expense and, if available, details will be provided with your tour documentation.

What type of room should I choose?

Selecting the right sleeping arrangements can be a little bit confusing, so here is a description of what you can expect from the hotel accommodation offered as part of your tour:

Single room - this is a room for one person sleeping in a single bed. 

Twin room - this is a room for two people sleeping in two separate beds.

Double room - this is a room for two people sharing one large bed. 

Family room - this is a room for three people sleeping in one large bed (2 people) and one single bed (1 person).

Please note that a family room  is normally a standard double or twin room with either a sofa bed or a rollaway bed.

All room types, other than twin rooms, are subject to availability. 

Can you arrange pre or post tour accommodation?

If you are flying internationally to reach United Kingdom then it is worth considering arriving a day early to relax and let the jet-leg subside.

Please email us for a quotation at [email protected] .

How much luggage can I bring?

You can bring one suitcase and one carry-on bag per person. The maximum weight allowance and luggage dimensions varies by tour so you should check the tour documentation for the luggage policy that applies to your tour.  

What meals are included?

One of the great things about travelling on an Escorted/ Premium Escorted Tour is the generous number of meals included as standard.

Start the day with a freshly cooked breakfast or, if you prefer, there’s always a lighter continental option available too. You’ll find a number of evening dinners included which will give you the opportunity of sampling some local delicacies.

Check the “What’s Included' list on the relevant tour page for the exact number of meals that are featured on your tour.

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Accommodation

• 5 nights hotel accommodation
• Location: Benbecula (2) and Stornoway, Isle of Lewis (3)
• Cooked/Continental breakfast (5)
• Table d’hote dinners (5)

Visits, Admissions and Experiences

• Admission to Kisimul Castle, St Clements Church, Callanish Standing Stones, Gearannan Blackhouse village, Norse Mill, Lews Castle and Museum and St Columba’s Church Ui.  

Tour Essentials

• Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats 
• All ferry fares and reservations
• All baggage handling and hotel tips are included
• Services throughout the tour of a professional Tour Director
• Service charges and taxes 

Departure information

From Glasgow

North Hanover Street Bus Stance, Glasgow, G1 2BP

Tour departure times will be advised in your tour documentation. 

Check-in: TBA hrs Tour Departs: TBA hrs Tour Returns: TBA hrs

From Edinburgh

Outside Reception at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh 111 Glasgow Road Edinburgh EH12 8NF

Child details

Please contact us for information on child prices. 

Price Notes

Accommodation The price of this tour includes hotel accommodation with en-suite bathroom. 

Departure and Return Times Final timings and pick-up points will be confirmed with your joining instructions approximately 10 days before departure.

FAQs Please see the FAQ section for more information on this tour.

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Take a coach or bus tour to the magical Scottish Islands of Skye, Mull, Iona, the stunning Outer Hebrides or the beautiful Orkney islands. We offer coach and self-drive tours throughout the year.

The Islands of Scotland are mainly on the west coast apart from the Orkneys which lie to the North of the mainland.The islands are some of the most historic parts of the country where ancient settlers (and raiders) landed from Northern Europe and Ireland. 

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Views of Scotland's finest castles, lochs, mountains and wildlife all come free ( Scottish Pricing Policy) as part of these Coach Tours to the Islands! Call Laraine now on  0131 603 4880 for advice, suggestions or to book a tour before they are sold out!

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