5-Day Outer Hebrides & the Scottish Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
Overview
Experience the timeless traditions and brilliant beauty of the Outer Hebrides and the Highlands on a 5-day tour from Edinburgh and discover the Highlands and Islands' enchanting scenery, fascinating history and people. See historical sites including *Callanish Standing Stones, Arnol Blackhouse (entrance included in tour price) and Scone Palace. The experience includes your an excellent choice of guesthouse (B&B) or 3-star Hotel accommodation in Ullapool, Stornoway and Inverness.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Entrance Fee: Arnol Blackhouse
- Transport by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes minicoach
- Round-trip ferry transport to the Outer Hebrides
- Admission to Scone Palace and Gardens
- 4 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast
- Driver/guide
- Meals and refreshments: Unless specified
- Admission fees: Unless specified
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Edinburgh EH1 3AY
UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Edinburgh - Dunkeld - Loch Ness - Corrieshalloch Gorge - Ullapool
3 Stops
Ullapool - Stornoway - Isle of Lewis and Harris
2 Stops
Stornoway - Luskentyre Beach - Harris Tweed
2 Stops
Stornoway - Arnol Blackhouse - ferry to mainland
2 Stops
Inverness - Tominoul - Royal Deeside - Cairngorms National Park - Edinburgh
5 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding.
- Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately. To ensure that bookings for passengers traveling together are not separated, please inform us if you have multiple bookings.
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg of luggage (44lbs) per person on our tours; one medium sized suitcase/bag similar to airline standard carry-on luggage (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
- Arnol Blackhouse – We reserve tickets for you. Included in the price of the tour.
- Scone Palace – We reserve tickets for you. Included in the price of the tour.
- B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property.
- Hotels usually have a relatively central location but may be up to a 20-30 minute walk from local facilities. If you have difficulty with stairs, please let us know so that we can either book a ground floor room or a hotel with lift access, if available.
- *We're sorry but due to the re-development of Calanais Standing Stones for preservation of the site, we will not be able to visit this location until Spring 2026. Instead, we will spend extra time exploring the beaches on the west of the island. We apologise for the inconvenience.
- * If your tour departs between 28th April and 26th May 2025, you will be able to see Arnol Blackhouse only from the outside due to essential maintenance.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(5)Q: What's included in the price?
A: The following is included: Breakfast.Entrance Fee: Arnol Blackhouse.Transport by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes minicoach.Round-trip ferry transport to the Outer Hebrides.Admission to Scone Palace and Gardens.4 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast.Driver/guide. The following is NOT included: Meals and refreshments: Unless specified.Admission fees: Unless specified.Gratuities. Read more Apr 2025
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Activity code: C-2250P99
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- Breakfast.
- Entrance Fee: Arnol Blackhouse.
- Transport by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes minicoach.
- Round-trip ferry transport to the Outer Hebrides.
- Admission to Scone Palace and Gardens.
- 4 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast.
- Driver/guide.
- Meals and refreshments: Unless specified.
- Admission fees: Unless specified.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 16. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 5-Day Outer Hebrides & the Scottish Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 5-Day Outer Hebrides & the Scottish Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Breakfast
- Entrance Fee: Arnol Blackhouse
- Transport by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes minicoach
- Round-trip ferry transport to the Outer Hebrides
- Admission to Scone Palace and Gardens
- 4 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast
- Driver/guide
- Meals and refreshments: Unless specified
- Admission fees: Unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding.
- Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately. To ensure that bookings for passengers traveling together are not separated, please inform us if you have multiple bookings.
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg of luggage (44lbs) per person on our tours; one medium sized suitcase/bag similar to airline standard carry-on luggage (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
- Arnol Blackhouse – We reserve tickets for you. Included in the price of the tour.
- Scone Palace – We reserve tickets for you. Included in the price of the tour.
- B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property.
- Hotels usually have a relatively central location but may be up to a 20-30 minute walk from local facilities. If you have difficulty with stairs, please let us know so that we can either book a ground floor room or a hotel with lift access, if available.
- *We're sorry but due to the re-development of Calanais Standing Stones for preservation of the site, we will not be able to visit this location until Spring 2026. Instead, we will spend extra time exploring the beaches on the west of the island. We apologise for the inconvenience.
- * If your tour departs between 28th April and 26th May 2025, you will be able to see Arnol Blackhouse only from the outside due to essential maintenance.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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