3 Days Private Ancestry Tour in Scotland

Day 1 Escape to the Higlands

1. 1

   Culloden Battlefield

   3 hours Admission ticket included

   We'll explore the museum and walk the battlefield. The events that happened here changed the course for so many families that resulted in the migration of the scots throughout the world. We'll see and learn how your ancestors were impacted and the paths they followed after this significant event.

2. 2

   Urquhart Castle

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   We'll drive along the banks of Loch Ness and stop at Urquhart Castle to walk through it's ruins and learn more about the legends of this area.

3. 3

   Eilean Donan Castle

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   This picturesque castle and it's prominent position has been photographed countless times. We'll walk over the stone bridge, tour through the castle and take in the views across the highland loch's. We'll make sure to save some time for a little shopping at the wonderful visitors center here.

Day 2 The Isle of Skye

1. 1

   Fairy Pools

   2 hours

   We'll start our journey around Skye with our first stop at Glen Brittle to visit the natural pools that have formed in Allt Coir' a' Mhadaidh (burn or stream of the wolf).

2. 2

   Dunvegan Castle & Gardens

   1 hour 30 min Admission ticket included

   We'll visit the home and seat of the great chief of McLeod and walk the halls that contain much of the history of this area. We'll take a quick boat ride out to see the sea lion colony in the nearby bay.

3. 3

   Fairy Glen

   1 hour

   We'll take a stop here to walk around and capture photographs of the picturesque landscape here.

4. 4

   Quiraing

   30 min

   The bold landscape of this area is a favorite stop for many on our tour. Unique natural features, hills, mountains and glens. We'll spend some time exploring and taking pictures.

5. 5

   Kilt Rock

   30 min

   Let's walk the short trail that leads us to the view point of the unusual cliff in the formation of a pleated kilt. Often time's we'll find small black faced sheep along the way. The view to Mealt Falls can also been seen from this location

6. 6

   The Old Man of Storr

   20 min

   A quick stop to take in the view and capture some memorable photos of this famous rock formation.

7. 7

   Portree

   1 hour

   We'll finish our day with a walk through the village of Portree with opportunities to shop the local shops filled with crafts and locally made products.

Day 3 Fort William and the Great Glen

1. 1

   Glenfinnan Viaduct

   3 hours Admission ticket included

   Here is where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard that began the Jacobite Rebellion that would eventually be crushed and change the lives of all scotts. We'll tour the visitors center, look up at the lone highlander at the memorial and enjoy the views of the sea at Lochaber. We'll also take time to view the Glenfinnan Viaduct that has been featured in many movies, including Harry Potter.

2. 2

   Ben Nevis

   10 min

   A stop a long the way to capture the tallest peak in the UK.

3. 3

   Glencoe

   10 min

   We'll drive through the area known as the Great Glen and talk about the highlanders that once lived throughout this beautiful area.

4. 4

   Tyndrum

   2 hours

   We'll stop here to grab a highland lunch. Shopping is also available here.

5. 5

   Loch Lomond Shores

   2 hours

   We'll stop at the small village of Luss and learn more about this famous loch.