About this trip
Five days out of Edinburgh taking in Orkney and Scotland's north coast, with the prehistoric and the dramatic in equal measure.
You'll walk through Skara Brae, one of Europe's best-preserved Neolithic settlements, and get a feel for what life on these remote islands is actually like, past and present.
The route also takes you past Loch Ness and through Glencoe, so you get the classic Highland landscapes alongside the island detour.
What you'll do
- Explore the Neolithic village of Skara Brae
- See the red sandstone cliffs of Orkney
- Learn about traditional island life on Orkney
- Stop at Loch Ness
- Hear the story of Glencoe
- Take in Scotland's northern coastal scenery
- Easy pace, suited to families and those who prefer a relaxed itinerary
- Private rooms throughout, not shared dorms
- Fully guided, so logistics and commentary are handled for you
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Edinburgh · 23 Jul – 24 Jul
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