About this trip
Ten days from Edinburgh up through the Highlands to Orkney and the Outer Hebrides, covering some of the most remote corners of Scotland by coach.
You'll pass Loch Ness on the way north, then spend time exploring Orkney's Neolithic sites and the beaches and history of the Outer Hebrides, with a guide along for the whole route.
It's a sightseeing-led trip built around covering ground and taking in landscape and history, rather than one long stay in a single place.
What you'll do
- Stop at Loch Ness on the drive north from Edinburgh
- Visit Neolithic sites on Orkney
- Walk beaches in the Outer Hebrides
- Explore remote island communities in Scotland's far north
- Coach-based trip covering long distances, so expect a fair bit of travel time between stops
- Guided throughout, with a set group itinerary
- Marketed as suitable for families as well as general groups
Worth it if you want raw Scottish wilderness, expert guides, and genuine remoteness. Think twice if you need reliable catering near accommodation or plenty of legroom on minibuses.
- Small group sizes and minibuses unlock genuinely remote locations that bigger tours cannot reach.
- Some B&Bs are isolated from restaurants; one night ended with gas station sandwiches instead of dinner.
- Booking through TourRadar rather than Rabbies directly meant missing driver updates and schedule changes mid-tour.
- Minibus legroom is genuinely tight; tall travellers report scraped knees and cramped conditions when fully booked.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Edinburgh · 18 Aug – 19 Aug
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