Tartan Tours Fort William

Isle of Skye

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The Isle of Skye truly is mother nature in all her dramatic glory, with her jagged geological formations, eroding coasts, and windswept valleys. On this day tour you are graced with the best of it.

We take you on a tour through the island's top attractions, history, and ancient mysteries while also allowing you to experience some of Western Scotland's most stunning scenery and culture.

Tour Highlights

• Eilean Donan Castle This picturesque castle, built in 1220, holds the title of the most photographed castle in Scotland.
• Old Bridge of Sligachan The legend of Sligachan states that if you dip your face in the river water by the Sligachan Bridge, you will be granted eternal beauty.
• Portree Harbour for lunch A beautiful little town, harbour coloured houses, boats and some of the best restaurants and pubs in Scotland!
• Highland Cows On nearly every traveller's bucket list. Get up close and personal, watch the hairy beasts roam freely and even feed them if you are feeling brave!
• Old Man of Storr Arguably the Isle of Skye's most famous and stunning Rock pinnacles, standing tall on the horizon!
• Kilt Rock A wall towering 90-metres high composed of hexagonal columns of basalt rock and dolerite sills resembling the pleats of a tartan kilt on a massive scale.

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Loch Ness

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Loch Ness; irresistible to all with its mystery and history. Famous for containing a larger volume of water than all of England and Wales lakes combined as well as the Monster that lurks below. Its beauty sparks a sense of wonder, while its monstrous depths are legendary. On this tour, you experience the best of it.

Indulge in mesmerising views from the banks of Loch Ness, embrace the rubble and ruins of the historical Urquhart Castle. Learn the history and listen up to the most daunting Nessie tales. All of this condensed into a day trip you will never forget.

Tour Highlights

• Alpacas South Laggan - Meet and feed the friendly Alpacas in their home neighbouring one of the most famous tractor collections in the country.
• Caledonian canal Fort Augustus - A very pretty village where Loch Ness and the Caledonian canal join, you can watch the boats sail through and negotiate the impressive canal lock staircase.
• Invermoriston Bridge (build 1813) and Falls - the bridge was part of the main road between Drumnadrochit and Fort Augustus, until it was replaced in the 1930s with a new bridge. Today it's a great peaceful spot for photographs and to see salmon leaping.
• Urquhart Castle - The castle came under the control of Robert the Bruce after he became King of Scots in 1306. In 1332, in the dark days following Robert I's death, Urquhart was the only Highland castle to hold out against the English.
• Inverness for Lunch - Grab some lunch in the Cultural capital of the Highlands, enjoy some food and a wander before we begin our journey back towards Fort William.
• Dores Village and Pebble Beach - The long pebble beach stretches away from the cosey local pub, giving spectacular views southwest down Loch Ness and the Great Glen.

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Speyside Whisky

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Take this whisky tour and awaken in a whiskey lovers paradise. More than half of Scotland's malt whiskey distilleries are in Speyside, which is the very destination of this private tour. Discover how whisky is engrained in Scottish culture, visit 3 of Scotland's top distilleries and travel through the famous Cairngorms National Park.

Tour Highlights

• Laggan Dam - The dam is an impressive sight. It is built in a huge curve and made of concrete reinforced by 24 segmental arches and a stone retaining wall resting on a foundation of granite.
• Cairngorms National Park - The Cairngorms National Park has more mountains, forest paths, rivers, lochs, wildlife hotspots and friendly villages than you can possibly imagine
• Cardhu Distillery - It was founded in 1824 by whisky smuggler John Cumming and his wife Helen. The distillery is run by Diageo and alongside the single malt Scotch, the distillery's whisky makes up an important part of the Johnnie Walker blended whiskies.
• Macallan Distillery - Macallan is one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland. Known as the "Rolls Royce among Malts". It is one of the best-known Single Malt Whisky brands worldwide.
• Lunch in Dufftown - The vibrant and thriving Highland village of Dufftown is the 'malt whisky capital of the world!' The perfect place to explore and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
• Glenfiddich Distillery - Glenfiddich is Scotland's best known and most successful distillery. It is in the heart of Speyside. Also known as "The Giant", it has an impressive annual production capacity of 21 million litres. No other Single Malt is as popular worldwide.

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Glenfinnan, Glen Nevis, and Glencoe

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Take this tour through the 3 Gorgeous Glens and take in some of Scotland's most cherished landmarks and natural beauty. Feed Highland cows, stags and even yourself in some of the best local restaurants. Embark on a journey sure to amaze, this action-packed thriller is a top pick for those who like to optimise their time in Fort William. Hear ancient stories of battle and history on the very ground that lies in front of our eyes.

Tour Highlights

• Glenfinnan Monument - A moving tribute to those who died fighting for the Jacobite cause, framed by dramatic Highland beauty
• Glenfinnan Viaduct - Gaze over the colossal Viaduct as the Hogwarts express elegantly crosses the largest concrete bridge in Scotland on its journey along Loch Shiel.
• Ben Nevis - Cast your eyes upon the exposed rear-view of the tallest mountain in the UK as well as its beautiful neighbours.
• Glen Nevis Lower Falls - Witness the powering lower falls drop into the dark depths of the river Nevis.
• Highland cows in Glen Nevis - On nearly every traveller's bucket list. Get up close and personal, watch the hairy beasts roam freely and even feed them if you are feeling brave!
• Lunch in Fort William - Choose from some of the most decorated restaurants the busy Fort William high street has to offer.
• Glencoe valley - View some ancient battle locations in the rugged lands of Glencoe and take in mesmerising views through the valley. - Stags at Glencoe Kings House Hotel Visit and feed the Wild Beasts at the Kings House Hotel where they roam freely, treat yourself to a coffee and snack in the Vibrant Café.

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