Stunning Skye

Allison Sanders • 6 November 2020

The Isle of Skye is one of the most misty and magical places in the world. There are plenty of big adjectives that fittingly describe it, but simply letting images speak for themselves is perhaps even more inspiring. The included film clips below will allow you to make a virtual visit to this beautiful destination in Northwestern Scotland.

Best of all, it is possible to travel to Skye using a combination of rail, road and CalMac ferries. Our wonderful 'Cock O’the North' and 'Western Isles' holidays include all of these elements and much more. 


Indeed we've been running these custom-crafted, highly refined holidays to Skye and other points of interest in Scotland's Highlands and Islands for over two decades! In 2021, we offer the three following departures to Skye (and beyond) between May and September: 


The Cock O'The North (1)


The Western Isles


The Cock O'The North (2)


Sample a 'wee dram' of Talisker, the isle's famous Single Malt, while gazing at the colourful harbour of Portree, or behold the Black Cuillin peaks during a scenic drive. Those are just a handful of the many highlights to look forward to for nature lovers, bird watchers, landscape photographers and simply casual travellers. 


Scotland and its Celtic soul await.

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