2 Day Private Tour of Mull, Iona and the Scottish Highlands

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Towards the Highlands and Mull⌄

   The famous 'Kelpies' (2 horse statues almost 100 feet tall). These are the largest equine statues in the world.

   Once a Royal residence, Stirling Castle is a symbol of national pride and independence.

   Meet and feed the famous Scottish 'Highland Cows' (only from March to November). These gentle uniquely hairy cows are native to Scotland and the oldest document breed of cattle in the world.

   A cracking vantage point above Loch Tulla, showcasing a little of everything the Highlands have to offer: lochs, forests and mountains.

   This mountain viewpoint in the Glencoe Valley holds the title of the most photographed place in Scotland. In addition to being a place of incredible beauty, it bears historical significance as the site of the MacDonald Massacre during the Jacobite Uprisings.

   Sitting on its own little Island on Loch Laich, an inlet off Loch Linnhe, the beautiful Castle Stalker was featured in Monty Python and the Holy Grail movie.

   We have an hours' stop in Oban before boarding the ferry to Mull, which we can use to grab a light lunch before crossing over to the island.

   Tobermory is a charming coastal town, and is our final destination of the day where we will drop you at your accommodation of choice.

2. 2Duart Castle and The Iona Abbey and Nunnery⌄

   Duart Castle, sitting on the coast of the Isle of Mull, is the ancestral home to Clan Maclean and dates back to the 13th Century.

   Ferry terminal for the passenger ferry to Iona, cafe and restrooms on site. En route to the ferry, we can often expect to see cows, sheep and even deer on the road!

   The Abbey at Iona is known as the ‘The Cradle of Christianity’ in Scotland. Established by St. Columba in 563, it is older than the nation of Scotland, and became an important religious centre throughout the Middle Ages.

   While waiting for our ferry back to Oban, you can either visit the local cafe, chocolatier, or enjoy a dram at The Craignure Inn, an 18th Century Drovers Inn which has retained much of its original character. The Craignure Inn features in the book ‘Kidnapped’ by RL Stevenson, although it is referred to as the 'Inn of Torosay'.

   Arriving in Oban, we will have a quick stop to take photos at the Oban 'Colosseum', spanning stunning views of the bay below and several nearby islands.

   Breaking the return journey, we will stop at the award winning 'Best Fish n' Chip' shop in the Highlands: the Real Food Cafe. It has Halal, vegan and gluten free options available.