Overview
Join us on a magical tour through western Scotland where we will visit 5 of our favorite Scottish islands, including the burial place of 48 Scottish Kings, the home of Christianity in Scotland, puffin colonies, whisky distilleries, castles, picturesque villages and amazing vistas throughout.
Highlights
Isle of Mull
From the rugged ridges of Ben More and the black basalt crags of Burg to the blinding white sand, rose-pink granite and emerald waters that fringe the Ross, Mull can lay claim to some of the finest and most varied scenery in the Inner Hebrides. Noble birds of prey soar over mountains and coast, while dolphins play in the ocean below. Mull is home to the picturesque village of Tobermory, famous for its colorful houses and picturesque bay, where we will lay our heads for the first 4 nights of the glorious journey.
Isles of Staffa & Iona
We will visit the uninhabited island of Staffa which includes the famous Fingal's Cave.Fingal’s Cave was immortalised by Mendelssohn in his Hebrides Overture, after he visited the island in 1829. The island’s distinctive six-sided columns of rock are formed from basalt, the same as the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. We will also get to walk amongst the ever cute puffins that have a sizable colony on the island. We will also visit Iona which for many centuries has been an island of special significance for all Christians. In AD 563, Columba and his followers arrived here from Ireland to spread the gospel in Scotland and the north of England. The restored medieval abbey continues to hold daily services today and St Oran’s Chapel and Reilig Odhram is reputed to be the burial place of 48 kings of Scotland, including Macbeth. The Isle of Iona also boasts sandy beaches, excellent walking opportunities and a variety of wildlife to look out for.
Isle of Arran
The Isle of Arran is a place where you can find a little bit of everything you'd ever want from a Scottish island. It has an ever-changing coastline, dramatic mountain peaks, sheltered beaches, verdant forests, great cultural festivals and a wealth of tasty local produce. Known as Scotland in Miniature she boasts 2 distilleries and 9 Golf Courses as well as being the home island of your host Graeme.
Isle of Islay
The Isle of Islay promises an amazing experience with its birdlife, seafood, peaty whiskies and dramatic coastal seascapes. A stunning island on the "whisky coast" of west Scotland, Islay is probably best known for its peaty, smoky whiskies. Home to nine working distilleries, Islay has the process down to a fine art. We will be visiting a number of these distilleries and sampling their wares. Slainte.
Hosts
Your fun loving lead host for this tour will be the infamous, Graeme.
Graeme Leask
Schedule
This is a brief overview of the schedule. A more detailed version of this will be emailed to all guests closer to departure. Each day will include sights, stories and tastes of the local fare. You won't taste seafood any fresher than this!! We will have a number of site visits each day to share and the evenings will be for you to relax and enjoy how you please. We try to plan so people have time to get out and get close to sites we visit and not just view them from the window of the vehicle.
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Day 1: Pick up & Isle of Mull
Your hosts will meet the group at the Glasgow Airport (GLA) on May 15, 2025 by 12:00pm at a designated area. Everyone will receive more information prior to arriving via email.
We will then immediately drive 2.15 hours to Oban where we will meet the ferryboat to the Isle of Mull so it will be important not to miss pick up.
Remember that the transatlantic flight from the US is typically an overnight flight so if you leave on the 14th you won't arrive until the 15th. We highly recommend that guests arrive early and many choose to come in the day before to be able to adjust to the timezone and avoid interruptions, delays or cancellations.
Once on Mull, we will check in to the Western Isles Hotel in Tobermory and the evening is yours.
What's included
What's Included
Accommodations
Breakfasts
Ground Transportation
Ferry Transportation
Visit 5 Scottish Isles
Duart Castle
Brodick Castle
Whisky Tastings & Tours
Finlaggan Historical Visit
Staffa/Iona Tour
Priceless Memories
Small Group Tour
What's Not Included
Airfare/Flights
Lunches/Dinner
You'll Be Staying Here
Western Isles Hotel
Lochside Hotel Bowmore
Auchrannie Spa & Resort
Auchrannie is more than a hotel. It offers a spa, pool, steam room, multiple restaurants, pubs, beautiful gardens, and so much more. You are going to love this place.
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FAQs
Where do we fly to for this tour?
We have a time and a location already planned to pick up and drop off the entire group at Glasgow International Airport in Scotland or the United Kingdom (airport code: GLA). After you book, you will see a welcome email with more information on making your flights and what times we have set for pick up and drop off. Many people prefer to fly in a day early or stay late to adjust to the timezones or extend their trip.
For this tour, Your hosts will pick everyone up from the Glasgow Airport (GLA) on May 15, 2025 by 12:00pm (so you will want to be in well before that time). We will drop everyone off at airport by 10am on May 25, 2025 so if you fly home, plan to fly out after noon so you have a good two hour window for check in and security.
At noon, we will immediately drive to Oban where we will take a ferryboat ride to the Isle of Mull.
Feel free to email us with any questions. We are happy to help.