Isle of Skye

Isle of Skye

The Isle of Skye is an iconic Scottish island known for its dramatic scenery. Visitors are drawn to the jagged Cuillin peaks, the Old Man of Storr, and the Quiraing. Other highlights include the fairy-tale charm of Dunvegan Castle, serene sea lochs, and the pretty streets of Portree.

Escape to the Isle of Skye on a coach holiday where we handle all the travel arrangements, including your crossing. As Scotland's most iconic island, Skye is a place of legend, dramatic mountains, and serene sea lochs. From the jagged Cuillin peaks to the otherworldly pinnacles of the Old Man of Storr and the Quiraing, the scenery here is simply breathtaking.

You'll wind along scenic roads, explore the fairy-tale charm of Dunvegan Castle, and wander through the pretty streets of Portree. It’s a corner of Britain that stays with you long after you've returned home. Take a look at our coach holidays to the Isle of Skye and treat yourself to a truly unforgettable getaway.

Coach tours visiting Isle of Skye

Magical Skye and the Scottish Highlands

Where you’ll stay

  • The Highland Hotel, Strathpeffer ★★★

    The Highland Hotel is a large three-star Victorian hotel set above the spa village of Strathpeffer in the Scottish Highlands, north-west of Inverness. Standing in elevated grounds, it commands views over the village and surrounding hills and makes a convenient touring base for Loch Ness, the Black Isle and the wider Highlands.

    Operated as a coach-and-tour friendly hotel by Compass Hospitality, it offers numerous en-suite bedrooms along with a restaurant, bar and lounge areas, and regular entertainment during the season. Its grand period architecture, spacious public rooms and value-oriented dinner, bed and breakfast style make it popular with group tours and independent travellers exploring the Highlands.

    Address: Off A834, Strathpeffer, IV14 9AN

  1. 🧳 Arrival
  2. Fort Augustus
    🚌 Travelling
  3. Isle of Skye
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  4. Ullapool
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  5. 🏡 Departure

Places of Interest

Dunvegan Castle

Dunvegan Castle

Dunvegan Castle is an ancestral home on the northwest coast of the Isle of Skye. Visitors can explore family treasures, including the legendary Fairy Flag, and wander through stunning gardens. The castle is perched above a sea loch, where boat trips offer the chance to spot a local seal colony.

Perched on a rocky cliff above the sea loch of the same name, Dunvegan Castle sits on the northwest coast of the Isle of Skye. It's the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland, serving as the ancestral home of the MacLeod clan chiefs for roughly 800 years. Built over an old Norse fortress and expanded over the centuries, its walls and towers reflect a long history of Highland clan life.

Inside, guests can explore family treasures and portraits, including the legendary Fairy Flag, a silk banner believed to protect the clan during times of crisis. The castle is wrapped in stunning gardens, where woodland paths and manicured borders stand out against the rugged landscape. For an extra touch of charm, boat trips on the loch offer a chance to spot the local seal colony.

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