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Covers all the same great spots as the three day, but with a whole extra day to give us more time for cool walks, a boat trip and more hidden gems waiting to be discovered! Includes a seafood and seal cruise on Loch Carron plus the ferry from the Isle of Skye.
Accommodation includes a night at the Stationmasters House, a night on the Isle of Skye plus a night in the serene Great Glen.
Day 1: Edinburgh to Stromeferry
Starting the day with great views from the Forth Road Bridge, we make our way north to walk in the Hermitage Forest in Perthshire with mature forest and waterfalls. After exploring the Pass of Killiekrankie near Pitlochtry where the Jacobite Rebellion began, we'll wind our way through the stunning mountain scenery before arriving on the banks of Loch Ness for a spot of monster hunting.
Our base for tonight is the Stationmasters House in Stromeferry, a recently renovated hostel on the banks of Loch Carron near the Isle of Skye.
Day 2: Stromeferry to Portree
This morning we'll enjoy a superb seafood and seal cruise. Afterwards it's 'over the sea' to Skye for a laid back day exploring this world famous Scottish Island! Lots of short walks, history, myths and folklore will fill your day with wonder as we explore the best of this truly magical island. Tonight we spend in the picturesque town of Portree on the Isle of Skye. There'll be time for a wee local beer in a wee local pub this evening!
Day 3: Portree to Spean Bridge
This morning we slowly make our way to the South of the Island to catch the ferry back to the mainland. With a chance to catch a glimpse of a dolphin or perhaps some seals with an outstanding mountain background, it's a stunning journey! This afternoon we'll explore the white sands of Morar and Arisaig before enjoying a short walk in Glenfinnan to take in Loch Sheil, the Jacobean history and, of course, the viaduct from Harry Potter's Hogwarts Express!! This evening we stay at Ranalds Rest. On the banks of Loch Lochy, it's the perfect spot for a BBQ or a beer soaking in the Highland atmosphere.
Day 4: Spean Bridge to Edinburgh
Today is a superbly relaxed day making our way slowly back to Edinburgh. With great walks in Glen Nevis and Glencoe to waterfalls and viewpoints, amazing history with William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, not to mention Rob Roy and the Glencoe Massacre plus a visit to the adorable Hamish, it will leave you with the best memories of Scotland!
We will return to Edinburgh at about 6:30pm.
Common Terms (Reference) Many different cultures have contributed to the make up of modern day Scotland and each has left its influence, nowhere more so than in language. The first time visitor to Scotland can easily be baffled by the vernacular and there are a wide range of accents and dialects to contend with. Below is a fairly random selection of words you may come across, particularly in relation to place names. Gaelic is the traditional language of the Highlands, Scots of the Lowlands, Norse of the Vikings and Brythonic of the indigenous Celtic peoples.
Word/Place Name | Gaelic/Scots/Norse/Brythonic | English | ||
Dun | G | Fort | ||
Eilean | G | Island | ||
Glen | G | Valley | ||
Kyle | G | Water straits/narrows | ||
Uig | G | Bay | ||
Strome | N | Water straits | ||
Ness/Nish | N | Headland or Point | ||
Elgol | G | Holy Place | ||
Aber | B | River Mouth | ||
Inver | G | River Mouth | ||
Strath | G | Broad Valley | ||
Brae | S | Hill or Slope | ||
Bonnie | S | Pretty | ||
Righ | G | King | ||
Haund | S | Hand | ||
Hae | S | Have | ||
Tae | S | Too or As well | ||
Chroisd | G | Christ | ||
Cille | G | Church | ||
Skye | N | Cloudy Island | ||
Eilean A Cheo | G | Misty Island (Skye) | ||
Uisge beath | G | Whisky | ||
Failte | G | Welcome | ||
Tiaraidh An Drasda | G | Bye for now | ||
Pibroch | G | Bagpipes | ||
Abaid | G | Abbey | ||
Abhainn | G | River | ||
Bheinn/Beinn/Ben | G | Mountain | ||
Craig | S | Crag/Cliff | ||
Clach | G | Stone | ||
Mhor | G | Big, Great | ||
Slainte Mhor | G | Great Health | ||
Aird | G | Height or Promontory | ||
Aiseag | G | Ferry | ||
Alba | G | Scotland | ||
Allt | G | Stream | ||
Burn | S | Stream | ||
Aonach | G | Steep or Heath | ||
Bealach | G | Pass or Gap | ||
Ceilidh | G | Gossiping/visiting but know used as a term for a night of Scottish Highland dancing | ||
Nevis | G | Clouds or Venomous | ||
Beag | G | Small |
入境隨俗之蘇格蘭/蓋爾語(Gaelic/Scots/Norse/Brythonic)
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