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The Coast of the Highlands

⏱️ 15 days | 🗺️ Isle of Skye & North Coast | 💶 approx. €3,550 per person

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Es handelt sich um eine individuell konzipierte und somit reiseveranstalterunabhängige Reise. Das bietet Dir die Möglichkeit, diese Tour zu verkürzen, verlängern oder zu ergänzen. Die Vermittlung der einzelnen Teilleistungen dieser Reise unterliegen tagesaktuellen Wechselkursen. Darum haben wir uns an dieser Stelle für die Angabe eines Zirkapreises entschieden.

Included

• Flight from Germany (or elsewhere in Europe) to Edinburgh and back from Aberdeen
• all taxes
• rental car including unlimited mileage and insurance
• (rental car service app)
• typical mid-range B&B accommodation
• twin room accommodation with a hot Scottish breakfast
• accommodation directory (per room)
• travel guide (per room)
• detailed itinerary (per room)
• comprehensive and informative travel documents (per room)
• service margin
• insolvency protection certificate

The Whole Trip in Detail

Days 1+2: Arrival in Edinburgh

Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, will give you a warm welcome. Dive straight into the bustle. Edinburgh Castle is the perfect way to start your afternoon – allow yourself a good half-day for this imposing building. From there, continue down the Royal Mile to Holyrood Palace. For your second day, sights like Greyfriars Kirkyard are a must, as is the impressive view over the city from Calton Hill. The Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith harbour is also well worth a visit.

>>2 nights at a B&B in Edinburgh  <<

(In August, possibly 3 nights depending on availability, as many B&Bs require this minimum stay)

Day 3: Edinburgh-Stirling-Callander, approx. 90 km

Start your tour from the airport via the A9 towards Stirling. This also gives you a good chance to get used to driving on the left. On the way there, the Falkirk Wheel – a modern boat lift unique in the world for its Ferris-wheel-like design – is a real highlight for technology fans. Then visit Stirling Castle and the old town just below it, and get a first impression of Scotland’s imposing history. Doune Castle has recently become popular again as the film location for “Castle Leoch” in the TV adaptation Outlander.

>> 1 night at a B&B in Callander <<

Day 4: Callander-Oban, approx. 130 km

Leave Callander and drive via Kingshouse (Rob Roy’s grave), past Loch Earn, Inveraray with its castle and the historic Inveraray Jail, to Loch Awe. Take a (picnic) stop here at Kilchurn Castle. At Taynuilt, leave the main road and drive through the beautiful Glen Lonan to Oban. In Oban, take a look at the fishing harbour, McCaig’s Tower, and Dunollie Castle.

>> 1 night at a B&B in Oban <<

Day 5: Oban – Fort William – Isle of Skye, approx. 200 km

From Oban, the drive continues along Loch Linnhe. Enjoy the fantastic views of the landscape and, in good visibility, of Ben Nevis, Scotland’s highest mountain, near Fort William. Leave Fort William heading west and drive via Glenfinnan to Mallaig, from where you’ll take the ferry across to Skye.

In Glenfinnan you’ll experience the viaduct of the same name, which serves as a bridge for the Scottish Railway and gained widespread fame through the Harry Potter films for exactly that role. The ferry from Mallaig lands at Armadale on the Isle of Skye. Here, the island’s first main attraction awaits you straight away: the Clan Donald Visitor Centre.

>> 3 nights at a B&B on Skye <<

Days 6+7: Isle of Skye

In the north of the island, Dunvegan Castle tells the story of Skye’s second great clan, the MacLeods, and whisky fans will get their money’s worth at the Talisker Whisky Distillery.

Skye is the island of artists. Here you’ll also come across an above-average amount of typical Scottish craftsmanship. The island is especially popular with hikers, thanks to its often rugged terrain, which can feel starkly barren in places, and its wonderful views.

Day 8: Skye – Gairloch, approx. 170 km

The large, elegant bridge over the Inner Sound takes you from Skye to Kyle of Lochalsh. The first highlight of the day awaits you there: Eilean Donan Castle, filming location for the Hollywood production “Highlander” and probably the most photographed castle in Scotland.

Continuing north, Attadale Gardens impress with vibrant floral displays and a magnificent view of the Cuillin mountains (Skye). The Applecross Scenic Route will thoroughly enchant your senses. It’s not for nothing that it’s listed among the ten most spectacular coastal roads in the world. And that recognises not only its extraordinary beauty, but also the demands it places on the driver.

>> 2 nights at a B&B in the Gairloch area <<

Day 9: Applecross Scenic Route

This exciting stretch of the west coast is worth a longer stay. Today, for example, you could explore the Bealach na Bà pass on the Applecross Scenic Route more intensively, wandering off left or right down dead-end tracks that seem to lead into nowhere – and which will certainly enrich your impressions so far with some wonderful discoveries. Alternatively, you could book a boat trip for dolphin and whale watching, or simply relax on Gairloch’s fine sandy dream beach known as Big Sand.

Day 10: Gairloch – Ullapool – Durness, approx. 170 km

Inverewe Garden in Poolewe is one of the northernmost botanical gardens in the world. Thanks to its favourable position on the northwest coast, right on the warm Gulf Stream, it can showcase a diverse range of planting that’s entirely atypical for this latitude. Ullapool, founded in 1788 as a herring fishing port, still serves today as a hub for fishing boats and yachts, as well as for ferries to the Outer Hebrides. Ullapool has kept its idyllic fishing-village character, and is also the last sizeable town before you head into the solitude of the Northern Highlands.

The west coast of the North Coast 500 is mountainous, rugged landscape and pure solitude, which will cast its spell over you. There are no notable buildings to speak of. The one exception is the easily missed remains of the small ruin of Ardvreck Castle.

>> 2 nights at a B&B in Durness <<

Day 11: Kyle of Durness & Faraid Head

Leave the car behind today, pack your rucksack with sandwiches, treats and more, and set off on foot – by far the most intense way to let the landscape, peace and solitude take effect on you.

You can choose between tackling the longer “Kyle of Durness” circular route and making the acquaintance of Britain’s highest sea cliffs, or making use of “Faraid Head” for the chance to spot seals and adorable puffins (May, June). Trained walkers can of course combine both routes. That works out at around 11 km, roughly 5-7 hours of walking.

Day 12: Durness – Mey – Wick – Helmsdale, approx. 210 km

The day’s first highlight awaits not far from Durness: Smoo Cave. Smoo Cave is an idyllic, green-shimmering sea and freshwater cave, featuring an underground waterfall and a large chamber that opens out into a bay with a sandy beach.

On arriving in Thurso, you’ll rejoin civilisation. The nearby Castle of Mey invites you to visit its richly blooming gardens and to enjoy afternoon tea with fresh scones, jam and clotted cream. Castle of Mey was one of the favourite places of the Queen Mother, herself a Scot by birth.

The east coast of the North Coast 500 shifts from rugged barrenness into green rolling hill country, with striking views over the vastness of the sea to the horizon. Whisky lovers can pay a visit to the Old Pulteney Distillery in Wick, and might like to try their hand at “bottle your own bottle”. On the way south, near Badbea, you can explore the ruins of a Clearance village, discovering yet another piece of Scottish history. The Highland Clearances refers to the eviction of the local population by their landlords in favour of introducing sheep farming in the 19th century.

>> 1 night in the Tain/Dingwall area <<

Day 13: Helmsdale – Dufftown, approx. 200 km

The imposing Dunrobin Castle – with 189 rooms the largest residence in the northern Highlands, complete with gardens sweeping down to the sea and its own falconry – awaits your arrival this morning. It is the ancestral seat of Clan Sutherland, and thus of the Earl of Sutherland too.

Just a few kilometres further, near Tain, your palate gets another taste of Scotland’s water of life at the Glenmorangie Distillery. Inverness, capital of the Highlands, invites you to shop. Grab a quick lunch here, then drive on to nearby Culloden Moor, the battlefield of Culloden, where the Second Jacobite Rising met its extremely bloody and grim end on 16 April 1746.

Via Elgin Cathedral and the barrel makers of Speyside Cooperage, you’ll finally reach the Speyside Whisky Trail, whose “capital” is Dufftown.

>> 2 nights at a B&B in Dufftown <<

Day 14: On the Whisky and Castle Trail

Here in Speyside, named after the River Spey, the greatest concentration of whisky distilleries anywhere is packed into a single area (over 50 of them!). You’ll come across famous names such as Glenfiddich, The Glenlivet, Macallan, Strathisla and many more. Join a tour through at least one of the distilleries, get let in on the secrets of whisky-making, and afterwards pick up a small stock for cosy evenings back home. Often referred to as Castle Country, north-east Scotland is home to around a thousand castles or castle ruins, brimming with stories – grim tales of battles as well as romantic family entanglements.

Day 15: Dufftown-Aberdeen, approx. 80 km

Today it’s time to say goodbye. Depending on your flight times, head directly to Aberdeen. If there’s still time for one or two more sights, Balmoral Castle and/or Dunnottar Castle south of Aberdeen make a great choice.

PRICE PER PERSON, TWIN ROOM: APPROX. €3,550 (2025/2026 rates)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Andreas Schmidt 
 
20 August 2026
 
 
  
Schon die dritte Reise mit diesem wundervollen Reisebüro ... und eine schöner als die andere.
Sehr freundlich, tolle Vorschläge und perfekte Durchführung - wunderbare Unterkünfte, super Reiseunterlagen und eine herzliche und rasche Kommunikation.
Ich werde auch meine nächsten Reisen nach Schottland, Irland oder England ausschliesslich hier buchen!
Top-Empfehlung für Individualisten, die Land und Leute kennenlernen wollen!
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Ralf Struckmann 
 
17 August 2026
 
 
  
Super unkompliziert als es mit der Zahlung mit PayPal nicht geklappt hat. Es wurde eine Rechnung ausgestellt, von mir gleich bezahlt und schwups war das Problem vom Tisch. Sehr gute Kommunikation.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Dorothee 
 
15 August 2026
 
 
  
Wir können Frau Lecon für die Planung und Durchführung einer Schottland-Reise aus vollem Herzen empfehlen. Frau Lecon war von Beginn der Reiseplanung an absolut präsent, offen für unsere Ideen und immer erreichtbar (auch während unserer Reise). Die von ihr empfohlenen Unterkünfte waren nahezu alle ein Volltreffer, die ausgearbeitete Route enthielt viele schöne Impulse. Wir würden hier wieder buchen und Schottland hat drei neue Fans. Herzlichen Dank.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Burkhard 
 
13 August 2026
 
 
  
Alles Wichtige gut und knapp erklärt, das Buch hat sich im Praxistest absolut bewährt.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Daniela Reif 
 
18 Juni 2026
 
 
  
Vielen Dank für die tolle Zusammenstellung unserer Reise und die vielen Ideen für Aktivitäten vor Ort. Die Unterkünfte waren sehr gut und wir waren sehr zufrieden. Schon bei unserem ersten Kontakt hat Frau Lecon verstanden auf was wir Wert legen und wie wir unseren Urlaub gestalten wollen - das haben wir so selten erlebt. Auf unsere vielen Rückfragen wurde uns immer umgehend  und detailliert geantwortet.
Wir werden uns gerne wieder melden, wenn die nächste Reise nach Schottland geht.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Albert Uschold 
 
19 Mai 2026
 
 
  
Wir waren 5 Tage auf isle of skye und hatten Dank deines Buches wunderbare Erlebnisse !
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Heinz Becker 
 
8 März 2026
 
 
  
Sehr korrekt, zuvorkommend und unkompliziert. Vielen Dank
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Berndt Kühnel 
 
19 Februar 2026
 
 
  
Stephan Goldmann hat einen sehr detaillierten Reiseführer mit vielen Bildern über die Orkney Inseln geschrieben. Man spürt so richtig seine Leidenschaft und für diese Gegend, die Landschaft, Kultur und Geschichte, Menschenund Tiere. Ich fühle mich so richtig wohl beim Schmökern und kann gut meine Reise im Herbst vorbereiten. Danke, Stephan!
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Charlotte Löffelmann 
 
21 Januar 2026
 
 
  
Ein sehr netter Shop, als mein bestellter Reiseführer auf sich warten ließ, war der Anbieter sehr freundlich und entgegenkommend, hätte auch notfalls den Reiseführer nochmals geschickt. Für alle die aus Österreich bestellen, sei gesagt unsere Post ist sehr langsam und man muss seine 10 bis 12 Tage rechnen. Aber der Reiseführer ist es wert! Der beste von den Orkney Inseln, den es auf Deutsch gibt! Danke nochmal fürs schnelle Antworten auf die Mails!
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Jana Wolf 
 
10 Januar 2026
 
 
  
Ich folge euch seit ca. 2Jahren auf deiner Internetseite und liebe es einfach...Dickes dickes Lob für so viele Infos und Danke für die Liebe die ihr in das Ganze reinsteckst. Eure Bücher sind mega toll und haben uns auch schon sehr bei dem Planen unserer eigenen Reisen geholfen. Auch die Podcast kann ich wirklich nur weiterempfehlen  - selbst bei mir Geschichtsmuffel hat es die Neugierde und das Intresse auf mehr geweckt. Bitte mach noch sehr lange weiter :-) Liebe Grüße
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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