b'YOUR ITINERARY 8 DAY HOLIDAYFROM SCOTLANDDay 1Bustling Glasgow Day 5The Ness historical society,1,695 PPWe begin our holiday by meeting ourCallanish Standing Stones, and Tour Manager at our hotel in Glasgow.Gearrannan Blackhouse VillageAfter checking in, theres some timeToday were joined by an expert2024 Departures in: ahead of dinner this evening andHebridean guide for the full day.APR, MAY, AUG, SEPyou could begin exploring the citysStarting with a visit to the Ness striking architecture, both historic andhistorical society, we discover the1 2 Everyday Traveller ratedcontemporary. Or, you could relaxfascinating past of the Isle of Lewis.3 4with a drink in the hotelsContinuing to the Callanish Standing champagne lounge. Stones, we stand in the shadow ofYOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:these giant Neolithic structures which Day 2 - The beautiful West Highlandare even older than the famousAll rail and coach travel throughout Line to idyllic Fort William Stonehenge monument. Our finalyour tourToday, we travel on the magnificentvisit of the day is to Gearrannan West Highland Line from GlasgowBlackhouse Village, a preserved7 nights 4-star accommodation in to Fort William. This spectacular rail1800s village. Exploring the preservedGlasgow, Fort William, the Isle of journey travels under the gaze ofblackhouses and traditional stoneLewis, and Invernessmoody mountains and over stonecottages with thatched roofs, we learnEscorted throughout your tour bridges showcasing the best of themore about the daily routines andby one of our experienced Tour wild and dramatic Scottish Highlands.customs of the islands inhabitants.ManagersOur hotel in Fort William sits on the banks of the River Nevis. AfterDay 6The fascinating StornowayBreakfast and Dinner each day and checking in, theres time before dinnerMuseum and cheerful Inverness Lunch on 1 dayand you could start exploring our newThis morning we head to theA superb choice of excursions surroundings with a riverside stroll. Stornoway Museum. Here, the storyincluding heritage rail journeysof the island and the people who have Day 3Famous Glenfinnan Viaductcalled it home for the past 5,000 years and sailing to the Isle of Lewis comes alive. After time for lunch, we This morning we experience moreboard our ferry to Ullapool, a villageINVERNESS CASTLEamazing landscapes on the Westand port in Northern Scotland. As the Highland Line. Bound for Mallaig,ferry sails, we see the Isle of Lewis we journey along Loch Eil and overdisappear into the horizon while the the magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct,mainland beckons in the distance. famous for its cameo in the HarryFrom Ullapool, we journey by coach Potter films. We also pass shimmeringthrough the awe-inspiring scenery of glens and lochs before our firstthe Highlands to Inverness - checking glimpse of the beautiful Scottishinto our hotel in time for dinner. coastline in Mallaig. From here, weButt of Lewis Port of Nesscatch the ferry to Armadale on the IsleTOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT:Callanish SCOTLANDof Skye and continue by coach acrossStay in vibrant Inverness on theStanding Stones 3 Stornowaythe island and over Skye Bridge.picturesque banks of the River Ness.UllapoolArriving in Ullapool, we catch a ferry to the Isle of Lewis where our coachDay 7Inverness to lively Glasgow Isle of Skye 1 Invernessdrops us for a late check in at ourEnjoy time at leisure in Inverness this hotel in the village of High Borve.morning. You could wander alongMallaigthe River Ness, stopping at Inverness1 Fort WilliamTOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT:Castle on its banks or meander See the landscapes of Skye and lovelythrough the vibrant town centre. coastal areas on a scenic journey north. After lunchtime, we make our way toGlasgow 1+1the station to catch the train back to Day 4 A unique sea eagle safariGlasgow. After travelling through theTour Code: OHS |per person based on 2 and delightful Stornoway wonderful mountains and shimmeringsharing. Deposit from 350 per person. Today we discover the Isle of Lewis bylochs that make up the breathtakingSupplement for solo travellers from 550. land and sea. On a boat, we enjoy alandscapes of the Highlands, we check unique sea eagle safari, hoping to spotinto our hotel in Glasgow. the impressive creatures. ExploringTo book and for Stornoway by coach, we experienceDay 8Homeward bound information go tothe vibrant Gaelic culture that thrivesAfter breakfast this morning, our in this characteristic town. We thenholiday together comes to an end.greatrail.com/OHS head to the nearby Royal Hotel for aOnce weve checked out and saidor call 01904 527168fish and chip lunch overlooking thegoodbye to new friends, you can quaint harbour. Back at our hotel,explore more of Scotland on your own& speak to ourenjoy the unspoilt High Borve villageor begin your journey home. at leisure before dinner.expert team.21'