Dornoch, North Coast 500 & Skye

DORNOCH & DUNROBIN CASTLE

Explore the historic town of Dornoch this morning. In the afternoon we take a trip north to visit the magnificent Dunrobin Castle. The historic home of the Earl of Sutherland dates back to the late 1300’s, and sits on a high terrace overlooking the North Sea. You will have plenty of time here to enjoy the stunning interior state rooms, the older part of the castle and the formal gardens with Victorian Museum.

ISLE OF SKYE

A full day excursion to Skye today. Travel through the unspoilt scenery of Strath Bran and Strath Carron before we cross the bridge to Skye. Soak up the views of the Inner Sound, Scalpay & Raasay before arriving in the harbour town of Portree. Time to explore the town at leisure before the journey back to the hotel late afternoon.

NORTH COAST 500 & SMOO CAVE (lunch provided)

Enjoy the stunning changing scenery of the North Coast 500 today as we journey along by Lairg, Altnaharra and Loch Loyal under the shadow of Ben Loyal, until we reach the Kyle of Tongue. By the scenic Loch Eriboll and our stop where you can explore the magnificent Smoo Cave - a dramatic sea cave set in the cliffside. Re-join the coach as we return along the North Coast 500 down the coastal road by beautiful sea lochs and over the now famous photographic Kylesku Bridge, with a picture stop at the 15th century ruins of Ardvreck Castle.

THE BEN WYVIS HOTEL - STRATHPEFFER
(PART OF THE STRATHMORE GROUP)

Situated in idyllic woodland in the Victorian spa town of Strathpeffer in the shadow of its namesake mountain the Ben Wyvis Hotel is a great base for exploring the Scottish Highlands.  The Ben Wyvis Hotel is a grand Victorian mansion full of character and charm and is complemented by the nature and adventure that sits on the doorstep. The hotel is surrounded by five acres of woodlands and landscaped mature gardens which are just as impressive as the building itself.

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