Isle oF SkyeTour;PORTREE,OLD MAN STORR,Kilt Rock FROM INVERNESS





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HISTORIC AND SCENIC TOURS Together we have over 40 years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industries, which we put to good use providing excellent service to our customers. Enjoy a Private tour in our luxurious air conditioned vehicles,
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From your place of stay in Inverness we will travel towards Loch Ness, with plenty of opportunities for photos at some of the most beautiful vantage points the loch has to offer. From there we move towards the famous Urquhart Castle and its visitor centre. The castle is a truly romantic ruin, perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the loch, and surrounded on all sides by waters over 600-feet deep, where the legendary Loch Ness Monster is said to make her home. Take your time wandering the historic ruins and learn more about its amazing history, before the tour picks up again, this time towards invermoriston and on to loch Cluanie 40 min drive
Loch Cluanie is a loch in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland at the south-east end of Glen Shiel. It is a reservoir, contained behind the Cluanie Dam, constructed by Mitchell Construction and completed in 1957 as part of the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board's Glenmoriston project to generate hydroelectricity. then on to Eilean Donan Castle 25 min drive
Eilean Donan Castle, near Dornie, is one of the most easily recognised castles in Scotland and probably appears on more calendars than any other. It is, without any exaggeration, a Scottish icon. It therefore comes as a surprise to discover that although the island has been fortified since at least the Iron Age, the castle you see today was only rebuilt from earlier ruins in the years between 1913 and 1932. and then on to Kyle of lochaish, before crossing the bridge to the isle of skye and the on to the Sligachan bridge 30 min drive
Sligachan is a small settlement on Skye, Scotland, close to the Cuillin mountains and provides breath-taking views of the Black Cuillin mountains and the River Sligachan. Legend has it that the beauty of Scáthach’s daughter and the tears of love she shed in the river, mean that anyone brave enough to dip their face in the water will be granted eternal beauty by the faeries. Whilst seeking eternal beauty at Sligachan Bridge isn’t exactly pleasant, it is nowhere near as punishing as Dorian Gray found it to be! and then on to portree 15 min drive
The village of Portree, situated on the east side of Skye overlooking a sheltered bay, is the capital of the island. Portree is only about 200 years old and was created as a fishing village at the beginning of the 19th century by the then Lord MacDonald. The name Portree or Port Righ, King’s Port in Gaelic, (as on the road signs) is popularly thought to derive from a visit by King James V (of Scotland) in 1540 but the area around the harbour was called Portree or Portray long before the arrival of the king. Its name really comes from the Gaelic for Port on the Slope. Further north along the road to Staffin is the Old Man of Storr - a very popular walk. Across the bay to the east, the Island of Raasay can be seen with its distinctive conical hill, Dun Caan. and then on to the the man storr 15 min drive
Old Man of Storr is famous for its magnificent scenery and views. It’s a popular spot for hikers, hill walkers and photographers. If you leave the crowd behind and walk right under the “Old Man” you can enjoy amazing views all by yourself! and then on to the lealt 10 min drive
You can see the Lealt Falls following the short walk from the parking place. Just sit at the top of the cliff and enjoy the view. Just a quick stop south of Staffin. A viewpoint allows a magnificent sight over the Mealt Falls and Kilt Rock. This is one of the top tourist locations on the Trotternish area. 15 min drive and the on to kilt rock
The 90 metre Kilt Rock on the Trotternish Peninsula does look strikingly similar to a pleated kilt. Its has vertical basalt columns that form the pleats and intruded sills of dolerite forming the pattern. From the cliff-top viewpoint you can also get a nice look at Mealt Falls, a waterfall that plummets 328 feet (100 m) over Kilt Rock to the rock-laden shoreline below. If you listen closely, you can hear the whistle made by the falls as the water crashes down. Similar to a bagpipe’s eerie tunes, this whistle becomes even more dramatic on a particularly windy day. and the back to inverness 2.45 hours drive
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.INVERNESS PICK UP WE WILL PICK YOU UP FROM YOUR PLACE OF STAY . IE . HOTELS . GUESTHOUSES , APARTMENTS, WITH A RADIUS OF 10 MILES FROM INVERNESS
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(19)
Absolutely worth every penny for this tour. We had a wonderful trip to Skye with Roy. He picked us up at our house in Inverness and safely drove us around for 12 hours! He stopped at all sorts of places we would have missed and offered us plenty of chances to use the restroom. He truly enjoyed every aspect of our day and Roy was the best guide we could have hoped for. He was lovely and this tour was the highlight of our trip to Scotland.
HI , kristi AND FAMILY IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU LOVELY PEOPLE ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY thanks so much for your kind review for our driver/ guide roy , We're so glad you enjoyed your tour with us and hope to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again Mike M AND IQBAL @ - Historic & Scenic tours INVERNESS SCOTLAND
The tour was amazing, even better than expected! Our guide/driver Stuart was very kind, helpful and knowledgeable! It was a 9 hours day trip for our family of 4 people, Stuart came to pick us up right in front of our accommodation at Inverness. We were able to go to all major sightseeing places, the views of the Isle of Skye was incredible, much more than we expected, and with Stuart’s guides, the views became more meaningful than just views, there’s so many interesting histories and stories behind them. Furthermore, the administration team was also very helpful with the booking and with any questions we had. We would definitely recommend this activity (day trip from Inverness to Isle of Skye) from Historic and Scenic Tours to everyone who wants to go to the Isle of Skye!
HI , SHYIU AND FAMILY IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU LOVELY PEOPLE ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY thanks so much for your kind review for our driver/ guide STUART , We're so glad you enjoyed your tour with us and hope to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again Mike M AND IQBAL @ - Historic & Scenic tours INVERNESS SCOTLAND
Mike gave us an excellent tour. He was very knowledgeable and treated us very well. He tailored our tour to our needs. Our van was very clean and comfortable.
HI .PATRICK FAMILY AND FRIENDS IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU LOVELY PEOPLE ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY thanks so much for your kind review for our driver / guide MIKE . We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE AND IQBAL @ historic and scenic tours.com SCOTLAND
This day-long tour is well worth the effort! Our guide William was informative and entertaining! He was also able to accommodate a whiskey tasting on the fly!
HI .SHELBY AND FAMILY IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU LOVELY PEOPLE ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY thanks so much for your kind review for our driver / guide WILLIAM . We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE AND IQBAL @ historic and scenic tours.com SCOTLAND
A fantastic experience and well worth the money. Our guide was very helpful and we learned a great deal about the Isle of Skye and it's history.
HI RAYMOND, FAMILY AND FRIENDS IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU LOVELY PEOPLE ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY thanks so much for your kind review for our driver / guide WILLIAM . We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE AND IQBAL @ historic and scenic tours.com SCOTLAND
We had an unforgettable one-day private tour from Inverness to the Isle of Skye and Loch Ness with our guide, William. He was nothing short of outstanding—professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly courteous. Despite the packed itinerary, he ensured we saw all the major sights without ever feeling rushed. He went above and beyond to capture beautiful family photos for us at every scenic stop. William’s passion, storytelling, and warm personality truly made the day special. We’ve been on many tours, but William was by far the best guide we’ve ever had. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the Highland
HI VIVEK AND FAMILY IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU LOVELY PEOPLE ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY thanks so much for your kind review for our driver / guide WILLIAM . We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE AND IQBAL @ historic and scenic tours.com SCOTLAND
This was a wonderful day highlighted by all that the Isle of Sky can offer. Our driver, Mike, was absolutely perfect. He listened to our requests and came up with an itinerary that was perfect. It was our first trip to the Isle of Sky and he was informative with his commentary and patient with all of our questions. He went over the top to make sure our day was special including a last minute spotting of a hairy coo on our way home.
HI .LlOYD AND FAMILY IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU LOVELY PEOPLE ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY thanks so much for your kind review for our driver / guide mike . We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE AND IQBAL @ historic and scenic tours.com SCOTLAND
Our tour guide, Roy, met us promptly and was very friendly and informative. We had a great day tour of the Isle of Skye with him. I would 100% recommend this tour company as well as Roy! He tailored the tour to meet our timelines, being on a cruise ship, and everything was seamless. Thanks for a great day!
HI kelly AND FAMILY IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU LOVELY PEOPLE ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY thanks so much for your kind review for our driver / guide ROY . We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE AND IQBAL @ historic and scenic tours.com SCOTLAND
Mike was great and picked us up early from the cruise port. He made sure everyone was comfortable, brought us to all the stops we wanted to see, and was incredibly knowledgeable about the whole area. We were very pleased with everything and would recommend again!
HI ROBB AND FAMILY IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU LOVELY PEOPLE ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY thanks so much for your kind review for our driver / guide MIKE . We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE @ historic and scenic tours.com MIKE , IQBAL
Mike gave us loads of information. He showed us interesting sites, provided water and snacks. Terrific suggestions for restaurants. Very courteous and terrific stories to share.
HI CARY ,CHARLIE AND FRIENDS IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU LOVELY PEOPLE ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY thanks so much for your kind review for our driver / guide MIKE . We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE @ historic and scenic tours.com MIKE AND IQBAL



