Skye Private Storytelling and Scenic Tour

This tour can be completely tailored to your bespoke requirements. It is a private tour for your group only and we can incorporate as little or as much of each destination as you would like.
The Mystical Isle of Skye is not just amazing for its astonishing natural beauty but also for the enchanting stories and folklore telling of mythical creatures, witches and water-horses, giants and ghosts, saints and sinners, fairies and kelpies. I aim to be your story teller and pass on my beautiful knowledge of the ancient tales, mainly from the Gaelic–Norse period, which have been handed down by word of mouth to entertain many generations of Island people with deeds of heroism and bravery against implacable forces.

O come with me where the sea-birds fly
Remote and far by the Isle of Skye
Away with the winds a-sailing!
Where dreams are the gifts availing
Will ye come with me?

(Poem From ‘Come with me’ by Pittendrigh Macgillivray)

Meeting Point

Ardross Street

Ardross St, Inverness IV3, UK

Just past the Cathedral there is a large bus stance. We can meet you here safely.

Not included:

• Eilean Donan Castle - GDP 11.00 per person
• Dunvegan Castle & Gardens - GDP 16.50 (adults); GDP 11.50 (children 5-15 years old) )

What to expect:

Duration: between 10 hours and 12 hours

Eilean Donan Castle

Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8DX

Eilean Donan Castle is one of the most recognisable and stunningly beautiful castles in the world, featured in many famous movies including including Bonnie Prince Charlie (1948), The Master of Ballantree (1953), The New Avengers (1976), Highlander (1986), Loch Ness (1996), Entrapment (1999) and James Bond – The World is Not Enough (1999).
Situated on a small island where three great sea lochs meet, this Scottish castle is surrounded by breathtaking views that seem too picturesque to be real. It's no wonder that it's become a must-see attraction for anyone visiting the area.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Portree

Portree

The largest town on the Isle of Skye which has some lovely little craft shops as well as mesmerizing views of the beautifully coloured houses in Portree Harbour.

1 hour

Trotternish Ridge

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Our Trotternish Peninsula guided tour is the perfect way to explore the wonders of Skye. You'll be amazed by the dramatic landscape of the Trotternish Ridge, with its majestic cliffs, unique geology, and stunning scenery. Get ready to experience the magic of the Quiraing and Old Man of Storr, which have both been featured in major films. Come explore this otherworldly landscape with us!

30 minutes

Uig

Uig

Nestled in a picturesque bay on the stunning Isle of Skye, Uig boasts some of the most breathtaking scenery in Scotland. Take in the dramatic landscapes and stunning vistas of the area, from the magnificent Fairy Glen nearby to the famous Isle of Skye Brewery. Let our tour operators show you why Uig and the Fairy Glen are a must-see destination for any visitor to the Scottish Highlands.

20 minutes

Fairy Glen

IV51 9YG

The Fairy Glen is a fantastical destination, known for its mystical and whimsical charm. This miniature landscape on Skye boasts enchanting geological formations that make it a unique and captivating destination. Its reputation as a place of myth and wonder is well-deserved, and a visit to The Fairy Glen promises to be a truly magical experience.
This small and magical feature of the Island, dotted with gnarled rowan trees, was formed over 100,000 years ago by post-Glacier landslides, while years of erosion and the elements sculpted the Torridonian sandstone into unusual patterns of cone-shaped craggy hillocks, random boulders, tranquil lochans and even a basalt castle.

1 hour

Dunvegan Castle & Gardens

Isle of Skye, What3words: ///blushed.mile.promising, Dunvegan, IV55 8WF

Dunvegan Castle is a place steeped in both beauty and history. Home to Clan Macleod for over 600 years! The longest time period any single clan has occupied one castle. The castle also has it's own restaurant Macleod's Table Restaurant and shop nearby.
Architecturally Dunvegan is a building of high importance, containing the work of at least ten building periods ranging from the 1200s to the 1850s. Dunvegan Castle today has a unified design with Victorian dummy pepper-pots and defensive battlements running the whole length of the roof line. This romantic restoration was carried out by the 25th Chief between 1840 and 1850 to the plans of Robert Brown of Edinburgh at a total cost of £8,000. Underneath this outer skin however, there remains a series of five separate buildings each with its own unique character and story to tell.

Dunvegan also has wonderful and extensive gardens to visit aswell as astounding views of the minch waterway.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kyleakin

Kyleakin

At Kyleakin, we invite you to take a stop and breathe in the breathtaking view of the Skye Bridge. Take a quick bathroom break and join us in the hunt for the elusive groatie buckie. Legend has it that finding one of these cowrie shells brings good luck to the finder. Come and experience the magic of Kyleakin for yourself.

30 minutes