A Perfect Way to Experience Scotland
Scotland | May 23 - May 30, 2024

Carol
Carol F.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 21, 2024

My husband and I had a great time touring Scotland on our own via car. Justine worked with us to customize our trip and made all arrangements including the rental car and transfer via train to Manchester, England on our final day.
In the Trossachs National Park we stayed at Cameron House on Loch Lomond. We explored the nearby conservation village of Luss and despite the rain, enjoyed a beautiful view of the lake while dining at Colquhoun's.
The village of Glencoe and Eilean Donan Castle were interesting stops enroute to the Isle of Skye. We loved our two-night stay at Ullinish House with views of Loch Bracadale and the Cuillin Mtns. Blue skies prevailed for our exploration of the Trotternish Loop which included a whiskey tasting and sunset on the black sand, Talisker Beach.
During our drive to the Cairngorms National Park/Fife Arms at Braemar, we stopped at the amazing Clava Cairns, a prehistoric burial site just outside of Inverness. Two highlights of our time in Braemar are a four-mile hike on the "Braemar Circular via Queen's Drive" and a leisurely afternoon stroll around the grounds of Balmoral Castle.
Our final destination in Scotland was Edinburgh. We started with a fantastic private walking tour of the city with our guide Robert; he was exceptional! In the evening we enjoyed the Johnnie Walker Tasting Experience followed with dinner in their 1820 Rooftop Bar with wonderful views of the city and Edinburgh Castle. After touring the historic castle the next morning , we departed Scotland on our Manchester bound train. Our Scottish Adventure was perfect!

Hotel Review
Ullinish House
Isle of Skye

Wonderful hosts! Helpful and accommodating. Our room was perfect and the breakfast was very tasty. A beautiful and relaxing rural experience with views of Loch Bracadale and the Cuillin Mountains.

Authenticity & Character
You feel like you are a guest in someone's home.
Location
It is located off the beaten path and has beautiful views of the countryside, the lake, and the mountains.
Staff
Both hosts - wife and husband
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our room was clean and the bed was comfortable.
Activity Reviews
Private Walking Tour of Edinburgh with a Top Local Guide
Private Walking Tour of Edinburgh with a Top Local Guide
Edinburgh

Robert was an exceptional guide! He asked us a couple questions about our backgrounds and the customized the tour to include our interests... and still shared the traditional sites of the city with their interesting stories. In my opinion, Robert should be your go-to Edinburgh guide.

Johnnie Walker Tasting Experience - Whisky Explorers
Johnnie Walker Tasting Experience - Whisky Explorers
Edinburgh

Interesting and Entertaining!

Local specialist: Justine Stewart
Justine
Justine Stewart
Local specialist in England/France | Replied on Jun 25, 2024

Hi Carol!

Thank you so much for your review :) I really appreciate the detail and am so chuffed you were happy with your Scottish Adventure. I think that we managed to get you to some beautiful places in a relatively short space of time and am glad that the pace and locations were perfect for you...I'm also happy that you loved Ullinish House too - it is a favourite of mine!

I hope you enjoyed the rest of your travels in Herriot country and thank you for coming to us for the Scottish portion of your trip!

All the best,

Justine & The High Point Holidays Team