Follow the route of the famous West Highland Way as you leave Glasgow and head north past the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond.
Spend some time walking some of the many Munro mountains in the ruggedly beautiful Glen Coe, (literally “Valley of Weeping”).
This was the site of the notorious massacre of the MacDonald clan in 1692 when the government moved to quell the Jacobites.
From Glen Coe you are a short distance to Fort William, the Outdoor Capital of the UK, which lies in the shadow of Ben Nevis, Britain’s
highest summit at 4,409ft. The beautiful Glen Nevis, one of the highlands most impressive glens, is the starting point for the ascent
of the mountain and has been used as a location for films such as Braveheart and Rob Roy.
Head west from Fort William along the “Road to the Isles” taking in the spectacular, 21 arch Glenfinnan Viaduct which is
featured in the Harry Potter films. Along here you will also find many beautiful beaches stretched along the Sound of Arisaig.
The final stage of your journey sees you going “Over the sea to Skye” on the Mallaig to Armadale ferry.
From Armadale on the southern tip of Skye you can then explore this beautiful island, taking in the spectacular
Cuillin Ridge and the Red Hills, the Trotternish peninsula or perhaps a visit to the Talisker whisky distillery.
From Glasgow take the short trip to Stirling where you can visit the wonderful castle which is every bit as beautiful as it’s Edinburgh counterpart.
Stirling was at the centre of Scotland’s most famous battles with England. In 1297 William Wallace defeated the English army at the battle of Stirling
Bridge and then in 1314 Robert the Bruce repeated the feat at the battle of Bannockburn.
Heading north to Perth there are many options you can take. To the west lies the lovely little town of Crieff lying at the start of the Grampian foothills.
North and west of Perth is the holiday destination of Pitlochry which is also home to a large hydro-electric dam and the famous salmon ladder, which the
salmon leap on their annual migrations in late spring and at the end of summer – a sight not to be missed.
Leaving Pitlochry behind you can head East and North through Glen Shee towards Braemar where the world famous Highland Games are held and where Her
Majesty the Queen has her summer residence. The road north from Braemar splits at Grantown on Spey and gives you the option of going west to Aviemore and
the Cairngorm National Park or North to Nairn and the Moray Firth and it’s resident population of bottlenose dolphins.
From Nairn or Aviemore it’s a short trip to Inverness at the head of Loch Ness where you can do a spot of Nessie spotting.
These routes are only a couple of options for you to consider. There are so may beautiful sights and routes that it would be an impossible job to
try and list them all. If you have any specific ideas or would like any help or guidance with planning your routes then we are happy to help.
Please feel free to contact us.