4-Day Isle of Skye & Jacobite Steam Train Tour

Matthew (Matt) took our family of 9 members, between the ages of 11yrs and 75yrs, on a private tour from Edinburgh, via Skye, Loch Ness, and Inverness. His knowledge of the history of Scotland and the sites we passed is phenomimal and it enriched our trip tremendously. This is absolutely his calling. Matthew's prompt pick ups, great lunch suggestions and can-do attitude really made our trip stress and hassle-free. Scotland is such a beautiful and serene location for a family trip. We made so many lovely momories, and a new friend in Matthew. It was amazing!

My sister and I have just returned from the 4 day Isle of Skye , Jacobite steam train/ Glenfinnan viaduct tour from Edinburgh. From start to finish, this was an amazing tour. Our fantastic guide Robin T was friendly and informative right from the start. He shared his vast knowledge of Scottish history with lots of humour, giving us lots of anecdotes to keep us entertained- he even taught us some Gaelic phrases! He went above and beyond to show us as many places as possible, selecting great photo viewpoints at multiple scenic spots. We ended up seeing far more than we expected- hairy coos, a moving commando memorial on top of a hill, many waterfalls, breath taking scenery to name a few. Every place we visited was stunning. Robin navigated the tricky roads very skilfully, despite the weather, ensuring our safety both on the coach and whenever we stopped for photo opportunities. He made suggestions of places to eat in most of the towns (including vegan options), places to avoid and pointed out places of interest. He also seemed to work out when the rain would stop to enable us to take photos. Despite there being a couple of 'challenging people' on the tour, he dealt with everything with a smile and positivity throughout. Our guest houses were great. In Fort Augustus we stayed in The Bank guest house which was minutes away from the stunning views of Loch Ness, as well as local restaurants. The hosts were friendly and very welcoming. Our room was huge and beautifully decorated. It was spotlessly clean with a huge choice of food for breakfast- which was delicious. Our guest house on Isle of Skye was Tigh Blath. This was slightly isolated due to the layout of this town, but the host Jackie made up for it. She was extremely friendly and very welcoming. Our room was a big family room with good sized bathroom. There was also a large lounge area with comfy sofas and a hot drinks machine for the sole use of guests. This was an added bonus. There was a good selection for breakfast, all cooked to order. This included a great vegan selection- which was great for my sister. The booking process with Highland Experience was easy. In fact we couldnt fault anything in our break. We will definately use again. Thank you

My sister and I have just returned from the 4 day Isle of Skye , Jacobite steam train tour. From start to finish, this was an amazing tour. Our fantastic guide Robin T was friendly and informative right from the start. He shared his vast knowledge of Scottish history with lots of humour, giving us lots of anecdotes to keep us entertained. He went above and beyond to show us as many places as possible, selecting great photo viewpoints at multiple scenic locations. We ended up seeing far more than we expected- hairy coos, a moving commando memorial on top of a hill, fairy pools, many waterfalls, breath taking scenery to name a few. Robin navigated the tricky roads very skilfully ensuring our safety both on the coach and whenever we stopped for photo opportunities. He made suggestions of places to eat in most of the towns and pointed out places of interest. The places we visited were so beautiful, we hope to plan a return trip. Our guest houses were great. In Fort Augustus we stayed in The Bank guest house. The hosts were friendly and very welcoming. It was spotlessly clean with a huge choice of food for breakfast in a great location. Our guest house on Isle of Skye was Tigh Blagh. The location was a little isolated as a small village, but the hospitality made up for it. Jackie offered a huge choice of breakfast options including vegan options which was great for my sister. The rooms were very spacious and clean. There was also a large comfortable guest lounge which was an added bonus. The Jacobite train ride was great fun, made more entertaining by the staff on board fulfillng their Harry Potter inspired roles- which added to the entertainment. The views across the Glenfinnan viaduct were magical- if you excuse the pun. I could go on. A truly fantastic trip. Our thanks to Robin and all involved on this trip.

Overall, I enjoyed my experience immensely. My tour guide was Robin, it was his first time to do the 4 day tour and he did a great job. We only had 12 people on our van/bus and it was perfect (glad we didn't have 16). The only bummer was the Jacobite steam train was broken so we only got a 15 minute window to take a pic of the Glenfinnan Viaduct, BUT they made it up to us in a big way with two different unexpected stops. We got to go up Ben Nevis and to a secluded loch and those ended up being 2 of my favorite things. There were things that were definitely rushed, but I was ok with that too in hindsight bc I would rather see as much as possible for a shorter time than to miss something else altogether. I would 10/10 recommend this company and Robin to anyone and would use them again in the future.

We were with Hugh Mackay, and he was the most awesome guide anyone would ever be lucky enough to experience. He was professional, knowledgeable, amusing, empathetic, and a joy to listen to with his commentary and little stories. It was wonderful that he played appropriate music on the bus sound system and even better when he played his bagpipes for my husband's birthday and at other times to enhance the experience of the area. The tour was great, and Hugh made it an unforgettable experience. We were supposed to go on the Jacobite railway, but that was cancelled. The company made up for it by providing a gondola ride up mt Nevis and a visit to the glenfinnan aqueduct.