The Isle of Skye: Everything You Need To Know in 2025
The Isle of Skye is one of the most iconic and magical stops on any Scotland tour. In this guide, we answer the most-searched questions about Skye—how to get there, the best Isle of Skye accommodation, when to visit, and why it's a must-see on Scotland tours from Edinburgh and beyond. Why Is the Isle of Skye Famous? The Isle of Skye is famous for its jaw-dropping landscapes, ancient legends, and otherworldly natural landmarks. From the dramatic rock formations of the Old Man of Storr and The Quiraing, to the medieval castles, it’s a place that feels both[...]
Get a discount for an Edinburgh Hostel stay with every booking!
An exclusive hostel discount with every tour booking! Our tours leave from the multi award winning Castle Rock Hostel in the centre of Edinburgh and if you book a tour with us you will receive a discount code for 10% off your stay at the Hostelworld Scottish Hostel of the Year 2023 Winner. To sweeten the deal even more we've also teamed up with their sister hostels Royal Mile Backpackers and High Street Hostel to offer 10% off; so whether you're looking for a big hostel experience or want something more cosy and intimate; there's a hostel for you![...]
Winter in the Highlands – Why it pays to travel when it’s cold out
Winter in the Highlands: Why it's actually best to travel when it's cold! Scotland in Winter, an experience like no other! Scotland is a wonderful country to visit year round. Every season has something that makes it magical. But despite winter being one of the most photogenic times of the year, not enough people head up to the Highlands during our colder months. We really think that's a shame, so we've compiled a few reasons you should visit the Highlands in winter! 1) It's Cheaper! As a backpacker aimed tour company, we know the most important factor for[...]
Winter Price Drop
Come spend winter in Scotland It's that time of year again! Michael Buble has emerged to take over our radio stations and there's a bit of a chill in the air. It's very much winter up here in Scotland and we're excited to announce that we'll be making it even easier to come up and visit us with a massive price drop on all our winter 3 day tours. From today onwards all our tours will be 15% off, so you can now get up to the Highlands for as little as £185* for 3 fantastic days! Not sure[...]
The Isle of Skye is one of the most iconic and magical stops on any Scotland tour.[...]
An exclusive hostel discount with every tour booking! Our tours leave from the multi award winning[...]
Winter in the Highlands: Why it's actually best to travel when it's cold! Scotland in Winter,[...]
Come spend winter in Scotland It's that time of year again! Michael Buble has emerged to[...]
