Scottish Islands

• Soak in the atmosphere of wild and rugged Skye with its dramatic rock formations 
• Step back in time and follow in the footsteps of Neolithic man at Skara Brae on Orkney
• Wander the white sand beaches and wildflower-strewn dunes of the Outer Hebrides
• Immerse yourself in island life on Arran - 'Scotland in miniature'
• Discover 13th century Iona Abbey and the 5000 year old standing stones at Callanish
• A boat trip to Fingal's Cave that inspired Mendelssohn's 'Hebrides Overture' 

Scotland, a country encircled by dramatic coastline and surrounded by 790 islands. Delve into these microcosms of Scottish culture and landscape, as rich and varied as the mainland; from long white-sand beaches, wildflower-strewn dunes, jagged mountain ridges and lush glens. Is any trip to Scotland truly complete without a visit to the islands?

Take to the coast on foot, the best way to explore the Scottish islands, and explore their beautiful scenery and turbulent history. Discover the Scottish islands purely on foot, or on our Drive & Hike and Rail & Hike trips for a more easy-going experience. Relax and let us take care of the logistics; from arranging accommodation, luggage and taxi transfers to booking your ferry journeys. If you need to hire a car for a Drive & Hike trip we can also take care of this for you, leaving you free to simply enjoy your holiday.

Walk the length of Skye on A Long Walk on The Isle of Skye, or encircle Arran's coastline on the Arran Coastal Way. Alternatively, head to the far-flung and beautiful Outer Hebridean archipelago, or visit Orkney in the far north east, an island rich in Viking history and birdlife.