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Overview
Highlights
- Explore Beautiful Isle of Skye
- Enjoy the Jacobite Steam Train (aka the 'Hogwarts Express')
- Clava Cairns and Culloden as seen in Outlander
- Loch Ness free day with adventure activity options
- Traditional Hebridean blackhouse
- Eilean Donan Castle
- Eerie Glencoe, the ‘Weeping Glen’
- Callanish Standing Stones
- Skara Brae Stone Age village
- Visit an Island whisky distillery
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Trip includes
- Your legendary local HAGGiS Guide
- All ferry crossings
- Callanish Standing Stones
- Butt of Lewis Lighthouse
- Dun Carloway, Iron Age fort
- Ring of Brodgar Standing Stones
- Free day at Loch Ness to explore
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Itinerary
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We visit one of Scotland's most westerly distilleries for a unique insight into the way the islands approach life. Then onto the stunning Callanish Standing Stones, Neolithic in age and dating back more than 4,000 years. Their meaning remain a mystery, perhaps an anci...
In the morning we explore the amazing beaches of Harris, famous for its clear blue waters, magnificent mountain backdrop and traditional crofting culture. These islands are home to the Clan MacLeod who have lived here for centuries. After exploring the wonders of Harris, we leave their homeland and cross by ferry to the magical Isle of Skye where we spend the night.
Today we explore the magical Isle of Skye. Mountainous, rugged and stunning beautiful, you won't want to leave. Back on the mainland we pass Eilean Donan Castle, one of the most iconic views in Scotland then it’s truly off the beaten track and into the wilds! We drive through the stunning north west Highlands, some of the most remote and most isolated mountain terrain in Europe.
Today we journey to the tip of the British mainland where a ferry carries us from John O'Groats to St Margarets Hope in Orkney. Home to more archaeological ruins in one area than anywhere else in Europe, first we visit the Tomb of the Eagles, a Stone Age chamber that was filled with thousands of human bones and the remains of sea eagles many millennia ago.
Today we head off to explore Skara Brae, a stone age village dating from the late Neolithic period and inhabited between 3,200BC and 2,200BC. This incredible village still has some original furniture! Then the magnificent standing stones at the Ring of Brodgar and the Italian Chapel built by 550 Italian POW's in the Second World War.
We bid Orkney farewell and make the ferry crossing back to the mainland and a journey south through Scotland’s rugged terrain. We travel through the sparsely populated wilderness of Sutherland and Caithness, via glens left deserted as a result of the Highland Clearanc...
You have a free day to explore the charming village of Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness and take advantage of one (or more) of the many activities the area has to offer. From canoeing on Loch Ness - an excellent way to get closer to the unique wildlife in the a...
We leave Loch Ness for the chance to travel on the famous Jacobite Steam train also known as the 'Hogwarts Express'. We take the 'Road to the Isles' to view Glenfinnan Monument where Bonnie Prince Charlie began his claim for the throne of Scotland back in 1745 . From...
We head for eerie Glencoe, home to some of Scotland’s most iconic scenery and the setting of the infamous 1692 massacre and used as a backdrop for many movies. Further south we enter Rob Roy country where the landscape changes from the Highlands to the Lowlands. We pa...
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Back in 1993 a dynamic team of Scots established a backpacker travel company that broke the mould - fully guided trips that allowed intrepid young adventurers to discover Scotland with the best, most knowledgeable and sexiest Guides leading the way.
We have always stuck stubbornly to our mission – to make every trip we run the best yet. We believe that a country's culture, history, myths and legends can only truly come to life through a local and that you can have an incredible time travelling on a budget. Therefore choice is at the heart of what we do. It's your trip so we don't package or impose restrictive kitties.
We also have a book and go guarantee and mean just that. We have never cancelled a single trip. You have made the effort to come and explore our country so the least we can do is show you around!
Haggis has built its reputation through word of mouth recommendation and having started with just one trip we now run a whole range of award-winning adventures throughout Scotland and also Cornwall and Wales.
Why go Haggis?
We're a proud bunch who know what makes an unforgettable trip. You're travelling in our backyard so we consider it our duty to get you loving our homeland as much as we do!
Our mission is to make each trip we run the best yet. We love travel and travelling with like-minded people. It's all about getting out there and doing stuff, discovering new things and having a blast with the people you travel with. We've picked up a few awards along the way and that's because we have a legendary team of who are passionate about what they do.
Our Guides: Legendary - that's just one way we can describe our team but the most accurate. Unique characters all with bags of energy, enthusiasm and a breath-taking knowledge of their homeland, they're the ones who will make your Haggis trip the most unforgettable travel experience of your life.
Choice: We know you are travelling on a budget so you should spend your cash how you want to. If we do stop at a paid attraction, there's always a free alternative that's just as good. Hostel accommodation is guaranteed on all trips. We reserve the beds and you choose to 'Pay As You Go' or 'Pre-Pay' with one of our bundles. You can also treat yourself to a Private Room upgrade where available.
Our Book & Go Guarantee: We mean just that. Once you book your trip, it will run. Since 1993 we have never, ever, ever, cancelled a single trip. You've made the effort to come see our country, so it's the least we can do!
The famous Haggis buses: Our yellow Mercedes Benz coaches are the latest models, custom built for exploring and have eco-friendly (low-emission) engines - ideally suited for getting off the beaten track. Your comfort and safety are top priorities to us. We like to do things properly!
Private Groups
If there's a group of you and you would like your own exclusive HAGGiS trip, then we can help. Whether you're interested on one of our existing trips or you have your own itinerary in mind, we can provide exclusive tailor-made tours to ensure you have the best experience possible.
From University groups of 150 people, to pipe bands, rugby teams and language schools, we’ve catered for them all. With many years experience, we have the contacts and expertise to ensure that planning such a trip is as easy for you as possible. We can also arrange Stag and Hen weekends!
We take care of all the logistics: accommodation bookings, meals, ferries, bridge tolls and activities. With a fleet of luxury coaches, fully trained local Guides and the back up of our team, you are guaranteed an exceptional time.
Special Interest Tours
If you are a group and have a particular interest, we can plan your itinerary and local Guides to ensure you get the most out of your trip. Possible theme tours include: Jacobites, Genealogy and Clan History, Malt Whisky, Walking, Wildlife and Golf.
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--Meet and Greet services
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- Cancellation of your booking must be in writing to either the Operator (direct or website bookings) or the authorised agent through which the booking was made. If your booking was made through an authorised agent all amendments and cancellations must be made through them (they may also levy cancellation charges in addition to those noted below - please check at time of reservation). When written notification has been received by the Operator, a fee will be levied to cover the costs incurred (25% of booking price being the minimum fee). The amount of the cancellation fee will be dependent on the number of days prior to the departure date of the trip (not including the day of departure or the day of notification).
- Where a deposit has been made on a booking and the booking is cancelled by you or your booking agent prior to full payment being made, or in the circumstances of the balance not being received by the Operator or their authorised agent by the due date, no refund of the deposit will be applicable, nor can it be credited or transferred to any other booking for a trip of a lower value. It may be possible to transfer the deposit to a booking for a trip of a higher value.
- Cancellation of individual passengers from a multiple booking where a group discount applies (e.g. ‘Mates’ Rates’ discount) may mean that the discount applied on booking will be forfeited, due to the qualifying criteria no longer being met. If the cancellation results in the qualifying criteria no longer being met, then the prices for the remaining passengers on the booking will be adjusted, and any forfeited discount will be reclaimed through deduction in calculating any refund due to the cancelling passengers. The following cancellation policies apply
Tour Options: Add to your booking
Jacobite Steam Train
Not included in the Pre-Pay Bundle
Featured in a number of the Harry Potter movies as ‘The Hogwarts Express’, the Jacobite Steam Train is a spectacular journey through some of Scotland’s most dramatic coastal scenery. Voted as the best train journey in the world by Wanderlust magazine readers for several years, the 42-mile trip is certainly worth considering as a trip add-on! Add on to your trip at the time of booking, advance booking only.
Islands Whisky Distillery
A distillery located in the Outer Hebrides is not your average distillery. Established only a few years ago it's not yet even producing whisky commercially. What it is though, is unique. It captures the philosophy and history of island distilling dating back hundreds of years and gives a fantastic insight into the way of life on the islands. Included in Pre-Pay Bundle.
Skara Brae Stone Age Village
No trip to Orkney is complete without a visit to Skara Brae Stone Age Village, part of a World Heritage site. A Neolithic settlement dating back 5000 years which gives a fantastic insight into prehistoric living.Gearrannan Blackhouse Village. Included in Pre-Pay Bundle.
Tomb of the Eagles
A unique ‘hands-on’ experience! Perched above dramatic cliffs, the Isbister Chambered Cairn is better known today as the ‘Tomb of the Eagles’! Discovered by chance by local farmer Ronnie Simison in the 1950s, the Stone Age tomb revealed an amazing collection of bones and artefacts. More than 50 years after Ronnie Simison came across these remarkable sites, his family invite you to come and enjoy these well-loved visitor attractions. Included in Pre-Pay Bundle.
Gearrannan Blackhouse Village
You’re reading this because you’re interested in seeing more of Scotland than just the major icons like Loch Ness. Gearrannan offers a fantastic insight into a traditional way of life which has changed slowly, still shapes the Western Isles today and is truly off the beaten track. Included in Pre-Pay Bundle.
Morag's Lodge, Loch Ness Adventures Activities
Not included in the Pre-Pay Bundle
Morag's Lodge, Loch Ness sits at the south end of the famous loch in the Great Glen and is ideally situated for adventure. Possible activities range from canoeing or RIB trips on the loch to gorge walking or white water rafting in the local rivers. It's also possible to hire a bike or just go for a hike. Activities are subject to availability locally.
Pre-Pay Bundle: Add to your booking
- 9 nights accommodation on tour
- Islands whisky distillery tour
- Skara Brae Stone Age Village
- Tomb of the Eagles
- Gearrannan Blackhouses
- HAGGiS t-shirt
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