isle of skye

In this Podcast, John Harbour from Exclusive Scottish Visits welcomes in the New Year with a preview of his forthcoming final episod of the North Coast 500 (Part 6). We also get a sneak preview of his new releases for this year. He was delighted to meet some visitors to Scotland who planned their visits on the back of his audio and there is an interview with Caroline Tucci and Bob her husband when they met in Edinburgh.

Most travellers arrive in Edinburgh, the Capital city of Scotland, on thier travels to this fine country. You will be delighted to know that John's next 3 episodes of 2024 will be on Edinburgh. With much more to come, this will be an exciting year to be following John. Please Subscribe now on his Podcast Website page - www.exclusivescottishvisits.co.uk Look forward to you joining me on my wonderful adventures around Scotland.

On this episode, Andrew shares 11 top experiences you'll want to add to your own Scottish itinerary! From the summit of Arthur's Seat and the peak of Ben Nevis to the villages along the North Coast 500 and the fresh cuisine on the Isle of Skye, be inspired by these memorable places and activities. Plus, enjoy music from newcomer Katie McFarlane, pianist Neil Pearlman, Gaelic supergroup Daimh, and the Northern Soul sounds of Glasgow musician Kenny Lee Roberts. Want more? Get exclusive episodes, articles, and more when you join our Patreon clan. Learn more at Patreon.com/simplyscottish.

From Loch Snizort you will travel up to the Waternish Ridge and stop by a Fairy Bridge with tales of a Macleod Clan Chief who married a Fairy. Incredible as this may seem, when the Fairy had to return to the underworld, she left him a Flag with mysterious powers that could call upon extra clansmen if ever the Clan was in trouble in battle. This Flag is on display in Dunvegan castle today! The trip up Waternish will bring you to Trumpan Church, an eerie place reflecting a terrible tragedy and, nearby, the site of the Battle of the Spoiling Dyke. From there you will drive on to Dunvegan and take in the splendid Dunvegan Castle before taking time to visit Talisker distillery. On the tour you will visit the magical Fairy Pools with the Cullin mountains as a backdrop. Much to see and hear so enjoy this final part 3 tour of the Isle of Skye

In travelling around the north of Skye, you will be standing in some of most stunning scenery in Scotland. The Trotternish ridge  is breath-taking and as you visit the high cliff at Kilt Rock, you will also hear of prehistoric monster fossils found on a beach nearby.

You will visit the Skye museum of Island Life and hear how people lived in the 17th and 18th centuries. Nearby is the resting place of Flora Macdonald, a Scottish heroine, who is well remembered for her part in saving the Jacobite leader Charles Edward Stuart, or Bonnie Prince Charlie. There are ruined castles and ghost stories and all set in the most picturesque landscape.

From Loch Ness to the Isle of Skye, or the Misty Isle as it is known, will take you on an atmospheric journey from the best known loch in the world to the best known island. Your tour will take you from Loch Ness past Glen Moriston and into Glen Shiel where you will hear about the famous battle of 1719 and the part that Spaniards played.

You will visit the most photographed castle in Scotland, Eilean Donan, and call into the wonderful garden of Attadale near to Loch Carron. As you cross onto Skye, you will hear about Saucy Mary, a Norwegian Princess and visit her resting place at the top of a mountain. You will experience shimmering lochs, high mountain passes and wonderful scenery as well as the story of where the Scottish liqueur Drambuie came from - and much more!