THE SUTHERLAND COAST & ORKNEY 

7 Days   £1,005

Sun 5th - Sat 11th September 2027

*Single Room Supplement £145

The farthermost reaches of the Scottish Highlands offer some of the most wild and untamed landscapes on the island of Britain. Consequently, the few remote
communities it contains are mainly scattered along the coast of Sutherland and Caithness, sandwiched between the imposing Munros and the fierce Atlantic
rollers. Orkney has a unique charm, with its gentle green landscape spread across its many islands. Landmarks from five millennia of history add to its uniqueness. A traditional Scottish welcome is provided at the Station Hotel in Thurso, Britain’s most northerly town. Four nights half board will be provided whilst we explore this remote and fascinating area. Please note that there is no lift at the Station Hotel, but ground floor rooms are available on request. Overnight half board accommodation is also provided at the Fisher’s Hotel in Pitlochry on the outward journey and the Castlecary Hotel in Cumbernauld on the return journey.

Provisional Itinerary: 

Day 1: Early morning departure from the West Midlands. With breaks in Cheshire and at Gretna Green, we will arrive at Perth late afternoon for our overnight stop.

Day 2: We head due north, passing through the Pass of Killicrankie and crossing over Moray Firth, Cromarty Firth and Dornoch Firth on our way to Thurso.

Day 3: A leisurely excursion to Tongue and Durness taking in the fine scenery of Sutherland.

Day 4: A full day excursion. After an early breakfast we drive to John O'Groats to join the passenger ferry to Orkney. We will then tour some of the islands on a locally-based coach.

Day 5: At leisure in Thurso. The Castle of Mey is accessible by bus.

Day 6: We begin our journey south, calling in at the Culloden Visitors Centre along the way. Arriving back in Perth late afternoon.

Day 7: Return to the Midlands.