Scotland’s two great northern island groups combined with the wild Wester Ross coastline – nine days that reach the very top of the British Isles and return through some of the most dramatic Highland scenery on earth.

Approx. 800–1,000 miles including ferry crossings. Allow 9 days / 8 nights.

• Skara Brae – Europe’s best-preserved Neolithic village
• Ring of Brodgar and the Heart of Neolithic Orkney
• Shetland – closer to Bergen than Edinburgh, with Norse heritage and puffins
• Hoy and the Old Man of Hoy sea stack
• Torridon and Applecross in Wester Ross
• Duncansby Head and Caithness flagstone coast

• Thurso (Scrabster ferry to Orkney)
• Kirkwall, Orkney
• Stromness & Skara Brae
• Lerwick, Shetland (ferry from Kirkwall or Aberdeen)
• Eshaness & Hermaness
• Return to mainland
• Wester Ross – Torridon & Applecross

Orkney and Shetland both have good formal camping. Wild camping on Shetland is spectacular but very exposed – weather protection is essential. Wester Ross on the return journey provides a perfect Highland contrast to the island landscapes.

• Shetland ferries from Aberdeen overnight – a cabin is worthwhile on the 12-hour crossing
• Book all island ferries many months in advance, particularly for vehicles
• Shetland’s puffin colonies at Sumburgh Head and Hermaness are at their best May–July
• Orkney’s main archaeological sites have timed-entry booking in summer

May to August for the northern isles – days are extraordinarily long and puffins are present. Shetland’s Up Helly Aa fire festival takes place in late January for a truly unique winter visit.

Our fully equipped Land Rover Defenders and Toyota Hilux vehicles are designed for exploring Scotland’s remote landscapes.

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