A Grand Tour of the Outer Hebrides – 5 days With Special Guest Monty Halls
1st Apr 2026
Key Highlights
- Four scenic ferry crossings
- The unique airport at Cockleshell Beach
- White sandy beaches and turquoise sea on Vatersay
- 5000 year old standing stones
- The tranquil location of the Norse Mill at Shawbost
Summary
Our extended tour of the Hebrides is extremely popular, offering as it does a unique opportunity to travel the length and breadth of the Western Isles. Our Grand Tour takes in all the beauty and diversity of this very special environment with ten different islands and four ferry trips included. Two comfortable hotels ensure that this holiday is as relaxing as possible while at the same time offering great variety and the sense of a true journey of discovery which will live long in the memory.
Our journey begins with a scenic drive via Fort William, Glenfinnan and Malliag, from where we take the ferry to Lochboisdale in South Uist and continue to our hotel in Benbecula. From here we visit the islands of Eriskay; Vatersay with its fantastic sandy beaches, and Barra, including visits to Kisimul Castle and Cockleshell Beach, used as the island’s airport. A captivating journey follows as we travel north by ferry from North Uist and on through the magnificent mountain scenery of Harris and the rolling moorland of Lewis to Stornoway, our base for the next two nights. We continue with visits to the remarkable Standing Stones of Callanish, the tranquil little Norse Mill at Shawbost and the distinctive Black Houses at Gearannan. Our return route takes us by ferry from Stornoway to Ullapool.
On this tour we will be joined celebrity guest Monty Halls, the TV broadcaster, travel writer and marine biologist, who will give us a talk on his career and host a Q&A session as well as joining us for a full exploring Eriskay, Barra and Vatersay.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Meals as per itinerary
- Entries to all sites as per the itinerary
- Services of a professional tour manager
- Comfortable coach travel throughout
- Q&A session with Monty Hall
Meet your tour manager
Sue Pomeroy
Having studied horticulture in places ranging from New Zealand to Chile, Sue now lives in the north-west Highlands. Her personal garden is open to the public and it has featured in Country Life and Gardeners’ World. Previously, she worked at Inverewe Garden for 14 years as a propagator.
Day by Day Itinerary
We depart from our designated pick-up points and head north, stopping en-route for refreshments (not included), travelling via Glen Coe, Fort William and Glenfinnan to Mallaig. From here we take the ferry to Lochboisdale in South Uist, cross the causeway to Benbecula, the ‘stepping stone’ between the Uists. We continue to our accommodation.
Meals Included:Dinner
Departure Routes
| Location | Pickup Time | Dropoff Time |
|---|---|---|
| To be advised | 00:00 | 00:00 |
| Glasgow, Bus stop on North Hanover Street (George Square end), opposite Queen Street Station | 09:30 | 18:30 |
| Edinburgh, Outside reception of the Delta by Marriott Hotel, Glasgow Road | 10:40 | 17:20 |
| Dunfermline, Halbeath Park & Ride, Junction 3, M90 | 11:10 | 16:50 |
| Kinross, Moto Services, M90 | 11:30 | 16:30 |
| Dundee - Outside Discovery Point, Riverside Drive (SUBJECT TO MINIMUM NUMBERS) | 11:30 | 16:30 |
| Perth, Broxden Park & Ride, A93 | 12:00 | 16:00 |
** Please note that all timings are approximate and subject to change. Final timings and pick-up points will be confirmed with your joining instructions approximately 10 days prior to departure. **
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