Orkney & The North 5 Day Private Tour From Edinburgh & Glasgow
Overview
Let Macleod Heilan Tours whisk you away from the city and up to the famous Orkney Islands.
Steeped in history with some of the best Neolithic sites in the World such as Maeshowe and Skara Brae (Northern Europe’s best-preserved Neolithic village) all of which are protected UNESCO World Heritage sites this tour has so much to offer.
• Viking History, Kirkwall, Bishops Palace, St Magnus Cathedral, Maeshowe Runic Graffiti
• Great War Sites, Scapa Flow Museum, Italian Chapel, Churchill Barriers
• Iron Age Brochs
• Whisky Distilleries, Depending on time you may wish to include Highland Park or another distillery on route
• Loch Ness, Glencoe , Culloden, Inverness, North Coast 500
Group accommodation is requested to be booked independently in Kirkwall or nearby. This MUST be arranged before we can confirm the tour. We will assist but can't book this on your behalf to observe UK regulations.
Luggage restrictions apply - get in touch to find out how much will fit onboard the vehicle.
What's Included
- Private Luxury Tour Minivan (Up to 8 Pax)
- Dedicated Booking Agent & Tour Planner
- Orkney Ferry to & From The Orkney's
- Complimentary Bottled Scottish Water
- English Speaking Driver Tour Guide
- Attractions & Entrance Fees
- Meals
- Travellers B&B, Hotels and Accommodation are not included
- Culloden Battlefield £16 Adult Child £11.50 Concession £14.50
- Italian Chapel £4
- Urquhart Castle Adult £13 Child £7.80 Concession £10.40
Meeting and Pickup
We will pick you up at your Hotel in Edinburgh or anywhere in Scotland you wish to specify
What To Expect
West Highlands, Loch Lomond National Park, Loch Ness & Inverness
7 Stops
John o Groats & Orkney Ferry
4 Stops
Orkney Full Day Neolithic & Great War Sites
1 Stop
North Coast 500 & Ferry
2 Stops
Ullapool, Culloden & Cairngorms National Park
6 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-383374P10
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- Private Luxury Tour Minivan (Up to 8 Pax).
- Dedicated Booking Agent & Tour Planner.
- Orkney Ferry to & From The Orkney's.
- Complimentary Bottled Scottish Water.
- English Speaking Driver Tour Guide.
- Attractions & Entrance Fees.
- Meals.
- Travellers B&B, Hotels and Accommodation are not included.
- Culloden Battlefield £16 Adult Child £11.50 Concession £14.50.
- Italian Chapel £4.
- Urquhart Castle Adult £13 Child £7.80 Concession £10.40.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Orkney & The North 5 Day Private Tour From Edinburgh & Glasgow is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Orkney & The North 5 Day Private Tour From Edinburgh & Glasgow will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private Luxury Tour Minivan (Up to 8 Pax)
- Dedicated Booking Agent & Tour Planner
- Orkney Ferry to & From The Orkney's
- Complimentary Bottled Scottish Water
- English Speaking Driver Tour Guide
- Attractions & Entrance Fees
- Meals
- Travellers B&B, Hotels and Accommodation are not included
- Culloden Battlefield £16 Adult Child £11.50 Concession £14.50
- Italian Chapel £4
- Urquhart Castle Adult £13 Child £7.80 Concession £10.40
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
