Skye & Highlands: 3-Day Scottish Odyssey from Edinburgh

Reece was amazing as a driver and advisor of all things Scotland. My husband and I had an amazing trip and just recommend to Rabbie’s with the highest of praise. Thank you for showing us Your Scotland, because we now feel it’s Our Scotland.

I took a 3-day Isle of Skye tour from Edinburgh with Leo as our tour guide, and it was genuinely the best trip I’ve ever taken. Leo didn’t just drive us to the sights. He joined us on the hikes at the Old Man of Storr, the Quiraing, and several waterfalls. Along the way, he shared stories and pointed out places he remembered from his childhood, which made every stop feel personal and memorable. A few times, we thought we’d reached the end of a trail, but Leo would point out a nearby hill where an even better view was waiting or a stone step path that we missed earlier. When someone in our group mentioned wanting to see Highland cows, our tour guide prioritized it for the itinerary and even brought cow feed so we could interact with them. Leo also checked things like tide times (such as whether dinosaur footprints would be visible) to help us make the most of each day. We were lucky to have good weather most days of our trip and light traffic since we traveled off-peak (late-November). We enjoyed breathtaking scenery the entire way. Leo pulled over for photo opportunities, and with his experience in videography and photography, he helped us capture some incredible shots. We stayed overnight for two nights in Portree, and Rabbie’s handled my reservation at the Portree Hotel, which was in the town center. I’m normally not a “tour person,” but the small group size in a comfortable vehicle made the experience feel more like a road trip with friends rather than a typical tour. I’d highly recommend Rabbie’s for their small group format, and it made getting from place to place so much easier. I especially appreciated having a skilled driver, given the narrow one-lane roads and sometimes stormy weather. The history lessons and funny jokes also made the drive enjoyable. Overall, this trip was truly life-changing. Thank you, Leo, Rabbie’s, and Scotland, for an unforgettable experience. The Isle of Skye is now one of my favorite places.

What a fabulous trip! Michael was an absolutely fantastic tour guide- he was so knowledgeable, personable and friendly and clearly intelligent- he knew so many fun facts and stories that were so engaging and interesting to hear about. The tour offers soooo many stops- it doesn’t feel like you’re on the bus for hours because of how often you are getting off and looking at scenery. My husband and I really enjoyed ourselves and this tour truly made us fall in love with the Highlands. If you are umming and erring about whether to book the trip- take this as your sign to book it as you won’t regret it!

Graham was very kind, fun, and knowledgeable. Despite cold rainy weather’s the views were super beautiful and the tour was well worth it!

Adam was a fantastic tour guide! Great storyteller, funny and considerate of people’s needs. Would highly recommend!

Tom was an outstanding guide, absolutely outstanding. From the start he treated us just like a friend and was such a knowledgeable guide and had a witty sense of humor. He was punctual and always made time (or that extra bathroom stop) to make sure we were all at ease. Everything was seamless and it truly allowed us to sit back & relax and take in the beauty of the Highlands and Isle of Skye. I cannot say enough good things….he was personable and was truly made for this job (I literally told him that). He exceeded my expectations and anyone would be extremely lucky to have him as a tour guide. Excellent person, excellent driver - one of a kind tour guide.

What a fantastic tour!! My family and I had a blast on Skye and in the highlands with our guide Jeff (from Glasgow) and our very small group. He's an incredible guide: extremely knowledgable, hilarious, and engaging. We also got very lucky with the weather and autumnal colors throughout, which made each stop better than the last. We also let Rabbie's book our accommodations and they were perfect (The Pier House in Broadford)! Highly recommend!! (We're hoping to book another tour soon)

Neil was our guide for this tour and we would 100% recommend him. There was adverse weather during our trip - right from the start Neil was very concerned with our well being during the weather and was still able to show us many sights. He was very knowledgeable about the history of Scotland and the land in general. He was very personable with all the people on the tour.

This trip was SO worth it!! We saw more than we expected and had a great time doing it. I highly recommend! This trip with Rabbies took us to so many beautiful places…too numerous to mention. Our guide Jamie kept an eye on the weather to make sure we could safely see and experience everything Skye and the area had to offer. Rabbies had us staying at the Portree hotel which was fine. The food was good and the accommodations were…ok. But, they had a great nightlife and filter coffee! If you’re looking for a taste of American coffee it’s not americano…Anyway, I digress. The tour was amazing. We went in October and it was rainy so get some appropriate clothing and bring extra! Enjoy!!

To see some of the sights requires a moderate level of conditioning but well worth the effort! Our guide, Jaime King, was exceptional and shared so many stories and history and took us to the best pl aes for views and experiences.