Lismore Lighthouse

© Andrew Dawes

Oban, Scotland

Hiking and History in the Hebrides

On this private tour of Scotland you'll hike on the Hebridean Islands exploring castles, clearance villages and ancient clan strongholds. All tours are bespoke to suit your interests.

The Hebridean Islands of Skye and Mull are awash with fascinating history, especially in the abandoned villages where tenants either chose to leave or were evicted during the Highland Clearances of the 18th and 19th centuries, one of the most poignant periods in Scotland’s story.

In the 12th to 15th centuries the Hebridean Islands and West Coast were ruled by the Lords of the Isles, a reign that began with Somerled, a powerful Norse-Celtic warrior lord. To understand this period in the history of the islands it is helpful to understand that the method of travel was by boat and the number of Birlinns (traditional galley ships) a lord had was a sign of their power and influence. The sea and many lochs were the highways connecting the scattered coastal communities. Battles during this period were fought at sea rather than on land.

On your private tour of Scotland you'll explore clearance villages, visit ancient clan strongholds, take to the Hebridean waters on a private boat trip where you'll see islands, remote communities, lighthouses and marine and coastal wildlife along the way. You'll have the opportunity to hike some beautiful coastal routes throughout this Hebridean adventure.

Prix sur demande


Dates de départ

  • Lundi
  • Mardi
  • Mercredi
  • Jeudi
  • Vendredi
  • Samedi
  • Dimanche

Avril — Octobre

Coordonnées

An Turas Heritage Expeditions

Celtic Tours Ltd
Aviemore
Highland
United Kingdom
PH22 1RZ

Tour information

Point de départ

  • Edinburgh
  • Glasgow
  • Inverness

Durée

8 Days

Transport

  • Driver guide

Type de circuit

  • Bespoke
  • Private

Langues

  • English

Thèmes

  • Ancestry
  • Archaeology
  • Castles
  • History
  • Island Hopping
  • Landscapes
  • Walking/Hiking
  • Wildlife

Étapes de l’excursion

An Turas Heritage Expeditions

Information sur le prestataire

An Turas Heritage Expeditions

An Turas Heritage Expeditions offer a specialist tour service for those who seek to explore Scotland and Ireland's amazing history or get an immersive insight into their own unique heritage and ancestry connections. Discover ancient standing stones and burial chambers, villages abandoned during the Highland Clearances, eerie battlefields and maybe even the castle ruins or clan seat of a distant ancestor. All of our tours are customised to suit your own unique interests.

Horaires d'ouverture

Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm

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