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Day 1: Depart from Glasgow airport in the morning for the flight to Stornoway in the Western Isles. There you will pick up a car and drive to your accommodation for a three-night stay. Days 2 & 3: Exploring Harris and Lewis: Spend the days in the fishing villages of the western coast, or head all the way to the Butt of Lewis. Enjoy the quaint communities, and beautiful roads, and be sure to enjoy the local cuisine. Day 4: Fly this morning from Stornoway via Inverness to Kirkwall on the Orkney Islands. There you will have a car available to you for your three-night stay. Days 5 & 6: Time to explore Orkney's ancient monuments dating back some 5,000 years! The ruins of Skara Brae, the Standing Stones, and then visit Stromness, and learn about the history of Canada's fur traders! Be sure to visit the magnificent 12th Century cathedral in Kirkwall before moving on. Too much to do and too little time! Day 7: This morning you will fly north to Sumburgh in Shetland and pick up a car upon arrival. Head into Lerwick, where you will have two nights accommodation confirmed. Day 8: A full day to wander around this most northerly island group, and enjoy the islands' unique culture and ambiance. Day 9: Time to head south to Glasgow or Edinburgh for your final overnight stop. |
