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The Highlands are spectacular, but the places that stay with people longest are often the islands.White-sand beaches in ...
11/06/2026

The Highlands are spectacular, but the places that stay with people longest are often the islands.

White-sand beaches in Harris. Ancient stone circles on Lewis. Wildlife, ferries, mountain roads, sea cliffs and some of the most remote landscapes in Scotland.

This 9-day Highlands & Islands tour is designed for travellers who want to slow down, get off the beaten path and experience the Scotland that many visitors miss.

✔ Isle of Mull & Skye

✔ Lewis & Harris

✔ Small group experience

✔ Local stories, history and hidden places

✔ Guided throughout by Rob Carr

Departure: 29 July 2026

2 spaces remaining.

If you’ve been dreaming about exploring Scotland’s islands, now is the time to join us.

See the full itinerary on our website ://robcarrtours.co.uk/western-isles-tour/ or send a message with any questions 🙂 look forward to seeing you on the tour!

Edinburgh isn’t the “birthplace” of Harry Potter… but it’s certainly where the story came to life. ⚡️ The idea for Harry...
06/06/2026

Edinburgh isn’t the “birthplace” of Harry Potter… but it’s certainly where the story came to life. ⚡️

The idea for Harry Potter actually came to J.K. Rowling on a delayed train from Manchester to London in 1990. With no pen or paper to write it down, she had to wait until she got back to her flat in Clapham Junction.
Three years later, she arrived in Edinburgh to be closer to her sister. At this time, only three chapters of The Philosopher’s Stone had been written. I don’t think she realized just how much Edinburgh would go on to inspire her, ultimately becoming the backdrop where she would write the chapters of every subsequent book.

Who wants to know more about Edinburgh and its connection to Harry Potter? 👇

04/06/2026

Laggan Beach on the Isle of Mull isn’t a bad place to swim… for Highland Cows 😂

I love coming to Lochbuie, nature always has a surprise around the corner. Whether it’s spotting Otters in Loch Spelve on the way up or Fallow Deer sharing a field with sheep. White tailed eagles soaring in the skies or even better the Highland Cows chilling on Laggan Beach.

If you want to dig a little deeper you can even find Castly Moy, the MacLaine Mausoleum and the Lochbuie Standing stones 🔥

02/06/2026

Welcome to the Ross Fountain on a quiet morning in Princes Street Garden, Edinburgh.

I’m BACK in the capital! Just having a wander around the city through the sights I love. It’s great to be back getting some time at home for 2 weeks and getting routine through consistent summer walking tours.

Openings for Old Town Walking tours everyday at 9am and 3pm. You are welcome to join on a trip full of stories and dad jokes 😉

Finally coming back down to earth after 28 days on the road in May, finishing with a 6-day private tour that honestly co...
01/06/2026

Finally coming back down to earth after 28 days on the road in May, finishing with a 6-day private tour that honestly couldn’t have gone much better.

The weather was unbelievable, the team smashed every hike and adventure, and once again Scotland reminded me why I love showing people around this country.

When I look back at itineraries like this, it feels as though we’ve been travelling for months rather than days. Somehow we manage to pack so much into a trip without it ever feeling rushed.

Here’s what 6 days in Scotland looked like:

🏰 Day 1 – Edinburgh Old Town, Arthur’s Seat, Dean Village & the Royal Botanic Garden

⛴️ Day 2 – Doune Castle, Finlarig Castle, Kilchurn Castle, Balquhidder Glen, St Conan’s Kirk & ferry to Mull

🐧 Day 3 – Boat trip to Staffa and Lunga for puffins and incredible seabird colonies

🦦 Day 4 – Tobermory Lighthouse, Lochbuie Standing Stones, Moy Castle, Laggan Beach, otter watching & Aros Falls

⛰️ Day 5 – Hiking on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, Castle Tioram, Dumbledore’s Grave & Cille Choirill

⛪️ Day 6 – The Hermitage, Birnam Oak, Kinnoull Hill, St Andrews, Anstruther & Pittenweem

If you could just pick ONE of these days, which would you choose and why?

The Isle of Staffa feels like a place that shouldn’t exist.Rising from the Atlantic off the west coast of Scotland, this...
29/05/2026

The Isle of Staffa feels like a place that shouldn’t exist.

Rising from the Atlantic off the west coast of Scotland, this small island was formed by volcanic activity around 60 million years ago. As the lava cooled, it cracked into thousands of remarkable hexagonal basalt columns, creating one of the most extraordinary landscapes in Britain.

These same geological forces also created the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland, but Staffa has something extra.

Fingal’s Cave.

Carved into the island by the relentless power of the Atlantic Ocean, the cave’s towering basalt walls and natural acoustics have inspired visitors for centuries. Standing at its entrance, it’s easy to understand why many describe it as a natural cathedral.

And it’s not just the geology that makes Staffa special. During the summer months, puffins return to nest on the island’s grassy cliffs, adding a splash of colour and plenty of character to an already unforgettable place.

Whether you come for the cave, the wildlife or simply to witness one of Scotland’s greatest natural wonders, Staffa is a place that stays with you long after you’ve left.

Have you visited Staffa, or is it still on your bucket list? 👇

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