Your walks begin in the fabled Highlands, where the mountain scenery provides a dramatic setting for learning true tales of the area's tragic clan history. A scenic towpath leads you to the village of Crinan, with views of the Jura Mountains. Then it's back to Oban for a local show of Scottish dancing and music, complete with bagpipes and folk songs. Today you board a ferry to the Isle of Mull, where you can spot local wildlife such as deer, otters and shore birds. Explore the tiny isle of Iona, famous for its stature as a great cultural and religious center since the 6th century.
Today begins with a walk of great variety.
Especially enjoyable are the forested trails with frequent clearings allowing for captivating glimpses of mountains, lochs, glens and the Outer Isles. Your afternoon includes a visit to Dunvegan Castle, home of Clan MacLeod since around the 13th century. The next day's walk on the Trotternish peninsula provides a classic Scottish view of the Quiraing.