Hi -
Going to Scotland and the Fringe for a week in August but allocated 3 full days (2 nights) of the trip to head out to the highlands. I did a group Youth tour about 30 years ago that got out there a bit but not since then (although have been back to a few other UK trips).
Initially was looking at doing a Rabbies or Timberbush tour that hits Skye and Highlands for 3 days but I'm really not great on buses or even larger vans so considering doing something on our own (and I always like being on my own timing). I have driven in UK several times but mostly highways and suburban locations - have never done a single track road yet!.
Still debating the two options and also trying to figure out if we do on own - what the itinerary would be. While I'd love to see Skye - I'm also open to just doing other parts of highlands. As for what we'd like to see - we're not hikers (but do like outdoors and OK with moderate walks). Love historical places, castles, pretty scenery, wildlife, charming towns to walk through, etc. And I think my wife's heart would be broken if we don't get to see a bunch of highland cattle!
Thoughts on the two options and if driving - what would be your recommendations for two cities to do for the overnights? We're active but when doing trips always trying to find the right balance between seeing a lot of things and getting to spend enough time at the places we stop.