Need help on the Itinerary, please

All I'll add is you will love both York and London. You will see so much and walk so much you won't miss your hikes. York is maybe my favorite town in England and there is SO much to see and do there (and in the area.) In London, I recommend "Six" because it is fun and modern, but a really good summary of the 6 wives of Henry VIII.

Welcome to the forum. I was a very long time lurker before I started posting.

When are you traveling to beautiful Scotland? Unless you're traveling in the summer with late sunsets, be careful driving at night. You never know what may be crossing the road or sleeping on the side in the darkness.

Be sure to prebook both your car and passengers for the ferries. Also reserve your Staffa tour.

Have you already booked your Oban lodging.? There's a lovely b&b about 20 minutes outside of Oban, Barcaldine Castle. If you're planning to visit the Oban Distillery, book in advance.

Are you staying on Iona? Otherwise Tobermory on Mull would be a great location for 2 nights.

If you are parking at Glenfinnan to see the train go over the viaduct, get there early. Parking is at a premium. If you're spending the night in Glenfinnan it would probably be easier to walk.

Eilean Donan makes a nice photo op, but, IMO, the interior doesn't merit a visit.

A stop at either Stirling Castle or St. Andrews with its Castle and Cathedral ruins and, of course, the golf course, would be an easy stop enroute to Edinburgh.

An alternative could be overnighting in St. Andrews. This would allow you some time to drive along the coast of Fife and explore the fishing villages.

Or overnight in Stirling and see the Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies or Linlithgow Palace enroute to Edinburgh.

In Edinburgh, Mercat Tours offers a walking tour of the Royal Mile with interesting stories on the history of Edinburgh. The tour ends at the Castle. In Old Town you can visit Holyroodhouse Palace, Gladstone Landing, The Real Mary Kings Close and more. In New Town the Georgian House and the National Gallery. There is much more depending on your interests.

Enjoy your planning. You'll have a lovely trip.

I assume you are staying in two places on Skye due to lack of availability.

Just to remind you that you have two ferry crossings from Iona to Glenfinnan, which can be weather disrupted at any time of the year.
Just a few weeks ago, in early August a storm came through and all routes off Mull were suspended for the day.
So in a worst case can could end up losing the Glenfinnan night.

Unless it's off season, don't expect a leisurely drive to Iona. If you're only destination on Mull is Iona (or Trennish or Staffa) the West Coast Tours trip is just as fast and probably not that more expensive. Cars travel at the same rate as the bus (you'll never pass them, no matter your NASCAR or F1 credentials).

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As far as I know Skye Laundry no longer exists. There is a public access laundrette within the Portree Hostel.

Are you changing accommodation on Skye due to lack of availability? There isn't really any need to switch from Dunvegan to Uig otherwise. For eating in Dunvegan the best option is The Old School, followed by Blas and The Dunvegan. There is also Atholl House and the Waterside Bistro. There aren't many good options in Uig as the Ferry Inn prioritises tables for their guests. Outside Uig is the very good Galley Seafood.

Things to see near Dunvegan include the castle, Neist Point, the Coral Beach and any number of amazing walks - have a look at Walk Highlands and take your pick!

When you leave Skye it isn't really worth going inside Eilean Donan castle. Much more impressive from outside and viewable for free from the car park of Dornie community centre (where there are also free public loos).

Thanks to everyone....

yes, I decided to add an extra day on Skye, it was a late decision and nothing that would allow a one night stay had vacancies, hence the booking in 2 locations on Skye.

As we come onto Skye from thew ferry, we willl stop at the Fairy Pools, and the Neist Point on the way to Lon-Ban B and B. The following day we will have time to wander the area, visit Dunvegan, drive up to Coral beach, and we are looking into finding some wildlife. On our third day we will relocate to Trotternish and spend a full day and part of the following day. Weather permitting we will take a few walks , I'd love to walk Quiraing and The Old Man of Storr, and still have time to finish the drive around the peninsula and look around Portree.

Skye Girl, thank you for the mentions on dining in Uig.

Hello again scubasib

For wildlife in/near Dunvegan you will sadly be too late for the seal boat from Dunvegan Castle as they stop running trips on 30th September. However, if you go to the Coral Beach and just sit quietly you are likely to see curious seals in the water. They are also often visible near Skinidin on the road out to Neist Point. You will need to avoid parking in the passing places but there is one spot where you can safely pull off the road (just before a bend in the road and near two wooden houses). The seals are on the rocks just offshore at low tide. At Neist Point you will see a lot of different bird species. A good vantage point is from the cliff walk (turn right from the parking area rather then descending the steps towards the lighthouse).

There are also sea eagles to be seen in the Neist Point area. I have often seen them from the sheep pens just off the road towards Neist Point before you get to the last row of houses at Waterstein.

There are a number of people doing boat trips from Portree and they might run to the end of September/early October. For example Skye Sea Safari appear to have availability while you are here.

For what it's worth I think the Quiraing is a more impressive hike than the Old Man of Storr. It's the same ridge so the views are the same, but the rock formations in the Quiraing are somehow 'other worldly' and if you are prepared to complete the loop walk you will probably have much of it to yourself. The Old Man is much more crowded. With limited time you do not need to do both.

Oh, and your B&B is an amazing spot. You will likely see red deer and possibly the eagles from the property. However, you are very remote for eating options. It will take you 25 minutes to get to Dunvegan from there. However, Chidakasha in Glendale is within a 10 minute drive of your B&B. It's absolutely incredible vegetarian food. We love it and often recommend it to our B&B guests who also 100% adore it even if not vegetarians. It's a wonderful, wonderful place.