The Isle of the Skye and the Central Highlands of Scotland.
Kevin Dooley is an award-winning Wildlife and Wedding Photographer who grew up in Placitas, New Mexico. At the age of 18 he enlisted into the Navy and served on an Aircraft Carrier. After he completed his service he returned to New Mexico and opened his own Photography Studio in Albuquerque which is now retired. His passion for Wildlife Photography and Africa, led him to his Safari adventures and he eventually opened Idube Photo Safaris. Kevin is a certified FGASA (Field Guide Association of South Africa), Wildlife Guide and takes guests from all over the world on amazing photographic Safaris in Africa, Alaska and India, Brazil, Chile, and other locations. He also teaches wildlife, Landscape, and portrait photography workshops
Itinerary May 2027
Friday 21st May 2027 | Isle of Skye | The Sligachan Hotel Standard Rooms | D |
Saturday 22nd May 2027 | Isle of Skye | The Sligachan Hotel Standard Rooms | B – D |
Sunday 23rd May 2027 | Isle of Skye | The Sligachan Hotel Standard Rooms | B – D |
Monday 24th May 2027 | The Central Highlands | The Loch Rannoch Hotel Heritage Rooms | B – D |
Tuesday 25th May 2027 | The Central Highlands | The Loch Rannoch Hotel Heritage Rooms | B – D |
Wednesday 26th May 2027 | The Central Highlands | The Loch Rannoch Hotel Heritage Rooms | B – D |
Thursday 27th May 2027 | Departure | B |
*B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Safari Investment
May 21st.
A representative will be at Inverness airport to greet guests on arrival and ensure that they meet up with their transport and driver.
Depending on the time of the flight arrival at Inverness, stops for lunch and photography opportunities can be made en-route to the Isle of Skye.
Loch Ness & Urquhart Castl
On arrival on the Isle of Skye check-in to the Sligachan Hotel – set in the dramatic backdrop of the Red and Black Cuillins facing Loch Sligachan.
Lunch is at leisure
Dinner this evening is included in Seumas’ Bar (appetizer, main course and dessert – no drinks are included).
Sunset will be between 9.45pm to 9.55pm
May 22nd
Sunrise will be between 4.30am and 4.45am.
7.30am to 10.00am – Breakfast is served.
Transport by 16-seater Sprinter vehicle is included today for 8-hours.
Travelling distances from the Hotel to photographic sites on Skye:
The Old Man of Storr (30-minute drive)
The Quiraing (1 hour drive)
Fairy Glen (45-minute drive)
Lunch is at leisure.
Dinner is included in Seumas’ Bar this evening (appetizer, main course and dessert – no drinks are included).
Sunset will be between 9.45pm to 9.55pm
May 23rd
Sunrise will be between 4.30am and 4.45am.
7.30am to 10.00am – Breakfast is served
Transport by 16-seater Sprinter vehicle is included today for 8-hours.
Travelling distances from the Hotel to photographic sites on Skye:
Elgol Beach (1 hour drive)
Fairy Pools (30-minute drive)
Dinner is included in the Seumas’ Bar this evening – 3 course menu – appetizer, main course and dessert (no drinks are included).
Sunset will be between 9.45pm to 9.55pm
May 24th
Sunrise will be between 4.30am and 4.45am.
7.30am to 9.30am – Breakfast is served.
11.00am – latest Hotel check-out time.
Transport by 16-seater Sprinter vehicle is included today for 8-hours.
Depart the Isle of Skye for the Central Highlands (direct journey time of 4 hours – stops can be made en-route for lunch and photographic opportunities).
Lunch is at leisure.
3.00 pm – Earliest check-in time at the Loch Rannoch Hotel, Estate and Spa.
The Loch Rannoch Hotel has recently been renovated and is set in 250 acres of spectacular scenery in the heart of the Central Highlands. It is located on the banks of Loch Rannoch, looking onto one of Scotland’s most iconic Munros, Schiehallion “the fairy mountain”.
Among its’ facilities are an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room and spa. Their marina and School of Adventure features kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding, wild swimming, bicycle hire, squash court, indoor climbing wall, guided hill walking and fly fishing as well as fitness studio.
The Hotel has 3 restaurants to choose from – the elegant Estate Room Restaurant, the informal Rannoch Larder and the Wild Brownie Bar.
Dinner is included at the Hotel this evening – 3 course menu – appetizer, main course and dessert (no drinks are included).
Sunset will be between 9.45pm to 9.55pm
The Loch Rannoch Hotel 3 x nights
Heritage Rooms
May 25th
Sunrise will be between 4.30am and 4.45am.
8.00am to 10.00am – Breakfast is served.
Transport by 16-seater Sprinter vehicle is included today for 8-hours.
Jacobite Steam Train
Glencoe, Ballachulish
Lunch is at leisure.
Dinner is included at the Hotel this evening – 3 course menu – appetizer, main course and dessert (no drinks are included).
Sunset will be between 9.45pm to 9.55pm
May 26th
Sunrise will be between 4.30am and 4.45am.
8.00am to 10.00am – Breakfast is served.
Transport by 16-seater Sprinter vehicle is included today for 8-hours.
Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe
Lunch is at leisure.
Dinner is included at the Hotel this evening – 3 course menu – appetizer, main course and dessert (no drinks are included).
May 27th
Sunrise will be between 4.30am and 4.45am.
8.00am to 10.00am – Breakfast is served.
Transport by 16-seater Sprinter vehicle is included today for 8-hours.
11.00am – latest Hotel check-out time.
Guests depart from Glasgow or Edinburgh Airport.
Inclusions:
- Hotels and room categories as stated in the itinerary.
- Buffet breakfast each morning.
- Access to the Spa facilities at the Loch Rannoch Hotel.
- Private transport by 16-seater coach – as stated in the itinerary (for a maximum of 8 hours per day).
- Coach driver gratuity.
- Coach driver accommodation and meals.
- Bottled water is provided in the vehicle throughout the tour.
- Representative to meet guests at Inverness Airport on day of arrival.
- 3 course set menu dinner on each evening as stated in the itinerary – appetiser, entrée and dessert (no drinks are currently included).
- Service charge for all meals included.
- Hotel porterage on arrival and departure.
- All taxes.
Exclusions:
All air travel and associated costs.
Any meals not specified in the itinerary.
Airport porterage.
All items of a personal nature (e.g. beverages, telephone calls, laundry, personal insurance).