Sheepdog Experience in UigThe Wolfie Lodge in Carbost (Easily in the top 3 AirBnB's we've EVER stayed in!)Airbnb in Onich (near Ft William)The Isle of Skye completely wins us over with misty roads, unreal scenery, and a base in tiny Carbost that feels like a movie set. We share our exact itinerary, our biggest planning mistakes, and the specific stops that make a Scotland family road trip feel doable and memorable.• flying London to Inverness early to save money • renting a car for left-side driving and using primary rental insurance coverage • choosing Carbost as a home base and why we want more nights next time • finding food in small towns and what to buy as backups • Staffin Bay dinosaur footprints and why low tide timing matters • the sheepdog herding experience in Uig and why it becomes a trip highlight • Portree stops for photos, shops, and a reliable dinner plan • Fairy Pools hike lessons learned and how to avoid turning back too soon • Three Chimneys lunch and pairing it with Talisker nearby • Talisker Distillery tour plus how water changes peaty Scotch • leaving Skye for Fort William with a stop at Eilean Donan Castle • Glenfinnan viewpoint for the Jacobite steam train and what the crowds are like • Glencoe visitor center, history notes, and quick food options • The Geographer in Fort William and our first haggis taste test Find me on Instagram if you have questions If Scotland has been on your bucket list and you're waiting for a sign, this is your sign

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