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Inverness & Northern Lights

Experience the beauty of the Scottish Highlands and search for the magical Aurora Borealis on this unforgettable 5-day Super Break by coach

At a Glance

5 Days | 4 Nights | 4 Star Hotel | Dinner, Bed and Breakfast | Northern Lights Hunt

Why You’ll Love This Tour

Treat yourself to an early-season Highland escape combining dramatic landscapes, crisp winter air and the chance to witness one of nature’s most breathtaking displays.

Based in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, this break explores the beauty of northern Scotland while offering an organised Northern Lights hunt to Lossiemouth. Scotland’s latitude mirrors parts of Norway and Alaska, making it the best location in the UK for potential sightings of the awe-inspiring “Mirrie Dancers”.

Even when the skies remain quiet, the experience of the Highlands under wide northern horizons is something truly special.

Your Hotel

You will stay at the 4-star Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness, providing a comfortable and welcoming base for your Highland adventure.

Your Holiday Includes

Coach travel throughout
Reserved seating
4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Kingsmills Hotel
Free time in Inverness
Visit to Loch Ness
Northern Lights hunt to Lossiemouth

Day 1

Travel to Inverness
Depart from your local joining point and travel north to Inverness, where you will spend four nights with dinner and breakfast included each day.

During Your Stay

Enjoy time in Inverness, a compact and welcoming Highland city with riverside walks, historic architecture and plenty of independent shops and cafés.

Your holiday also includes a visit to Loch Ness, where you can admire the dramatic scenery surrounding Scotland’s most famous loch.

A highlight of the tour is your Northern Lights hunt to Lossiemouth, located on the Moray coast. With its open skies and coastal setting, it provides favourable conditions for potential Aurora viewing.

Final Day

Homeward Journey
After breakfast, we begin our return journey home with suitable stops en route, arriving back at your local drop off point later in the day.

Northern Lights

The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) are a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Please Note

We always aim to operate the holiday as described; however, occasional changes may be necessary due to local or operational factors. Any adjustments will be made with your enjoyment in mind.

About the Destination

The Scottish Highlands offer vast open landscapes, dramatic coastlines and some of the darkest skies in the UK. Inverness provides an ideal base for exploring this spectacular region, while Loch Ness and the Moray coast deliver iconic Highland scenery and legend.

During the darker months, the Highlands’ northern latitude and reduced light pollution create favourable conditions for potential Aurora viewing. Even without the lights, the experience of the Highlands in winter is peaceful, atmospheric and truly memorable.Your

Hotel – Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness

The Kingsmills Hotel is one of the leading 4 star hotels in Inverness, combining peaceful surroundings with a convenient location just a short stroll from the city centre.

Set within mature gardens and tranquil grounds, the hotel blends traditional Highland hospitality with modern comfort. Guests can relax in cosy lounge areas or enjoy the welcoming whisky bar and restaurant, where menus celebrate fresh, seasonal and locally sourced produce.

The hotel’s spa and leisure facilities include a swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room and gym, with optional treatments available for those seeking extra relaxation during their stay.

Hotel Features

En-suite bedrooms
TV
Tea and coffee making facilities
Restaurant and whisky bar
Lounge areas
Spa and leisure facilities
Indoor swimming pool
Jacuzzi and steam room
Gym
Wi-Fi

All pick-up points are covered and feeder vehicles may be used to meet your coach.

Name	Address	Times
Anlaby, Red Lion Bus Stop	Anlaby, Red Lion Bus Stop, HU10 7AN	Failed View
Apollo Pub, Hull	Apollo Pub, Hull HU9 4AH	Failed View
Barton Bus Station	Barton-upon-Humber DN18 5QE	Failed View
Beeford, The Tiger Pub	Beeford, The Tiger Publ, 1 Main Street, YO25 8AS	Failed View
Beverley	Asda Norwood, Beverley, HU17 9EY	Failed View
Bridlington Promenade	Bridlington Promenade oustide Promenade Travel	Failed View
Brigg, Cary Lane Bus Stop	Brigg, Cary Lane, Bus Stop, DN20 8EY	Failed View
Castleford Bus Station	Castleford, Albion Street Bus Station, WF10 1EN	Failed View
Cleethorpes Memorial Hall	Cleethorpes Memorial Hall, Grimsby Rd, DN35 8AH	Failed View
Cottingham Green	Cottingham Green, HU16 5QE	Failed View
Doncaster Interchange	Doncaster Interchange Coach stands C6/ C7 DN1 1PJ	Failed View
Driffield Car Wash	Outside Driffield Car Wash Middle Street, Driffield, YO25 6PY	Failed View
Elloughton	Elloughton, Adjacent to the Half Moon, HU15 1HU	Failed View
Filey Bus Station	Filey Bus Station, YO14 9PE	Failed View
Goole	Goole Coach Stop, Airmyn Road, Goole DN14 6XE	Failed View
Grimsby Town Hall	Grimsby Town Hall, Town Hall Square, DN31 1HU	Failed View
Hessle, Darleys	Opposite Darleys, Boothferry Road, Hull, HU13 9AR	Failed View
Hornsea Marine Hotel	Hornsea Marine Hotel, Seafront Hornsea HU18 1NJ	Failed View
Hull Interchange	Hull Interchange, Coach Pick-up Point, HU1 3QX	Failed View
Immingham Oasis Academy	Immingham Oasis Academy, Pelham Rd, DN40 1BA	Failed View
Leeds	Leeds - National Express Coach St, LS2 7LA	Failed View
Malton Train Station	Malton, Train Station, YO17 9RD	Failed View
Monk Fryston Post Office	41 Main Street Monk Fryston LS25 5DZ	Failed View
Morley Leisure Centre	Queensway, Morley, Leeds LS27 9PA	Failed View
Pontefract	Pontefract Horsefair Bus Station WF81EZ	Failed View
Scarborough Train Station	Scarborough Train Station, Westborough, YO11 1TN	Failed View
Scunthorpe Bus Station	Stand K, Scunthorpe Bus Station, DN15 6QX	Failed View
Selby	WHS, Gowthorpe, Selby, YO8 4HE	Failed View
Stamford Bridge Shops	Stamford Bridge Shops	Failed View
Thorne	Old Vault Pub, Thorne Marketplace DN8 5DG	Failed View
Wakefield	Wakefield, Providence Street Circle, WF1 3AQ	Failed View
Willerby Sainsburys	Willerby Square Sainsburys HU10 7AU	Failed View
York	Union Terrace, Coach Park, York, YO31 7ES	Failed View