Embark on an unforgettable 4-day private tour of Scotland, where the rugged beauty of the Highlands meets the dramatic landscapes of the West Coast. This bespoke journey is crafted to immerse you in the heart of Scotland’s most iconic scenery, from towering mountains and shimmering lochs to picturesque coastal villages and ancient castles. Over these four days, you’ll experience the magic of the Scottish Highlands, breathing in the fresh air, discovering hidden gems, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Prepare to be captivated by the wild charm of Scotland, all while enjoying the comfort and flexibility of a private tour tailored just for you.
Each one of our private tours is conducted in our premium Mercedes minivans, ensuring your comfort as we venture along the small cobbled streets around Edinburgh and narrow back roads of the highlands.
Your knowledgable kilt-wearing private tour guide will tell you the stories and show you the sights on this tour. We offer flexibility and your time inside and outside the vehicle is up to you.
From: £2,300
Day 1
Departing Edinburgh we head west via South Queensferry and The Forth Bridges, driving past Linlithgow Palace and the Kelpies to Stirling Castle,. We see the victorian Wallace Monument overlooking the Carse of Stirling. We travel to Loch Lomond, stopping in the conversation village of Luss before driving over the ‘rest and be thankful’ to visit Inveraray Castle. We then drive north towards stunning Glencoe and Ranoch Moor.
TONIGHT’S ACCOMMODATION
Room grade:
Board: Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation is subject to availability
Day 2
We visit the site of the Massacre of Glencoe and learn about one of the worst betrayals in the Highlands. From here we drive north to Fort William and the foot of Ben Nevis, the Uk’s tallest mountain. Driving on the coastal road to Mallaig we’ll stop at Glenfinnan Viaduct and monument and learn about the start of the Jacobite uprising here in 1745.
Optional: For train enthusiasts and Harry Potter fans the ‘The Jacobite’ steam train travels from Fort William to Mallaig and takes in famous sights including The Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glenfinnan Monument and rugged scenery on the journey west.
From Mallaig we take the ferry across the stunning Sound of Sleat to the Isle of Skye. Touring through Skye we pass the Cullin mountains and stop to take in the views of this rugged landscape before arriving at the quaint village of Portree.
TONIGHT’S ACCOMMODATION
Room grade:
Board: Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation is subject to availability
Day 3
On this day we have a more relaxed schedule, exploring the Isle of Skye. We’ll visit the Old Man of Storr and the Kilt Rock in the north of the Island and take a scenic drive, with views across the sea to the Outer Hebrides. We’ll visit the legendary Fairy pools and stop at Sligachan bridge.
Optional: For whisky connoisseurs we will visit Talisker distillery on the Island for a tour of the distillery and a wee dram Optional: For wildlife fans there is a great 2-hour wildlife spotting cruise that departs from Portree
TONIGHT’S ACCOMMODATION
Room grade:
Board: Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation is subject to availability
Day 4
As we drive South from Portree we cross back to the mainland on the Skye Bridge before visit the imposing and much-photographed Eilean Donan castle, standing on a headland at the meeting point of three lochs. We then drive into the Highlands of Scotland and through some impressive scenery to Loch Ness at The Great Glen. Keep your eyes peeled for The Loch Ness Monster as we drive along the shore road. We arrive at Urquhart Castle and explore this fascinating medieval ruin with fantastic views over the loch.
From here we continue south past the remote Loch Laggan and Dalwhinnie and back through the central highlands and Kingdom of Fife to Edinburgh
Board: Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation is subject to availability
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Recent Customer Testimonials
Valerie R
We tailored this trip and saw Sir Walter Scott’s home, Abbotsford house as well as Roselyn Chapel and Traquair house. Our guide Sandy couldn’t have been better. He was fun, informative, and made the tour very interesting. He knew a lot of the people working at the various places and [...]
Erica M
Hazel was great! Prompt and accommodating. We got to see exactly what we wanted and enjoyed a wonderful lunch overlooking one of the courses at St. Andrews.
Angie P
Sandy did a great job showing us all the sights and took amazing care of us. He tailored our tour so that we could see historical sights, ties to Harry Potter inspiration, Outlander filming locations and more. I could not have had a better guide who was personal and caring. [...]
Renato B
Our host Alexander was very flexible and adapted the tour according to our requests and the weather. He had a deep knowledge of routes and destinations and knew exactly when to explain or introduce facts or curiosities about the Scottish history. Alexander went above and beyond to provide us with the [...]
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