This unforgettable escorted tour of Scotland is filled with fascinating history, scenic beauty, world-class whisky, stunning lochs, and much more. Over seven days, you will immerse yourself in a little bit of everything our country has to offer. Let one of our friendly local guides introduce you to a world of breathtaking seascapes, majestic mountains, engineering marvels, gorgeous architecture, exquisite gastronomy, and centuries of culture and heritage.
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Your private guided tour of Scotland starts with a trip around the City of Edinburgh “off the beaten path”. We take a drive up Arthur’s Seat in one of our private vehicles, which will also be your stylish private transport for the duration of your tour. Arthur’s Seat is an 823ft volcano in the heart of Edinburgh from which you can enjoy panoramic views of the city.
We then head to the Forth road and rail bridges. The rail bridge (The Forth Bridge) was built in 1881 and is considered one of the greatest feats of engineering in the industrial world.
Overlooking these landmarks are some of Scotland’s finest stately homes and castles. First, we visit Hopetoun House, arguably the finest stately home in Scotland. Blackness Castle is our next stop — this seaside fortress is a textbook example of a Scottish castle. It was also used in the Outlander TV series. Next, we move on to the Palace of Linlithgow, which is now a ghostly-looking shell of its former grand royal days.
Finally, we visit Rosslyn Chapel, which featured in the Hollywood blockbuster The Da Vinci Code. Built in 1446 and with links to the Knights Templar, this chapel is believed to be the hiding place of the Holy Grail.
You also have the option to visit Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery at no extra cost.
Enjoy an overnight stay in Edinburgh.
We start the second day of your escorted tour of Scotland with a drive south to the Scottish Borders region. You will enjoy rolling green landscapes with thick woodland and some of the finest abbeys, stately homes, and castles in the country. There are too many to visit in one day, but we have selected the very best to give you a great mix of what the area has to offer.
Our first stop is the beautiful Melrose Abbey, built under King David I’s order in 1136. This pink sandstone building is an exceptional piece of architecture and employed some of the greatest stonemasons of its day.
Next is Abbotsford House. This grand baronial house was home to Sir Walter Scott; poet, novelist, and the man responsible for reviving Scotland’s national identity after the prohibition period, when playing bagpipes, tartan, Gaelic, and anything Scottish was banned. The house contains a vast library and very important artefacts from Scotland’s long history. We then take you to a beautiful viewpoint — Scott’s View — which overlooks the border countryside.
Our final stop is the largest castle in Scotland, Floors Castle, home to the Duke of Roxburgh. Dating from 1721 and remodelled in the 1830’s this fairy tale castle is considered by architect William Playfair to be his greatest ever commissioned building.
We return to Edinburgh in the evening.
Enjoy an overnight stay in Edinburgh.
We depart Edinburgh and our first stop is the mighty Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument. This commanding position at the foot of the Highland Boundary has been fought over for thousands of years as a strategic point to control the entire country.
We continue north into Highland Perthshire, where we visit the beautiful Blair Castle. Home to the Duke of Atholl for more than 700 years. This pristine white castle has a large armoury which includes weapons used during the battle of Culloden.
Finally, we make our way through the beautiful Cairngorm National Park and continue north to the city of Inverness for the evening.
Enjoy an overnight stay in Inverness.
We start day four of this private guided tour of Scotland with a visit to the Culloden Battlefield, where British government troops fought the Jacobite army in 1746. The Scots suffered a heavy defeat, and this was to be the last ever battle on UK soil. The visitor centre has a state-of-the-art 360-degree theatre which allows you to immerse yourself in the battle and hear real accounts from those who fought.
From Culloden, we move a few miles along the road to see the 4,000-year-old Clava Cairn burial chambers. This exceptionally well-preserved Bronze Age cemetery is one of Scotland’s most sacred prehistoric sites.
We continue west to Cawdor Castle. The name may be recognisable from William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Shakespeare himself visited Cawdor Castle. Learn of the castle’s link to one of Shakespeare’s darkest tragedies.
We leave Cawdor and drive along the Moray coast to enjoy a tasting session at the famous Benromach whisky distillery. This will give you the opportunity to try Speyside single malt. We then continue back to Inverness.
Enjoy an overnight stay in Inverness.
The fifth day of your private escorted tour of Scotland starts with a drive down the west coast of the mighty Loch Ness, famous throughout the world for strange sightings of a mysterious sea creature. “Nessie” is very shy, but the lucky few who have seen the beast describe a prehistoric animal closely related to the dinosaurs. You have the option to take a boat trip on the loch to enhance your chances of seeing her.
Urquhart Castle sits proudly on the loch side, and this will be our next stop. Once the largest castle in the Highlands, the now-ruined structure has an eerie presence which has seen over 500 years of conflict between the 13th and 17th centuries.
We make our way west through the rugged mountain wilderness to one of Scotland’s best viewpoints at the Ratagan Pass. This allows you to take in the spectacular scenery of the five sisters of Kintail. This well-known landmark is surrounded by five distinct summits and is a popular expedition for hill walkers.
We continue west to visit Scotland’s most photographed castle, Eilean Donan. It features in many movies, including James Bond’s The World is Not Enough, Highlander, and Maid of Honour.
Finally, we cross the land bridge to the magical Isle of Skye, where we stop for the evening.
Enjoy an overnight stay on the Isle of Skye.
We start day six by driving a loop around the geological wonder of the Trotternish peninsula. We visit The Old Man of Storr (featured in the movie Prometheus), then continue to the 200ft Kilt Rock Waterfall.
We then visit the strange landscape of the Quiraing, a volcanic wonder that is one of the most beautiful sites on the island. Next, we visit another bizarre feature known as the Fairy Glen. It can only be described as a miniature mountain landscape suitable for elves and goblins.
We continue west across the island to the only remaining inhabited castle on Skye. Home to Clan Macleod for the last 800 years, Dunvegan Castle and Gardens is a great place to immerse yourself in history, boasting the longest continuous habitation of any castle in Scotland.
You have the choice to include the Talisker Distillery and fresh oyster tasting.
Enjoy an overnight stay on the Isle of Skye.
We make our way off the island via the ferry from Armadale to Mallaig. Back on the mainland, we enjoy the spectacular views on the road to the Isles and visit the Glenfinnan Viaduct (featured in the Harry Potter Movies) and the Jacobite Memorial.
Next stop is one of Scotland’s most famous locations — Glencoe. Towering mountains on all sides and a bloody history make this an unforgettable experience for all who visit.
We continue south to visit Etive Mor, an extinct super volcano known locally as “the Shepherd of Glencoe”. Here we turn off the beaten path into Glen Etive for spectacular scenery and hopefully spot Red Deer in their native habitat.
We sadly leave the Highlands from this point and return to Edinburgh, where we say farewell. We trust you will have had an unforgettable time on your private guided tour of Scotland.
