We run single and multiple day tours from Edinburgh covering the whole of Scotland. Unlike bus and “small group” tour companies we operate only private tours. We will collect you from your hotel or the airport, you don’t have to come to us. Examples of our tours from Edinburgh include;
The West Coast, Glen Coe, Isle of Skye, Outlander focus, Distilleries, Scenery, Loch Ness, Fife and Angus coastal explorer tours and many more!
Other benefits of a private tourist guide – we can give you a price including your accommodation, where we will drop you off at the door and assist with your luggage to your hotel each night if required. We can also book your accommodation for you.
On our custom written private tours from Edinburgh, we’ll only go to the attractions which interest you. Often with a pre-booked and paid for entry ticket so you don’t have to queue to go in. We have, witnessed people standing waiting outside attractions they’re not interested in because that’s where the bus tour took them.
Don’t waste your precious time off standing about waiting!!
Use the contact page to let us know when you’re coming and how many of you there are and we will work with you to develop a perfect itinerary for Your Scotland Tour. If you’d rather just book follow the links below to find out more about our pre-written itineraries. These all depart from your hotel or B&B in Edinburgh, please contact us to check our availability and for payment details, we’ll ensure you send us your pickup details in Edinburgh which we’ll add to your personal itinerary. At that time we can recommend accommodation on your tour route if you let us know your requirements.
The itineraries below are suggestions and can be modified to take into account your needs and wants of your trip to Scotland. The prices below include the driver, fuel, ferries were required and your drivers accommodation. It does not include entry to the attractions, your accommodation or any meals on the route.
Taking favourite destinations from our tours over the last 10 years we’ve developed this 3 day Highlands Highlights tour.
You’ll need accommodation in Inverness on the first night and Fort William on the 2nd night.
We’ll visit castles, villages, scenic stops and even try to find some Hairy Highland Cows!
On Day 1 we head from Edinburgh through the Cairngorm mountain range to Inverness with stops at the Highland Folk Museum where you can find out more about Scottish life over the last 400 years with real buildings and lively interaction, Scone Palace the former seat of Scottish kings and Clava Cairns and Culloden before a brief visit to Loch Ness. Our overnight stop will be in Inverness.
Day 2 finds us heading over the Western highlands to Applecross for lunch with stunning views over to the Isle of Skye and beyond and a journey over the famous cattle pass, Bealach Na Ba, Scotlands 3rd highest road. We’ll stop at Eilean Donan Castle before our overnight stop in Fort William.
Day 3 finishes this tour with a trip through the famous Glen Coe where we can stop for photo’s before continuing down to the famous Loch Lomond with a stop at Inveraray castle, homes to the Duke of Argyll on the way. We’ll have time for a stop to visit the Kelpies before returning to Edinburgh and your hotel or the airport by around 5:30 to 6pm
Waterfall in ScotlandOver the sea to SkyeLoch Sheil, Scotland in JulyInverness City Centre, Scotland in July
Pricing starts at £2125 for our vehicle for 2 people and from £2500 for our 8 seat minivans.
Taking favourite destinations from our tours over the last 4 years we’ve developed this 5 day Highlands Highlights tour.
You’ll need accommodation in
Pitlochry on the 1st night, Ullapool on night 2, Fort William on night 3 and Oban on the 4th night.
We’ll visit castles, villages, scenic stops and even try to find some Hairy Highland Cows!
On Day 1 we head from Edinburgh through the Cairngorm mountain range to Pitlochry with stops at The Kelpies, Stirling Castle, and Scone Palace.
On day 2 we’ve got time at The Highland Folk Museum, Ruthven Barracks and Cairngorm mountain before heading to Ullapool for the night.
Day 3 sees us heading over the Western highlands to Applecross with stunning views over to the Isle of Skye and beyond. We’ll stop at Eilean Donan Castle before our overnight stop in Fort William
Day 4 continues with a trip out to Glenfinnan Viaduct before heading through Glen Coe after a fantastic seafood lunch we’ll head to Kilchurn castle and Ben Cruachan visitor centre with our overnight stop in the fun small town of Oban we’ll be there in time for the final distillery tour of the day, so book that if you’d like to do it!
Day 5 has us returning to Edinburgh, with stops at Inveraray castle, the home of the Duke of Argyll and Luss (on the banks of Loch Lomond) for lunch. After lunch we continue to Inchmahome Priory or Doune castle before finishing back in Edinburgh.
Perfect Tour VehicleLoch Leven, Fife, Scotland in NovemberLinlithgow Palace, Scotland in SeptemberGlenfinnan in Scotland in June
Pricing starts at £3675 for our 2 passenger sedans and from £4300 for our 8 passenger minivans
Edinburgh 5 Day Skye and Highlands Highlights Tour
Taking favourite destinations from our tours over the last 10 years we’ve developed this 5 day Highlands Highlights tour.
You’ll need accommodation in
Fort William on the 1st night, Portree on night 2 and night 3 and Inverness on the 4th night.
We’ll visit castles, villages, scenic stops and even try to find some Hairy Highland Cows!
On Day 1 we head from Edinburgh to visit The Kelpies and Stirling castle before spending a short time at Luss and continuing to Fort William for the night.
On day 2 we’re heading to Skye via a short stop at Glenfinnan, and the ferry to the island. We’ll be on Skye for Lunch and have time in the afternoon to explore the Fairy pools before heading to Portree for our overnight stop. We’ll aim to be in Portree for late afternoon so there’s time to explore the small town by foot and visit the shops there.
Day 3 sees us heading over the Quiraing with time for a walk here before continuing to Dunvegan castle. If you’d like a distillery tour at Talisker please book the 3pm tour time for the day we’ll be on Skye.
Day 4 starts with a good sturdy hike to the Old Man of Storr and a visit to Eilean Donan castle in the morning. We’ll be away from the castle after lunch and head to Loch Ness before continuing to Inverness later in the day.
Day 5 has us returning to Edinburgh, with stops at The Highland Folk Museum, we’ll maybe have time for a stop at Blair Castle or The House of Bruar on our way south to Edinburgh.
Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland in DecemberOver the sea to SkyePerfect Tour Vehicle
Pricing starts at £3875 for our 2 passenger sedans and from £4500 for our 8 passenger minivans
