Day Trips from Inverness to Scotland

This private full-day tour in Speyside offers a bespoke whisky journey tailored to your tastes. Visit famed distilleries such as Macallan and Glenlivet or explore scenic backroads with complete flexibility. Travel comfortably in a private vehicle and enjoy a local’s perspective on the Scottish Highlands without stress or fixed plans.

Dunrobin Castle. contrasts the rough and rocky natural Highland surroundings. Its 189 rooms are full of luxuries, legends, and controversy. Join this tour and explore this unique wonder of the Highlands and delve into the history of the southern stretch of the North Coast 500.

Discover some of Scotland's most majestic sights in just one day on this private tour from Inverness. Travel across the Scottish Highlands, from Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness to the Three Sisters south of Glen Coe, then catch the spectacle of the Jacobite steam train passing over the Glenfinnan Viaduct.

Spend the day exploring Scottish scenery and whisky on a full-day tour from Inverness to Cairngorms National Park and the Tomatin Distillery. Join an experienced guide for a trip through the park’s scenic highlights, then learn the secrets of Scottish distilling at a family-owned distillery that makes the best-selling single malt whisky on earth. This tour includes round-trip transport from Inverness in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach and is limited to sixteen people for a personal experience.

If you have just one day to explore the Scottish Highlands, don't waste your time navigating public transit or unfamiliar roads. This guided tour from Inverness takes you to Loch Ness and across the Highlands to see the haunting landscape of Glencoe, spectacular Glenfinnan Viaduct and Ben Nevis.

Discover filming locations from the hit TV show Outlander on this private full-day tour from Inverness and benefit from the inside knowledge of a local guide. Marvel at historic sites such as the Clava Cairns and Culloden Battlefield; admire natural scenery including the Monadhliath Mountains, Loch Ness, and Fraser Cave; and visit Urquhart Castle, Beauly, and Castle Leoch.

The Isle of Skye is tricky to navigate without your own transportation, but big bus tours tend to cram on passengers and rush them from one place to another. This private tour from Inverness offers a more personalized experience of top sites including the Fairy Pools, Kilt Rock, and Sligachan Old Bridge with just your group.

See Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness, Beauly Priory, Culloden Battlefield, and more on this private, customizable tour around Scotland and its rolling countryside. Enjoy handy round-trip pickup from your Inverness accommodation, ensuring you don’t lose your way at any point during the experience, and get around in a comfortable, Wi-Fi-enabled vehicle.

Experience the scenic highlights of the Scottish Highlands on a full-day trip from Inverness to Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, Loch Maree, Applecross, and the picturesque Eilean Donan Castle, which stands at the confluence of three lochs. Travel in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a small group that’s limited to sixteen people, and learn about Highland history, culture, and wildlife along the way.

Whisky-tasting around Scotland loses some of its appeal when you have to designate a driver. This private tour lets you avoid making that tough decision. Your Highlander guide will drive you through some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery on your way to several of Speyside's best distilleries, including Macallan and Glenfiddich.

Travel from Inverness to the Isle of Skye on a full-day trip through the Scottish Highlands. Pass through glens and rugged mountain scenery, with stops at Loch Ness, Broadford, and the ruins of Eilean Donan Castle, before reaching the purple heather–swathed hillsides of Skye. Then pass through the Isle of Eilean Ban on the journey back to Inverness.

Check out the Isle of Skye on a private day trip from Inverness. With a Scottish local in a kilt as your driver-guide, you’ll discover the history behind the island plus some famous landmarks along the way. Pass Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle, travel through the Cuillin mountains, and discover beguiling natural sights such as the Old Man of Storr.

This private and personalized tour is ideal for whisky aficionados seeking a tailored experience. In the company of just your party and a guide, you'll visit a range of distilleries on the Speyside whisky trail, such as Aberlour and Glenfarclas, while enjoying some of the finest single malts the area has to offer. Hotel pickup adds convenience to your day.

From ancient ruins to cinematic landscapes, Loch Ness to Ben Nevis, see the Scottish Highlands’ key sights in the space of a single day. Enjoy the luxury of a private tour for just your group, and travel between dispersed highlights such as Fort William, Loch Ness, the ruins of Urquhart Castle, and Glenfinnan Viaduct (made famous in the “Harry Potter” films).

Tour with a knowledgeable and passionate born and bred Scottish Highlander who will entertain you with stories and anecdotes about growing up and living in in the Scottish Highlands. Private whisky tastings at beautiful locations throughout the day. Chocolate paired whisky tastings showcasing new and old whiskies and how they can be enjoyed with different chocolates. A comfortable luxury BMW SUV vehicle to see the Highlands in style and go places other tour vehicles can only dream of going. Enjoy an elevated vantage point so that you can see more of the beautiful Scottish Highland scenery throughout your tour. Chilled bottled water plus Scottish snacks and Irn Bru included.

Experience the mystical Isle of Skye on this private tour with an expert Highland chauffeur who knows every landmark and loch. Coordinating the Isle of Skye's scattered attractions such as the Fairy Pools and the Old Man of Storr requires lengthy planning. Leave the logistics to your private driver and make the most of your Highland experience with stops in Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle and much more.

Whisky-tasting is an essential part of a trip to Scotland's Speyside region, but the experience loses appeal when you have to drive. Avoid the hassle and leave the driving to your guide on this private tour exclusively for your group, including visits to five Speyside distilleries, hotel pickup, and complimentary bottled water and whisky drams for added convenience.

Our driver guide will collect you from Your hotel at 8.30am so you can explore Loch Ness the hidden gem of the highlands with a historical monster . You will have a driver guide who is local to the area with plenty of facts about the Loch and the History of the area . You will see many of the popular historic parts of inverness some dating back as far as 4000 years with scenic views along the whole tour it's a day for everyone

Travel at your own pace, enjoy plenty of photo stops, and immerse yourself in Highland life with your very own Highlander Guide in a kilt. Fancy wearing a kilt or arisaid yourself? Just let us know. Cruise guests can relax knowing we’ll ensure an on-time return to port. Journey north through striking Highland scenery and discover distinctive distilleries, each with its own character and story. Your day includes admission to one available distillery tour, with whisky tastings at your own expense. Beyond the included tour, visit as many distilleries as time allows, depending on your pace, availability and tour duration. Linger longer or fit in more stops—it’s your day to enjoy. This is a private tour for 1–7 guests. Solo travellers are welcome (2-guest minimum charge), with savings from 3 guests and the best value when all 7 seats are booked. Weather, opening hours or road conditions may affect our itinerary. We’ll offer a worthwhile alternative whenever possible.

Beyond its incredible scenery, the Scottish Highlands produce one of the world's most widely-loved spirits: Scotch whisky. Join your kilted guide for an adventure to taste some of the best whisky around, with hassle-free transportation between your tastings. Stop at Dornoch Castle Hotel and select distilleries—with tasting fees at your expense—and even sip a few drams of single malt from your host's collection.

My tour is unique as I am your personal driver/guide and I am a British Army Veteran with over 25 years service in one of the most famous Scottish Highland Regiments of the British Army and I offer a tour experience like no other. You will be met by me a very experienced and knowledgeable guide dressed in kilt or full Jacobite attire. I will then spend the next 8 or maybe 9 hours with you and during this time I will regale you with stories about monsters, legends, battles, castles, heroes and villains. I guarantee that you will feel totally informed and be well entertained throughout the day. A minimum of 2 guests are required for my tours and therefore your booking may be cancelled if this requirement is not met. I will normally let you know at least 7 days in advance if this happens. If you wish to book a private tour and set your own itinerary please get in touch by either e-mail or mobile and we can negotiate a price that everyone is comfortable with. Hope to see you all soon.

Speyside is widely considered the home of Scottish single malt whisky, with historic distilleries using only the freshest local produce in time-honored tradition. On this private tour from Inverness, visit several Speyside distilleries and sample diverse single malts. Enjoy sweeping views over the Spey Valley countryside and a lunch stop at The Mash Tun Hotel, while learning how whisky has been made the traditional Scottish way here for centuries.

Experience the Isle of Skye in complete luxury in our top of the range Mercedes-Benz V Class 7 seater, comfortable leather seats, dual zone air conditioning, complimentary bottled water. We take you to the main attractions however we can change the tour to suit your interests as long as we have the time in the day we can accommodate it for you. You have the choice of the West Coast of Skye or the East Coast it is up to you, this is your tour and you take the tour how you would like it within reason. We have various places we stop whilst on tour for lunches, coffee etc depending on what part of Skye you would like to visit, this is a bespoke tour for you. We can also visit the not so well known places on Skye, time permitting. The listed itinerary for this tour can differ depending on what you would like to see and how long we spend at each site. Other destinations on Skye are also available but the tour can be adjusted to suit your requirements which can be discussed once booked.

Discover the Highland and Speyside distilleries and indulge in the distinct malts and blends that define this region. Immerse yourself in the renowned names of the whisky industry, alongside the captivating and unparalleled spirits crafted by independent distilleries. The Speyside region of the Scottish Highlands is home to over 50 whisky distilleries. Visit top whisky distilleries and only the ones that interest you most. • Explore the scenic Speyside region by luxury car, and admire the sights en route • Private tour ensures a personal and tailored experience. • Visit distilleries and enjoy whisky tasting at your own pace