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Join an unforgettable Highland adventure led by an experienced, qualified guide. Immerse yourself in history, breathtaking landscapes, and a taste of Scotland’s finest whisky, without the hassle of driving. We begin in Inverness and start our journey to Culloden Battlefield, where the Jacobite cause met its tragic end in 1746. Walk the battlefield and explore the powerful relics that bring history to life. Stepping back 4.000 years we visit the peaceful Clava Cairns, which Diana Gabaldon featured in her Outlander Books as Craig Na Dun. Next, step into the elegance of Brodie Castle before discovering the medieval ruins of Elgin Cathedral, a striking remnant of Scotland’s past. No Highland tour is complete without whisky, so we visit Speyside’s world-famous distilleries for a tour and tasting of fine single malts. Finally, we pass the charming village of Carrbridge, home to Scotland’s oldest stone bridge, a spot to reflect on an incredible day before returning to Inverness.

Explore the wild and rugged Scottish Highlands through their role in the TV series ‘Outlander’ on this themed sightseeing tour. Begin with pickup in downtown Invergordon, and spin into the Scottish countryside as your guide shares insight into the ‘Outlander’ filming process. Learn the secrets of top attractions like the Clava cairn, Inverness Castle, and Urquhart Castle, and hear how they fit into the popular ‘Outlander’ stories.

This is for a one way transfer from Inverness to oban by private hire transport with hotel or airport collection

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

See four northern Scotland highlights in a way impossible without the flexibility of a private car on this day trip from Inverness. Admire the Dornoch Firth from Struie Hill, watch for salmon jumping at the Falls of Shin, experience the halls, gardens, and falconry displays of Dunrobin Castle; and finish with a tour and whisky tasting at the Glenmorangie Distillery. Your private tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off for ease.

Hear about everything from the Kings and Queens to the rogues and rascals (and Edinburgh had its fair share of the latter). Hear about the philosophers, poets, authors and inventors who made Edinburgh their home. Enjoy stunning views as your guide talks about the exquisitely varied architecture of the city.

Uncover the rich history of Stirling with a guided walking tour that delves into its captivating Old Town. With a local guide and whisky expert, you'll explore historical sites like Stirling Castle, the Church of the Holy Rude, and Cowane's Hospital. The tour concludes with a private whisky tasting session at the Stirling Highland Hotel, featuring a curated flight of three classic Scotch whiskies. This 3-hour experience combines storytelling and tasting, perfect for history enthusiasts and whisky lovers alike. - Duration: 3 hours, including 90 minutes of walking and 90 minutes of whisky tasting. - Minimum of 2 participants required for booking. - Private guide included for an intimate experience. - Starts at the Bruce Statue, offering flexible meeting points.

If you’d like to go deep into the Royal Mile’s rich history, this self-guided audio tour is a fabulous way to do it – showing you where history was made, and taking you back in your imagination to the moments that echo through Edinburgh’s story! We begin outside St Giles’ Cathedral, where we’ll lay the foundations, discussing old Scotland’s Law, Church and State – with many a quirky anecdote thrown in! Here we’ll meet James VI, Oliver Cromwell and John Knox, and we’ll hear about a very unusual marriage tradition! As we continue, you’ll hear much more about the rises and falls of the Stuart dynasty, culminating in Bonnie Prince Charlie’s final campaign in 1745. Then we’re off to discover the ‘closes’ (alleyways) of the Royal Mile and the characters that adorn their history – from Sir Walter Scott and Rabbie Burns to Jenny Geddes and Edinburgh’s greatest society beauty, Susannah Kennedy. If you like to go a little deeper with your history, you’ll love this fascinating audio tour!

Wander the streets and wynds (narrow alleyways) of Aberdeen and discover another world of dark secrets and fascinating historical stories. Learn about the witch trials of Aberdeen that went on more than 500 years ago, and hear stories about Medieval corporal punishments carried out in the city center. See where armies attacked, and visit graveyards where bodysnatchers operated in the 1800s.

Deep in the stunning Ballochbuie Forest (part of the Kings’ Balmoral Estate) lies the “Honka House”. This log cabin was a gift from Finland for the Queens silver wedding anniversary and has been a favourite picnic spot for the Royal's ever since. Near the retreat are the stunning Falls of Garbh Allt, over which Queen Victoria had a beautiful iron bridge installed in 1878 and it is still in use today. The tour will be set at your own pace and there will opportunities to stop and admire the views. Our tour also takes us over the famous 18thC Invercauld Bridge. After the walk the can visit the amazing Fife Arms Hotel for lunch. The hotel is an attraction in itself. After lunch we can visit Balmoral Castle depending on seasonal open times and if time, the stunning Crathes Castle. Please contact us re dates. The walk is available all year, even if the Royal Family are in residence. Please note the walk is an approx 4.5 miles long on well maintained and mostly gentle paths.

An amazing 5-day Private Guided Tour (your group only) from Edinburgh to Orkney and then Inverness. Your guide will pick you up in Edinburgh and take you on a fascinating historical tour on route to the Ferry Terminal in Aberdeen. The route will depend on your pickup location. We spend two days in Orkney exploring the amazing historical sites. The tour is private and will be set to your own pace. On Day 4 we return to the Scottish Mainland via a short Ferry Journey and on route to Inverness, we will visit Dunrobin Castle and the Culloden Battlefield. Day 5 we start the day with a Loch Ness cruise which includes Urquhart Castle and a hunt for Nessie. We then head to Edinburgh or Aberdeen depending on your drop off location. This is a private tour for your group only and route/itinerary can be changed to suit. Attractions may be subject to seasonal opening, contact us for details.

An amazing 5-day Private Guided Tour (your group only) from Aberdeen to Orkney and then Inverness. Your guide will pick up in Aberdeen and take you on a fascinating historical tour on route to the Ferry Terminal in Aberdeen. The route will depend on your pickup location. We spend two days in Orkney exploring the amazing historical sites. The tour is private and will be set to your own pace. On Day 4 we return to the Scottish Mainland via a short Ferry Journey and on route to Inverness, we will visit Dunrobin Castle and the Culloden Battlefield. Day 5 we start the day with a Loch Ness cruise which includes Urquhart Castle and a hunt for Nessie. We then head to Aberdeen for drop off. This is a private tour for your group only and route/itinerary can be changed to suit. Attractions may be subject to seasonal opening, contact us for details.

The Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour is literally that. We visit the best Castles and Palaces, meet Highland Cows, drink the best whisky, see the most beautiful scenery, hunt for monsters on the best boat cruise, taste superb local food, visit the best Scottish shop, visit movie locations and hopefully see lots of wildlife. This private tour (for your group only) is unique opportunity to discover Scotland whilst being expertly curated by your driver/guide. The itinerary/locations can be changed to suit and please let us know your preferences and we will be happy to create your own tour. We pick you up from the airport or hotel and then will take you on a true coast to coast experience and will have everything booked in advance. Some attractions are subject to seasonal opening. Highlights include: Dunnottar Castle Highland Cows Balmoral Castle Inverness Loch Ness Culloden Corrieshalloch Gorge Eilean Donan Castle Isle of Skye Glenfinnan Blair Castle Scone Palace Whisky

The Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour is literally that. We visit the best Castles and Palaces, meet Highland Cows, drink the best whisky, see the most beautiful scenery, hunt for monsters on the best boat cruise, taste superb local food, visit the best Scottish shop, and hopefully see lots of wildlife. This private tour (for your group only) is unique opportunity to discover Scotland whilst being expertly curated by your driver/guide. The itinerary/locations can be changed to suit and please let us know your preferences and we will be happy to create your own tour. We pick you up from the airport or hotel and then will take you on a true Scottish experience and we will have everything booked in advance for you. Some attractions are subject to seasonal opening.

The Royal Cairns which are found in the Balmoral Castle estate, are a collection of stone monuments, erected by Queen Victoria to commemorate family milestones. The most prominent and famous is the 50-foot-high Prince Albert’s memorial Pyramid, a large granite structure and the only pyramid in Scotland. The walk is through stunning forest and features panoramic views of Balmoral Castle, Royal Deeside and the Cairngorm Mountains. The tour will be set at your own pace. After the walk we visit the amazing Fife Arms Hotel, an attraction in itself, for lunch. After lunch we can visit Balmoral Castle depending on seasonal open times (usually open from Oct-Aug) and if time, the stunning Dunnottar Castle. Or there is the option of a Whisky Distillery Tasting Tour. Please contact us. The walk is available all year, even if the Royal Family are in residence. Please note the walk is approximately 3 hours, through forest and is steep in some places. A certain degree of fitness is required.

Leave the city behind and discover some of the gems in Scotland’s crown on this Loch Lomond, Loch Awe, Oban and Inveraray day trip from Glasgow. Visit Inveraray and the conservation village of Luss with your guide, and enjoy panoramic views over Loch Lomond’s tranquil waters. Travel deep into the Highlands and take in top attractions including Loch Awe and Kilchurn Castle. Gain insight into the Wars of Scottish Independence, explore the Victorian seaside town of Oban and gaze over the isles of Mull and Kerrera from McCaig's Tower.

Come join me for an adventure where you are personally guided around the highlands by a born and bred highland lass and fully qualified experienced Scottish Tourist Guide Association Green Badge Guide This tour is built to your requirements. Please get in contact to enquire were we cover. Avoid the hustle and bustle of a larger coach group and tour round the highlands in your own 16 seat minibus. This tour can be customized to your requirements. We try to get the most out of your day out so departure times will vary depending on your requirements. We will email you to confirm this. While some of the tours are not wheelchair friendly Avril tries her best to accommodate. WHEELCHAIR & STROLLERS We DO REQUIRE NOTICE, as we are restricted on luggage space we need to know in advance if you are taking walking aids/pushchairs with you on any of our tours.

16 clients maximum - small group tour. Consistently awarded 5 star tour. Enjoy the best of Scotland's whisky while exploring beautiful Highland landscapes. Embark on a guided tour of Dewars Distillery and try a dram or two. Experience the magic of Tullibardine Distillery and Lindores Abbey Distillery.

Did you know that Voldemort has a grave in Edinburgh cemetery? Or that the Patronus of James Potter comes from a Scottish legend? When she wrote Harry Potter, JK Rowling had just moved to Edinburgh and was inspired by everything she saw around her. During this 2h private tour, you will follow our storyteller who will tell you more of the behind the scenes of magic. You will learn anecdotes about both Harry Potter and the life of its author while discovering all the hidden spots of Edinburgh - which are strikingly similar to the world described by JK Rowling.​ Young wizards (under 18) must be with an adult.