Top Scotland Bus Tours - page 49

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.

This online guidebook is a structured multi-day journey through the former Kingdom of Fife — linking coastal villages, royal towns and inland countryside. Covering 131 miles (210 km), with flexibility for travel of 3–10+ days. It’s organised into 3 landscapes: East Neuk Coast – Fishing villages and harbours including Crail, Anstruther and Pittenweem. Historic Fife & the Forth – Royal burghs, abbeys and the iconic Forth Bridges near Culross and Dunfermline. Heart of Fife – Lochs, hills and historic towns including Falkland Palace and the Lomond Hills. The guide also includes five scenic routes and themed day trips easily started from St Andrews, Edinburgh or Stirling. Each section includes narrative introductions, route structure and planning ideas. This self-guided trip helps you plan and explore at your own pace. With 12 months included, access begins from the selected booking date — choose a date that allows time for planning rather than your travel date.

Spend a day on Scotland's most dramatic coast, and finish at the world's first climate-positive distillery — with a guide who can read 400 million years of history in the cliffs at your feet. This full-day tour from Aberdeen takes you down the wild Mearns and Angus coast to five remarkable places: a clifftop viewpoint where the Highlands meet the Lowlands, a working fishing harbour, a hidden coastal foreshore where some of the earliest plants ever to grow on dry land left their fossils, the abandoned 19th-century lime kilns at Boddin Point, and the Arbikie Distillery — where pioneering gins are distilled from peas grown on the family farm. Your guide is Steve Adams — a working geologist with 45 years of experience and a knack for making rocks come alive. No geology background needed. Most of our guests don't have one. They tell us afterwards they had no idea geology could be this interesting.

A fascinating day, accompanied by an expert guide, diving into ancient history of early medieval, Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of the North. A period known as the golden age of these Kingdoms. A chance to experience life in the 7th century with a visit to a replica of a Royal Palace in an architecturally awarded building followed by a private distillery tour and tasting. We then travel on to see the original site of the palace and tour discussing the archeological findings of the place. Followed by a visit to site of another royal palace. Visiting the actual sites gives true perspective on the importance of place in siting these palaces. To end this fascinating day we will travel to Lindisfarne, the Holy Isle to visit the home of the Lindisfarne Gospels and the bringing of Celtic Christianity from Iona, pivotal in the history of this time. All admission fees included, whisky flight and distillery tour. Travel in style in a V Class Mercedes with comfortable leather seats and air con.

Prepare to be breath taken as we leave the shores of the Clyde, a mere stones throw away to Dumbarton and the gateway to Loch Lomond. Rolling hills, sparkling waters, valleys full of history and mystic. Your tour will showcase just how beautiful this area is. Charming villages and towns, and a captivating castle rich in history to explore. Hear about kings and queens who once graced the halls, battles and struggles.

Explore the Highlands in Comfort and Style Travel with an expert local guide who offers private, flexible tours tailored to couples, solo travellers, and small families seeking authentic Highland journeys.

Discover the best of Scotland in a single day with the Invergordon Shore Excursion. Visit the renowned Glenmorangie Distillery for a tour and tasting of Scotland’s finest single malt. For golf enthusiasts, play a round at the scenic Tain Golf Course, boasting stunning views of the Dornoch Firth. Alternatively, delve into history with a visit to the magnificent Dunrobin Castle, home to the Earl of Sutherland. Travel in ultimate comfort aboard a luxurious Mercedes V-Class (up to 7 people) or a 16-seater Mercedes Coach, guaranteeing a journey brimming with unforgettable sights and experiences amidst Scotland's breathtaking landscapes. - Explore Glenmorangie Distillery with a tasting of premium whiskies (Entrance - Optional Extra) - Play a round of golf at the picturesque Tain Golf Course (Optional Extra - Pay on Arrival) - Visit Dunrobin Castle, complete with gardens and falconry display (Entrance - Optional Extra) - Enjoy lunch in the historical seaside town of Dornoch

Glen Affric is often called the finest glen in Scotland, and this is a full day in it rather than a look at it. A nine-hour private day from Inverness taking in Dog Falls, the water at Affric before the wind gets up, and Plodda Falls on the way home, through the largest fragment of ancient Caledonian pinewood left in the country. The pace is yours - if the light is right we stay until it is not. One group per day, in a fully electric car that makes no noise at a viewpoint.

The train everyone photographs, from the places the photographs are taken. A private day from Inverness to Glenfinnan, Arisaig and Mallaig, built around the Jacobite timetable so you are on the hillside before the good ground goes. One sighting at the viaduct is promised and two or three are likely, because the train stops and we do not. This is a photography day rather than a train ride - no ticket needed, and no queue for one. Loch Shiel from the monument, the silver sands at Camusdarach, and the harbour at Mallaig where the road west runs out. One group per day, in a fully electric car.

Discover the enchanting beauty of Loch Ness on a private nine-hour tour that takes you on a scenic journey around the loch. Begin your day at Urquhart Castle right as it opens, enjoying fewer crowds and stunning views. Experience the breathtaking Invermoriston Falls, visit the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre for lunch, and take in the panoramic vistas from Loch Loyne. With a personal guide and a fully electric Tesla, this tour offers an intimate exploration of one of Scotland's most famous landscapes, tailored to your pace and preferences. - Private tour tailored for one party, ensuring an exclusive experience - Seven scenic stops, including Urquhart Castle and Invermoriston Falls - Lunch at the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre, with options for walking trails - Pick-up from your location in Inverness included