Our Trips
We have created some itineraries for travellers who like to just turn up and go. The following trips are not exhaustive and if you have somewhere else in mind which is not listed below, please get in touch and we will create an itinerary which caters exclusively to you.
We also offer multi day tours which are tailored specifically to you. If you would like a multi-day tour, please contact us to discuss prices and options.
Winter Warmer Whisky tours*
Join us on a private whisky tasting tour where you will be able to compare and contrast the different whiskies of 5 different distilleries over three days and will still get to see all the best views Scotland has to offer.
Day one: we will pick you up from your accommodation before heading up through the very scenic Glencoe, stopping for lunch over looking the magical mountains of the glen and hearing the stories of past lives and massacres in the area around the beautiful Glencoe. We will then move on to the Glen Nevis Distillery where you will get a tour and tasting of this very old and well established Highland Whisky. Your accommodation on this first night will be in Fort William.
Day two: we will head up to the Isle of Skye where our first stop will be the Talisker distillery for a tour and tasting. From there we will head south on the island, to sample some of the smoky Torabhaig distillery whisky (tour optional). Accommodation will be in Broadford on the island where you will have the option of tasting the islands youngest whisky, Raasay which has recently won the award of "Best Single Malt".
Day three: we will head off the island past Loch Ness and Inverness where a historical stop at Culloden battlefield is optional before heading through the Cairngorms national park to the Dalwhinnie distillery where will have our final tour and tasting before dropping you back at your accommodation.
This is an example itinerary and so if you would prefer to do a different tour, covering different whisky regions (please see our blog on the different regions) we can also arrange this. Please note that these are advertised as winter tours so weather conditions need to be taken into account when booking tours - especially for the Speyside region which can get quite snowy!
*These tours can also be booked for the summer months (from April to October) but please be aware that pricing will be affected by higher accommodation costs in the high season.
Single Day Trips
Our unforgettable single day trips start at just £650 per group. We will depart from your accommodation (wherever that may be) and finish the day dropping you back at your door. The following are example itineraries and we will work with you to tailor make a trip just for your group!
Ancient Argyll
Pick up from: Edinburgh, Stirling, Fife, Glasgow
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Visit the mystical landscapes of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, and Arrochar Alps before meandering through the pretty, historic town of Inverary.
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From Inverary we embark on a journey which will take us to the earliest human settlements in Scotland. We will walk through ancient temperate rainforests to see the largest slab of rock art in Western Europe before heading to the museum cafe for lunch.
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After lunch, we will visit the site of standing stones, stone circles and chambered cairns ranging from 5000 to 2500 thousand years old.
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Finally, our trip will end with a visit to Dunadd Hill Fort where we can quite literally stand in the footsteps of the first kings of Scotland and learn all about the people who helped to shape the Scotland we love today.
Return to your accommodation.
The "Kingdom" History Tour
This trip is perfect for those using Edinburgh and the surrounding areas as a base but want to explore other scenic parts of the country.
Pick up and drop off at your accommodation.
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We will travel to the coastal, historic town of South Queensferry for an optional breakfast before heading over the iconic Queensferry Crossing into Fife.
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Our first stop will be Culross, where we will visit the historic castle and Abbey before heading up the coast through the pretty little fishing towns of Crail and Anstruther. There is the option of visiting Scotland's Secret Bunker which is a nuclear fall out centre built after WWII and is now a top tourist attraction.
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Lunch and a walking tour of St Andrew's is next on the cards. This town is famous for being the home of golf but also has an ancient cathedral and castle ruins which are well worth exploring. After the walking tour, you will have some free time to shop, or visit the golden sands of the beach beside the Old Course.
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Optional stop in Dunfermline - the birth place of Andrew Carnegie and final resting place of King Robert the Bruce
Drop off back at your accommodation.
Stirling, the Trossachs and the Kelpies
For those who want to experience the mountains but don't want to travel for too long to see them!
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First stop is Stirling Castle where you can learn about the rich history of the Stewart Kings and Queens who ruled the Kingdom, entertained foreign dignitaries, and engaged in the politics of warfare from within these walls. We will look across the flats to the Abbey Craig and Wallace Monument and remember the battle which took place at the foot of this incredible castle.
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Next stop is Kilmahog where you will be introduced to Hamish the Highland Coo and his family before heading into the Trossachs National Park with a scenic drive down to the Picturesque Loch Katrine - where Scottish Tourism was born!
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The Trossachs are known as the gateway to the Highlands and a 45 minute cruise down the loch will show you why as you will be surrounded by some magical mountain landscapes.
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Returning to your accommodation, we will stop at the Helix Centre so you can get up close and personal with Duke and Baron - the Kelpies.
Multi Day Trips
Our Multi Day Trips provide you with an incredible chance to explore the very best of Scotland, starting at just £1400 for your group. Accommodations are booked in accordance with your personal budget and itineraries are flexible and booked in line with your own preferences and must sees!
Oban Discovery Tour
Experience the magic of Scotland’s west coast with this 2-day adventure.
Day 1: The scenic drive to Oban takes us up past the beautiful Loch Awe and onto the gloriously gothic St Conan's Church. Another stop at the Cruachan Dam visitor centre will give you the opportunity to have refreshments taking in the view of Loch Awe. There is the option of taking a guided tour into the hollow mountain to hear all about the subterranean hydro plant.
Continuing our journey into Oban, we will stop at Dunstaffnage castle, the ruined castle which was once the home of McDougall Clan chief. Once in Oban, we will indulge in a whisky tasting at the famous Oban Distillery and take in the delights of Oban town centre. Our day will wind down with a beachside BBQ before getting in cosy in our accommodation.
Day 2: We will begin the day by taking a drive to McCaigs Tower and take in the spectacular island tours. We will then take a short boat trip to the Island of Kerrerra where we will enjoy a leisurely walk to Gylen Castle with some lovely coastal views. Our walk will be rewarded with some well deserved tea and cake on the island. Our Journey home will travel via Castle Stalker and the breath taking Glen Coe.
You might consider adding a third day to your Oban adventure and taking a ferry to the Isle of Mull to drive around the island and visit the colourful Tobermory. There is also a tour available which travels to Mull, the historic island of Iona and Fingals Cave on Staffa. Please get in touch to discuss options for a third day.
The New Scotland: A Rewilded Landscape
Pick up and drop off at your accommodation - any location. Our guide will discuss and a plan this trip to your own specifications.
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As conservation and "rewildling" is becoming an increasingly hot topic in Scotland, explore the landscapes behind the conversation.
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On this trip, we will be exploring some of the remarkably beautiful and biodiverse environments at the heart of Scotland's rewilding efforts - Glen Feshie, Glen Affric, and Dundreggan.
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Relish in the chance to spot some of Scotland's most iconic wildlife in an increasingly healthy ecosystem, and learn all about the rewildling effort which is gaining more traction every year.
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Accommodation can be suited to your budget, from as little as nothing in a cozy bothy stay, to luxury estate lodgings.
Highland Experience
Day 1: On our way to Inverness, our first stop will be The Hermitage where we can take a short woodland walk to the powerful waterfall. We will then stop for lunch in the pretty town of Pitlochry before heading to Aviemore for a short visit to take in the beauty of the surrounding scenery. Continuing up to Inverness, we will visit the Culloden Battle field and Clava Cairns standing stones before having dinner and checking into our accommodations.
Day 2: We will continue onto Loch Ness and visit Urquhart Castle before heading to the Loch Ness Visitor Centre in Drumnadrochit where we will have lunch. We will then stop at Fort Augustus where the Caledonian Canal meets the Loch and see the boats navigate their way on the locks. This is a perfect stop for refreshments. We will then continue down to Fort William and Glen Coe for the opportunity to take some amazing photographs amongst the incredible scenery of this place.
Drop off at accommodation.