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Best Ways to See Scotland

Looking for the best way to see Scotland? Whether you want to take a leisurely road trip through the Scottish Highlands or immerse yourself in Scottish culture on a professionally guided tour, the local travel experts at Nordic Visitor know the best ways to travel in Scotland according to what you want to see and do on your trip.

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Discover the Top Ways to Travel Around Scotland

There's no singular best way to see Scotland. What’s best for you depends on how you want to travel, the attractions you want to see, your length of stay and the time of year you visit. As a country with over 6,000 miles of coastline, rugged Highlands, idyllic lowlands, charming villages, historic cities and numerous isles off the north and west coasts, there are numerous routes you could follow to see Scotland’s top sights.

The best way to travel around Scotland is by car, whether on an independent road trip or as part of a guided tour. As local travel experts in Scotland, with staff based at our office in Edinburgh, Nordic Visitor offers a variety of package tours that offer the best way to see the Scottish Highlands and other popular areas, like the Isle of Skye, the St Andrews area and more. 

Keep browsing to get tour suggestions and tips for the best way to visit Scotland.

 

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Experience Scotland on a road trip

Explore the Highlands and beyond on a self-drive tour. We handle your accommodation booking and route planning; you drive and experience Scotland at your own pace.

Scotland
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Self-drive
10 days / 9 nights
4.8
Apr - Oct

Classic Scotland

1879GBP

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Best seller
10 days / 9 nights
Apr - Oct

1879GBP

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Scotland
Best seller
Self-drive
8 days / 7 nights
4.7
Apr - Oct

Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye

1566GBP

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Best seller
8 days / 7 nights
Apr - Oct

1566GBP

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Scotland
Best seller
Self-drive
17 days / 16 nights
4.7
Apr - Oct

Grand Tour of Scotland

Scottish Highlands & North Coast 500

3508GBP

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Best seller
17 days / 16 nights
Apr - Oct

3508GBP

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Scotland
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Self-drive
14 days / 13 nights
Apr - Oct

Classic Scotland at Leisure

2629GBP

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14 days / 13 nights
Apr - Oct

2629GBP

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Join a small group tour in Scotland

Meet like-minded travellers on a small group tour of Scotland with up to 15 guests. See the top attractions and hidden gems with your local guide and a dedicated driver.

Scotland
Best seller
Guided Groups
7 days / 6 nights
4.8
May - Sep

Wonders of Scotland

Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness & Isle of Skye

Pace Level Level 2 (Classic)
Activity Level Level 2 (Moderate)

2672GBP

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7 days / 6 nights
May - Sep

2672GBP

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Scotland
Best seller
Guided Groups
10 days / 9 nights
4.7
May - Sep

Highlights of Scotland

Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness & Isle of Skye

Pace Level Level 2 (Classic)
Activity Level Level 2 (Moderate)

3774GBP

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Best seller
10 days / 9 nights
May - Sep

3774GBP

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Scotland & Ireland
Best seller
Guided Groups
14 days / 13 nights
Apr - Oct

Wonders of Scotland & Ireland

Ultimate Celtic Adventure

Pace Level Level 2 (Classic)
Activity Level Level 2 (Moderate)

5352GBP

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14 days / 13 nights
Apr - Oct

5352GBP

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England, Scotland & Wales
15% OFF IN 2024
Best seller
Guided Groups
12 days / 11 nights
Apr - Oct

Wonders of Britain

England, Wales & Scotland

Pace Level Level 1 (At Leisure)
Activity Level Level 1 (Easy)

5009GBP

4258GBP

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15% OFF IN 2024
Best seller
12 days / 11 nights
Apr - Oct

5009GBP

4258GBP

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Explore Scotland on a private tour

Enjoy flexible sightseeing and more Scottish cultural insights on a privately guided tour with a local driving you around in style.

Scotland
Best seller
Privately Guided
8 days / 7 nights
4.9
Apr - Oct

Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye - Private

4254GBP

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8 days / 7 nights
Apr - Oct

4254GBP

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Scotland
Privately Guided
5 days / 4 nights
Apr - Oct

Scenic Scotland Express - Private

2282GBP

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5 days / 4 nights
Apr - Oct

2282GBP

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Scotland
Best seller
Privately Guided
10 days / 9 nights
5.0
Apr - Oct

Classic Scotland - Private

5461GBP

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Best seller
10 days / 9 nights
Apr - Oct

5461GBP

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Scotland
Privately Guided
14 days / 13 nights
Apr - Oct

Complete Scotland - Private

8255GBP

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14 days / 13 nights
Apr - Oct

8255GBP

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Experience Scotland your way

We have tours for all varieties of travel styles and interests. See our options for exploring Scotland below.

Best way to see Scotland by car

If you want to explore at your own pace, go for a self-drive tour of Scotland. These road trip packages include accommodation and a rental car organised for you by a dedicated travel consultant.

You’ll also get a detailed itinerary and travel guide packed with must-see attractions, along with useful tips on exploring Scotland. Not to mention a hand-marked map of Scotland and access to our 24/7 helpline during your trip.



The best way to see the highlights of Scotland in a week or more is with an itinerary that starts in Edinburgh and takes you around the Highlands. We recommend staying in must-see places like Inverness, the Isle of Skye, Fort William and the Loch Lomond area.

With about 10 days in Scotland, you could add extra time in each location. Or why not visit other locations such as St Andrews, Ullapool and the Cairngorms National Park?

If you have 2 weeks or more, you’ll have time to delve deeper into Scottish culture and see lesser-known places. You could even spend time on the Emerald Isle by choosing a multi-country tour of Scotland and Ireland.

What’s more, it’s easy to tailor your trip by adding extra nights, optional activities and accommodation upgrades when you book online.



Best way to see Scotland without a car

Alternatively, opt for a small group tour of Scotland. This way, you’ll explore Scotland with an experienced local guide, plus a dedicated driver. Unlike a standard bus tour, Nordic Visitor groups are capped at 15 travellers, meaning you’ll get to know your guide and fellow travellers better.

Visit world-famous sights like Loch Ness, the Quiraing and Eilean Donan Castle in a comfortable minibus, and enjoy storytelling from your guide along the way. What’s more, all small group tours include quality accommodation, handpicked attractions, and the chance to sample Scotch whisky at a local distillery.

Or why not combine the flexibility of self-drive with the benefits of travelling with a local guide on a privately guided tour of Scotland. Exploring with your own guide is ideal if you’re tracing Scottish ancestry, or want a behind-the-scenes look at filming locations from the likes of Outlander.



Speak to your travel consultant about extending your stay in Scotland. Add extra nights to your trip. Or, switch your arrival or departure city from Edinburgh to Glasgow.

What do our customers say?

The reviews speak for themselves. See what Nordic Visitor travellers said about their experience with us.

Sharon, United States
Wonders of Scotland, September 2023

Highly recommend Nordic Visitor

This is our second tour with Nordic Visitor. Agents used before the tour were always very prompt with responses to our questions. During the tour, we found the accommodation perfect, guide very informative and friendly, and the driver got used to where we needed to go without any problems. We would definitely use Nordic Visitor again!

Alan, United States
Highlights of Scotland, May 2023

Smooth experience

Throughout the years we have travelled a lot, but never with a group tour. This trip was our first time and it did not disappoint. The tour guide, the bus driver, our fellow passengers, the weather, accommodation, variety of activities, and how smoothly everything went makes me question why we never toured like this before!

David, United States
Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye, September 2023

An unforgettable holiday

It was an unforgettable holiday. They took care of everything, and we got to wonder and explore with little hassle. If you want to visit Scotland (or anywhere else Nordic Visitor has tours) they are the way to do it. Already talking about our next adventure with Nordic Visitor.

Carol, United States
Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye - Private, May 2023

An indescribably fantastic experience!

We are two middle-aged women who had never been to the UK before. My sister-in-law always wanted to go to Scotland, so I started researching and came upon Nordic Visitor through internet searches. I checked for reviews and found the company to be highly recommended. I started corresponding with Kirsten. She was extremely kind, very helpful and was able to put my nervous mind at ease. The package she put together for us was perfect! From my first email, the airport pick up and drop off service, and the tour with Dave, it was an indescribably fantastic experience!

Andrew, United States
Classic Scotland, June 2023

Top notch

The tour package materials were top notch. Spiral bound itinerary, recommended activities, restaurant recommendations and the large-scale road map of Scotland were a nice touch. Magdalena, our Nordic Visitor representative, responded promptly to our questions. Accomodation was all great.

Bethany, United States
Classic Scotland, May 2023

Perfect vacation!

For our 50th wedding anniversary, we trusted Nordic Visitor to make our vacation a memorable one, and they made it beyond special. Chris, our tour planner, did everything to accommodate our needs and answered our questions quickly. It was an absolutely perfect vacation!

Barbara, United States
Best of Edinburgh - Loch Ness & Highlands, June 2023

We were in good hands

As first-time visitors to Edinburgh, and senior citizens, our choice to use Nordic Visitor was an excellent one. The welcome package we received at the hotel was really helpful, with our tour vouchers, maps and restaurant recommendations. We would not have known what hotel to select and the one selected for us was perfect. The choice of tours offered was perfect for a 5-day visit. So glad to learn about the Royal Mile and visit the castle. The trip through the Highlands and Loch Ness was beautiful. Our travel agent, Rebecca, always quickly responded to email questions prior to departure. Thank you! Nordic Visitor made our trip easy and rewarding. We were in good hands.

Noreen, United States
Complete Scotland & Ireland, April 2023

Highly professional service

Nordic Visitor is a highly professional tour company. From beginning to end, we have no complaints. Our travel consultant, Chris, was very quick to answer all our questions from start to finish. Could not be more pleased.

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Our Services

Whether you travel independently or with a guide in your Nordic Visitor package, you will receive personalised service from a designated travel consultant and high-quality travel documents. What's more, all self-drive clients receive a hand-marked map that outlines the driving route, overnights and highlights along the way. Travel with ease knowing that Nordic Visitor has close professional relationships with local service providers, which are carefully selected by our staff for their consistently high standards.

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Whether you’re looking to add a night in Edinburgh, want restaurant recommendations or have questions about your tour, we’re happy to help so get in touch with our friendly team to answer any of your travel queries.

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