On a private tour, you are escorted on your journey by an experienced local guide who will share their insider knowledge. This guide will be specially chosen by your dedicated travel consultant based on your personal travel needs, whether those include photography, Scottish ancestry, castles or something else. 

Each day you will be driven to attractions, quaint villages and areas of interest and your guide will tell you all they know and answer your questions. We work closely with our guides and each is carefully chosen to ensure our guests have a fantastic time.

If you’re more interested in doing the driving, we offer self drive Scottish tours where you lead the way with the help of our handy personalised maps and itineraries. We also have small group tours, where you get to travel with like-minded people and see the best of the Highlands, coasts and more.

When you travel on our tours, we want to give you the opportunity to explore Edinburgh for yourself. So when you arrive, you will have the rest of your arrival day to see the city. We’d recommend a walking tour, or maybe even a trip through the historic vaults.

The next day your private tour guide will meet you and take you on your adventure.

Scotland is generally a safe country and according to the GPI, one of the top 45 most peaceful countries in the world. Should any unexpected event occur while you’re visiting Scotland, you can contact us on our 24/7 emergency helpline. If you’re with your private guide, they will ensure you’re kept safe and sound.

Finding the perfect time to visit Scotland depends on what you want to do, and what your interests are. If you love the great outdoors and want a mild climate to travel in, then spring and summer are ideal times to visit. However, if you love festive markets, brisk weather and longer nights, then travel during the autumn and winter.

Read our comprehensive guide on when you should visit Scotland for more information.

Scotland has some of the most diverse landscapes and coasts in the world, as well as many treasured heritage sites. Here’s a list of the best places to see and things to do in Scotland:

Learn more about the best seasonal attractions in Scotland by reading our guides to Scotland in the summer and Scotland in the winter.

Scotland is home to around two thousand castles, however many of these are now ancient ruins. The castles that are restored and maintained are ancestral family homes or occasional filming locations for the likes of Outlander and Game of Thrones. Others are active army barracks, hotels and tourist attractions. Why not read our blog on Scotland’s best castles and you can decide which of them you want to visit.

The vehicle you will travel on depends on the size of your party. We cover all group sizes from one to 16, and all of our vehicles are spacious, clean and comfortable.

We accommodate up to seven people for a private tour of any length. However, for parties of seven and above, private tours are limited to a maximum of six days touring with one guide. This is due to minibus tour regulations in the UK.

Yes, you can personalise your trip by extending your stay at either end of your private tour and by adding optional activities like day tours. This means you get to spend more time exploring Edinburgh and its many sights of interest as well as its vibrant culinary scene. Read up on Edinburgh in our travel guide, and to extend your trip, contact your travel consultant.

We recommend that you organise your flights once your package has been booked and confirmed by your dedicated travel consultant. This ensures that your tour is secured, and you have the correct timing information when you book your flights. You can of course check for flight dates and times beforehand. If your flights change, contact your travel consultant to move your tour dates.

The length of the flight to Scotland depends on where you are travelling from and which airline you’re with. Read our list of estimated travel times:

The Scots have many words and phrases for the weather, over 400 of which are used to describe snow. This should give you an indication of the diverse climate of Scotland so when packing for your private guided tour, we’d suggest that you err on the side of caution. Here’s a list of what to pack:

A local tour guide will make your journey through Scotland come alive! They will also be specially chosen based on what you tell your travel consultant that you want most out of your tour, whether that's photography insights, information about heritage, whisky knowledge or something else.

Your guide is not only a luxury private chauffeur. They’ll also know the best photography spots, facts about each attraction and remarkable stories about Scottish folklore and history.

Your guide will have a personal connection to the land, and their local knowledge and tour experience will take your journey to the next level.

Tipping your guide is entirely up to you. While a tip is not expected by your guide, we have no doubt that the gesture would be greatly appreciated.

The northern lights are called 'Mirrie Dancers' in Scotland, and they are a spectacular sight. Unfortunately, viewings in Scotland are rare due to its distance from the Arctic Circle, where sightings are more frequent.

If seeing the aurora borealis is at the top of your travel wish list, then we’d recommend one of our winter packages in Iceland or Norway.