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The last true wilderness of the British Isles, Scotland’s Highlands have the sort of boreal vastness that reminds you of Canada or Alaska. Our specialists are passionate about Scotland’s landscapes and can show you the best ways to experience them, tailor-making your stay to include hikes along far-flung lochs, wildlife tracking with a photography expert or exploring under the wing of a countryside ranger.
They’ll also help you dig deeper into Scotland’s proudly distinct cultural traditions, from bagpiping to single malt whisky production, and an entangled, sometimes bloody history with England that’s still strongly felt by Scots. Aside from its mountainous terrain, Scotland boasts modern, forward-looking cities. The capital, Edinburgh, mixes history, a dramatic setting atop a volcanic plug, and a vigorous arts scene that culminates in the annual Edinburgh International Festival and the alternative Fringe.
Scotland in pictures
Scotland vacations are about contrast. One day, you might be exploring historic, arty Edinburgh; the next, you might find yourself in the untamed wilderness of the Highlands, hiking and looking out over deep, inscrutable lochs (lakes). Our specialists have a thorough knowledge of this majestic, highly individual corner of northern Europe. We’re able to recommend everything from which whisky distilleries to visit, to the most scenic points on the far-flung Isle of Skye. They can also suggest what to see and do in Scotland’s characterful cities and towns, from the castles and coast of Inverness to the churches (and golf courses) of St Andrews.
Scotland’s fiercely independent spirit shines through its cultural traditions, food and mountainous Highland scenery. Our specialists have explored some of its most remote scenic corners as well as its cities, and can suggest how to make the most of your time here.
Popular places to visit in Scotland
Featuring heavily on our itinerary ideas for visiting Scotland, these places are destinations that we know prove consistently popular with our travellers. How you choose to include them in your trip can be tailored into a route that best suits your preferences.
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Glasgow
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Inverness
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Isle of Skye
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Loch Lomond
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Loch Ness
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St Andrews
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Scottish Highlands
Scotland's wild, mountainous scenery, long history and whisky distilleries provide ample opportunity for activities, and our carefully chosen things to do will bring you closer to this highland country and its people. Whether you choose to take a romantic steam train to the Isles, a champagne flight over the Trossachs or an after-dark ghosts and ghouls tour around Edinburgh’s Old Town, we'll help you uncover Scotland's hidden secrets.
You can learn to fly fish with a local ghillie, improve your photography on a wildlife tracking experience, explore historic estates, cruise Loch Ness or find out how to distil your own gin. There are a wealth of ways to explore Scotland and we'll help arrange the best ones for you.
Ideas for experiencing Scotland
Experiences you have as you travel often hold the longest memories. As part of their research trips, our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know Scotland, and the best local guides. These activities reflect some of their best-loved experiences.
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Loch Ness cruise 
Loch Ness cruise
Loch NessLoch Ness cruise
A long, narrow and extremely deep lake, Loch Ness may well be an ideal habitat for a pre-historic creature and it’s certainly her reputation that draws visitors from far and wide. The lake, however, and its Highland surroundings are undeniably beautiful and this half-day private tour aboard a luxury cruiser allows you the opportunity to explore as you wish.
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Highlands steam train tour 
Highlands steam train tour
The HighlandsHighlands steam train tour
Taking in some of Scotland’s best scenery, this classic steam train ride passes many historic spots associated with the Jacobite Rebellion as well as quaint towns, towering mountains and sweeping valleys.
En route you'll cross the viaduct made famous by the Harry Potter films, pass sea lochs and historic monuments, and finally arrive two hours later in the bustling fishing town of Mallaig, a gateway to the Isles.
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Edinburgh ghosts ghouls tour 
Edinburgh ghosts ghouls tour
EdinburghEdinburgh ghosts ghouls tour
A city as old as Edinburgh is bound to have some secrets and this two-hour evening tour explores some of the its darkest and most atmospheric corners.
The medieval Old Town is the venue, where shadowy, narrow closes and wynds (Scottish terms for alleyways and small lanes) lead off the busy Royal Mile, a cobbled street that runs from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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Dunvegan Castle tour 
Dunvegan Castle tour
Isle of SkyeDunvegan Castle tour
If you have ever dreamed of visiting romantic Scottish castles, lakeside Dunvegan comes pretty close to fulfilling the ideal. An imposing structure sitting on the shore of Loch Dunvegan, it’s one of the most impressive castles in the Hebrides and has been owned and lived in by the same family for over 800 years.
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Edinburgh castles palaces tour 
Edinburgh castles palaces tour
EdinburghEdinburgh castles palaces tour
Steeped in history that reaches back to the Dark Ages, the area around Edinburgh has been the scene of many strategic battles and hard-won political allegiances over the years. Today, the region is littered with historic monuments that tell the tale of the powerful families, bickering royalty and the banished faithful.
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West Highlands day tour 
West Highlands day tour
The HighlandsWest Highlands day tour
Explore the raw and unforgiving landscape of the Scottish Highlands with the help of a local guide on this full-day tour designed to discover some of its most arresting scenery and hidden charms.
Get off the beaten track to glorious lookouts, spot red deer grazing in the woodland, visit film locations and folk museums, and a get a deeper insight into the history of this incredible place and the people who live here.
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Islays whisky and history 
Islays whisky and history
Isle of IslayIslays whisky and history
On this full-day private guided tour of the island of Islay, you’ll gain a genuine overview of island life both in the past and the present. It offers you the chance to discover Islay’s scenic roads and beaches, as you explore its long and varied past. You’ll learn about local traditions, early-Christian settlements, seafaring lore and illicit whisky making, and explore two contrasting distilleries where you can see small-scale production on a traditional farm as well as hearing the story behind one of the world’s leading whisky brands.
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Glasgow musical heritage walking tour 
Glasgow musical heritage walking tour
GlasgowGlasgow musical heritage walking tour
You’ll walk through one of Glasgow’s most attractive and historic districts and hear about the big names who launched their careers here, the intimate venues that thrilled musicians and fans, and the fertile collaborations that emerged from the city over the years. You’ll also learn about the city’s current music scene and how up-and-coming bands have taken over the mantle of their predecessors.
