Bespoke 5 day Tour - your personal itinerary
Overview
This is a 5 day example of what we can arrange for Your Tour.
You can go North, South, East or West and we will help you create your own private tour, including the most important places and sites that you would like to see and experience.
You can go North, South, East or West and we will help you create your own private tour, including the most important places and sites that you would like to see and experience.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- WiFi on board
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Inverness to Isle of Skye
Stop At: Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8DX Scotland
Explore this family home which is still used for special occasions and take some iconic pictures of one of Scotland's most well-known castles.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Portree Harbour, Off the Sound of Rassay, Portree Scotland
You have the choice to explore the south of the island or the north of the island in one day, or extend your stay on Skye and see the whole island.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Skye to Glasgow
Stop At: Old Fort of Fort William, Fort William Scotland
Sitting on the shores of Loch Linnhe and in the shadow of Ben Nevis, explore Scotland's mountain biking capital and savour some first class seafood at the lochside restaurant, Crannog.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Glencoe Visitor Centre, PH49 4HX Scotland
The site of one of the bloodiest massacres in our history but also 'home' to eleven Munros, including stunning Buachaille Etive Mor.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Loch Lomond Shores Ben Lomond Way, Balloch, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park G83 8QL Scotland
On the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. A fabulous stop at one of the lochs most beautiful marinas and the delightful village of Luss.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Glasgow to Edinburgh
Stop At: George Square, Glasgow G2 1DH Scotland
Stop for photos of this famous city square that has become synonymous with Scottish Independence marches and rallies.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove Art Galleries Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG Scotland
Famous and architecturally magnificent museum, built in 1888 and housing 22 galleries.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Linlithgow Palace, 9 Kirkgate Sulisker, Boghall, Linlithgow EH49 7AL Scotland
Although in ruins, the remains and surrounding gardens are spectacular. The birth place of Mary Queen of Scots and one of only three Royal Palaces in Scotland.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Blackness Castle, Blackness, Linlithgow EH49 7NH Scotland
Owned by one of Scotland's most powerful families, it was over the years a prison and garrison fort.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Midhope Castle, Near Abercorn, South Queensferry, Edinburgh EH52 6QZ Scotland
Famous as Lallybroch in Outlander.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Falkirk Wheel, Lime Road, Falkirk FK1 4RS Scotland
Scottish Engineering at its best. The only rotating boat lift in the world, connecting the Clyde and Union Canals.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: 1 Chapel Loan Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin, Roslin EH25 9PT Scotland
15th Century Chapel in Gothic architecture, with outstanding Stone-masonry craftsmanship on display. Formerly a Catholic church, it was designed by the 1st Earl of Caithness.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Edinburgh to Inverness
Stop At: Falkland Palace & Garden, 11 Miles North of Kirkcaldy, Falkland KY15 7BY Scotland
A royal palace of the Scottish Kings, surrounded by extensive gardens. One of Mary Queen of Scots favourite places, the palace is full of outstanding artwork and furniture.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Edradour Distillery, Pitlochry PH16 5JP Scotland
Tour Scotland's smallest distillery and sample some 'uisge beatha' in this picturesque distillery on the outskirts of Pitlochry and then take a stroll around the quaint little village, abundant with eateries and shops.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: An Lochan Uaine (Green Loch), Glenmore Forest, Glenmore, Aviemore Scotland
Driving through the Cairngorms, take time to walk to this magnificent green loch. Surrounded by stunning scenery, woodland and wildlife. An alternative, slightly shorter walk with no incline is Loch an Eilean at Rothiemurchus.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Inverness to Durness and return
Stop At: Dunrobin Castle and Gardens, Golspie KW10 6SF Scotland
This 'fairytale' castle is seat to the Earl of Sutherland and was once stormed by Bonnie Prince Charlie. With 189 rooms and some of the remaining castle over 800 years old, it is a treasure chest of history.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wick, Wick, Caithness and Sutherland, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Travelling along the coastal road and over the Berriedale Braes, we stop at the home of Old Pulteney Whisky, Wick. A famous herring fishing harbour in days past; new industry flourishes, such as the Caithness glass blowing factory and Nucleus, the national archive centre for the civil nuclear industry.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dunnet Head Lighthouse Observation Road, Dunnet KW14 8XS Scotland
At the most northerly point in Scotland and the UK, this lighthouse was built by the grandfather of Robert Louis Stevenson.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Lairg, Lairg, Caithness and Sutherland, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Hugging the coastline, we pass the nuclear facility at Dounreay, which is now being decommissioned, picturesque Bettyhill, the Kyles of Tongue and the coldest place in Scotland in winter, Altnaharra before reaching Lairg and the final decent back to Inverness. Lots of opportunities for stunning photos.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Inverness to Isle of Skye
Stop At: Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8DX Scotland
Explore this family home which is still used for special occasions and take some iconic pictures of one of Scotland's most well-known castles.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Portree Harbour, Off the Sound of Rassay, Portree Scotland
You have the choice to explore the south of the island or the north of the island in one day, or extend your stay on Skye and see the whole island.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Skye to Glasgow
Stop At: Old Fort of Fort William, Fort William Scotland
Sitting on the shores of Loch Linnhe and in the shadow of Ben Nevis, explore Scotland's mountain biking capital and savour some first class seafood at the lochside restaurant, Crannog.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Glencoe Visitor Centre, PH49 4HX Scotland
The site of one of the bloodiest massacres in our history but also 'home' to eleven Munros, including stunning Buachaille Etive Mor.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Loch Lomond Shores Ben Lomond Way, Balloch, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park G83 8QL Scotland
On the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. A fabulous stop at one of the lochs most beautiful marinas and the delightful village of Luss.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Glasgow to Edinburgh
Stop At: George Square, Glasgow G2 1DH Scotland
Stop for photos of this famous city square that has become synonymous with Scottish Independence marches and rallies.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove Art Galleries Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG Scotland
Famous and architecturally magnificent museum, built in 1888 and housing 22 galleries.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Linlithgow Palace, 9 Kirkgate Sulisker, Boghall, Linlithgow EH49 7AL Scotland
Although in ruins, the remains and surrounding gardens are spectacular. The birth place of Mary Queen of Scots and one of only three Royal Palaces in Scotland.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Blackness Castle, Blackness, Linlithgow EH49 7NH Scotland
Owned by one of Scotland's most powerful families, it was over the years a prison and garrison fort.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Midhope Castle, Near Abercorn, South Queensferry, Edinburgh EH52 6QZ Scotland
Famous as Lallybroch in Outlander.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Falkirk Wheel, Lime Road, Falkirk FK1 4RS Scotland
Scottish Engineering at its best. The only rotating boat lift in the world, connecting the Clyde and Union Canals.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: 1 Chapel Loan Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin, Roslin EH25 9PT Scotland
15th Century Chapel in Gothic architecture, with outstanding Stone-masonry craftsmanship on display. Formerly a Catholic church, it was designed by the 1st Earl of Caithness.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Edinburgh to Inverness
Stop At: Falkland Palace & Garden, 11 Miles North of Kirkcaldy, Falkland KY15 7BY Scotland
A royal palace of the Scottish Kings, surrounded by extensive gardens. One of Mary Queen of Scots favourite places, the palace is full of outstanding artwork and furniture.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Edradour Distillery, Pitlochry PH16 5JP Scotland
Tour Scotland's smallest distillery and sample some 'uisge beatha' in this picturesque distillery on the outskirts of Pitlochry and then take a stroll around the quaint little village, abundant with eateries and shops.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: An Lochan Uaine (Green Loch), Glenmore Forest, Glenmore, Aviemore Scotland
Driving through the Cairngorms, take time to walk to this magnificent green loch. Surrounded by stunning scenery, woodland and wildlife. An alternative, slightly shorter walk with no incline is Loch an Eilean at Rothiemurchus.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Inverness to Durness and return
Stop At: Dunrobin Castle and Gardens, Golspie KW10 6SF Scotland
This 'fairytale' castle is seat to the Earl of Sutherland and was once stormed by Bonnie Prince Charlie. With 189 rooms and some of the remaining castle over 800 years old, it is a treasure chest of history.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wick, Wick, Caithness and Sutherland, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Travelling along the coastal road and over the Berriedale Braes, we stop at the home of Old Pulteney Whisky, Wick. A famous herring fishing harbour in days past; new industry flourishes, such as the Caithness glass blowing factory and Nucleus, the national archive centre for the civil nuclear industry.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dunnet Head Lighthouse Observation Road, Dunnet KW14 8XS Scotland
At the most northerly point in Scotland and the UK, this lighthouse was built by the grandfather of Robert Louis Stevenson.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Lairg, Lairg, Caithness and Sutherland, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Hugging the coastline, we pass the nuclear facility at Dounreay, which is now being decommissioned, picturesque Bettyhill, the Kyles of Tongue and the coldest place in Scotland in winter, Altnaharra before reaching Lairg and the final decent back to Inverness. Lots of opportunities for stunning photos.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Infant seats available
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Wheelchair accessible
- We are signed up to the Safe Travels initiative to ensure we meet the standards required during the pandemic. Scottish and UK Government guidelines are monitored and updates actioned. All tours are private and vehicles completely sanitized after each use.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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August 2023
The best travel experience we have ever had. Our planning was spot on and Keith delivered Scotland like no other. We saw so many sites and learned so much. We didn’t want our trip to end. We appreciated and suggestions that Keith provided to enhance our Scotland experience even more. Thank you bo...
The best travel experience we have ever had. Our planning was spot on and Keith delivered Scotland like no other. We saw so many sites and learned so much. We didn’t want our trip to end. We appreciated and suggestions that Keith provided to enhance our Scotland experience even more. Thank you both to Keith and Cath for a fabulous touring experience. We can’t wait to come back and we will definitely use your services again!!Vacation22988018728
August 2023
Gus made my tour OUTSTANDING! His knowledge was second to none. He is clearly passionate about the history of Scotland and of the many landmarks and sites we visited. Gus went above and beyond to take me to off the beaten path gems, areas of interest to me and to visit areas where I had familial ...
Gus made my tour OUTSTANDING! His knowledge was second to none. He is clearly passionate about the history of Scotland and of the many landmarks and sites we visited. Gus went above and beyond to take me to off the beaten path gems, areas of interest to me and to visit areas where I had familial ties to Scotland. I truly rank Gus as the BEST guide I have had the pleasure of working with when traveling. Thank you, Gus, for everything! Catherine is a master at planning and executing the tour of your dreams. She handled and addressed everything for me. If it were possible to leave more than five stars, I would definitely do so!Trip605153
August 2023
We had a wonderful 5 days with Gus on Scotland's Highland Tours. He adjusted the schedule as needed to fit our needs, and really listened to our interests and catered to them. His knowledge of the country and history were also very impressive! We would highly recommend this company when planning ...
We had a wonderful 5 days with Gus on Scotland's Highland Tours. He adjusted the schedule as needed to fit our needs, and really listened to our interests and catered to them. His knowledge of the country and history were also very impressive! We would highly recommend this company when planning a bespoke (or any daily) tour. They are friendly and accommodating!Pioneer62627261554
July 2023
Our week was amazing! Keith was extremely knowledgeable and had so much to share about this beautiful place. He went above and beyond to make every day special and find perfect hikes, bits of history and even insider tips about live music that made our trip special for all of the members of our g...
Our week was amazing! Keith was extremely knowledgeable and had so much to share about this beautiful place. He went above and beyond to make every day special and find perfect hikes, bits of history and even insider tips about live music that made our trip special for all of the members of our group. We loved our experience in Scotland!Explorer322179
October 2023
Catherine and Keith provide their clients with the highest quality tours. They work with you to insure that you are getting the tour you want! Catherine goes above and beyond and booked reservations at restaurants for our party. The establishments she chose were perfect to our requests. Keith ad...
Catherine and Keith provide their clients with the highest quality tours. They work with you to insure that you are getting the tour you want! Catherine goes above and beyond and booked reservations at restaurants for our party. The establishments she chose were perfect to our requests. Keith additionally goes the extra mile to provide clients with a memorable tour. He was punctual every morning picking us up at our place of lodging with a clean and comfortable vehicle. Keith always looked out for our safety and well being which meant a lot while on holiday. Keith answered my endless questions about Scotland with patience and provided great stories and insights about the sites we saw. Conversations were lively and fun. He shared that if there was a place we wanted to stop and see to just ask. Keith wore a kilt which adds a flair of authenticity to the Scotland experience. I highly recommend Scottish Highland Tours for your trip to see and experience the beautiful Highlands and taste Scotland hospitality at its finest! Catherine and Keith thank you for an amazing adventure of a lifetime. It was beyond words especially Glen Coe and Great Glen. My heart will always be in the Highlands.kirkandrews1
October 2022
As a married couple celebrating a 70th birthday, we booked this tour not knowing what to expect. All we can say is WOW. Our tour guide driver Keith was more than willing to take us wherever we wanted, including tracing personal heritage sites. We circled the whole country of Scotland, and saw and...
As a married couple celebrating a 70th birthday, we booked this tour not knowing what to expect. All we can say is WOW. Our tour guide driver Keith was more than willing to take us wherever we wanted, including tracing personal heritage sites. We circled the whole country of Scotland, and saw and learned so much. Keith was so knowledgeable, reliable, thoughtful and courteous. We gained a new Scottish friend. We would recommend this or any of the tours that Scotlands Highland Tours provides as top notch.