Touring Scotland

Tour Packages

 

We specialise in the bespoke, creating truly tailored tours of Scotland for unforgettable experiences. Attracting visitors from all corners of the globe, Scotland has a kaleidoscope of riches.

With a wealth of unique and tranquil landscapes, breath-taking scenery, magnificent castles and architecture, beautiful lochs and coastlines, championship golf courses, whisky distilleries and a host of iconic attractions and sacred isles, it can be difficult to create that perfect trip.

We excel in delivering a bespoke experience to make your visit truly memorable. All itineraries are created around the iconic sights of Scotland, designed to include your ‘must see’ attractions, destinations or special interests. Be it a personalised tour or one of our pre-packaged excursions, there will always be time to stop and stare at awe-inspiring, haunting and spectacular vistas, and discover lesser known gems which are interwoven with the myths and legends of our history.

Thoughtfully crafted tours shaped around you, to deliver the most memorable of experiences with endless possibilities to enrich your trip. Anything is possible with Edinburgh Executive Travel.

Want to go somewhere else? We can organise custom tours to any location and duration of your choosing - contact us to start planning your tour.

Or if you are looking for business-related travel, then visit our corporate page here.

Guided Tours

Our trained driver-guides are experienced and knowledgeable, and as professional chauffeurs, can negotiate the hustle and bustle of city centres with the same ease as the solitude of a single-track road on a Hebridean island. Our driver-guides are more than simply drivers. They will bring your itinerary to life through their extensive knowledge of the country, combining its history and famous landmarks with a wealth of experience, local stories and little-known facts.

Be taken off the beaten track to special places waiting to be explored, and have your expectations continually exceeded as and when required with our concierge service. A tour with one of our driver-guides will be authentic, fun, informative, memorable and will never fail to deliver on expectation. And for a more in-depth appreciation of the sights you will see, we work with some of the finest fully qualified Blue Badge Guides, who can join you and one of our chauffeurs for part or all of your tour.

The Blue Badge symbol is recognised as a mark of excellence in guiding and qualified guides are permitted to guide within most attractions, as well as being equipped with guidebooks and audio guides to illuminate your visit.

**Driver-guide prices start from £333.00 for a four-hour City Excursion and £633.00 for an eight- hour City Excursion (inclusive of tax)**

City of Edinburgh

Scotland’s MAJESTIC and
historic capital

(8 Hours)

Old Town, Edinburgh
New Town, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile, Edinburgh
The Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Royal Yacht Britannia
Princes Street, Edinburgh
  • Old Town and New Town – Together they form a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Edinburgh Castle – A legendary landmark that ignites the imagination.
  • The Royal Mile – Atmospheric “closes” run rib-like off this world famous thoroughfare.
  • The Palace of Holyroodhouse – The official residence of the Royal Family when in Scotland.
  • The Royal Yacht Britannia – Discover what life was like on board HM Queen Elizabeth II's former floating palace. 
  • Princes Street – A bustling retail hub steeped in history.

We suggest a maximum of three attractions be visited per day.
There is a Fast Track option to Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and The Royal Yacht Britannia.

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scotland's capital and Surrounding area

IMPRESSIVE ARCHITECTURE,CAPTIVATING HISTORY AND A TEMPTING TIPPLE

(8.5 hours)

Queensferry Rail Bridge
Hopetoun House
Linlithgow Castle
Falkirk Wheel
The Kelpies
Rosslyn Chapel
Glenkinchie Distillery
  • A morning in Edinburgh.
     
  • Historic South Queensferry – Including views of the iconic Forth Bridge. 
  • Hopetoun House – An architectural gem featured in Outlander. 
     
  • Royal Burgh of Linlithgow – The birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. 
  • Falkirk Wheel – The world’s first and only rotating boat lift.
     
  • The Kelpies – The largest equine sculptures in the world, inspired by Scottish folklore.
  • Rosslyn Chapel – Founded in 1446 and now famous across the world, thanks to Dan Brown's 'The Da Vinci Code'.  
  • Glenkinchie Distillery – Lowland whisky at its finest – pre-booking required.

We suggest a maximum of three attractions be visited per day.

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The City of Glasgow

ART, ARCHITECTURE AND MUSEUMS

(9 hours)

Glasgow Cathedral
Glasgow Necropolis
Merchant City
River Clyde
Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery
  • City centre architecture tour – Take in Classical, Italian Renaissance and Art Nouveau styles, including landmarks such as the medieval Glasgow Cathedral.  
  • Glasgow Necropolis – A Victorian garden cemetery full of striking sculptures and intriguing stories. 
  • Merchant City – The historical heartbeat of Glasgow. 
     
  • River Clyde – Learn about how it became the industrial lifeblood of the city: from sugar to ship-building. 
  • Charles Rennie Mackintosh – Discover the buildings that made him Scotland's most celebrated architect and designer of the 20th century. 
  • Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery – Walk through 22 themed galleries displaying 8,000 objects. 

We suggest a maximum of two attractions be visited per day.

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The Scottish Borders

WHERE ROLLING HILLS AND MOORLAND MINGLE WITH VERDANT VALLEYS and PICTURESQUE RIVERs

(9 hours)

Traquair House
Border abbeys
Abbotsford House
Scott’s View
Lochcarron Cashmere Wool Centre
Floors Castle
Kailzie Gardens
  • Traquair House – Scotland’s oldest continually inhabited house, complete with 'bear gates', maze and a brewery.
  • The famous Border abbeys – Centuries of history with countless tales to tell. 
  • Abbotsford House – The home of Sir Walter Scott, full of walks, woodland and wonder.  
  • Scott’s View – A magnificent panorama with superb views of the Eildon hills and the River Tweed.
  • Lochcarron Cashmere Wool Centre – Home to the world's leading manufacturer of tartan.
  • Floors Castle – Scotland’s largest inhabited castle and historic home of the Dukes of Roxburghe.
  • Kailzie Gardens – Idyllic botanical gardens and arboretum with a nature trail and seasonal osprey-watching facility. 

We suggest a maximum of three attractions be visited per day.

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Stirling, The Trossachs and Loch Lomond

“Braveheart” Country

(9 hours)

Bannockburn
Stirling Castle
Wallace Monument
The Trossachs
Rob Roy Macgregor
Glengoyne Distillery
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond
  • Bannockburn – The site of King Robert the Bruce’s victory over the “Auld” Enemy in 1314.
  • Stirling Castle – Seven battlefields can be seen from its magnificent Renaissance architecture.
  • The Wallace Monument – Soak up the atmosphere of this historic landmark, where William Wallace led his troops to victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. 
  • The Trossachs – “The Highlands in Miniature” where you can find Scotland's first National Park. 
  • Rob Roy Macgregor – An outlaw turned folk hero who was known as the 'Scottish Robin Hood'. 
  • Glengoyne Distillery – One of the most picturesque distilleries in the country. 
  • Loch Lomond – The “Queen of Scottish Lochs” celebrated in song and verse.

We suggest a maximum of three attractions be visited per day.

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Loch Earn and Perthshire

STUNNING SCENERY AND
STIRRING HISTORY

(9 hours)

Bannockburn
Stirling Castle
Wallace Monument
The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park
Glenturret Distillery
Drummond Castle Gardens
Scone Palace
  • Bannockburn – The site of King Robert the Bruce’s victory over the “Auld” Enemy in 1314.
  • Stirling Castle – Seven battlefields can be seen from its magnificent Renaissance architecture.
  • The Wallace Monument – Soak up the atmosphere of this historic landmark, where William Wallace led his troops to victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. 

  • The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park – “The Highlands in Miniature”, Scotland's first National Park. 

  • Glenturret Distillery – Scotland's oldest working distillery.
  • Drummond Castle Gardens – One of Europe's most impressive formal gardens.
  • Scone Palace – See where Scottish kings were crowned. Poised above the River Tay, the palace overlooks the routes into the Scottish Highlands.

We suggest a maximum of three attractions be visited per day.

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The Kingdom of Fife and St.Andrews

Golf, History, and Coastlines

(9 hours)

Forth Rail Bridge
East Neuk
St. Andrews
Old Course Walk
Falkland Palace
Dundee
Glamis Castle
  • Forth Rail Bridge – A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
     
  • Fishing villages – Discover the 'East Neuk': a hidden gem of quaint fishing villages where you can indulge in delicious seafood while birdwatching.   
  • St. Andrews – The Home of Golf and medieval streets. 
     
  • Old Course Walk – Follow in the footsteps of golfing icons on the 1st, 17th and 18th holes.
  • Falkland Palace – One of the finest surviving examples of Renaissance architecture in Scotland. 
  • Dundee – Home to the RRS Discovery and the V & A Museum.
     
  • Glamis Castle – A fairy-tale castle where you can immerse yourself in over 650 years of history. 

We suggest a maximum of two attractions be visited per day.

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The Lothians

Castles, NATURE, and Culture

(8.5 hours)

Direlton Castle
Berwick Law
Tantallon Castle
John Muir Country Park
Gifford
Glenkinchie Distillery
Rosslyn Chapel
  • Direlton Castle – 13th century castle in one of Scotland’s loveliest villages.
  • Berwick Law – Affording awesome views across the water to the Kingdom of Fife.
  • Tantallon Castle – This formidable 14th century castle has a magnificent clifftop setting.
  • John Muir Country Park – Spectacular countryside where woodland meets the beach. 
  • Gifford – Birthplace of one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, John Witherspoon. 
  • Glenkinchie Distillery – Lowland whisky at its finest – pre-booking required.
  • Rosslyn Chapel – Founded in 1446 and now famous across the world, thanks to Dan Brown's 'The Da Vinci Code'. 

We suggest a maximum of two attractions be visited per day.

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Three Whisky Distilleries in a Day

GET TO KNOW SCOTLAND'S
NATIONAL DRINK

(9.5 hours)

Edradour Distillery
Aberfeldy Distillery
Glenturret Distillery
  • Edradour Distillery – The smallest traditional whisky distillery in the country.
  • Aberfeldy Distillery – Uncover the story of one of whisky’s most famous families – the Dewars.
  • Glenturret Distillery – Scotland's oldest working distillery situated within picturesque Perthshire countryside. 

Other distilleries can be visited, so if you have a preference or a favourite tipple, just let us know.

It is recommended that the distillery visited (with the exception of Edradour) be booked in advance.

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Glencoe, Loch Ness and the Highlands

Enchanting Landscapes and
Ancient Wonders

(12 hours)

Stirling Castle
Glencoe
Ben Nevis
Urquhart Castle
The Cairngorms
The Queens View
  • Stirling Castle – Seven battlefields can be seen from its magnificent Renaissance architecture.
  • Glencoe – One of the most atmospheric glens in Scotland, where you will find many Munros.
  • Ben Nevis – The highest mountain in Great Britain.
     
  • Urquhart Castle – Overlooking the banks of Loch Ness, this will give you an ideal vantage point for spotting Nessie!
  • The Cairngorms – A sub-arctic wilderness full of dramatic mountains and awe-inspiring lochs.  
  • The Queens View – A beautiful vista looking over Loch Tummel and the Tay Forest Park. 

We suggest one attraction be visited per day.

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Ayrshire

Robert Burns' Legacy, a rugged coastline, and long sandy beaches

(9.5 hours)

Alloway
Robert Burns' Birthplace Museum
Brig o’ Doon
Culzean Castle
Dumfries House
The Turnberry Lighthouse
  • The village of Alloway – Pretty thatched cottages adorn this peaceful village, the birthplace of our National Bard. 
  • Robert Burns' Birthplace Museum  – Explore the cottage where Scotland's most famous poet grew up, containing the world's most important collection of Burns artefacts and works. 
  • Brig o’ Doon – The 15th century setting for one of Burns' most well-known works – Tam o' Shanter.
  • Culzean Castle – The jewel in Ayrshire’s crown, full of opulence and opportunities to explore the vast grounds. 
  • Dumfries House – One of Britain's most beautiful stately homes, recently restored. 
  • A Whisky Experience and Whisky Shop – The friendly staff will guide you through the whisky process.
  • The Turnberry Lighthouse – An icon of Ayrshire overlooking the stunning coastline.

We suggest a maximum of two attractions be visited per day.

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Outlander

FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE HISTORICAL DRAMA'S CAST 

(9 hours)

Midhope Castle
Blackness Castle
Linlithgow Palace
Doune Castle
Culross
Drummond Castle Gardens
Falkland Village
  • Midhope Castle – The atmospheric setting for Lallybroch, the family home of Jamie.
  • Blackness Castle – The Fort William headquarters of Black Jack Randall.
  • Linlithgow Palace – The location used for Wentworth Prison.
     
  • Doune Castle – See Castle Leoch come to life, the seat of Clan Mackenzie. 
  • The Royal Burgh of Culross – Step back in time to Cransmuir village.
  • Drummond Castle Gardens – A replicated Palace of Versailles where Jamie and Claire were holed up.
  • The Village of Falkland – Used to portray Inverness in the early seasons of Outlander. 

We suggest a maximum of three attractions be visited per day.

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 Northumbria and Alnwick Castle

A Rich Heritage and Enchanting Charm

(10 hours)

Lindisfarne
Bamburgh
Alnwick Castle
The Poison Garden at Alnwick Castle
The Grand Cascade at Alnwick Castle
Flodden Field
The Border between England and Scotland
  • The Holy Island of Lindisfarne – A mystical tidal island steeped in history. 
  • The village of Bamburgh – Unwind while taking in beach and castle views.  
  • Alnwick Castle – From Harry Hotspur to Harry Potter, it’s all waiting to be explored.
  • The Poison Garden at Alnwick Castle – Enter if you dare!
     
  • The Grand Cascade at Alnwick Castle – An interesting water feature in a world-class formal garden.
  • Flodden Field – A historic battle site with amazing views across the surrounding countryside.
  • The Border between England and Scotland – Welcome back to Scotland!

We suggest a maximum of three attractions be visited per day.

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 the Valley Trail

Scotland's Scenic Routes and
Hidden Gems

(8.5 hours)

Linlithgow Castle
Bannockburn
Stirling Castle
Wallace Monument
Culross
Andrew Carnegie’s Birthplace
Dunfermline Abbey
  • The Royal Burgh of Linlithgow – Here you will find the 15th century ruins of Linlithgow Palace – the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots.
  • Bannockburn – A chance to take part in a medieval battle.
     
  • Stirling – Full of fascinating historical attractions and spectacular scenery. 
  • The Wallace Monument – Soak up the atmosphere of this historic landmark, where William Wallace led his troops to victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. 
  • The Royal Burgh of Culross – Step back in time to the 16th century, as you wander the charming streets of this town preserved in time. 
  • Andrew Carnegie’s Birthplace – The humble beginnings of a world-famous Scotsman.
  • Dunfermline Abbey – Its history is entwined with the history of Scotland itself.

We suggest a maximum of three attractions be visited per day.

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Visitor Attractions

An increasing number of attractions are now timed and/or can have fast track entry for inclusion in your tour. All entrances can be pre-booked and we can arrange access to a wide range of different experiences.

If you already have an itinerary and just require our driver-guide car service, we can advise the best times to visit these attractions.

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