Things to do in Scottish Highlands, Scotland: The Best Day Trips from

Get picked up from your hotel in Edinburgh at 8AM and travel to Glencoe in style with local guides and get stunning views away from the usual tourist trails. You will travel in an air conditioned Mercedes Vito Tourer that seats up to 7 people or a Land Rover Disovery Sport for up to 3 people and and we travel at a pace to suit your needs. We will stop at beautiful locations to get stunning views of castles, lochs, hopefully some wildlife and then the stunning views that are on offer on Glencoe.

Inclusions: Fee for guiding and all vehicle costs.

Exclusions: Food and drinks

This tour visits many of the actual locations mentioned in the Outlander Novel/TV series. Whilst much of the filming took place in the South of Scotland the true location of the Jacobite Strongholds are to be found in the Highlands.Like all my tours this will be a laid back and relaxed day and flexible in every respect. The tours are conducted in a luxury van type vehicle which has excellent head and leg room and adult sized seats for all occupants. Complimentary water and snacks are carried in the vehicle and WiFi is also available wherever reception allows. Entry tickets are not included but can be obtained in advance for you at cost on request. Lunch stops are at your own discretion however the driver will be able to find you somewhere nice to eat as you require.

Inclusions: Collection and drop are off from the location of your choice is included., Water and snacks carried in the vehicle are included., Complimentary multi user WiFi is included where reception is available, Snacks, Bottled water

Exclusions: Whilst good views can be had of Urquhart Castle from the area overlooking , to get close up to the Castle involves payment of an entry fee. Cancellation policies make this unfeasible to obtain these in advance however, I can obtain tickets at cost at short notice - just text or phone me to let me know the day before., Culloden Battlefield is free to visit however there is a visitor experience and museum which charges an entrance fee - I can also source these tickets at short notice at cost price - helps to avoid lines, Meals required are not included however your driver will help to identify a suitable venue as you require

This is a relaxing day out in a modern luxury van type vehicle with collection from Inverness/Aviemore areas including Airports and Rail Stations thereafter take a chilled drive down to the Speyside area and drive around the distilleries of your choice taking tastings of Whisky at your own pace. Lunch at your own discretion but can be factored in at choice of nice venues . Full Distillery tours may also be factored in subject to availability. The list of tours indicated in the itinerary list are only an indication of possible distillery stops please contact me via message tab to express which distilleries you would like to visit, a typical example can include 2 x distillery tours and three distillery tastings, Cruise Ship passengers need to be aware that this is very distant from Invergordon Cruise Ship terminal and as such should consider instead taking amy Northern Delights Whiskey Tour which is much more local to the terminal

Inclusions: Collection and drop off from the place/places of your choice., Complimentary WiFi, Complimentary water and snacks, Snacks, Bottled water

Exclusions: Meals are not included, Fees for Full tours are not included

Private guide/driver will take you to the iconic beauty spots and historical locations on the road to Skye. We have flexibility to alter the tour for any last minute requests you may have and aim to provide you with the most memorable experiences on your Scottish holiday. Options include the Fairy Pools and a spectacular lunch stop. There are a few hidden gems along the way.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Entrance fees

This well featured tour from Inverness to the Isle of Skye is shorter than my other tour but remains feature packed with visits to iconic locations. Collection from your accomodation , train or bus stations, airport or any other specified place in the Inverness area.

Inclusions: Complimentary Bottled Water and Snacks are routinely carried in the vehicle, WiFi is available where reception allows, Snacks, Bottled water

Exclusions: There are options/opportunities to visit various paid attractions throughout the tour, such fees are not included, Any required meals are not included

Get Exclusive access to attractions and sites that usually most will miss, due to those scattered locations. Our tour is designed to fit the most possible experience of the Scottish Highlands, with your comfort in mind.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Luxury umbrellas provided, for the event of rain., Fine snacks such as salami, Pecorino cheece, grapes and blackberries, bread sticks, crisps and rise cakes., Bottled water, Freshly made in the car, anytime you ask., Soda/Pop, Breakfast pastries, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch, dinner and admission fees to venues and museums are not included.

Gavin Nicholson, the two metre tour guide has been discovering Scotland his whole life and over the last 8 years he has become one of the most sought after tour guides in Scotland. Gavin is a knowledgeable and passionate born and bred Scottish Highlander who will entertain you with stories and anecdotes about growing up in Scotland. Sit back and relax while you tour in one of the most technologically advanced luxury tour vehicles in Scotland. Gavin's BMW X5 M50d 4x4 SUV can take you to parts of Scotland other tour vehicles can only dream of. An elevated vantage point so that you can see more of the beautiful Scottish Highland scenery throughout your tour. Panoramic roof for 360° degree views. Widescreens front and back to view maps and information throughout your journey. Heated seats front and back for those chilly days where you need warmed up. Chocolate paired whisky tastings from Gavin's extensive private collection.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Snacks, Kilted Highland Guide, Whisky and Chocolate Tasting, Face Mask and Hand Sanitiser, Free WIFI so that you can stay connected

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance Fees

Whether you are looking for 1 day tours from Inverness or simply trying to take in as many of the beautiful sights as possible on your Highland adventure, our Loch Ness tour from Inverness is sure to captivate like no other. Our friendly local guide will pick you up from your place of stay and take you on a tour to remember around some of the most famous, historic and culturally significant From Inverness we will travel to Loch Ness, home of the romantic and brooding Urquhart Castle (as well as a certain legendary monster!) The tour then turns towards the historic Beauly Priory, before arriving at the Glen Ord Distillery, one of the last remaining single malt scotch whisky distilleries on the Black Isle. Take in the historic and dramatic Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns, before heading for nearby Cawdor Castle. Round off your tour in Inverness with St. Andrew’s Cathedral and Ness Islands, before being dropped off at your place of stay. What are you waiting for Book now with us

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, luxury tranport fleet, Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea

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Spend the day traveling through some stunning Scottish Scenery.  Hear how the ordinary people lived in the Highlands in the times of the Jacobite Rising.  Walk the Battlefield and tour the visitor centre at Culloden.  Step back in time and explore Clava Cairns (4000 year old burial Cairns and standing Stones.  There will be comfort stops along the way. We are happy to customize the tour with advanced notice before the tour date.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities, Admissions are not included

The success of Diana Gabeldon’s “Outlander” novels, and the resultant TV series, has been something of a phenomenon and has brought a new focus and a virtual explosion of interest to many of the historic sites throughout Scotland.  The Highlands is the centre stage of the unfolding story both in fact and the tapestry of fictional story. Hame Tours have responded by creating an “Outlander” day, integrating features of our existing tours which have an Outlander connection into an eight-hour itinerary with visits to the actual sites which either feature in the series and books, or are almost certainly the inspiration for the characters and events portrayed.  These are, of necessity, not always where the filming was undertaken but are the real theatre and stage of this romantic, but tragic, period of history. You will visit the following places in the company of our driver/guide whose commentary will bring alive the relevance of these visits. 

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities