Bespoke Tours of Scotland
No fixed route, no fixed dates, no strangers in the vehicle. Tell us what you want from Scotland — a day or a fortnight, castles or coastline, one couple or a family of eight — and we’ll design the journey around it. Just after a single day out? Build one on our custom tours from Edinburgh page.
Your Route
Start anywhere — Edinburgh, Glasgow, a cruise terminal, an airport or a Highland lodge. We build the map from your starting point, not ours.
Your Pace
Linger at the viewpoint or skip it entirely. Nothing is timetabled, and the plan can change on the morning if the weather or the mood suggests it.
Your People
One of you or four. The vehicle is yours alone, priced per vehicle rather than per seat, so the price stays the same either way.
Four Steps, No Pressure
Tell Us the Shape of It
Dates, group size, how long you have and what you’re drawn to. Rough is fine — “we like castles and we hate early starts” is enough to begin.
We Draft an Itinerary
Within about a day you’ll have a suggested route, realistic timings, vehicle options and a clear per-vehicle price. There is nothing to pay at this stage.
Refine It Together
Swap a stop, add a night, bring in a distillery or a golf round. We’ll also arrange accommodation and bookings if you’d rather not.
We Collect You
Your driver-guide arrives at the door on the morning. From there it’s your trip — and it can still change as you go.
What Would You Like to See?
Pick a thread and we’ll build a route around it — or mix several. These are starting points, not packages.
Castles & Clans
Stirling, Eilean Donan, Glamis and the fortresses that decided Scottish history — with the family stories behind them.
Whisky & Distilleries
Speyside, Perthshire or Islay. Private tastings arranged in advance, and a driver who keeps the keys so nobody misses out.
Film & Outlander
Standing stones, great houses and the locations behind Outlander, Harry Potter and Braveheart — plus the real history.
Islands & Coast
Skye, Mull, Orkney or the wild north-west. Ferries timed, single-track roads driven by someone who knows them.
Golf & Sporting
St Andrews, Carnoustie, Gleneagles and the hidden links. Tee times, clubs and transfers handled around your round.
Ancestry & Roots
Trace a family name back to its glen or graveyard. We'll research ahead and build the route around where your people came from.
What a Bespoke Trip Costs
One price for the whole vehicle, up to 4 guests — so a family of four pays the same as a couple. Longer trips are quoted at a reducing daily rate.
Half Day
Full Day
2–3 Days
4+ Days
Every price includes
- Private vehicle, yours alone for the day
- Expert local driver-guide throughout
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Fuel, parking and all road tolls
- Bottled water and phone charging
- Itinerary planning and route changes en route
Quoted separately
- Attraction and castle entry tickets
- Distillery tours and tasting fees
- Accommodation — we can book it for you
- Meals and refreshments en route
- Ferry fares to the islands
- Driver-guide accommodation on multi-day trips
Tell Us About Your Trip
Fill in as much or as little as you like. We’ll come back within 24 hours with a suggested itinerary and a clear price — and you’re under no obligation to take it.
- Reply within 24 hours
- Nothing to pay for a quote
- Prefer to talk? Call +44 7398 181234
Bespoke Tour Questions
How many people can join a tour?
Up to 4 guests in comfort, with luggage. Four is the maximum for every tour, and the price is for the whole vehicle whether one of you travels or four.
Where can you collect us from?
Anywhere that suits — a hotel or apartment, Edinburgh or Glasgow airport, a cruise terminal at Leith, Rosyth or Greenock, or a Highland lodge if you’re already up north. There is no fixed departure point.
Can you arrange the hotels as well?
Yes. On multi-day trips we can research and book accommodation to match your budget and location, from country house hotels to island inns. It is billed at cost and shown separately on your quote.
How far ahead should we book?
For May to September, as early as you can — the best driver-guides and rooms go first. Outside peak season a few weeks is usually plenty, and we can often help at short notice.
Can we change the plan once we've set off?
That is rather the point. If the weather turns, or somewhere captures you, say so and your guide will rework the day around it.
How do we pay, and what if we cancel?
Full payment is taken when you book, by card or bank transfer, and your dates are confirmed once it is received. Our cancellation and refund terms are set out in full in our terms and conditions, so you can read them before you book.
Let's Design Your Scotland
Send us a rough idea and we’ll turn it into a proper itinerary — free, within 24 hours, with no obligation to book.
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