
Absolute Escapes Ltd., 27/10 Maxwell Street, Edinburgh, EH10
5HT. We design self drive tours of Scotland and private guided tours of
the stunning Scottish Highlands and its magical Islands. Choose where you want
to go and for how long and we will tailor make a tour for you, including
itineries and accommodation to suit your tastes and preferences. This allows
you to explore your interests at your own pace safe in the knowledge that our
specialists' are always at your disposal. Our website offers a taster of what
we can offer and gives examples of popular tour itineraries that we can
heartily reccommend. Choose to take in Scotland's highlights from Edinburgh
Castle to mystical Loch Ness or walk the West Highland Way. That said, this is
your vacation, you deserve it to be as personal as you are. If you would like
to discuss your travel plans with one of our specialists Tel: 0131 240
1210.
E-mail:
info@absoluteescapes.com
WWW:
www.absoluteescapes.com
Afternoon Tea Tours, 33 Cramond Road North, Edinburgh, EH4
6LY. Explore Edinburgh and Scotland with Helen Fraser as your private
tour guide. Afternoon Tea Tours are suitable for the single traveller, couple
or small group wishing a personal guided tour for a day or longer. The tours
are relaxed, friendly and fun and leave you with wonderful memories of your
visit to Scotland. In addition to the original Afternoon Tea Tour taking you to
Lauriston Castle, Cramond Village, Rosslyn Chapel and ending with a wonderful
afternoon tea at Cringletie Hotel... Helen has added many new tours to her
itinerary. These include The Chocolate Lovers Tour, The Distillery and Lunch
Tour, The Scottish Aviation Tour and many more... For further details and
client testimonials visit Helen's website, linked below or contact: Helen
Fraser, Tel: 07873 211 856.
E-mail:
info@afternoonteatours.co.uk
WWW:
www.afternoonteatours.co.uk
Kathy Cameron, Scottish Tour Guide, 15 Arkland, Inveraray, PA32
8UD. Blue Badge Scottish Tour Guide. Make the most of your holiday in
Scotland by letting me, Kathy Cameron, be your guide. Let me share with you my
understanding and enthusiasm for my native Scotland. I offer tours for both
English and Spanish speaking visitors and for individuals through to large
groups. I also take personalised driver-guiding tours. I can arrange detailed
itineries for short breaks or longer stays. These can include boat trips,
excursions by train, sightseeing tours to places of interest and and walking
tours of our beautiful towns and cities to help you make the most of your time
here. I can even assist you with booking flights from your home airport. Please
note, whilst I am happy to recommend places to stay, I do not offer inclusive
package tours. Contact: Kathy Cameron. Tel: 01499 302361.
E-mail:
kathy@scotlandtourguide.co.uk
WWW:
www.scotlandtourguide.co.uk
Celia
Ffitch-Stewart, B.A. (Distinction) I.P.D., 'Chanonry Point', 22 Ness Road,
Fortrose, IV10 8SD. Fully qualified and insured driver-guide based near
Inverness. As a founder member of the Highlands of Scotland Tour Guide
Association, I can promise you a memorable visit. I offer personalised
driver-guided tours for up to 4 people in my Mercedes limousine (other vehicles
available on request). Whether you want to visit a distillery and perhaps
bottle your own whisky, trace your roots and meet your clan chief, take a theme
tour, visit or stay in a castle, explore Scottish gardens, go walking or play
golf - the choice is yours. Tours are tailored to your requirements. Whatever
you choose, a very warm welcome awaits you, so relax and enjoy a cocktail of
the history, scenery and Highland way of life. Complimentary picnic lunch
supplied for day tours. Tel: 01381 621151. For further details and client
comments, please visit my web site.
E-mail:
tourwithcelia@aol.com
WWW:
www.tourwithcelia.co.uk
KinClan Guided Tours of Scotland and the UK.
Driver-guided, bespoke, private tours from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling
areas for couples, families and small groups of up to 6 passengers. I can
tailor make sightseeing itineraries from just 2 hours in duration to 2 weeks,
including city tours, day trips, Highlands and Islands safaris, golf tours and
cruise ship shore excursions. I offer a flexible approach to touring which
incorporates the places you want to visit with the sights I recommend as 'must
sees'! Check my website for sample itineraries to inspire you: Stirling, St
Andrews, Oban, Loch Ness, the Isle of Skye, the Borders, Orkney, whisky
distilleries and our history-rich cities are some of the many fascinating
locations that can be visited. All my tours are conducted in a relaxed, no
rush, but informative manner and as your friendly, experienced and
knowledgeable driver and guide, I promise that I will show you the
off-the-beaten-track Scotland that the tour buses cannot reach! Contact: Greg
Kain. Tel: +44 (0)141 882 3696. Mobile: +44 (0)7791 579 573.
E-mail:
info@kinclan.co.uk
WWW:
www.guidedtoursofscotland.com
Scottish Driver Guides - 6
of the best Scottish Tour Guides. Specialising in taking individuals,
small groups and families on private, tailor-made tours all over Scotland are
Kathy Cameron, Morag Dunbar, Manuela Fraenkel, Fiona Maxwell, Les McInulty and
Sylvia Power: Scottish Driver Guides. Each guide owns their own vehicle and is
personally insured and licensed to drive up to a total of 8 passengers. All are
passionate about Scotland, all offer a choice of pre-planned or tailor-made
itineraries, some have foreign languages and others specialist qualifications.
Whether you wish to see the stunning scenery of the Highlands, Islands,
Lowlands or Borders, visit galleries, museums, castles and country houses,
admire spectacular gardens, tour whisky distilleries, research your family
tree, wander around our fascinating towns and cities, marvel at our wildlife,
play golf, fish or walk in the wild remote parts of Scotland, Scottish Driver
Guides can arrange everything for you!
WWW:
www.scottishdriverguides.co.uk
Tour Operators
The tour operators listed here offer tours in
more than one area of Scotland, or across all of it. Tour guides who operate in
just one area appear in the relevant area "Local Attractions" list.
-
Absolute
Escapes Ltd. Specialists in tailor-made independent walking holidays. 27/10
Maxwell Street, Edinburgh, EH10 5HT.
- Activity Tours Organising quality cycling, walking and
self-drive tours. 5 Redmill Court, East Whitburn, EH47 0PL.
- Afternoon Tea Tours Spend a special afternoon that will
leave you with wonderful memories of an unforgettable Scottish experience.
Tours offered in and around Edinburgh or further afield.
- Augusta
Tailor-Made cruises and angling trips on Loch Ness, sightseeing tours in the
region and beyond.
- Backpackertours Budget adventure/skiing tours throughout
Scotland for the 18 to 30 age group.
- Bell's Executive Hire Whisky tours with a specialist, small
groups (maximum 15). Expert-led coach tours to Mull, Iona, Ulva, Staffa, Islay,
Jura, Colonsay, Skye, Western Isles and more...31 Dalmahoy Crescent, Kirkcaldy,
KY2 6SZ.
- Best Scottish Tours Personalised small group tours of
Scotland. Holy Loch Marina, Sandbank, By Dunoon, PA23 8QB.
- Black
Kilt Tours Tailor-made driver/guided tours of Scotland especially for the
gay community.
- Bowman's Tours Offering great tours to Mull and the Isles.
Queens Park, Oban, PA34 5RS.
- Bruce's Highland Tours Offering personalised tours of
Scotland's Highlands and Islands. Dorlin, Cameron Road, Fort William, PH33
6LG.
- Castle
Tours Ltd Full day tours for couples or groups departing Huntly and/or
Aberdeen daily.
- Catswhiskers Tours Limited Specialising particularly in
historical, architectural and heritage tours. 47 Berryhill Drive, Giffnock,
Glasgow, G46 7AA.
- Tour
with Celia Celia Ffitch-Stewart is a fully qualified and insured
driver-guide based near Inverness. Tours tailored to your requirements.
'Chanonry Point', 22 Ness Road, Fortrose, IV10 8SD.
- Celtic
Trails Jackie Queally's historical and cultural tours and trails. Rosslyn
Chapel included on many itineraries. 22E Station Road, Roslin, EH25 9LR.
- Celtic
Welcomes Whether you organise occasional tours, or are simply looking for a
break away, our team is here to help. Eglinton Chambers, 21 Wellington Square,
Ayr, KA7 1HD.
-
C-N-Do Scotland Ltd. Walking holidays in the Scottish
Highlands and Hebrides, Orkney and St Kilda. West Highland Way and the Scottish
long distance trails. Small groups, grand walking, great fun. AALA licence.
Activity Operator GTBS Gold Award. 32 Stirling Enterprise Park, Springbank
Road, Stirling, FK7 7RP.
- Country
Ways Sportings Providing country sports and hospitality holidays. 391 Union
Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6BX.
- Discover Loch Ness The history of the area and stops at the
Loch Ness Centres and Urquhart Castle. Drumnadrochit, IV63 6XJ. STB 5 Star
Tour.
- Drymen
Red Bus Co. Minibus private hire around Glasgow and the Loch Lomond and
Trossachs National Park including guided sightseeing tours. High Auchmar,
Drymen, G63 0AG.
- Eat
Walk Edinburgh Enjoy a walking tour through the Old and New Towns of
Edinburgh dropping into restaurants, bars and shops enjoying some of their
signature dishes, as well as sampling wines and malt whisky.
- Errival
Tours Guided tour of the beautiful island of Papa Westray. Edgeriggs, Papa
Westray, Orkney, KW17 2BU.
- Euro
2000 Delivering wholesale travel trade solutions for overseas clients
organising groups to Scotland.
- Explore
Mull Hop on a boat for 2-6 hours, travel by motor or sail and cruise the
Sound of Mull viewing all the fantastic scenery the Sound has to offer.
- Glen Discovery Freelance tour guide, anywhere in Scotland,
but particularly Highland historical tours.
- Kark Fisher
Coach tours, whisky tours, castle tours etc. Hallhill, Cobairdy, Huntly, AB54
7YB.
- Robert Fraser Travel First class drivers and transport for
the independent traveller. Orchard Cottage, The Wilderness, Airth, FK2
8LN.
- G &
C Touring Professional STGA guide Christa and experienced driver Gordon -
husband and wife team - offer tours throughout Scotland in a modern and
comfortable people carrier for up to 6 passengers. German and French
spoken.
- Glenlivet Wildlife Off road Land Rover safaris, guided
walks, hide sessions and wildlife holidays in the Cairngorms National Park.
Easter Corrie, Tomnavoulin, Glenlivet, Ballindalloch, AB37 9JB.
- Go
Scotland Tours Offering sightseeing and private tours from Edinburgh and
Glasgow to Loch Ness, Stirling Castle, Oban, Skye, the Highlands, plus
others.
- Happy
Tours Offering Inverness city centre walking tours: A Historical Walking
Tour @ 11am, 1pm and 3pm and a Crime & Punishment Tour @ 7pm and 8-15pm.
See website for details.
- The
Hebridean Explorer Day tours from Inverness to the Isle of Skye including
Eilean Donan Castle. Every day except Monday.
- Highland Journeys Personalised tours, offering unique day
trips into the remote Highlands and Islands. Drumindorsair, Beauly, IV4
7AH.
- Invergordon Shore Excursions Offering small group, family
and private shore excursions from Invergordon and Inverness. Pine Lodge,
Kindeace Highland Lodges, Kindeace, Invergordon, IV 18 0LL.
- Island
Encounter Wildlife Safaris on the Isle of Mull. Arla Beag, Aros, Isle of
Mull, PA72 6JS.
- Island
Trails Tour operator and guide. Bigton, Shetland, ZE2 9JA.
- John
Leask & Son Travel Agents and Tour Operators. Esplanade, Lerwick,
Shetland, ZE1 OLL.
- Macs
Adventure Offers guided and self guided walking holidays to the Scottish
Highlands and adventure tours from Glasgow. 1/02, 1435 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow,
G14 9XR.
-
McKinlay
Kidd Ltd. Tailor-made self drive holidays throughout Scotland. 9 Dudley
Avenue, Edinburgh, EH6 4PL.
- McLeanScotland Specialists in luxury coach tours and fully
independent self drive tours. Ground Floor, Armagh, Friarton Road, Perth, PH2
8DE.
- Mini Tours
Scotland Unique personal guided driver tours of Scotland for up to 8 peopl.
14 Kenmure Avenue, Willowbrae, Edinburgh, EH8 7HD.
- Moss Golf
Tours Customised golf tours to some of Scotlands best courses. 4
Yewlands Gardens, Edinburgh, EH16 6TA.
- Munro Highland Tours Highlander George Munro offers a range
of tours taking in castles, gardens, whisky, historical sites, wildlife, gentle
walks and more.
- Nor'west Tours & Go-Ookney Guided small-group tours in
the Northern Highlands of Scotland and the Orkney Islands. 30 Culduthel Road,
Inverness, IV2 4AP.
- OOR Tours
OOR Tours is the only musical tour of Edinburgh. Native Edinburgh man Graeme E.
Pearson is your guide, with stories and songs relating to key events that took
place on or around The Royal Mile with stops at some well chosen pubs.
- Photo
4x4 Photographic expeditions and guided tours in the Scottish Highlands. 9
Lady Street, Hilton o Cadboll, IV20 1XE.
- Rob Roy
Tours Ltd. Walking and Cultural Tours. 630 Lanark Road, Juniper Green,
Edinburgh, EH14 5EW.
- Scenic
Routes Providing bespoke, chauffeured, tours of the Highlands and Islands,
visiting destinations chosen in line with your own personal interests and
requirements.
- Scotland and More Forget the Sat Nav book an expert. Half
day walking tours in Edinburgh or explore further afield in a luxury vehicle
with driver. 18/3 Powderhall Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4GB.
- Scotland Calling Creating luxury customised itineraries for
discerning travellers from all over the world.
- Scotland Individual Tours Tailor made holidays, travel and
accommodation. 1 Coastguard Buildings, Catterline, Stonehaven, AB39 2UL.
- Scotland Made Easy Itinerary planning and accommodation for
self drive tours. The Braighe, Albert Street, Nairn, IV12 4HQ.
- Scotland Tours Creating great vacations to Scotland for
groups and individuals. 30 Canmore Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7NT.
- Scotline Coach Tours Edinburgh Luxury Bus Tours, scenic
tours around Scotland. 87 High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, E11 1SG.
- Scottish Driver Guides Discover the magic of Scotland with
professionally qualified Scottish Tourist Guides, specialising in taking
individuals, small groups and families on private, tailor-made tours all over
the country.
- Scottish Reunions Offering personalised small group tours.
Gate House, Holy Loch Marina, Rankins Brae, Sandbank, PA23 8QB.
- Scottish Tours 65 tours per week and 11 great itineraries,
from Edinburgh and Glasgow. 6 Albert Road, Renfrew, PA4 8ET.
- Scottish Whisky Tours Ronnie Berri offers customised whisky
tours around Scotland and whisky tastings for individuals or small groups in
private venues. 12 Oxgangs Farm Loan, Edinburgh, EH13 9QD.
- Secret
Safaris Personalised Landrover tours anywhere in Scotland. Fireach, Old
Ferry Road, Onich, Fort William, PH33 6SA.
- Serenity Scotland Experienced tour and package operator
specialising in history, culture. 22/3 Duncan Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1SR.
- Shearings
Holidays Offering coach holidays to Scotland from England and Wales,
Shearings also own 11 hotels across Scotland.
- The Skye
Host Bespoke guided tours for coach parties and groups in the Skye and
Lochalsh region. Tigh Shasaig, Teangue, Sleat, Isle of Skye, IV44 8RD.
-
Isle of
Skye Tour Guide Company Private guided day tours in a 7 seater vehicle.
Meet at ferry, station, airport or accommodation. Also extended tours and
guided walks.
- Surprising Scotland An inbound tour operator dealing with
the Middle East, German and Russian markets. Room 2010, Prestwick Airport, KA9
2PL.
- Timberbush Tours Exclusive one, two and three day
mini-coach tours tailor made just for you.
- Time to
Holiday Offering small group, 3 day coach breaks to various places in
Scotland using a wheelchair (hyraulic lift) coach with Holiday Assistants on
board.
- Tour Guide Scotland Gordon Tait is a fully qualified member
of the Scottish Tourist Guides Association and member of the International
Association of Tour Managers with over 25 years experience.
- Touring Scotland Personalised tours for discerning
travellers, with professional Blue-Badge driver-guides. 22
Donibristle Gardens, Dalgety Bay, KY11 9NQ.
- Unique Tours Scotland Tailor-made escorted tours that take
you where you want to go, when you want to go.
- Viajar por Escocia Tours around Scotland and walking tours
in Edinburgh. 3 Old Fishmarket Close, Edinburgh, EH1 1RW.
- Vorscot
Tours Distinctive private tailored escorted tours for individuals, families
and groups of any size. PO Box 1894, Livingston, EH54 7UY.
- Wester Ross Tours Offering personalised tours of the NW
Highlands and of the Isle of Skye for individuals, small groups and families. 2
Kielburn Crescent, Lochcarron, IV54 8YT.
- Wild Rose Escapes Helping you to experience and enjoy the
best of what lies within the dramatic Highland landscapes: the people, the
wildlife, the food and the relaxing pace of life.
- Wild
Scotland The Scottish wildlife and nature tour operators association.
Thistle House, Beechwood Park North, Inverness, IV2 3ED.
- WOW
Scotland Tours An independent tour guiding, hiking and outdoor activity
business located in Inverness.
- Wykin Shires Scotland Enjoy a horse drawn tour on The Black
Isle with our 12 seater wagonette. Day tours are available including a 3 course
lunch. Please book in advance. Short 30 minute tours between Rosemarkie and
Channonry Point are also available. See website for details.
- Your Tour of Scotland Hire a professional local qualified
Blue Badge guide for a tour of Scotland. We can customize a tour at your
request, from 1 day to extended tours, individual walking tours, driver guided
tours, and we can also hop on your already planned coach tour.