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: +44 (0) 131 447
2570.
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
Braemar Highland Safaris, North View, Hillside Road, Braemar,
AB35 5YU. Enjoy the magnificent Highland scenery by following
established hill tracks into remote areas with an experienced guide in a 4x4
vehicle. See the wildlife, which may include golden eagles, ospreys, otters,
red and roe deer, red and black grouse, ptarmigan, mountain hares and many
more, in their natural surroundings. The silence is only broken by the water
bubbling in the streams and the call of the wildlife. A knowledgeable guide
will explain the land management, nature, history and folklore of the area.
Customer quotes: 'Fantastic! Never to be forgotten!'; 'What a spectacular day.
Highlight of our trip to Scotland'.' Tours of up to 4 hours duration available
mornings and afternoons. Special tours by arrangement. Open all year. Moderate
prices. Advance bookings recommended. Contact Neil Bain. Tel: + 44 (0)1339
741420.
E-mail:
neil@braemarhighlandsafaris.co.uk
WWW:
www.braemarhighlandsafaris.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
Claymore
Tours, 72 Randolph Road, Stirling, FK8 2AR. We believe that the
best way to experience Scotland is in a small group with an expert guide.
We will take you on a journey of discovery back to our colourful and turbulent
past with descriptions of the people, their history, culture and legend. We
offer 1, 2, 3 and 5 day tours from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling and can
cater for groups of up to 6 passengers. If you have clan connections or have
something particular in mind we would be happy to personalise a tour for you.
Alternatively, you can select one of our recommended tours. We have a wide
choice of day tours to suit all tastes and our new Scottish Experience 5 day
tour aims to give a real flavour of what Scotland has to offer. Whatever your
choice we believe that we can make your experience a memorable one. Open all
year. Contact Derek Myles. Tel: 01786 470350.
E-mail:
claymoretours@btinternet.com
WWW:
www.claymoretravel.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.
- Exploring Fife
Offering fully supported guided tours in Fife for small exclusive groups of 4-8
persons. 4 Mount Frost Drive, Markinch, Glenrothes, KY7 6JQ.
- 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.
- Nature Expedition
Scotland We offer 6 day fully guided nature and wildlife tours around the
north west of Scotland. With guides educated in Biology we are able to find and
show some of Scotlands best preserved nature.
- 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.
- 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
Highland Self Tours Itinerary, travel-time, accommodation planning in the
Highlands, aimed at U.S. visitors. Greystone Unit 303, 3700 College Avenue,
Ellicott City, Maryland, 21043 U.S.A.
- 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.
- Spirit of
Scotland Tours Offers private guided tours of Scotland, from walking tours
of Edinburgh, whisky tours of Islay to walking and wildlife tours of the Outer
Hebrides.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- What About a Walk
Offering guided walks in the Scottish Borders with experienced knowledgeble
guides, all year round, no matter what the weather. Kirklands, Melrose, TD6
9DL.
- 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.