Dunnottar Castle

The ruins of this cliff top fortress holds a bloody past. The beautiful setting was where a King of Scotland was killed, Donald II in 900 AD was killed by the invading Viking army.

In 1651, during the invasion led by Oliver Cromwell the Scottish crown Jewels were hidden in the castle for their safe keeping. The jewels survived and are now on display in Edinburgh Castle.

Eilean Donan Castle

One of Scotland’s most photographed castles, sitting on a tiny island at the meeting point of three lochs. It was blown up in 1719 during the Jacobite risings and left in ruins for nearly 200 years before being lovingly restored in the 20th century.

Glamis Castle

The childhood home of Elizabeth, The Queen Mother who lived here until she married the future King George V.

Linlithgow Palace

Built in 1424 by James I, this impressive ruin of a once majestic palace was also the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. Although the palace fell into decay once James VI became James I of England in 1603, the palace makes an impressive site.

Balmoral Castle

Still a royal residence, this Scottish castle was built by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1852. Today it is still enjoyed as a summer residence for the Royal family and is open to the public. Enjoy a peek into the favourite holiday home of the royal family.

Urquhart Castle

Urquhart is a medieval fortress near Inverness. It is an iconic ruin perched against the backdrop of Loch Ness. Visit the ruined castle that offers a glimpse into the lives of its noble residents and the violent and bloody history between the Scots and English wars.

Lochleven Castle 

Cross the loch by boat and visit the former prison of Mary Queen of Scots. This is one of the oldest castles in Scotland, and it was here where the former Queen escaped to flee Scotland. This is an eerie yet beautiful castle to visit, with a history dating back to the 1300s. 

Scone Palace 

Known as the crowning place of Scottish Kings, take a step back into Scotland’s royal history with a visit to Scone. 

Falkland Palace 

Another Palace to make this list! But it’s such a stunning place to visit and one of our driver guide Matthews favourite places. The palace and gardens are utterly stunning and Falkland was the favourite retreat of the ill fated Mary, Queen of Scots. 

Edinburgh Castle 

Edinburgh is a feast for the eyes! It’s a city filled with architectural wonder and its castle is the cherry on top. The fortress is perched overlooking the city, and is worth a visit for the views and of course its history.

Signature Tours is more than just a travel or tour company. Combining experienced and knowledgeable driver guides with the most luxurious small group transportation on the market, we are the link between you and the perfect Scottish holiday.

At Signature Tours, we offer the full Scotland experience. Whether you’re looking for transport to the next destination or a day out in the incredible Scottish countryside, we can help you out.

Hand crafted

All our tours are private and bespoke, so whilst we offer route suggestions where we have worked out great days out, we will handcraft them to your wishes, leaning to what your interests are, whether that’s whisky, golf, nature, history, adventure or anything else and blending that with the wonderful country of Scotland to make the perfect experience. We will work with you to create your perfect trip, whether you’re with us just for a few hours or a couple of weeks.

Not just Scotland

Whilst we’re based in Scotland, your adventure with us does not have to just stay in Scotland. We have years of experience working in England too and can take you south of the border to extend your experience. Whether it’s the fascinating Hadrian’s Wall, the legendary city of York, the astonishing Lake District or even down to the Cotswolds and London, we can take you there in style, luxury and always in ‘tour mode’ meaning the scenic route is the default option.

Responsible Tourism

At Signature, we firmly believe that travel makes the world a better place and that everyone involved should benefit from what we do. We work closely with our suppliers to ensure that there are strong benefits to the work that we do, and that we’re supporting the communities that we travel through.