Be welcomed into the heart of Scotland by The Kelpies, the world’s largest equine sculptures. Towering 30 meters high, these gleaming steel horse heads celebrate the strength and spirit of Scotland’s working horses and its mythical folklore. Continuing westward you will pass by one of Scotland’s grandest castles – Stirling Castle – dramatically perched high on a volcanic crag and long regarded as the key to the kingdom. 

As the road winds into Glencoe Valley, you’ll be greeted by the hauntingly beautiful landscape as your guide shares the tragic tale of the Glencoe Massacre, a chapter of Scottish history as stirring as the scenery itself. Continuing along the West Highland way, take in the tranquil views of Loch Tulla and the many scenic viewpoints the valley has to offer of the surrounding mountains. 

You’ll arrive at Fort William, a historic town nestled at the foot of Ben Nevis. Here you can pause to enjoy the scenery and town before continuing along Loch Lochy arriving at Fort Augustus, the gateway to Loch Ness. Here you may choose to enjoy a serene cruise along the Loch for views of Urquhart Castle or visit some Highland Cows at a local farm for the rare chance to meet Scotland’s most beloved creatures.  

Next, you’ll journey into the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, a region of untouched beauty, ancient forests, and glassy lochs. As you travel in comfort through this Highland heartland, your driver-guide will share stories of the land and its lore. You’ll arrive in the alpine-inspired town of Aviemore where you can enjoy a moment to explore the town before continuing your final drive home. 

Explore the heritage of Scotland and whisky on a journey through the Scottish countryside to hear tales of the heritage of the land. Begin with a scenic drive by The Kelpies, the world’s largest equine sculptures. These striking steel monuments pay homage to the working horses of Scotland’s industrial past and the mythical kelpies said to inhabit the country’s lochs and rivers. 

Continue north through the lush landscapes of the Trossachs and into Highland Perthshire, arriving at The Scottish Crannog Centre on the shores of Loch Tay. Here, you’ll step back into the Iron Age as you explore a reconstructed crannog and learn about ancient Scottish life through interactive exhibits and storytelling.

From there, wind your way through the Cairngorms to the Dalwhinnie Distillery. Soak in the spirit of the remote location and striking landscape while discovering the iconic malt. Enjoy a guided tour and tasting, savouring the peaty, heather-honeyed notes of Dalwhinnie whisky. 

Next, head to the charming town of Pitlochry for a leisurely lunch, where local cafés offer hearty Scottish fare with views of the River Tummel. After lunch, continue to Blair Athol Distillery, one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland. Explore its rich heritage and sample its deep, mellow single malt.

Conclude your day with a visit to Scone Palace, the historic crowning place of Scottish kings and the original home of the Stone of Destiny. Wander through its stately rooms, landscaped gardens, and ancient grounds steeped in royal lore, ending your journey with a true sense of Scotland’s enduring spirit. 

Scottish Borders with Floors Castle

We will continue our journey South where we will travel through the scenic Scottish Borders and unravelling the deep and fascinating history of Scotland along the way. Ask questions, be shocked, be amazed and enjoy this tale of victory, defeat, kings, queens and the quest for freedom.

Just before we head to Floors Castle, we will pop into the neighbouring market town of Kelso. Sitting on the banks of Tweed, this small-town packs a lot of charm with its abbey, famous bridge and of course, the nearby castle. Grab a coffee or a tasty treat, check out the traditional, independent shops or stretch your legs down by the river

The largest inhabited castle in Scotland is a magnificent site to behold. Strictly a stately home rather than a military installation, Floors Castle is a wonderful place to visit. Featured on an episode of; An American Aristocrat’s Guide to Great Estates on the Smithsonian Channel on Amazon Prime Video: it first aired in 2020. There’s an amazing café, fabulous gardens, but the highlight is the castle itself.

We’ll next make our way to the gorgeous town of Melrose, home to Melrose Abbey. On the way, we’ll check out Scott’s view – a favourite spot of Scotland’s most cherished novelist Sir Walter Scott – and one of the many William Wallace statues. There’s also the chance to visit the site of a Roman Fort, and while not much remains of the site anymore, the story is amazing. Melrose has a great selection of places to eat and drink, and whilst the Abbey is a ruin, it is very beautiful to behold

Scottish Borders with Abbotsford

Explore the deep history of Scotland by travelling with us through the Scottish borders, visiting some of the most famous sites. On this tour, we look a bit deeper into one of Scotland’s most famous writers, Sir Walter Scott, as we head to the home that he built for himself.

On the way to Abbotsford, we’ll stop off at Rosslyn Chapel. Made famous by the Da Vinci code thanks to its starring role as the home of the Holy Grail, there’s a lot more to this amazing wee church than just that. We’ll share with you the fascinating history of the church in Scotland, dating back to the pagans, through Christian times and how religious life has intertwined with Scottish culture.

No trip to the Scottish borders would be complete without a visit the quaint wee town of Melrose – and no story of the church in Scotland would be complete without seeing an abbey! We’ll stop here for refreshments, a leg stretch and to gaze upon the beautiful ruin of Melrose Abbey. You’ll have the option to pay to enter or just see it from the road.

On the way, we’ll check out Scott’s view – a favourite spot of Scotland’s most cherished novelist Sir Walter Scott – and one of the many William Wallace statues. There’s also the chance to visit the site of a Roman Fort, and while not much remains of the site anymore, the story is amazing. After all, what did the Roman’s do for us? Quite a lot.

Even if you had never heard of Scott, a trip to Abbotsford is a real treat – this is one seriously good-looking house! Set on the banks of the Tweed and built to his own design and specification to be his permanent home, Abbotsford is one of the most beautiful homes in Scotland. The grounds and gardens are a treat to explore, as is the house which has largely been left as it was when he lived there. The amazing exhibition centre will shed more light onto his life, as will your guide.

To round out the day that we have had together, we will make our way to the Great Tapestry of Scotland (Open Tuesday – Saturday from 4th of May), a physical manifestation of all the greatness of Scottish history, art and community. Created by 1,000 stitchers from all over Scotland using 300 miles of wool thread, the tapestry is one of the world’s largest community art projects. It is an amazing thing to witness and will create talking points for our journey home.

Fife and St Andrew

Explore the magnificent Kingdom of Fife on this day tour. Departing from your accommodation/home, we will guide you through thousands of years of history, visiting some of the best visitor attractions in Scotland.

Starting off by visiting South Queensferry to view the incredible Forth Bridges before heading over ourselves. Following the Firth of Forth and walking in the footsteps of some of the most famous monarchs of Scotland, we will make our way through Aberdour and on to Burntisland featuring a plethora of local and unique shops.

Then making our way through the historic Kirkcaldy, home to economist Adam Smith, before travelling to MacDuff Castle and Wemyss Caves, two historically significant sites from very different times. It’s then to Leven, home to Britain’s newest railway for some nostalgic beach vibes before making our way past the ancient Standing Stanes of Lundin Links, past some of the most spectacular golf courses in Scotland and into the East Neuk. We’ll sample some of the fine fishing villages of Elie, St Monan’s and Pittenweem before arriving at our lunch stop, Anstruther, home to officially the best Fish and Chips in Scotland. A short walk around town and we’ll head up to…

St Andrew’s for an afternoon of exploring this fascinating, historic town. More than just the home of golf, this beautiful town features a castle, a cathedral (ruin), great shops, a stunning beach and so much more – it’s easy to see why Prince William chose to study here!