Scotland is a rare thing – a destination which offers the best of country and city. On Scotland custom tours there’s the chance to explore world-leading towns, with shopping and nightlife in hip Glasgow and stunning historic sites in Edinburgh. Continue your tour to Scotland in one of the nation’s many extraordinary landscapes. You could tackle the footpaths of the Cairngorms National Park, drift across the surface of Loch Ness in search of Nessie, or take one of the regular ferries to the islands of the Outer Hebrides. All offer a different viewpoint into life in this part of northern Europe and all are best discovered as part of tailormade tours to Scotland!

When to go to Scotland

Scotland is not known for its climate, however, there’s plenty of ‘bonnie’ weather to be had if your plan your Scotland custom tours carefully. The best time to visit Scotland is in the late spring and early summer months of May through to October. At this time, you have the best chance of sunny skies and the warmest temperatures, allowing you to explore fully. You should always be ready for a short shower of rain at any time of year. Learn more. 

How long to stay in Scotland

Scotland’s small size and excellent infrastructure – even to its many islands – means you won’t have to spend long periods traveling between destinations. This means custom tours to Scotland can last as little as a long weekend, although to get the best of the sights we’d suggest a minimum of 5 days. At the opposite end of the spectrum, it would be easy to spend 2 weeks in Scotland without running out of things to do, as our guide to how long to stay in Scotland details. Learn more. 

Must-visit destinations in Scotland

What can you expect from Scotland custom tours? Begin your holiday in Edinburgh, the national capital, where the ancient castle hosts hundreds of years of history alongside the Royal Mile and Palace of Holyrood House. Take on contemporary Scottish culture by switching your Scotland tour to explore Glasgow, before setting sail for one of Scotland’s islands. Orkney might be the obvious choice, with its 5000-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site Skara Brae, though each has its own charms. Head into the Highlands at Fort William, part of the Wild Coast 500 driving route, then drop down to the Cairngorms National Park for some of Europe’s best walking.

Scotland custom tours offer visitors to the country a wealth of incredible experiences. Start arranging your personalized tours to Scotland today by contacting one of our local travel experts!