Edinburgh Tours in October 2026

We chose the "Enchanting Eastern England" tour for 3 reasons: 1. Previous excellent experience with Blue/Blue-Roads tours; 2. We love traveling with Aussies, New Zeelanders, Canadians; 3. This particular tour went to areas where we had not been; 4. The timeframe worked well with our lives. We were not disappointed! We had 13 travelers in a 16 passanger van with an superior guide (Jessica) and an amazing driver (Lee). We did indeed see the "back roads," which gives a unique perspective on the country. We were thrilled with the full itinerary and the housing and food choices were a real bonus. The only challenge was that we were in the British Isles for three week and we throught the one "roll aboard" + backpack per person would be too limiting. It wasn't. It was very freeing and caused us to get creative. We worked with a black pallet and colors that looked good in layers. Being late in the season, we had one wool layer and warm washable under garments. "Tide stick" keep clothes clean and hand-washing was an option with two nights in each hotel. Thank you, Blue-Roads.

My favorite experience was going to Orkney, seeing the Neolithic sites and feeling the wildness of the place… astonishing. Our guide was a wealth of information, helping us to really feel how hard existence was for these early inhabitants, as well as the more recent crofters. As a history buff, I loved all of the Jacobite sites and information.

Outstanding experience!! Our guide Ben was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. And our driver Philip knew the roads like the back of his hand. We saw many astonishing places and learned a lot about Britain.

Reasonably paced snapshot of Scotland Accomodation and included meals were excellent for this solo traveller The hotel in the Highlands was first class as was the meals provided there The Trafalar tour director Brooke was very informative - made the trip very enjoyable notwithstanding the stormy weather which neccessitated some changes to the schedule.

The Torphichen dinner was absolutely the best! Family style, singing, drinking, piping and cry-in-your-beer stories by Kenny. The next absolute best was Neal and the sheep station. Incredible dogs made the sheep dance ballet! Neal is a stitch! Warm and gruff showed how to hypnotize sheep in 5 seconds for shearing. Great story telling and dog training advice. I loved the experience of personally shearing sheep. Brooke the tour director was so much fun and accomodating, an absolute delightful person.

Overall, the tour provided a fantastic introduction to the stunning landscapes and rich history of Scotland. The itinerary was well-curated, offering a variety of stops that showcased the country’s charm and heritage. However, considering that these types of bus tours often cater to a senior demographic—with frequent stops for restrooms, meals, and shopping—it would be beneficial to allow more time at key historical and scenic locations. In particular, destinations such as St. Andrews, Culloden Battlefield, and Glencoe felt a bit rushed. Extending the duration at these sites would greatly enhance the experience, allowing guests to fully appreciate their significance and beauty through more leisurely exploration. Despite this, the tour was a memorable and enriching journey through one of the world’s most picturesque regions.