Scotland Tours in October 2026

I can't speak highly enough of the crew. They created a thoroughly enjoyable experience and genuinely cared about those of us travelling on board. I loved everything about the trip. There was plenty of activity to be had or rest if that was what was needed. Boating life was wonderful and of course the ultimate highlight the 3 Lochs - Ness, Oich and Lochy and the majestic environment which we had the absolute pleasure of walking with an experienced guide. Walking the length of The Great Glen Way was an option rather than a must. I took the option of resting or walking a shorter distance when needed. Scotland you certainly made my heart sing. Huge thanks and appreciation to the crew.

Excellent organisation on all aspects of the tour from Edinburgh to London. Excellent staff with their historical knowledge, care and support. Great group of participants from Australia, Canada and USA.

Beautiful land scapes, castles, & cities. A very rich and interesting history also. Our tour group was exceptional, we traveled with the nicest people and our tour guide LAURA was exceptional! It's hard to say what was my favorite part of the trip. We had a wonderful time. Colette leaves nothing unfinished. They take care of everything . Very few decisions need to be made aside from determining what you feel like eating at night!

An excellent tour. Our guide, Peter, was very knowledgeable & made the tour fun with lots of extra details. A good mix of included sights & experiences, but with enough free time to be able to enjoy our many stops along the way. The quaint smaller hotels were a lovely inclusion, particularly The Mulberry Inn with our host, Alan. His attention to detail & the food made this a perfect place to stay.

I would recommend this tour. The accommodation was first class and we were well looked after at each location. The attractions were really interesting. The day trip to Whitby including the Abbey ruins was a great day and the ruins were beautiful. The stop in Lincoln was fabulous with a view of the Cathedral from the room windows lit up at night was magnificent. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and looked after us all the time. The bus driver knew all the "back roads" which made for a great trip. I would definitely do another Back Roads tour when the opportunity arises.

Our guide Peter Wilson set out to ensure everyone felt welcome and noticed. He enjoys the journey as much as us visitors. We all had the opportunity to introduce ourselves and along the way, Peter worked at keeping us informed entertained and educated without making anyone feel ignored or unimportant. We saw many out of the way spots around the countryside and even had a game of skittles. We enjoyed his company as well as the travellers in our group. Definitely worth doing!