Classic tour of Scotland
The Classic tour of Scotland is a collection of must-do experiences for your first visit to Scotland - with the luxury of a personal Driver-Guide.
7 night driver-guided tour
Private driver-guided tour
Customisable itinerary
Luxury Sedan or Vans (Mercedes, Lexus, Jaguars)
Classic tour of Scotland
The Classic tour of Scotland is perfect for your first visit to Scotland. See the top places and get-off-the-tourist-trail with the benefit of a personal Driver-Guide. You will see a vast variety of landscapes, experience the culture of the capital, Edinburgh and the stunning Scottish Highlands. Enjoy a Wildlife Boat Trip, cruise sea lochs, and drive glorious mountains roads. The tour also includes one of the great railway journeys of the world, the Jacobite Express.
Enjoy a walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old and New towns with your guide – stroll the cobbled streets, hear the mysteries and the stories of Scotland’s significant figures of literature. A wildlife boat trip on the west coast of Scotland provides escapism and a chance to see giant sea eagles in action, grey seals, and whales. Must-do for a first visit is to tour a whisky distillery, how about Scotland’s smallest distillery, Edradour which only produces 18 casks per week, truly artisan. End your trip with a visit to Scone Palace, the crowning place of Macbeth and Robert The Bruce. The waterfalls of Glen Nevis and the rugged views of Glen Coe are a must-see when visiting the Highlands for the first time.
You will be looked after from the very start to the last moment you leave our shores. This seven-night suggested tour can be customized to match personal interests, your pace of travel, and hotel-style. See the full itinerary below and download the PDF Classic tour of Scotland brochure.
Your chauffeur will meet you inside the arrivals hall, assist with luggage and escort you to the vehicle. Your journey time will take approximately 45 minutes.
Overnight: Edinburgh - Recommended Five Star Hotel: The Caledonian Hotel.
Overnight: Edinburgh - Recommended Luxury Townhouse Hotel: Kimpton Charlotte Square.
Unique Places to Stay
Castles and Manor House Hotels
Classic and Britain’s Finest Hotels
Townhouse and Boutique Hotels
Luxury Guesthouse and B&B’s
Scotland’s capital is bursting with character and charm. Edinburgh is a tale of two cities, the hilltop settlement with alleys, snickets, old churches and The Castle, and the NEW City, of 18th-century origin. Speculators constructed a new town on the back of new money and investment following the Union with England in 1707. Cashmere and kilts are for sale, but our guide will help you authentically navigate Edinburgh.
Tour the official residence of HRH King Charles, the Palace of Holyrood House. The Palace was once home to Mary, Queen of Scots and the setting for many dramatic episodes in her short life. Enjoy a walking tour up the famous Royal Mile with your guide – cobbled streets, tiny shops, mysteries and the stories of Scotland’s significant figures of literature.
Tour Edinburgh Castle, which dominates Edinburgh’s skyline and gives stunning views across the city and countryside. Home to the Scottish Crown Jewels, the legendary Stone of Destiny and Mons Meg – a giant cannon. Tour the New Town and visit the Georgian house, built in the late 18th century and furnished as it would have been in 1796, presenting a fascinating insight into the past. Get off the beaten path with your guide and see a side of Edinburgh not typically seen.
Overnight: Edinburgh - Recommended Five Star Hotel: The Caledonian Hotel.
Overnight: Edinburgh - Recommended Luxury Townhouse Hotel: Kimpton Charlotte Square.
Unique Places to Stay
Castles and Manor House Hotels
Classic and Britain’s Finest Hotels
Townhouse and Boutique Hotels
Luxury Guesthouse and B&B’s
Our day begins with the military key to Scotland, Stirling Castle. The strategically located fortification is at the junction of the River Forth and Teith, perfect for launching attacks into the Highlands and surrounding settlements.
Stop for a photo stop of Stirling Castle or go inside. Perched high and proud on impressive cliffs, Stirling Castle has played a crucial role in Scottish history; namely, the Battles of Stirling Bridge and Bannockburn took place within its shadow. The controversial Mary Queen of Scots lived here as a child. The Queen was the focus of a Roman Catholic succession to the English, and Scottish thrones, encouraged by the great Catholic powers of Europe Queen Mary plotted the assassination of Queen Elizabeth I, and ultimately she lost her head.
Made up of mountains, forests, rivers and lochs, the Trossachs National Park is a miniature version of the Highlands with historical connections to Rob Roy. The Corbetts mountains are between 2,500 and 3,000 feet and erratically break the horizon.
Inveraray Castle featured in an episode of Downton Abbey, which will interest Downton fans. Within the town is Inveraray Jail, a 19th-century prison with three-foot thick walls. The jail holds 4345 former prisoner records, so there are many tales to be told by the costumed characters walking around the prison.
Overnight: Western Highlands - Recommended Manor House Hotel: The Isle of Eriska Hotel.
Overnight: Western Highlands - Recommended Restaurant with Rooms Hotel: The Airds Hotel.
Unique Places to Stay
Castles and Manor House Hotels
Classic and Britain’s Finest Hotels
Townhouse and Boutique Hotels
Luxury Guesthouse and B&B’s
The western coast of Scotland is genuinely wonderful; the best way to explore is by car and boat.
Enjoy a Wildlife Boat Trip and see some of Scotland’s treasured wildlife. Expect to see dolphins, basking sharks and porpoises not to mention sea eagles, puffins and otters. The boat will circle the rocks allowing you to see the heart-warming seals lazing around. The Corryvreckan natural whirlpool is one of the most impressive in the world and feeling its pull on the vessel is a strange but enjoyable experience. Stop for a light lunch on the coast and enjoy afternoon tea at the hotel.
Overnight: Western Highlands - Recommended Manor House Hotel: The Isle of Eriska Hotel.
Overnight: Western Highlands - Recommended Restaurant with Rooms Hotel: The Airds Hotel.
Unique Places to Stay
Castles and Manor House Hotels
Classic and Britain’s Finest Hotels
Townhouse and Boutique Hotels
Luxury Guesthouse and B&B’s
When you visit the Highlands, this is the sort of dramatic and wild scenery on your wish list, and it doesn’t disappoint. The waterfalls of Glen Nevis and the rugged views of Glen Coe are a must-see. Glen Coe featured in James Bond’s Skyfall and also appeared in the opening credits of Outlander Season 1. From the road, you can see the legendary rocky ridge of the Devil’s Staircase.
Railway Journey from Mallaig to Fort William on the Jacobite Express. The 84-mile journey is one of the greatest railway journeys in the world. A vintage railway route that boasts views of the mighty Ben Nevis, the King of Britain's mountains. For the Harry Potter fan and muggles among us, crossing 21-arched Glenfinnan viaduct is simply the closest you can get to travelling on the Hogwarts Express back to school.
You certainly do not need to be a Harry Potter fan to enjoy this railway journey. The Jacobite Express has always been a much loved piece of Scottish heritage and cherished by enthusiasts since the re-introduction of the steam-hauled service in 1984.
Overnight: Western Highlands - Recommended Manor House Hotel: The Isle of Eriska Hotel.
Overnight: Western Highlands - Recommended Restaurant with Rooms Hotel: The Airds Hotel.
Option to stay at Inverlochy Castle, a Classic Scottish retreat.
Unique Places to Stay
Castles and Manor House Hotels
Classic and Britain’s Finest Hotels
Townhouse and Boutique Hotels
Luxury Guesthouse and B&B’s
Drive along the Great Glen Fault, a colossal geological valley that runs from the northeast to the southwest Highlands and beyond, skimming Ireland and into the Atlantic Ocean.
Loch Ness is a massive body of water covering 22 sq miles with depths of almost 800 ft. The Loch is famous for its monster mysteries, reported sightings of giant aquatic lizard gained international interest in the 1930s. Is the creature of Scottish folk law real? Or a strange sea-serpent species? Now it is your chance to see the beast of the deep.
Visit Edradour Distillery. The surviving farmhouse distillery opened in 1825 and is the smallest distillery in Scotland. The distillery only produces eighteen casks a week with everything made by hand. Let us tailor the afternoon and visit your favourite distillery on the Whisky Trail.
Overnight: Perthshire - Recommended Five Star Resort Hotel: Gleneagles.
Overnight: Perthshire - Recommended Boutique Castle Hotel: Fonab Castle.
Overnight: Stirling - Recommended Boutique Country Hotel: Cromlix.
Unique Places to Stay
Castles and Manor House Hotels
Classic and Britain’s Finest Hotels
Townhouse and Boutique Hotels
Luxury Guesthouse and B&B’s
Visit Scone Palace, historically the seat of parliament and the crowning place of Kings of Scotland, including Macbeth and Robert The Bruce. Walk around the rooms and see the incredible collection of antiques and paintings. Sit on the famous and ancient Scottish throne (replica – actual stone in Edinburgh castle), which is in the form of a stone seat. This legendary seat of Scottish Kings has three names, The Stone of Destiny, The Stone of Scone, and The Coronation Stone. In the palace itself, there is a fantastic collection of artistic treasures. Discover the story of Belle and her fascinating portrait! Every item has an extraordinary tale associated with it.
The childhood home of The Queen Mother and birthplace of Princess Margaret, you can be seen why Glamis Castle draws so many to its gates. The famous grounds are listed on the Inventory of Gardens, making it a ‘must-see’ on your visit to Scotland. Legends and fables are bountiful here, so whatever the weather, why not tour the scenes of these traditional myths.
Overnight: Pitlochry - Recommended Five Star Resort Hotel: Gleneagles.
Overnight: Pitlochry - Recommended Boutique Castle Hotel: Fonab Castle.
Overnight: Pitlochry - Recommended Boutique Country Hotel: Cromlix.
Unique Places to Stay
Castles and Manor House Hotels
Classic and Britain’s Finest Hotels
Townhouse and Boutique Hotels
Luxury Guesthouse and B&B’s
Your chauffeur will be with you 15 minutes before you need to depart. He or she will assist with luggage and listen for any final requests.
We have produced this suggested itinerary in PDF brochure format for your convenience, see link below to download.
The number of people, level of accommodation and event/entrance tickets that affect the cost of this driver-guided tour. Therefore, please complete all fields on our enquiry form carefully, and we will be able to send you a quotation based on the information you have provided.
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Help us make your trip exceptional
Our UK office-based staff will listen to what you want to see and experience.
Whether you are a honeymoon couple, a family or a corporate incentive group, our team’s collective resources will be brought together to build the experience that’s right for you.
We will require your arrival and departure dates, details of your personal preferences and places that you would like to visit as well as the events you would like to experience.
We will then prepare a draft itinerary and send it to you by email for your approval. Once agreed, we will send you a Booking Confirmation with Personalised Itinerary and Information Pack via email.
Contact information
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