Highland Experience Tours
Highland Experience Tours is based in Edinburgh and offers a professional and friendly team to help you have a great time and enjoy the experiences available.
Award-Winning Guided Scotland Tours
Your Scotland experience starts here. From monsters and mountains, chapels and chieftains to castles and whisky, we want to give you the most authentic Scottish experience possible. From the comfort of our luxury bespoke vehicles to our legendary, fully qualified guides, we can’t wait to show you our stunning country.
We consider ourselves extremely lucky to have a job doing something we really enjoy; everyone at Highland Experience shares a passion for travel and helping other people discover Scotland’s Highlands
Our love for real, sustainable and unique tour experiences makes us who we are.
Activities at Highland Experience Tours include:
- Rosslyn Chapel, Stirling Castle & Dunfermline Abbey
- Oban, Lochs & Inveraray
- Ultimate Skye Experience
- Highland Experience's Scottish Choice
- Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Highlands
- Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Whisky
- St Andrews, Outlander and Fishing Villages
- Inverness to Skye
- Loch Ness & Jacobite Trail
We have also included their opening times and contact details. If you have any questions, you can contact the venue directly.
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Edinburgh
Lothian
EH1 1RE
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Rosslyn Chapel, Stirling Castle & Dunfermline Abbey
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
We will take you behind the headlines of Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code, explaining the background to one of the world's most enduring mysteries. You'll visit some of Scotland's most beautiful buildings and piece together the country's turbulent history.
Tour Itinerary
- Head North to Fife…
- Discover the history of the Kingdom…
- Visit Dunfermline Abbey…
- Explore Stirling Castle and the city…
- Visit the site of Scotland's greatest victory…
- Discover the village of Roslin and the historic Rosslyn Chapel…
- Decode the mystery of the Holy Grail
Useful Information
- Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes
What to bring
It is always advisable to be prepared for any weather in Scotland so a jacket is always a good idea! A bottle of water for hydration and a camera to capture the spectacular views and you are set to go!
It is not necessary for you to bring your own meals, as we will stop throughout the day in small towns or villages where you can purchase food, however you are more than welcome to bring along snacks or a packed lunch.
Oban, Lochs & Inveraray
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
This tour gives you the opportunity to see some of Scotland's most stunning lochs as you cross the country to have lunch at the seaside town of Oban. By the end of the day you will have experienced some of Scotland's finest history, scenery and seafood.
Tour Itinerary
This tour takes you to the stunning West Coast of Scotland, the perfect way to see Scotlands stunning countryside, hear about some of Scotlands most prominent history and sample some of Scotlands freshest seafood.
- Loch Lomond and the Highlands.
- Highland Scenery and History.
- Lunch at the sea-side town of Oban.
- Coffee and Cakes at Inveraray by Loch Fyne.
- Rest and Be Thankful.
Useful Information
- Duration: 11 hours, 30 minutes
What to bring
It is always advisable to be prepared for any weather in Scotland so a jacket is always a good idea! A bottle of water for hydration and a camera to capture the spectacular views and you are set to go!
It is not necessary for you to bring your own meals, as we will stop throughout the day in small towns or villages where you can purchase food, however you are more than welcome to bring along snacks or a packed lunch.
Ultimate Skye Experience
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
Stay, explore and travel like a local in one of Scotland's most scenic locations: the Isle of Skye. Reaching from the historic city of Edinburgh, and see the spectacular Eilean Donan Castle, we will bring the spirit of the landscape alive together.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
- A Spectacular Route North.
- Cross the brooding expanse of Rannoch Moor and journey through Glen Coe…
- Fort William for lunch and Britain’s tallest mountain…
- Overnight: Inverness
Day 2
- A full day on the incredible Isle of Skye.
- Lunch in Portree, Skye's capital…
- Experience Skye's dramatic landscapes…
- Overnight: Inverness
Day 3
- Explore Urquhart Castle perched on the edge of Loch Ness.
- Cruise on Loch Ness and look out for the famous monster Nessie…
- Explore the famous battlefield of Culloden…
- Wander the picturesque Highland town of Pitlochry
Useful Information
- Duration: 3 days
What to bring
It is always advisable to be prepared for any weather in Scotland so a jacket is always a good idea! A bottle of water for hydration and a camera to capture the spectacular views and you are set to go!
It is not necessary for you to bring your own meals, as we will stop throughout the day in small towns or villages where you can purchase food, however you are more than welcome to bring along snacks or a packed lunch.
Highland Experience's Scottish Choice
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
This is the ultimate Scottish experience. In five wonderful days, you will explore this beautiful country, discover its culture and history and meet its welcoming people. Your journey will take you through high mountain passes and across historic battlefields, along rugged coastlines and through misty glens.
Tour Itinerary
The Highland Experience’s Scottish Choice tour gives you the opportunity to explore the beauty of Scotland with the best local guides. On this tour, you will discover the diverse landscape of the Highlands, enjoy wonderful coastal scenery, fall in love with the magical Isle of Skye and see the incredible Glenfinnan Viaduct. After the tour, you will understand why our wee country has been officially voted the most beautiful country in the world!
Day 1
- Through the Trossachs to Oban…
- Overnight: Oban
Day 2
- Explore the Gruesome history of our Glens…
- Overnight: Isle of Skye
Day 3
- A whole day to explore Skye…
- Overnight: Isle of Skye
Day 4
- Beautiful Castles, Mysterious Lochs and Monster Hunting…
- Overnight: Fort Augustus
Day 5
- Historic Battlefields and the Journey Home…
- All departures include Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle.
Useful Information
- Duration: 5 Days
What to bring
It is always advisable to be prepared for any weather in Scotland so a jacket is always a good idea! A bottle of water for hydration and a camera to capture the spectacular views and you are set to go!
It is not necessary for you to bring your own meals, as we will stop throughout the day in small towns or villages where you can purchase food, however you are more than welcome to bring along snacks or a packed lunch.
Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Highlands
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
Our most popular tour includes the most you could see of Scotland in one day! Our fantastic driver-guides will entertain you from start to finish with stories, music and fantastic stops along the way.
On this tour you drive the full length of Loch Ness, see the Cairngorms National park, the stunning Glen Coe and pass Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument.
The tour covers the most of Scotland you can see in one day.
Tour Itinerary
- Head into the Highlands.
- Through the spectacular Cairngorms.
- Lunch in Drumnadrochit…or take a cruise and visit Urquhart Castle.
- See UK’s highest mountain.
- Relive the massacre of Glen Coe.
- Salute William Wallace and head home.
Useful Information
- Duration: 12 hours, 30 minutes
What to bring
It is always advisable to be prepared for any weather in Scotland so a jacket is always a good idea! A bottle of water for hydration and a camera to capture the spectacular views and you are set to go!
It is not necessary for you to bring your own meals, as we will stop throughout the day in small towns or villages where you can purchase food, however you are more than welcome to bring along snacks or a packed lunch.
Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Whisky
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
This is the Scottish experience 'distilled'. It gives you a taste of three classic Scottish ingredients - castles, lochs and whisky. Done at a relaxed pace, it's perfect for anyone who really wants to savour the true flavour of Scotland.
Tour Itinerary
- Discover the mysterious Kelpies.
- Learn about the real-life Braveheart.
- Explore Stirling Castle and City.
- A taste of Scottish Spirit at Glengoyne.
- Walk the West Highland Way.
Useful Information
- Duration: 9 hours, 45 minutes
What to bring
It is always advisable to be prepared for any weather in Scotland so a jacket is always a good idea! A bottle of water for hydration and a camera to capture the spectacular views and you are set to go!
It is not necessary for you to bring your own meals, as we will stop throughout the day in small towns or villages where you can purchase food, however you are more than welcome to bring along snacks or a packed lunch.
St Andrews, Outlander and Fishing Villages
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
The Home of Golf, beautiful beaches and the best fish and chips in Scotland - what more could you want from a day out. On this tour, you will explore the great Kingdom of Fife and discover its fascinating history and wonderful scenery.
Tour Itinerary
- Head North to Fife…
- Sample the delights of Falkland…
- St Andrews - Golf and so much more…
- Follow in the footsteps of royalty…
- Visit the ancient cathedral and castle…
- Explore stunning beaches…
- Get up close to sea life…
- Enjoy the beauty of the East Neuk…
- Look out to the Isle of May.
Useful Information
- Duration: 8 hours
What to bring
It is always advisable to be prepared for any weather in Scotland so a jacket is always a good idea! A bottle of water for hydration and a camera to capture the spectacular views and you are set to go!
It is not necessary for you to bring your own meals, as we will stop throughout the day in small towns or villages where you can purchase food, however you are more than welcome to bring along snacks or a packed lunch.
Inverness to Skye
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
This one-day adventure takes you thorough some of Scotland's most iconic scenery - past Loch Ness and Eilean Donan Castle - to reach the Isle of Skye. You'll then experience the very best that this magical place has to offer before returning home via the beautiful Black Isle.
Tour Itinerary
Join us in our adventure and discover some of the most dramatic and picturesque landmarks in Scotland; from the always popular Loch Ness to hidden gems not found in guidebooks. Meet one of our amazing guides and enjoy this unforgettable experience.
- A day to explore Skye.
- An enjoyable journey to Skye.
- Over the Sea to Skye.
- Discover Eilean Donan, Scotland’s most iconic Castle…
- Homeward Bound via Loch Ness…
- Glen Affric, a land worth restoring…
- Return to Inverness
Useful Information
- Duration: 12 hours
What to bring
It is always advisable to be prepared for any weather in Scotland so a jacket is always a good idea! A bottle of water for hydration and a camera to capture the spectacular views and you are set to go!
It is not necessary for you to bring your own meals, as we will stop throughout the day in small towns or villages where you can purchase food, however you are more than welcome to bring along snacks or a packed lunch.
Loch Ness & Jacobite Trail
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
Two days of fun and adventure that will immerse you in the best that Scotland has to offer. You will see world-famous lochs and imposing mountains and, if you are like most of our guests, you will find yourself falling in love with the Highlands.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
- Head into the Highlands
- Experience the Great Glen & Glen Coe…
- Glenfinnan Viaduct and Monument…
- Overnight: Near Loch Ness
Day 2
- Go Monster Hunting on Loch Ness…
- Through Inverness to Culloden Battlefield…
- The Cairngorm National Park
- Homeward Bound.
Useful Information
- Duration: 2 Days
What to bring
It is always advisable to be prepared for any weather in Scotland so a jacket is always a good idea! A bottle of water for hydration and a camera to capture the spectacular views and you are set to go!
It is not necessary for you to bring your own meals, as we will stop throughout the day in small towns or villages where you can purchase food, however you are more than welcome to bring along snacks or a packed lunch.