Guided tours Scotland

This company proposes to make you discover the marvellous coast of Caithness by embarking with them for sea outings from 30 minutes to 3 hours. On the program: castles, stacks, lighthouses, cliffs and a rich maritime fauna. If you are with a family with young children, the 30-minute tour of the harbour at low speed will be particularly suitable. Depending on your desire for adventure, you can reach the picturesque village of Lybster, discover Keith's castle or the port and steps of Whaligoe.

Formerly Summer Queen Cruises, the Shearwater Cruises operate at least two sea trips a day to meet the local wildlife and the small Summer Islands. These are located at the mouth of the Lochbroom in the Wester Ross. The cruise lasts 2h15. It takes you to see seals, porpoises, whales, but also to the Cathedral Cave (near Tanera Beag), the Tanera Mhor anchorage and the Coigach Peninsula. Reservation is mandatory and the wearing of warm clothing highly recommended and ideally binoculars.

The guides tell you all the little anecdotes, from the great buildings to the small dark alleys. They tell you about the witches, the Covenanters, the Enlightenment, Harry Potter, Greyfriars Bobby, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde... An excellent first approach. Specialized paid tours are also available.

Pub Crawl: every night at 8pm for £15. Your wristband allows you to participate in an unlimited way for the rest of the year.

If you combine a taste for road trips with a taste for historical mysteries and want to get off the scenic trails, this route is for you. From Inverness (first spot: Knocknagael Boar Stone) to Golspie 85 km further on, you will meander through the countryside in search of 16 points of interest inviting you to discover pictorial vestiges, either in the middle of nature or in a museum, as in Portmahomack (at the Tabart Discovery Centre). The route is signposted, but GPS can be a good ally.

Since 1993, Rabbie's Tours has been offering ethical small group tours throughout Scotland. Driver-guides who know the stories, sights and secrets of the regions follow off-the-beaten track itineraries, created and tested by travel enthusiasts. This is an opportunity to support local communities. A wide range of options are available, from one-day to two-week adventures through distilleries, castles or even private tailor-made itineraries...

Rabbie's Tour offers the opportunity to discover the beautiful landscapes of Scotland aboard a modern and comfortable minibus with a maximum capacity of 16 passengers on many tours departing from Glasgow. The driver-guides will take you on an adventure to little-known sites, far from the tourist attractions. The richness and quality of their knowledge as well as the originality of their quirky stories will make you live a totally different experience. Regardless of the number of participants, the departure is guaranteed and the experience is guaranteed or reimbursed.

Rabbie's Tour proposes to discover the splendid landscapes of Scotland aboard a modern and comfortable minibus of 16 passengers maximum via numerous tours departing from Inverness. Visiting for one day or 3 days, the company offers a range of choices to discover the country off the beaten track. The passionate driver-guides will take you on a fabulous adventure to little-known sites, far from the tourist attractions. Regardless of the number of participants, the departure is guaranteed and the experience is guaranteed or refunded.

This lively and frightening visit to the city's basements is as much fun as it is thrilling thanks to eleven actors and numerous special effects. On the program: torture room, labyrinth, boat ride, staging and historical characters such as the cannibal Sawney Bean or the serial killers Burke and Hare. The tours leave every 10 minutes and last 80 minutes. Attention: children (under 15 years old) must be accompanied and the visit is not recommended for children under 8 years old. Special tours for an adult audience are also available.

For history lovers, the town of Lanark has created a history trail in the footsteps of the Scottish hero. You will walk in his footsteps and discover the church of St. Kentigerns: this is where William Wallace first saw Marion Cornelia Braidfute. You will then visit the church of St Nicholas, which holds the oldest bell in Europe, then the house where the couple lived (at the top of Castlegate), the remains of Lanark Castle, and the cave where he would have taken refuge.

What better to discover the Loch Lomond than a cruise? At the beginning of Balloch, Sweeney's Cruises lift anchors for several times on the waves of varied durations, as well as the Balloch-Luss and Luss-Balmaha shuttles. The 1 h Experience Cruise is the only one that works every day of the year, while others are sometimes reduced to weekends and off-season holidays. Check out the online planners.

Departing from the Lonchinver marina, the Cam-Mac Boat Trip company takes you on a one and a half hour cruise around the coast of Assynt. Reservations are not obligatory: just go to the marina. Don't forget to dress warmly and bring your binoculars. You will see Achmelvich Bay, Hermit's Castle and Split Rock. Other trips are possible, as well as private outings.

Choose this organization to go whale watching, seals, dolphins, basking sharks and many others. With a duration of 1h30 or 4 hours, this company offers cruises on the waters of the island to discover its extraordinary fauna. The first one, named "Ecocruz", is ideal for families, as it stays on calm waters. The second one ventures further and can allow you to see whales. Go to the website to see the offers and book your choice. Departures take place on the docks after the distillery.

Discover Edinburgh in a vintage bus, just enough retro to be full of charm. Two tours are available all year round: the Afternoon Tea Tour (or its variant with gin), which will invite you to indulge in gourmet delicacies as well as to observe the capital (a scone in hand, what else!) and the Harry Potter Tour, following in the footsteps of the sites that inspired J.K. Rowling. It's a good way to get a first glimpse of the city. Good plan: the adult "Afternoon Tea Tour" ticket includes a free seat for one child (under 16 years old).

If you like to walk (just a little) and observe animals in their natural environment, this activity is for you. Wildlife is all around us when we walk in Scotland, but you still need to keep your eyes open for deer, squirrels and birds... And it's also about recognising and identifying the species of birds you hear or see. The 4-hour mini safari is perfect for families with children. Outings can also be done by the day.

Why not discover the protected waters of Loch Torridon from a sailboat? Excursions can be half-day or full-day trips, and go beyond the loch to the Minch waters and the Outer Hebrides. They are limited to 4 people per getaway. It is up to you, according to your desires, to participate in the manoeuvres or to devote yourself only to observing the magnificent landscapes that surround you. With a bit of luck, you will see seals and white-tailed sea eagles, specific to Shieldaig Island.

The island of May, with its superb lighthouse and its rich ornithological fauna (puffins, penguins, cormorants, guillemots...), can be discovered from Anstruther, aboard the May Princess. The cruise is organized around a crossing, comments on the landscapes and wildlife, and time on site to explore the wild beauties of the island. A National Nature Reserve, it is a haven of peace and a concentrate of magnificent landscapes and panoramas.