Our recent private tour - September 2024 to Scotland with Luxury Scotland Tours was one of the very best tours we have gone on and we have traveled extensively. Alan and his team really listened to us to design a tour that was perfect in the pace, the flexibility, the accommodations and sights. A lot of what we are came from this country and they showed it to us. We specifically wanted a focus on the coast and they built in some great day boat tours. In one we saw three whale species from a Zodiac, and, in another, they also set a day up for us to have a private Falcon tour in which a fifteen pound Bald Eagle flew in from the shore, landed on my arm, grabbed a piece of meat from my (gloved) hand and stared me in the eye. It was one of the most amazing experiences we’ve ever have ever had. The private guides were especially excellent and we had great conversations as we toured. We recommend them highly - I just wish they covered more areas than the British Isles.

We had the privilege of finding Luxury Scotland Tours and having them assist us in planning the trip of a lifetime (so far!). I thoroughly enjoyed the detailed planning of the details of the trip, and incorporating their educated suggestions into our limited plan. The hotel suggestions were stellar... I am still in a glow from them. The itinerary was perfect, and perfectly laid out in their photographic and description portfolio we received (via email) prior to the trip. During the trip we had some questions, and changes, and they responded immediately and with assistance. Thank you thank you thank you.

For a tour company to get our repeat business, they have to be exceptional. Luxury Scotland Tours is exceptional! In July 2022 my husband and I took our first tour with Luxury Tours, and in July-August 2024 we took our second. Luxury Scotland Tours makes the planning easy. My husband and I looked at some of the readily available tours and then worked with Helen Kidd to create our own personalized itinerary. What an incredible adventure! We went on a walking tour of Edinburgh with our own Blue Badge guide, enjoyed afternoon tea at The Dome, fed reindeer in Cairngorms National Park, participated in a falconry experience, watched the Kelpies change color at night, visited magnificent castles (Edinburgh, Stirling, and Culzean), visited beautiful lighthouses (Portmahomack and Chanonry), visited scenic Glencoe, played golf (Castle Stuart and Dundonald), and so much more. Helen paired us with a wonderful driver, Craig Donald. He was so likable, knowledgeable, and professional on our first trip that we asked for him on our second trip as well. Helen and her associates worked hard to make sure our vacation was everything we had hoped it would be and it was. We highly recommend Luxury Scotland Tours!

In a nutshell, the whole trip was a six out of five. Everything went exactly according to plan and all hotels and restaurants were fabulous. Gary, our fabulous driver, was a stupendous guide with his knowledge, flexibility, kindness, humor and the way he would anticipate and change the itinerary according to the weather. He was a real walking encyclopedia and just as importantly, an excellent driver! Everything was a highlight, but the highlight of the highlights was Edinburgh, Saint Andrews. Highland night, Cawdor Castle, Eileen Donan Castle, Portree. Our favorite hotels were the Fonab Castle hotel, the Cuillin Hills and the Isle of Ericka Hotel. Concerning the guides, Fiona and Gordon were very knowledgeable and pleasant. And many, many thanks for your glasses of champagne to celebrate Martine’s birthday at Cromlix, a very thoughtful gesture, it was most appreciated. Altogether, a memorable trip that was very well planned and executed. We have already and will continue to recommend Luxury Scotland Tours. When we plan our Scotland golf trip, we will of course ask you to organize this for us.

This was out 2nd trip with Luxury Scotland in 2 years. The first time was so magical that we jut couldn't wait to return! Just as we experienced with our first trip, the services, care and attention to detail during the planning of our trip was second to none. And this time around, we were a little more opinionated about what we wanted to do and where we wanted to go. Luxury Scotland handled it with grace and made sure that we had the exact holiday that we wanted. This time, our favorite things (beyond the scotch tours - they will always be my husband's favorite) were the personal walking tours. We had such a good time with Cath in Inverness, Verity in St. Andrews and Annie in Braemar. Thanks for letting us see your beautiful country through your eyes!

We had a trip sketched out and the built a trio we wanted. Every aspect was perfect. Took the hassle out of a trip of a life time for the four of us. Go for it! Build it with them.

We cannot say enough about Luxury Scotland Tours and our agent Rebecca. From start to finish, a phenomenal group of people, places and sights as we toured Scotland and Ireland for 15 days. Our driver in Scotland, Gary, was witty, funny and full of knowledge (and surprises!) throughout our week+ with him. The lodging choices were superb, with The Balmoral (Edinburgh), Culloden Estate (Belfast) and The Merrion (Dublin) ranking among the top. Our party of 4 enjoyed seeing all the sights from historical basis to distilleries/bars/pubs to Outlander and Harry Potter themed stops and everything in between. We would very, very highly recommend this company for their knowledge of properties, fantastic staff and overall guidance to their customers.

An unforgettable experience! Luxury Scotland Tours exceeded all our expectations, From the moment we booked, their team was professional, responsive, and incredibly helpful. The accommodations were top-notch, and every detail was taken care of. Highly recommend!

Luxury Scotland Tours are a wonderful company to deal with. Amy and Alasdair were so great to deal with. They were knowledgeable, organized, flexible and ever so patient with the group to develop an itinerary just for us. Everything that was planned went off seamlessly. It was just as they said it would be and their suggestions, accommodations and tours were terrific. We had just a great trip to Scotland. Our driver Bill was wonderful . He was fun, friendly, knowledgeable and so patient with the group. I can’t say enough about how great this tour company is. I would definitely use them again, because I plan to go back to Scotland.

We enjoyed our bespoke tour of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. Over the course of 17 days, our three person tour relaxed in well appointed luxury, while never worrying about tickets, reservations, parking, or other travel hassles. While creating our trip, our travel coordinator Alan, really worked-out an itinerary for our personal interests. We felt like our trip highlighted EXACTLY what we wanted--not wasting time on a standard bus tour. Our drivers were first rate. Helpful, funny, and full of terrific information, we couldn't have asked for better. Martin in Ireland/ Northern Ireland, and Bruce in Scotland were the best. A big thank you to all of the staff and partners at Luxury Scotland Tours for a very special family adventure.

We were one of three couples that planned an 8 day custom tour with Luxury Scotland Tours. From the moment we planned our tour with Maria, who was very patient with getting the tour just right, to the time the itinerary was handed over for bookings to Alan, (also patient when we had to decide on changes), we had great communication and felt they both did their utmost to make our trip a success! The trip itself was a combination malt whisky tour and Scottish sites tour; and it did not disappoint. We even went to the island of Islay by ferry for some whisky tastings, one of the reasons we chose this company. Many highlights on the trip, from the 5 distillery tastings, traveling through magical Glen Coe, all the castles we saw, Spean Bridge, mystical Clava Cairns and the Highland Chocolatier. We had very nice hotels, our favs were Kinloch Lodge, Ness Walk and the Cromlix. We can't say enough about our driver Neil, who was the best - he would pick out sites unplanned for short stops when time allowed; had great suggestions for lunch, made sure we made the ferries, and even helped us get accommodations for a hotel when our flights were cancelled at the end of our trip. Our van was very comfortable for the 6 of us; we really enjoyed the drives. The weather even cooperated, better than expected, for the majority of our trip. Highly recommend Luxury Scotland Tours for a unique custom experience, they are top notch!!!

"Never have my travel wishes come so perfectly true! Since retiring, I have wanted to visit Scotland’s majestic and lore-laden land, but I did not want to drive myself or join a group tour. Luxury Scotland Tours was the ideal solution. After a week sightseeing in Edinburgh on my own, my driver Gary picked me up to begin the most interesting, amusing, breathtaking ten-day experience across the Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye. Beautifully orchestrated by Alasdair and Alan at LST headquarters, my original wish list was perfectly fulfilled, and their extra suggestions and superb hotel arrangements made my trip even better than I had hoped. During my entire private tour with LST and my very knowledgeable and excellent driver Gary, I felt well taken care of, secure, and having a terrific time. In short, even all the April wind and rain did not dampen my spirits.”

First, everyone at Luxury Scotland Tours exceeded expectations. Alan put together a fantast itinerary, was flexible and adjust things just for us, and fixed things for us on the fly. We didn't have a great meal one night so he cancelled the second night and gave us three new option. Our driver Scott, who Alan arranged for us, was a blast. He was so much fun and knew so much about the Scotland... from landmarks, to politics to how the financial markets work. Everything about what Luxury Scotland Tours did for us was excellent.

We had an amazing three-week trip in Scotland working with Luxury Scotland tours! Struan and Helen helped us to plan a terrific itinerary including castles and other interesting historical sites, first-class golf, fabulous hiking in scenic areas, and great whisky! They also booked a diverse mix of hotels and restaurants in beautiful locations. Our driver Alan was excellent, always where we needed him to be and providing lots of local insight. Overall, it was a very memorable trip and a 5-star service experience all the way. Exceeded our expectations. Very highly recommended!

We wanted to visit Scotland in 2020. Covid. 2021 Covid. 2022 Covid. 2022 was not travel restrictions, but my wife got Covid. Year one and year two Luxury Scotland Tours made it easy by just shifting all our reservations out a year. In 2022 we had to file a travel insurance claim and LST made that as easy as possible by providing all the documentation required to get reimbursed from the insurance company, who, like Voldemort, shall not be named as they were a pain to deal with. We finally made it in October of 2023. We arrived to the worst rainfall in 30 years and our route to Crinan from Edinburgh was blocked, so we never got there. We retreated to Glasgow for the night. The next day we just tried to get back on track and we did that. Our guide/driver Neil was amazingly calm throughout, and that kept us calm. He was even calm 30 minutes into the first day of our trip when we were rear-ended in traffic. If this had been a self-driving trip I would have lost my composure. Between the accident and the flooding I'm not sure I would have finished the trip if I had been self-driving. It was great to have someone else handle the adversity of the flooding and the minor car accident. Our first several days were spent traveling. The last two days were in Edinburgh with a local photographer. His knowledge of Edinburgh and the surrounding area was extensive and he put me in the right place at the right time over and over again to capture some great photos. All in all we saw a LOT of Scotland. I highly recommend this trip to anybody who wants to see Scotland. Ours was awesome.

Everything about our experience with Luxury Scotland Tours was perfect. Amy took our wish list, whisky tasting, sheepherding, manor houses, castles, luxury hotels, good restaurants, shopping; and created 10 amazing days in the Highlands, Edinburgh and Saint Andrews. She allowed not only for tours but for time on our own to explore. Our driver, Brian, was amazing and like everyone we met in Scotland friendly, funny and helpful. Great trip....next time England!

We contacted Luxury Scotland Tours to plan a holiday for our family of four adults, and they responded with a brilliant itinerary to explore the Highlands, Orkney and Edinburgh. Struan and Florence asked what we'd like to see and experience, then put together a fabulous roadmap to see castles, abbeys, mountains, beautiful lochs, archaeological sites and ancient standing stones. Oh, and a whisky distillery! The van was very roomy and comfortable. The lodging at each stop was exceptional, with fine restaurants and amenities. The itinerary was flexible, as we opted to change our route along the way to see other sites of interest. Our driver, Alan, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. By the end of the trip, we had adopted him as family. Luxury Scotland Tours provides expert planning, excellent services and communication. The best recommendation we can give is that we did not want the tour to end! FIVE STARS!!!

Luxury Scotland Tours worked closely with us to plan a varied agenda with a private driver. We had a fantastic time on private boat trips on Loch Ness and Loch Lomond (Captain Gordon and Captain Richard are charming storytellers), touring castles, tasting Whisky at Dalwhinnie and chocolates at the Highland Choclatier. Do ner reservations were handled for us (highly recommend) and the hotels were excellent. 10 days flew by and when we return we will tap our new friends at Luxury Scotland Tours again.

Trip of a Lifetime! We are 8 long time golf friends who had the most wonderful experience of touring Scotland and playing golf at St. Andrews, Gullane, Castle Stuart, Kingsbarns, and Gleneagles for 12 days on a luxury tour created for us by Luxury Scotland Tours. We did not have to plan or do anything but enjoy the trip. Luxury Scotland Tours did it all in style. We give Luxury Scotland Tours greater than 5 stars, 5 stars+, it was truly the best trip we have all experienced. The Mercedes Van was beyond comfortable with snacks and drinks always available, and our drivers, David and Neil, were wonderfully engaging, engaging, and just fun to be with. The lodging was first class with completely comfort and all of our needs taken care. The restaurants recommended by Luxury Scotland Tours were impeccable, incredible food and service, and always walking distance to our hotel. In addition to planning everything our golf days, Luxury Scotland Tours planned a very informative and enjoyable excursions such as a personally guided walking tour Edinburgh, tours of castles, cathedrals, distilleries, a private tasting with Iain Burnett, a renowned chocolatier, a private cruise with Gordon on the Loch Ness, shopping areas, and the list goes on. Luxury Scotland Tours’ attention to detail for the enjoyment of their clients cannot be overstated. It was truly the trip of a lifetime for all of us. Thank you Helen, David, Neil, Struan and all of you at Luxury Scotland Tours!

Perfect experience in every way. Everyone I worked with went above and beyond to build the perfect trip, including many on the fly changes during to accommodate variations in the plan. Will definitely work with them again.