Cultural Tours in Scotland

Leave Glasgow behind and feel like you are spending the day with the Frasers in the 17th century. Visit various locations used for filming scenes in the Outlander series and learn where fact and fiction meet and diverge. Stops include Doune Castle (Castle Leoch), Culross (Claire's herb garden), Mercat Cross (Cranesmuir), Blackness Castle (Fort William) and several others. There will also be stops at important landmarks of interest to fans of Scottish history.

Cover all the major must-see sights in Edinburgh and learn all about the ancient city on this 3-hour guided walking tour. Listen as your guide shares fascinating historical facts, myths and legends about the Scottish capital. - Wander along the Royal Mile, the atmospheric main thoroughfare of the well-preserved Edinburgh Old Town - See the historic fortress of Edinburgh Castle, trek to the Mound and visit the graveyard of Greyfriars Kirkyard - Listen to your guide talking about historical facts about Edinburgh

Spend the day following the footsteps of Claire and Jamie Fraser on this tour from Glasgow. Visit filming locations of Lallybroch (Midhope Castle), Fort William (Blackness Castle), Castle Leoch (Doune Castle) and the village of Cranesmuir (Culross). Your guide plays the part with period costuming, you can don a tartan as well if you choose.

From ancient ruins to cinematic landscapes, Loch Ness to Ben Nevis, see the Scottish Highlands' key sights in the space of a single day. With just a small group for company, you'll travel by climate-controlled bus, and will trade the bustle of Inverness for the beauty of the countryside. Visit the ruins of Urquhart Castle, see the Glenfinnan Viaduct (made famous in the Harry Potter films), and more.

Explore Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle on a 4-hour cruise tour from Inverness. Board the 'Jacobite Rebel' cruise boat at Dochgarroch Lock, and sail down the Caledonian Canal and Loch Dochfour to Loch Ness, Britain's largest body of water by volume and famous for its mythical monster. Admire the scenery, hear stories about Loch Ness' history, and enjoy two hours to explore 13th-century Urquhart Castle on the lochside before another hour of cruising.

Experience Scotland's dramatic landscapes with this two-day tour in the Highlands, including an overnight stay in the town of Fort William. Skip the hassle of a rental car and enjoy round-trip transportation from Edinburgh. Itinerary highlights include Doune Castle, Loch Ness, and the Commando Memorial. Learn about Scottish history from a local guide during this small-group tour.

Ticking off attractions in mountainous Scotland can be difficult on a self-led tour. Discover Loch Ness, the Isle of Skye, and the Scottish Highlands on a 3-day tour from Glasgow or Edinburgh, with convenient round-trip transfer by air-conditioned coach. Customize your journey to suit you with the option to book with or without accommodation, and gain insight into the historic region from your guide's commentary.

Experiencing Edinburgh's many highlights can be tricky on limited time. Maximize your visit on a private day tour, and discover landmarks including Arthur's Seat, the Royal Mile, and Edinburgh Castle. Learn about the city's history and culture from your guide, and travel the seven hills with ease via air-conditioned, panoramic minibus.

See the rivers, lochs, and mountains of the Scottish Highlands during this two-day tour from Edinburgh. Leave the driving to your guide and take in the scenery as you journey to top landmarks in the region including Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and Inverness. Taste Scotland's famous whisky at Tomatin Distillery and visit the Highland Folk Museum before driving back to Edinburgh.

See all of Great Britain and learn all the history that makes the island what it is today on this 8-day tour. You and your group will be departing from London on an air-conditioned coach and visiting some of the most important cities in the nation. Your guide will tell you everything you need to know about Stratford-Upon-Avon, Edinburgh, and Liverpool among many other cities and hidden gems that Great Britain has to offer. You will be getting 7 nights accommodation in 3-Star hotels during this tour, plus a pre-tour hotel stay in London for two nights before setting off. Breakfast is included during this tour.

Discover hidden corners of stunning Scotland on this multi-day, in-depth guided tour through the Highlands. See the centuries-old landmarks and rugged landscapes made famous as film and TV locations, like Doune Castle and Glenfinnan Viaduct. Other highlights include lunch along the iconic Loch Ness and an overnight stay in the picturesque town of Fort William.

Embrace the best that Edinburgh has to offer on a 3-hour small-group walking tour of the Royal Mile. You'll cover everything along the famous route, starting in the Lawnmarket and following it down to Holyroodhouse and Scottish Parliament. Listen as your guide tells you the little-known stories of the city's most important people and events, before returning to a central location.

Get a richer experience of Edinburgh's fascinating architecture than possible alone on this private guided tour led by a local architecture graduate. In the company of just your party and guide, learn about such native styles as Scottish Baronial, as well as foreign architectural influences on the capital's buildings, as you walk through the Old Town, along the famed Royal Mile and dipping into hidden closes (alleys) and courtyards en route to the strikingly modern Scottish Parliament Building.

This tour is aimed at families with children of primary school age or under. The whole family is dressed up in Scottish costumes, kids are given a visit booklet and the visit is fun. Full of anecdotal stories, legends, stories of Queens and bandits, legendary animals, battles and knights it promises to keep your little ones engaged and interested. We cover mostly the Old Town and a little bit of the New Town to give an introduction to both parts the city. The tour is given by Karine and her toddler Luc, it lasts about 2 hours. It is suitable for families with a pushchair and babies in babycarriers. Breastfeeding mothers welcome and toilet stops possible during the tour.The tour departs at the entrance of the French Consulate on West Parliament Square (opposite St Giles Cathedral)

Our tour features a visit to the key places in the life of Mary Queen of Scots including her birthplace Linlithgow Palace , Stirling Castle , Loch Leven and Falkland Palace.  The new Mary Queen of Scots film features Oscar Nominee Saoirse Ronan performs the role of the ambitious Mary, whose attempts to reclaim the throne of Scotland incurs the wrath of the maniacal virgin queen, Elizabeth I, played by Margot Robbie.Linlithgow PalaceLinlithgow Palace is where Mary was born in 1542.Next to the Palace is the medieval St Michael's Parish Church where Mary was baptised . A new bronze statue of Mary has been erected next to the church .Linlithgow Palace featured as Wentworth Prison in Outlander.