Self Drive Car Tours throughout Scotland

From years of experience of the best of Scotland we have developed four tour concepts , two based within a region and two based on a theme . Within these tours we can customize the tour for you. By completing our on line questionnaire we can compile the unique Scottish Touring vacation. We have adopted this approach because we quickly realized that each person has their own unique reason for visiting Scotland - you may come  for the wild open spaces, the fascinating history and historic places, for a very active holiday  (with cycling , walking and horse riding included) or you may wish to stay in luxury castles , or visit the Islands -  indeed the list is somewhat endless.

The countryside of Scotland is really very varied . Within the central belt between Edinburgh and Glasgow the region is fairly flat farming pastures. As we move north from Edinburgh the Highland Fault ( formed during the ice ages ) is crossed after only around 30 miles , as we travel north from here, further into the ‘Highlands’, there are less roads , the land becomes more mountainous , we start to see many Lochs and the distances between hamlets increases. As we travel north of Inverness even major roads feel like minor roads. However since there are less roads and many visitors like to visit the ‘Highlands’ then during the summer months of July and August the roads are busier than normal, out with these times to roads are very quiet.

As you travel south of Edinburgh the countryside is not mountainous but is undulating , we have few Lochs in this region but  the scenery is still very beautiful. This region is filled with a great amount of history. This region also has many very minor roads and also a very sparse population but even during the summer months you will find many roads with very few cars and many places will never seem too busy.

The west coast and the islands offer a very unique relaxing  environment. The coastal areas are very dramatic , there are some wonderful beaches and time in many places feels as though it has stood still. The west coast can be added into either of our regional tours.

We do not provide car rental. This we feel is a very personal item and all the major rental operators can be found in the Scottish airports. We suggest you contact your preferred company , Hertz , Avis in your home country and book direct for the best deal by shopping around .

Please select below the Self- Drive tour that interests you, for more details of its itinerary and possibilities

The Highland Tour

A 7, 10 or 14 night tour around the beautiful Highlands of Scotland , see its rugged landscapes and remote nature, visit castles  & whisky distilleries , go walking or cycling. This tour really does show the Scotland that most people believe Scotland is all about.

The South Scotland Tour

A 7 , 10 or 14 night tour . This tour visits the less explored regions south of Edinburgh , it is a region steep in history with castles , abbeys and stately homes in abundance. The climate in this region is often dryer and warmer than the highlands and superbly quiet, even in the summer months.

Six Grand Castles

A 5 or 7 night tour , ideal for that short visit. Our  theme tour visits 6 of Scotland’s grand castles, Edinburgh , Thirestane, Floors, Blair, Scone Palace and Glamis. Also along the way other historic treasures will be passed such as Traquair House , Falkland Palace and historic Dunkeld. Not far from the route will also be Menzies Castle. This tour is a history buff’s delight. 

The Whisky Trail

7 ,10, 14 Nights tour. Always wanted to sample a wee dram of whisky and the different flavours and tastes of that great malt? Well this tour is for you , heading north to Royal Deeside and the Spey region. Our longer tours will then head west and maybe to Islay, a great Island with distilleries galore. Suddenly you realise that the unusual name on your favourite bottle at home is actually a small Scottish hamlet !!

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