View of the Kyle Of Lochalsh with Scottish Highland mountains behind it

Scottish Highlands Tours & Holidays

Escorted tours and holidays to the Scottish Highlands

View of the Scottish Highlands and Loch Shiel, with the Glennfinnan Monument in the forefront
Christmas In The Scottish Highlands

There is something for everyone in this picturesque, unspoilt corner of Scotland: scenic walking trails, farm-to-table dining, and opportunities to spot local wildlife.

If you are looking for other-worldly beauty that is just a step away from home, an escorted tour to the Scottish Highlands is a must. Characterised by craggy peaks, freshwater lochs, and endless miles of greenery, the highlands are the very picture of a quintessential Scotland holiday. These rugged landscapes can be explored in many ways, depending on your travel style. You might like to indulge in a nostalgic rail journey on the steam-hauled Strathspey Railway, cruise the Moray Firth in search of dolphins, or road trip the famed Glen Etive scenic route.

Stag in Scotland in the Highlands
Scotland in Winter

The Scottish Highlands have become world-famous over the past century for the Loch Ness monster, for featuring throughout the Harry Potter film franchise, and for a certain sheep-based delicacy - but its allure goes right back. Millions of years back. Ancient rocks from the first geological period of the Paleozoic Era gradually elevated to form a dramatic mountain range, which is now the Scottish Highlands we see today, on hikes, on road trips, on postcards, and in film. The highland region stretches from Fort William in the west to John O' Groats in the north. We might have the impressive Mount Snowdon in Wales and the towering Scafell Pike in England, but the highest peaks in all the British Isles lie in the Scottish Highlands. You can’t miss Ben Nevis, at 1,344 metres high, but the slightly smaller peaks of Carn Eige and Sgurr Alasdair are also worth the visit.

Book an escorted Scottish Highland tour - or even a solo venture - and experience the best of this untamed region. Sample traditional Scotch on a whisky trail, visit medieval castles (still in pristine condition) and be serenaded by a local bagpipe player. You don’t need to go far from home to get a slice of wilderness, vastness, and ancient tribal culture - Scotland is the way to go.

Scottish Highland Holidays

A Sprinter Mallaig Line train going along the railway in the Scottish Highlands
Scottish Highland Railways
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  • Rail travel from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh - a truly spectacular ride through the remote northern Highlands and alongside Loch Carron
  • Cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct, as seen in the Harry Potter films, on a train ride from Fort William to Mallaig
  • Journey on the steam-hauled Strathspey Railway through unspoilt Highland scenery and alongside the River Spey
  • View the magnificent Eilean Donan Castle
  • 5 days from £809 pp

  • Dates Available

    October 2024 - October 2025

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Depart From

    7 airports

  • Excursions

    3 included

  • Meals

    8 included

View of Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness, with the sun shining on the castle
Highlights of the Scottish Highlands – Exclusively Solos
Scotland
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  • Discover the secrets of Scotland's world-renowned spirits industry with a tasting at a gin distillery
  • Take in the breathtaking vista of the Cairngorms National Park from the UK's highest restaurant atop Cairngorm Mountain
  • Embark on a two-hour cruise across the mystical waters of Loch Ness
  • Witness local reindeer herds up close at a reindeer sanctuary in Aviemore
  • 5 days from £1,165 pp

  • Dates Available

    October 2024 - October 2025

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Depart From

    6 airports

  • Excursions

    4 included

  • Meals

    9 included

Zoomed out image of Glenfinnan Monument, with the view of Loch Shiel and the surrounding mountains
The Best of the Scottish Highlands
Scotland
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  • Spot wildlife on a cruise on the Moray Firth
  • Go mythical monster hunting on a boat trip on Loch Ness
  • Enjoy a ride on the nostalgic Strathspey Steam Railway
  • Discover the beauty of the Moray Coast and visit Brodie Castle
  • 7 days from £1,159 pp

  • Dates Available

    October 2024 - October 2025

  • Duration

    7 days

  • Depart From

    6 airports

  • Excursions

    5 included

  • Meals

    12 included

Stag in Scotland in the Highlands
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Christmas in the Highlands
Scotland
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  • Visit the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
  • Enjoy a Christmas lunch with all the trimmings at your hotel
  • Visit Spean Bridge, Neptune’s Staircase, Fort William and Glenfinnan
  • Cruise across Loch Ness
  • 5 days from £1,119 pp

  • Dates Available

    December 2024

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Depart From

    8 airports

  • Excursions

    2 included

  • Meals

    9 included

Things to do in the Scottish Highlands

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