Private tours Scotland

Hidden Scotland Experiences:

Private Day Tours Scotland & Highland Adventures

At Scottish Odyssey, we specialise in private tours Scotland that showcase the country’s most captivating experiences. Our carefully curated Scottish Highlands tour itineraries are thoughtfully designed to maximise exploration while minimising road travel, with convenient day tours from Edinburgh available. As we ensure minimal time on the road, our private tours are great for families with children, we cater to family’s with children of ALL ages.

Each private Scottish guide helps you escape the tourist crowds as you discover hidden waterfalls, ancient castles, and charming villages at your own pace. Your expert local guide brings each location to life with tales of folk lore, history, and tradition, creating meaningful connections with the places you visit.

If you’re looking for a more active way of travelling, look out for our adventure-focused Scottish Highlands tour options. These experiences blend outdoor thrills with cultural discovery, from paddling on mirror-like lochs to hiking secret trails with magnificent viewpoints, or gorge walking through incredible Highland landscapes. Whether you’re an experienced adventurer or trying activities for the first time, our private Scottish guides create a safe, supportive environment where you can challenge yourself while connecting deeply with Scotland’s wild landscapes. These are also family friendly tours, please get in touch if you have any questions.
Every private tour includes our commitment to Scotland’s future – we plant a tree for each booking through our partnership with The Future Forest Company.

If you would like a bespoke version of any of these tours, whether it’s extra nights in the Highlands or additional adventures beyond our day tours from Edinburgh, we’ll craft your perfect Scottish journey. Get in touch to start planning!

One Day Private Tours

Day tours from Edinburgh - Private tours Scotland

Highland Wildlife Explorer | Private

Journey into the heart of the Highlands on this intimate wildlife adventure, where you’ll encounter Scotland’s most iconic animals 

1 Day Tour from Edinburgh

Highland wildlife encounters

Prices from £650 per tour

 

Loch Lomond

Loch Lomond Family Explorer | Private

Highland Cows, Castle Magic, Loch Cruising and More –
A Perfect Family Day Out in the Scottish Highlands! 

1 Day Tour from Edinburgh

Highland cows, castles, lochs and kelpies

Prices from £650 per tour

 

St Andrews Cathedral

St Andrews Mysteries: Town, Temple & Cave | Private

Discover Scottish hidden places & ancient mysteries on one of the best of St Andrew’s Tours from Edinburgh 

1 Day Tour from Edinburgh

Medieval St Andrews, pagan temple and hidden chapel

Prices from £650 per tour

 

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St Andrews, Whisky and Stirling Castle Tour | Private

An exploration of ancient St AndrewsStirling Castle and a guided whisky tour at Tullibardine Distillery 

1 Day Tour from Edinburgh

A well-rounded Scottish experience

Prices from £650 per tour

 

Edinburgh Old Town and Countryside Explorer | Private

Experience the best of Edinburgh in a single day- historic: Edinburgh streets and a Scottish countryside hike  

1 Day Tour from Edinburgh

Guided Royal Mile and Old Town Edinburgh…and Highland cows!

Prices from £650 per tour

 

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Highland Lochs, Waterfalls & Castles Adventure | Private

The perfect one day tour escape from bustling Edinburgh: guided Scottish sightseeing and villageHighland coos and a medieval castle tour

1 Day Tour from Edinburgh

Loch Leven boat trip, castle tour and Highland cows

Prices from £650 per tour

 

One Way (A-B) Private Tours

Our one-way adventures transform necessary travel into extraordinary experiences. If you are travelling from Edinburgh to Inverness, Glencoe or Fort William and want to explore more of the country as you travel through it, this is your chance to turn travel time into treasured memories

Make the most of time spent ‘on the road’ while discovering secret glens and hidden waterfalls and with time in between for castles and don’t forget the Highland coos!

Loch Insh Water sports

HIGHLAND ADVENTURE: Edinburgh to Inverness

Turn this journey from a transfer into a day to remember, packed to the brim with activities to suit the whole group and all the best Scotland has to offer. 

1 Day, One Way Tour from Edinburgh to Inverness

Scenic hikes, water sports, luxury shopping and Highland cows

Prices from £650 per tour

Dalwhinnie Distillery, Scotland

HIGHLAND JOURNEY: Edinburgh to Inverness

Some of Scotland’s best photo spots, luxury shopping, Highland Cows and the iconic Loch Ness, rounded off with a guided tour of Dalwhinnie Distillery 

1 Day, One Way Tour from Edinburgh

Highland cows, scenic walks, Loch Ness, House of Bruar and whisky tour

Prices from £650 per tour

HIGHLAND ADVENTURE: Edinburgh to Fort William

An adventure filled day of Highland cows, scenic hikes  and Loch Lubnaig water sports – Why would you take the train?!

1 Day, One Way Tour from Edinburgh

Highland hiking, paddleboarding/kayaking, Highland cows and plenty of photo opps 

Prices from £650 per tour

Loch Lubnaig

HIGHLAND JOURNEY: Edinburgh to Glencoe

A full day of Scotland’s mountain views, villages and historic locations – a wonderful alternative to a motorway!

1 Day, One Way Tour from Edinburgh

Mountain chairlift and views; Scottish cuisine at The Drovers Inn

Prices from £650 per tour