Highland Private tours offers luxury private tours of Scotland in premium Mercedes vehicles, led by passionate local driver-guides. We believe Scotland is best experienced privately and at your own pace, which is why every journey is bespoke — blending iconic landmarks, hidden gems, rich history and warm Scottish hospitality. From the Highlands to the Islands, each tour is tailored to create a relaxed, authentic and unforgettable experience.
Your Highland adventure begins with a personal pickup from your chosen accommodation in Edinburgh, where you’ll be welcomed aboard a premium Mercedes vehicle—offering comfort, style, and the perfect setting for a day of exploration through some of Scotland’s most iconic landscapes.
We head northwest out of the city, passing the legendary Forth Bridges—a trio of engineering marvels spanning three centuries. As we continue, we drive past the awe-inspiring Kelpies, the world’s largest equine sculptures, standing proudly at the gateway to the Highlands.
After lunch, we visit Doune Castle, a medieval stronghold famously featured in Outlander (as Castle Leoch), Game of Thrones, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Its cinematic legacy and historic character make it a highlight for both TV fans and history lovers.
Our first stop is just outside Callander, where you’ll meet some of Scotland’s most beloved locals—our famous Highland cows: Hamish, Honey, and Baxter. These gentle, shaggy-haired coos are always happy to pose for photos, making this a heartwarming and memorable moment early in the day.
There’s an optional stop at Deanston Distillery, where you can enjoy a whisky tasting in a converted 18th-century cotton mill on the banks of the River Teith.
Set between Callander and Strathyre, Loch Lubnaig is one of the quieter Highland lochs, often missed but always admired. Its name comes from the Gaelic Loch Lùbnaig, often translated as “the crooked loch” or “winding loch,” a nod to its gently curving shoreline as it threads through the hills.
We then head to Mhor 84, a stylish and relaxed roadside inn, for a well-earned lunch featuring locally sourced Highland fare.
On our way back south, we enjoy a scenic stop in Kilmahog with time to take in the impressive Falls of Dochart in the charming village of Killin, where the river rushes dramatically through the heart of the village.
From here, we journey deeper into the Highlands, stopping to admire the peaceful beauty of Loch Tulla, a stunning loch surrounded by sweeping hills and heather-covered moorland.
We continue on to Glencoe, the furthest point of our journey and one of Scotland’s most iconic locations. Framed by the dramatic Three Sisters peaks, this hauntingly beautiful glen is steeped in history and offers a truly breathtaking photo opportunity.
After winding our way from Fort William, we stop at Glenfinnan, set at the head of Loch Shiel. The monument marks where Bonnie Prince Charlie began the 1745 Jacobite Rising, while above it the elegant Glenfinnan Viaduct sweeps across the glen — instantly recognisable from the Harry Potter films.
A brief pause here offers iconic views, Highland history and, if we’re lucky, the sight of the steam train crossing the arches.
After Glenfinnan we retrace our steps toward Fort William before cutting east across the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. The route climbs into wide, heather-clad landscapes and open mountain scenery, passing Dalwhinnie Distillery — the highest working distillery in Scotland, sitting proudly in this remote Highland setting.
Continuing south through the national park, there’s time to pause in the elegant Victorian town of Pitlochry to stretch the legs and enjoy its relaxed atmosphere. From here, the journey carries us back through Perthshire and onward to Edinburgh, where the day concludes in the capital.
We then make our way back to Edinburgh, passing through more rolling Highland scenery, and return you to your accommodation—bringing your day of discovery, history, and Highland charm to a close.