Travel Scotland in Luxury with a Private Driver-Guide
Scotland is a heart-felt call for connection.
With the land.
With the history.
With each other.
Answer the call.
We’ll take care of everything else.
Begin designing your customized Scottish adventure today!
Allow McPhail Scottish Tours to be your tour guide, your driver and your Scotland vacation planner as we help you create a truly personalised adventure.
What sets us apart?
McPhail Scottish Tours offers personalised Private Scottish Tours for couples, families and small groups who want to experience Scotland beyond the guidebook. Whether you're planning Tours from Edinburgh, exploring the Highlands, visiting the Islands or discovering Scotland's rich history, every journey is designed around you.
With an experienced, local driver-guide, you'll travel with someone who knows the roads, shares the stories of Scotland’s legends and lore, and helps you discover truly special places few visitors go. It's your holiday, your pace and your itinerary.
Your Scotland, Your Way
Moments and Memories
Going Beyond the Guidebook
Thoughtful, Personalised Pre-Tour Planning
From Welcome to Farewell - We've Got You
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Explore ~ Dream ~ Discover ~
McPhail Scottish Tours provides customised adventures exploring the magic and mystery of the clans and lands of Scotland through small-group, private driver-guided tours.
Based on your unique interests, our knowledgeable, friendly guides help you go beyond the guidebook to create a personalised itinerary, taking the stress and guesswork out of planning your Scottish vacation.
Whether your passion is castles, waterfalls, mountains, hiking, history, golf, whisky, ancestry, local culture or even meeting Highland coos, we'll guide you safely through Scotland while sharing the stories, folklore, and hidden places that make every journey memorable.
Our Guided Tours of Scotland are designed to give you the freedom to explore, dram, and discover at your own pace, with plenty of opportunities to stop, to take in the scenery, and to enjoy the moments that often become the highlights of your trip.
Why Choose a Private Driver-Guided Scottish Tour?
A private driver-guided tour gives you the flexibility to experience Scotland on your terms.
At McPhail Scottish Tours, you will never be rushed to keep to a strict timetable or visit places that are of no interest to you. You are not at the mercy of a large group because the itinerary is personally yours. We encourage you to stay a little longer at a castle, take a quick detour to a hidden viewpoint, or take a wee bit longer on a scenic hike.
From the historic streets of Edinburgh to the spectacular landscapes of the Highlands, to the magical Islands of Scotland, every journey is tailored to your interests, making every mile a memorable part of the adventure.
One-Day Tours & Multi-Day Tours
Whether you're visiting Scotland for one day or planning a holiday of up to 21 days, we'll help you experience the very best the country has to offer.
Our Private Scottish Tours include historic castles, dramatic mountains, peaceful lochs, beautiful beaches, whisky distilleries, golf courses, Neolithic standing stones and everything in between. Every itinerary is built around your interests, so no two tours are ever the same.
Magic and Mystery of Scotland …
One Day Tours
Join us for a day of adventure exploring some of Scotland's most spectacular destinations.
Our Tours from Edinburgh can take you to magnificent castles, the breathtaking scenery of Glencoe, picturesque Highland villages, or some of the country's most iconic landscapes. One day in Scotland can hold a lifetime of memories.
One Day Tour Pricing = from £675 per day*
(group price for up to 6-8 guests)
Multi-day Tours
If you have longer to explore, our multi-day tours allow you to experience Scotland at a relaxed pace.
Discover ancient castles, majestic mountains, stunning waterfalls, beautiful beaches, and Neolithic standing stones. Tour world-famous whisky distilleries and fascinating historic sites while travelling with an experienced guide who knows the country inside out. We will even help you explore your Scottish ancestral connections!
Our Guided Tours of Scotland range from two days to 21 days, giving you the freedom to explore more of the places you've always wanted to see.
Multi-Day Tour Pricing = from £800 per day*
(group price for up to 6 guests)
Outlander Tours
Step into the world of Outlander and visit Scotland's most recognisable filming locations.
Sit on the steps of Lallybroch, explore the dungeon of Ardsmuir Prison, stroll through the halls of Castle Leoch, and visit Castle Leathers, featured in Blood of My Blood.
Available as both one-day and multi-day experiences, our Outlander tours combine Scotland's true history with the locations that brought the story to life.
One-Day Tour Pricing = from £675 per day*
Multi-Day Tour Pricing = from £800 per day*
(group price for up to 6 guests)
Planning Your Scottish Adventure
Whether you already have a list of places you would love to visit or you are looking for inspiration, we'll help you create an itinerary that's right for you.
We will take the time to understand your interests, recommend places you may never have considered, and build a journey that fits your travel dates, pace and budget.
From Edinburgh to the Highlands to the Islands and beyond, McPhail Scottish Tours is proud to provide trusted, local and experienced private tours that help visitors discover the very best of Scotland.
If your group has more than six guests, please contact us for pricing for our luxury 12-seat, 16-seat or 19-seat coaches, which include both a professional coach driver and a McPhail Scottish Tours guide.
Discover More Than Scotland’s Famous Landmarks
Some of the best moments on a Scottish holiday aren't are not always found in the guidebooks.
They happen on quiet single-track roads, in family-run cafés, beside hidden waterfalls, or at viewpoints where there isn't a another coach or tour bus in sight.
Our Scotland Highland Tours are designed to balance Scotland's iconic attractions with the places that make your journey feel personal. It's this combination of local knowledge, flexibility and genuine passion for Scotland that makes every tour unique.
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Contact Us
Interested in receiving a personalised itinerary?
Simply email us with:
What you'd most like to see and do.
The dates you'd like to travel.
How many people are in your group.
We'll create a customised proposal and help you plan a Scottish adventure of a lifetime!