Best of Scotland Blog

02Jul2025

Katie Mullen

Scotland's Top 5 Islands

Planning a vacation to Scotland? Then you have a very important question to ask yourself…...

24Apr2025

Tour Guest

5-Day Whisky & Castles Tour

I recently embarked on a magical whisky and castle adventure with Best Scottish Tours. Over five...

24Mar2025

Katie Mullen

Scottish Borders Itinerary Highlights

If you have read part one of our ‘Southern Scotland series’ - Dumfries and Galloway - you'll...

28Feb2025

Katie Mullen

Dumfries and Galloway Itinerary Highlights

When travelling through Scotland, visitors tend to neglect anything south of our central belt (that’s...

09Sep2024

Katie Mullen

Robert the Bruce and the Battle of Bannockburn

Scotland’s past is rich with tales of valor, and one of the most famous is the legacy of Robert the...

16Jul2024

Katie Mullen

Myths and Legends of Scotland

Scotland is an enchanting land full of mystical tales and ancient secrets. So much of the land is steeped...

10Jun2024

Katie Mullen

Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Battle of Culloden

Scotland will never cease to amaze and enchant visitors regardless of where they’re visiting. But...

10Apr2024

Katie Mullen

First Visit To Scotland

If you are visiting Scotland for the first time, you will want to hit all the ‘must-see’ sites,...

29Jan2024

Katie Mullen

Outlander, Whisky, and Highlands Tour

A promise of history, romance, and the allure of the Highlands draws travelers to our 7-day Outlander,...

22Nov2023

Katie Mullen

Top Ten Live Music Venues in Edinburgh

When you think of the iconic city of Edinburgh, do you think of its historic castle, fascinating museums...

11Sep2023

Katie Mullen

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Scotland. When you think about it, not only is it a place of immense beauty, but it's also awash with...

24Jul2023

Katie Mullen

Islands, Wild Highlands & Puffins Tour

Are you ready for a once-in-a-lifetime journey, exploring the extraordinary beauty of Scotland's West...

10May2023

Katie Mullen

Scottish Lochs, Castles & Country Walks

Relaxing strolls through tranquil woodland and stunning scenery followed by a hearty meal served up with...

23Feb2023

Katie Mullen

Castles and Gardens of Scotland

Touring Scotland is an exhilarating experience; the rugged landscapes are unlike anything you'll see...

06Dec2022

Katie Mullen

When is the best time to visit Scotland?

Scotland is a brilliant year-round vacation destination. There are great reasons for visiting in spring,...

01Nov2022

Katie Mullen

Orkney Islands Itinerary

The distant lands of Orkney! In our last blog we asked our Driver Guides to name their favourite places to...

26Apr2022

Katie Mullen

Back To Touring!

Season 22/23… here we come! “I love working for Best Scottish Tours, because it never...

04Nov2021

Katie Mullen

All Around Loch Lomond

Our most famous loch is on everybody’s bucket list, but how can you make the most of your time...

02Oct2021

Katie Mullen

A Magical Visit to Harris and Lewis

There are many enchanting islands all along the coast of Scotland, but Harris and Lewis are top of many...

08Sep2021

Katie Mullen

3 Day Itinerary for Fife

There’s a gey wheen boats at the harbour mou’,And eh! dae ya see the cruisers?The cinnamon drop...

13Aug2021

Katie Mullen

10 Great Scottish Whisky Distilleries

Whisky is an integral part of Scottish culture; our economy depends on it and baptisms, funerals and every...

29Jun2021

Katie Mullen

Scotland in Summer

“There’s just no place like Scotland when the sun it out.” - Ashley Jensen, Summer in...

30May2021

Katie Mullen

Things to know before you visit Scotland

Travelling around Scotland is an incredibly fun and easy vacation. We are very hospitable and we love...

07May2021

Katie Mullen

48 Hours Around Pitlochry

From the charming, bustling streets of Pitlochry town, to the quiet beauty of Glen Tilt, Highland...

31Mar2021

Katie Mullen

Scotland in Spring

The chicks are chirping, the days are getting longer and there is a fresh, hopeful feeling in the air. It...

19Feb2021

Katie Mullen

Exploring Scottish History in Caithness

Scotland has a rich history full of warring monarchs, clan battles and hundreds of years of tough rural...

01Feb2021

Katie Mullen

48 Hour Itinerary for Stirling

Stirling is Scotland’s ‘central city’ and one of its most historic. It is surrounded by...

15Jan2021

Katie Mullen

36 Hour Itinerary - Glencoe

Glencoe is the most famous place in the Scottish Highlands and it is on my ‘must see’ list for...

20Dec2020

Katie Mullen

Christmas Traditions in Scotland

It’s that time of year! Decorating the tree, eating too much, exchanging gifts and most importantly...

13Dec2020

Katie Mullen

Winter Vacations in Scotland

Snow covers the mountains and leaves a shimmering white dust on the forests. The lochs shine like glass in...

27Nov2020

Katie Mullen

Scotland’s Most Beautiful Shinty Pitches

Do you know what Scotland’s national sport is? No it’s not soccer... its shinty of course!...

01Nov2020

Katie Mullen

Scotland vs Ireland?

A Close Call... We have many guests who, after a brilliant vacation with Best Scottish Tours, ask us if we...

11Oct2020

Katie Mullen

Scotland in Autumn

“Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”…… New England in the...

25Sep2020

Katie Mullen

10 foods to try on your Scottish Vacation

You are visiting a new country for the first time - you’ve written your packing list; you’ve...

10Sep2020

Katie Mullen

2 day itinerary for Mull and Iona

A lovely escape to the islands of Mull and Iona begins with a 45-minute ferry journey from Oban (a...

20Aug2020

Katie Mullen

Toss the Caber! It’s the Scottish Highland Games

Every summer throughout Scotland local communities gather for a very special day – a day of...

02Aug2020

Katie Mullen

A Tour of Scotland’s Castles

Castles! Scotland is full of them. A few are still lived in to this day and have been kept in near perfect...

14Jul2020

Katie Mullen

West Scotland vs East Scotland

Having grown up in Glasgow in the west and moved east to Edinburgh to study, I have always been aware there...

27Jun2020

Katie Mullen

The Cairngorms… not just for Skiing!

The Cairngorms; snow covered mountains rising above the stunning Caledonian Pine Forest and an array of...

10Jun2020

Katie Mullen

Scotland Misses You

As I look out the window at the pebbles on the beach, sparking in the sunshine, I want nothing more than to...

22Aug2018

Karen Komurcu

A Tropical Island Paradise (in Scotland)

When you think of palm trees and sand beaches you would instantly associate this with a Caribbean island....

20Apr2018

Elizabeth Seyi

Eilean Donan: one of the true icons of Scotland

You won’t need to spend much time browsing our selection of small group tours of Scotland to notice...

07Mar2018

Elizabeth Seyi

5 of Edinburgh’s finest historic highlights

Given the key part that it plays in many of our Scotland tours, here at Best Scottish Tours, we...

01Mar2018

Karen Komurcu

A Winter Vacation in Scotland

Scottish Weather – 4 seasons in one Day It’s a big talking point in Scotland, our ‘4...

22Feb2018

Elizabeth Seyi

5 things that make our Scotland tours so special

Many of us dream of taking in the fabulous culture, heritage and landscapes of Scotland for...