Prepare yourself for a true taste of Scotland, from coast to coast! Begin your journey by exploring the magnificence of castles on the east coast surrounded by the dramatic North Sea.

Experience the poignant sites near Inverness, including Clava Cairns - a Neolithic burial site - and Culloden Battlefied, where the Jacobites took their final stand. Catch a photo of the famous Loch Ness Monster, then venture over to the Isle of Skye to explore mountains, lochs, glens, beaches, and waterfalls.

Enjoy the sites near Fort William, and take in the awe-inspiring views of Glencoe. Complete your trip through the quaint village of Killin, where you’ll enjoy rolling rapids of the Falls of Dochart and a 16th century castle, complete with a beheading pit!

The final day of your adventure offers the opportunity to explore castles associated with the Wars of Scottish Independence (and Outlander) and the experience of feeding a highland coo!

(6 - 8 days)

Journey to Inverness to explore the powerfully emotive and atmospheric Culloden Battlefield, where the Jacobites took their final stand.

Take the ferry to Orkney where Neolithic sites await to take you back 5000 years in time through standing stones, burial cairns, chambered tombs, and prehistoric settlements.

Travel the magnificent sites along the Northcoast 500, exploring Smoo Cave, hiking glorious mountain paths, and enjoying the thrill of the “crazy wee road.” Take the CalMac ferry to the outer Hebrides where the Isle of Lewis and Harris allows you to explore endless beautiful beaches.

Throughout your adventure, explore ancient castles from a romantic and tumultuous past. Complete your journey on the Isle of Skye where you can wander amongst the fairies in Fairy Glen, Fairy Pools, and Sligachan Bridge.

(6 - 11 days)

Begin your Scottish adventure exploring Firth of Forth Bridges, medieval castles, waterfalls, and “the water of life” … Scottish whisky!

Then travel over the sea to Skye where you can hike the green, rolling hills of Fairy Glen, stroll on Staffin Beach noticing the Megalosaurus foot prints, and stand near the towering waterfall of Kilt Rock. Enjoy the beautiful gardens of Dunvegan Castle and sail to the jewel in the heart of the Cuillins, Loch Coruisk.

Enjoy the awe-inspiring views of Glencoe, where both beauty and tragedy tell a poignant story. Travel through the quaint village of Killin to enjoy rolling river rapids and Black Duncan Campbell’s castle, famous for having a macabre beheading pit!

End your journey by feeding a highland coo and discovering famous castles associated with William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, and Mary Queen of Scots.

(4 - 7 days)

Enjoy castles, boat rides, harbor views, and a world famous distillery in Oban. Journey to Kilmarten Glen to step back in time 5000 years to view ancient monuments, cairns, and ritual stone circles.

Enjoy a trip to the isle of Mull where the village of Tobermory offers beautiful landscapes and a variety of whisky-tasting. Hop on a sea cruise to view Oban from the Castlebay waters. Or journey to Staffa and the Treshnish Isles to see colorful puffins and other seabirds.

As you travel inland, enjoy the majestic sites of Glencoe. End your island adventure on the Isle of Skye, exploring the Quiraing, Kilt Rock, Lealt Falls, Fairy Glen, Fairy Pools, and much more!

(7 - 12 days)

NEW TOUR COMING SOON!

Join us on an adventure to explore Scotland’s famous distilleries! Depending on the number of days guests have for their tour, we’ll discover Scotland’s “water of life” in one or more of Scotland’s six whisky regions: Campbeltown, Highlands, Islands, Islay, Lowlands, and Speyside.

Choose from distilleries such as Auchentoshan, Glen Scotia, Laphroaig, Oban, Glen Morangie, Benromach, Glenfiddich, and Dalwhinnie, or choose your own distillery preferences!

As we travel to the guests’ chosen distilleries, we’ll explore historic castles along the way, focusing on the mysterious happenings, ghost lore, and legends associated with these historic sites. This tour promises to offer visitors lots of history, mystery, and whisky!

(3-10 days)

DAY-BY-DAY, DETAILED ITINERARIES!

Contact us if you would like to receive a detailed, day-by-day itinerary for one or more of these tours!

And always remember … at McPhail Scottish Tours, we are here to help you go “beyond the guidebook” in customizing your tour before the holiday begins, as well as during your adventure!

DESIGN YOUR OWN TOUR!

Design your own bespoke (customized) tour! Combine your ideas with ours or design an entirely original itinerary. We are here to help your holiday dreams come true!

Just contact us to begin planning the holiday of a lifetime!