Private Guided Tours of Scotland

Trip of a Lifetime My wife and I recently hired Bonnie's Scotland Tours for part of our honeymoon trip, taking a 5-day tour from Edinburgh to Skye, all the way up to Sutherland, and we could not have made a better choice. We had always known we had wanted to go to Scotland for our honeymoon, but were slightly apprehensive on tackling the highland roads, particularly on the Isle of Skye, in autumn. We found Bonnie's and reached out to get details for a private tour, and from the get-go they were extremely responsive and helpful. We had a ZOOM call with Noel so they had more information on our interests and preferences, and their suggestions were spot on. They even noticed my last name, and asked if I would be interested in visiting my Clan Heritage Center, which they managed to have opened for us even though the center is typically closed in October. They also took care of all the logistics, from accommodations to ferry tickets, which just made the entire experience amazingly easy and enjoyable. Donald, our wonderful tour guide, picked us up directly from our hotel in Edinburgh, and immediately started personalizing the tour when he learned we hadn't had time to visit Dean Village while we were in Edinburgh. He was wonderfully informative and great to talk to, and was able to adjust the tour as needed based on weather conditions, surprise road closures, etc. He was also able to provide great historical details and context for many of the places we visited, and knew of a few lesser known amazing places to visit, particularly on the Isle of Skye. We are very grateful that we discovered Bonnie Scotland Tours, and can not recommend them enough. Whether your tour is only a day or a week, they are absolutely the best choice.

A day of golf at Gullane Links Golf Course with Donald Donald punctually picked up my husband and myself from our Edinburgh hotel. He drove us in a very comfortable van to Gullane Private Golf Course. Donald played 18 holes of golf with us. We had never played a links course before and his guidance and tips were invaluable. We had a very enjoyable lunch with Donald in the clubhouse and he later shared with us some wonderful pictures of our day. He was patient and our conversation was enjoyable with humor. I would highly recommend Donald and his company.

Quality time that went by too fast! All the details were included, from pick up and drop off to the snacks, stories, and booked lunch. The 8.5hr day went by so fast that next time we will have to book for longer to spend more time visiting these treasures of Scotland. Thank you!

Best time Bonnie Scotland Tours created a private, unique tour based on our timeframe and desired locations to visit. Our guides were kind and knowledgeable. We had the best time. Couldn’t ask for more! Such a highlight of our time in Scotland!

Amazing Time in The Highlands Wonderful experience on our tour through the Highlands. Went through Bonnie Scotland and they set up a wonderful itinerary including an overnight in Fort William. Blair, our tour guide went above and beyond across the board His knowledge of everything Highlands was astounding and he could not have been more accommodating Would recommend Blair and Bonnie to anyone exploring this region

FANTASTIC TOUR! We had the adventure of a lifetime with Bonnie Scotland Tours! Noel arranged a Zoom call to get to know us & find out exactly what my husband and I were looking for & created an itinerary specifically designed around our interests. We had a 1 day Outlander tour (my Sassenach Adventure!) then off through the Highlands, with 1 night in Oban & then headed on to the Isle of Skye for 3 nights, then another day down through Scotland to Edinburgh. Noel suggested hotels, restaurants, gave us so many helpful & insightful tips and answered all of my questions along the way. We had the BEST tour guide, Robbie who was not only friendly & accommodating (and had all the cool snacks), he amazed us with his knowledge & passion for this beautiful country and the history within it. The trip would not have been the same without him & we feel we made a friend for life. There are lots of tour guides and options out there, but Bonnie Scotland Tours stood out because of the personalized touches and bespoke tour options. We would certainly use them again if we were ever in Scotland or Ireland in the future! BEST TOUR EVER!

Wonderful day exploring the Highlands with Blair! Our tour with Blair of Bonnie Scotland Tours was incredible! Blair arrived with water and premium Scottish snacks for our road trip. He confirmed our priorities for the day and off we went in a nice, comfortable roomy van. Blair is a wonderful host. He’s knowledgeable about history but shares it in an interesting, relevant way. He added in some surprises (won’t tell them all) but there were some Outlander locations once he found out we were fans. He adapted the itinerary and gave us great tips on where to spend more or less time based on our interests and the weather. He hooked us up with a great lunch spot and made sure we were comfortable with the setup while he researched conditions for the rest of the day. We discovered that Bonnie Scotland arranged bespoke tours, there’s no “one tour”. When we go back for more days in the Highlands, they’ll be our first call. Spending the day with Blair was truly a highlight for our group of four adults. Can’t recommend Blair and the company enough.

Wonderful Personalized Tours in Edinburgh We had a fantastic experience working with this company to plan our time in Edinburgh. From the very beginning, their customer service was excellent - they were responsive, thoughtful, and genuinely interested in understanding what we wanted out of our trip. The two days of tours were exactly what we were looking for, with the flexibility to do both walking and driving tours depending on the experience. They did an incredible job of tailoring everything around our interests rather than giving us a one-size-fits-all itinerary. Donald was a wonderful guide - extremely knowledgeable and able to bring Edinburgh's history to life in a way that was engaging and easy to follow. We especially appreciated how well they balanced our desire to learn about Scotland's history with our interest in having authentic local experiences. If you're looking for a way to experience Edinburgh and surrounding areas, I would recommend working with them!

Great tour with a great guide! My wife has wanted to visit Scotland since Braveheart came out and we finally made it. Our host Robbie was tremendous. He was friendly, funny, knowledgeable and punctual. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide. The tour hits all the BH highlights but also includes the Monty Python Holy Grail castle, an awesome distillery, the hairy coos and more. Totally worth the money!!

Very Happy Party of 7!! Best Tour Ever - no joke! So I was in touch with Nathan the day before our party of 7 met up with him. I asked how I would know him and he said he would probably stand out because he was very tall and wear a kilt. TRUE! He certainly did! lol! He met us with a giant smile and led us on a fantastic adventure. Not only did he show us around the most beautiful and interesting places in Scotland, he was also super knowledgeable and a fantastic storyteller! He walked us back in time and made the sights so relevant. The tour itself would have been top notch, but with Nathan as a tour guide it was even better! Logistically, super easy - paying for the tour, meet up, and drop off. Had lunch together at a place he suggested which everyone loved. He was very kind in moving the vehicle closer to where we would be picked up to lessen walking. The vehicle had plenty of room for us and he provided very tasty Scottish snacks. All in all, this was the best day of sightseeing in our 12 day British Isle tour!

Unforgettable private tour of the Scottish Highlands We had a fantastic tour of the Scottish Highlands and our guide Donald made the experience truly unforgettable. Donald was very knowledgeable about the local history and shared many fascinating stories along the way. The private tour was especially wonderful because it felt relaxed rather than rushed. It was the perfect combination of sightseeing, history, beautiful landscapes and Scottish hospitality.

Great tour of the Highlands! We booked the one-day Highlands and Loch Ness tour for a family of 8, and it was incredible! Noel was super helpful with booking and adjusting everything to our preferences. Donald, our tour driver, was brilliant—extremely knowledgeable, funny, and captivating to listen to. He made sure to show us some of the best spots in Scotland. Genuinely, we couldn't have wished for a better experience. Thanks to the entire team!

An amazing all day tour - private, bespoke and luxury. Our family had a wonderful ALL day (12.5 hours) tour with Donald from Bonnie Scotland Tours. We were in Greenock on a cruise ship and arranged to modify one of their existing tours to fit our needs. We wanted to see more of the West Highlands. From the beginning the company was very precise and detailed in their information - giving a specific written itinerary that we were able to review. The pickup at the cruise port went very smoothly and we started our day. Donald was very personable as well as informative and took the time to get to know us while providing information, answering questions, telling stories as we went. 12.5 hours is a long time to spend together - but he made it interesting and enjoyable. Because it was a bespoke and private tour - we were able to make modifications as the day went on. If we wanted to spend a bit more time in one place we could choose to do that. We wanted to stop for lunch (there were snacks and water provided) and the location that was chosen was a great experience (and food) that was just a part of the day. I would highly recommend Bonnie Scotland Tours for any type of tour you are interested in - they are flexible, knowledgeable and can help you plan the type of day you want.

Trip of my dreams! I truly cannot say enough good things about Bonnie Scotland Tours, and about my tour guide Robbie in particular. Everything logistically was as expected for a premium tour company - responsive in booking and building out a customized two day itinerary (glad they advised I do two days for everything I wanted to cover! 1 day would have felt rushed), vehicle (and snacks, etc.) were as advertised. Where they really shined was in the actual experience with the guide (Robbie) - he made the trip! Few reasons why Robbie and Bonnie Scotland helped me achieve the trip of a lifetime: First and foremost, Robbie made me feel comfortable throughout. I'm a solo female traveler and an introvert - so feeling at ease with a total stranger is far from a given. Yet I felt completely safe and well cared for throughout. Even better, there was never an awkward moment - Robbie is an empathetic and natural conversationalist, which made the hours pass by in the blink of an eye. His historical knowledge of each site/experience is incredible - I'm an academic person and I peppered him with questions and curiosities throughout, and his well of insights seemed endless. He was flexible and able to adapt the tour to match my interests (and the ever changing weather!) as we went along. He accommodated my need for frequent restroom breaks gracefully. He was a gentleman in helping me with my luggage at pickup and dropoff and making sure I had an umbrella if need be as the weather changed. And he was an excellent photographer! Super helpful to have someone who could snag photos in the gorgeous locations - some of my now most cherished images from the trip are the candid ones he captured (with permission). At every turn, he went the extra mile. I didn't want the tour to end! Now I want to come back ASAP and book a longer tour through Skye... THANK YOU Robbie and Bonnie Scotland tours for making this the trip of my dreams.

1 Day Private Tour - Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands My partner and I had an absolutely amazing time on this tour! Blair, our tour guide, was fantastic—extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and personable throughout the entire trip. One thing we particularly appreciated was how flexible the tour was, allowing us to tailor parts of the experience to what we wanted to do. There was a great variety of sights and activities, giving us a wonderful taste of everything Scotland has to offer. My partner has a muscle condition and experiences reduced mobility, so accessibility is really important to us. The van was excellent, making it easy and comfortable for him to get in and out throughout the day. Blair was incredibly thoughtful and accommodating, always making sure my partner had the time and support he needed without ever making us feel rushed. His kindness and understanding made a huge difference and allowed us both to relax and fully enjoy the experience. This is the perfect tour if you have limited time in Scotland but still want to experience a wide range of Scotland's stunning scenery and attractions. We would definitely book another tour with them in the future. Highly recommended!

Scotland/Ireland/England Highlights 10 Day Tour Best way to give a comprehensive review is to outline the whole process. While that will mean for a lengthy review, when planning something as significant as a trip to Europe and especially if it’s your first like ours, as much information we can provide will hopefully give anyone planning something similar why you can and should trust that trip with Bonnie Scotland Tours…My wife and I had decided we wanted to make the most out of our first trip to Europe and having done cruises before that ported and gave an idea of what different cities/countries had to offer and option to go back and explore more of particular area directly, wanted to take same approach with this trip but land tour vs sea. We started with looking at preset tours but realized we did not want to be at the mercy of the choices and time lines of group tours and recognized we would get exactly what in sights, hotels and restaurants if we went bespoke. After extensive research into sights and hotels that appealed to us and we would want to have as part of our itinerary, next was researching private tour companies and we came across Bonnie Scotland Tour and sent over our “proposed” itinerary to them. The world class and exceptional experience began with Carol and within 24 hours we received contact back from her introducing the company (a small family based tour company) and within 48 hours a file with our highlights worked into an entire comprehensive tour package. In addition, Carol dissected our proposed highlights and recognized that with some minor adjustments to travel choices (air vs train/ferries) we could gain hours on those days and not only get all our our desired sights in but also gain time for additional recommended sights that are must see’s for each area. In no way ever trying to change our tour stops, adjust what appealed to us or force us into an easier or beneficial for them but instead 100% committed to make what WE wanted to do and ensuring OUR trip would be the most incredible experience was always the top priority. From there a virtual meet and greet with Noel; Both the owner and who would be our Scotland guide which went smooth and once again, that genuine desire to obtain any insight and provide any clarity needed to ensure our trip would be exceptional. The entire process was seamless with regular and prompt correspondence from Carol and Noel as needed increasing confidence in the process. When we finally got to the trip, not a single thing changed from the lead up to the actual execution of the experience. Although we had previously met Noel virtually, from the moment we saw his smiling face at the airport upon arrival you immediately realize you are in for more then just a tour, you are truly in for an experience that involves a trip with someone that is inviting you into their home and is passionate that you enjoy your time here. Your truly get the sense of family. Noel attended to every detail and throughout every single day, every sight we traveled to, he ensured we had the most incredible experience. His knowledge of Scottish history was beyond compare and he filled in our trip (simply because we filled in a pretty extensive number of sights and areas into our itinerary the sometimes lengthy travel times) with both in-depth and entertaining history. He made sure every start to the day, every stop during and the drop off to our castle hotels at the end of each day were perfect. In addition to our planned itinerary, with Noel taking the time to get to know what appealed to us, we saw some additional special spots Noel knew of that we found additionally amazing! His little additions like the toasts to end of some of the days were just an added personable experience you don’t get on large tours. It is also worth noting that another advantage of a Bespoke vs larger Preset tours came into play when we spent additional time on one of the days in spots we just found truly amazing and Noel was able to simply adjust our travel agenda to ensure we got the other planned spots in during the leg. While Noel handled the Scotland leg of the 10 day 3 country, 6 city trip, they do also directly handle Ireland tours and we were initially planned to be with Noel’s brother Ross in Ireland however due to an unexpected event that occurred beyond anyone’s control, our Ireland leg had to be handled by a trusted tour partner of Bonnie’s and the hand off for the Ireland leg was equally seamless and we had a guide in John that took amazing care and provided an exceptional experience as well where we saw multiple sights across Northern and Southern Ireland. Finally while Bonnie’s does not currently directly do tours in England, they did also work with a trusted partner they handled our 2 days of guided tours across much of the surrounding London areas we traveled to. We simply could not have asked for a better experience than we got from Bonnie Scotland Tour and Noel and the team. We would not only HIGHLY recommend Bonnie Scotland Tour for your trips to Western Europe but also we will be using them again when we plan our next visit to see other area of each of the countries. We found ourselves already looking forward to our next trip and time we will spend with Noel and the team for a new and next adventure!

The speed of service was great The experience was very nice 👌🏻

Anxiety free trip outside of Edinburgh! During our stay in Edinburgh we wanted to visit Stirling and the Kelpies, but we didn't want to rent a car. We also didn't want to feel rushed at any site, which some larger tours make you feel. Bonnie Scotland Tours was the answer! We were able to get to all of the sites we wanted to see without worrying about driving or the schedule. It was absolutely worth the money for the private tour. Our guide, Nathan, was amazing! He was so friendly and patient and knowledgeable about the area and history. It was absolutely one of our favorite days of our vacation!