Up Helly Aa 2027
Edinburgh DepartureViking Fire Festival and magnificent seaside scenery on the remote Shetland island.
Step Beyond the Usual Tourist Trails
5 days
Accommodation
included
From $785.00USD
Isle of Skye Volunteer Adventure
Inverness DeparturePlant trees in Tormore Forest, experience a Gaelic language workshop and explore magical Skye.
20% Off
4 days
Accommodation
included
From $705.00USD
Mull, Iona & Staffa Wildlife Experience
Edinburgh DepartureVisit remote islands of Mull, Iona and Staffa, and enjoy a wildlife cruise.
20% Off
3 days
Accommodation
included
From $829.00USD
Orkney Islands & The Northern Highlands
Inverness DepartureExplore Orkney's Neolithic sites, Norse heritage, and dramatic coastal views.
1 day
From $79.00USD
Cawdor Castle & Cairngorms National Park
Inverness DepartureA splendid city escape visiting castles, hairy coos, forests, and the Cairngorms.
1 day
From $329.00USD
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Edinburgh DepartureVisit beautiful Dunkeld, a Highland whisky distillery, and the famous Tattoo.
1 day
From $169.00USD
Highland Games
Edinburgh DepartureTraditional Highland Games with caber tossing, Highland dance, piping competitions, and more.
1 day
From $169.00USD
Highland Games
Inverness DepartureClassic Highland Games featuring caber tossing, dancing, piping contests, and traditional dress.
Off-The-Beaten-Path With Highland Explorer Tours
20+ Years Of Local Know-How
We’ve been running tours in Scotland for over twenty years, building real relationships with local communities and small businesses along the way. That local network helps us shape experiences you won’t find in a guidebook.
Created By Guides Who Care
Many of our Hidden Gem tours began as passion projects. They’re designed by guides who genuinely love these places and want to share them properly — not just skim the surface.
Rooted In Community
We believe community-based tourism works best when it’s thoughtful and grounded. Travelling with us supports local people, small businesses, and the places that make these experiences special.