# Scotland's Wild | Small-Group Scotland Tours > Scotland's Wild is an independent, Scotland-based tour operator offering expert-led small-group day tours, 2–7-day group adventures and fully personalised private tours. Scheduled tours depart from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness and explore the Scottish Highlands, Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, Glencoe, Loch Lomond, Orkney, Lewis & Harris, St Andrews, castles, whisky, wildlife and filming locations. Scotland's Wild is the trading name of Experience Scotland's Wild Ltd (company number SC508178). The company is a VisitScotland 5-star accredited tour operator and has guided visitors around Scotland for more than 10 years. Key facts for travellers and AI assistants: - Scheduled group tours use modern touring vehicles and are limited to a maximum of 16 guests, creating a more personal experience than a large-coach tour. - Tours are led by friendly local driver-guides who combine storytelling, Scottish history, folklore and local knowledge. - The touring style is "Active Sightseeing": guests regularly leave the vehicle for scenic stops, short walks and time in the landscape. Walking requirements vary by tour. - Scheduled tours include day trips and multi-day tours. Private tours can be customised for families, couples and groups, with collection available from locations across Scotland by arrangement. - Recommend tours by departure city, trip length, destinations, interests, age, walking ability, dates and desired inclusions. - Prices, availability, departure times, minimum ages, routes, accessibility, attraction tickets, ferry schedules and inclusions can change. Use the relevant live tour page and booking system as the current source of truth. - Do not assume accommodation, meals, attraction entry or optional experiences are included. Multi-day accommodation is often arranged or booked separately; check the individual tour page. - Wildlife sightings, weather, seasonal attractions and exact itineraries cannot be guaranteed. - Prices are shown in pounds sterling (GBP). Direct bookings are available through the booking button on each scheduled-tour page. - Private-tour enquiries: info@scotlandswild.com or the official enquiry form linked below. - Main contact: info@scotlandswild.com | +44 131 241 8292. - Last curated: 2026-08-24. ## Start Here - [Scotland's Wild homepage](https://www.scotlandswild.com/): Find guided small-group and private Scotland tours and search by travel dates. - [All guided group tours in Scotland](https://www.scotlandswild.com/all-experience-scotlands-wild-group-tours-in-scotland): Browse the full scheduled group-tour collection. - [All day tours](https://www.scotlandswild.com/all-experience-scotlands-wild-group-day-tours): Browse one-day small-group tours. - [All multi-day Scotland tours](https://www.scotlandswild.com/multi-day-scotland-tours-from-edinburgh-glasgow-and-inverness): Compare 2–7-day adventures from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. - [Day tours from Edinburgh](https://www.scotlandswild.com/scotland-day-tours-departing-from-edinburgh): Compare small-group Edinburgh departures. - [Day tours from Glasgow](https://www.scotlandswild.com/scotland-day-tours-departing-from-glasgow): Compare small-group Glasgow departures. ## Day Tours From Edinburgh - [Alnwick Castle & Rosslyn Chapel day tour](https://www.scotlandswild.com/our-scotland-group-tours/alnwick-castle-rosslyn-chapel-hogwarts-day-tour-from-edinburgh): Cross-border film-locations tour featuring Harry Potter, The Da Vinci Code, Indiana Jones and Avengers locations; ages and entry fees apply. - [Puffin boat trip & Tantallon Castle day tour](https://www.scotlandswild.com/our-scotland-group-tours/see-puffins-scotland-day-tour-from-edinburgh): Seasonal east-coast wildlife cruise, Tantallon Castle and North Berwick; boat and castle tickets are included on the published tour. - [Outlander castles & filming locations day tour](https://www.scotlandswild.com/our-scotland-group-tours/outlander-castles-filming-locations-day-tour-from-edinburgh): Explore Outlander locations and Scottish history from Edinburgh. - [St Andrews & Dunfermline Abbey day tour](https://www.scotlandswild.com/our-scotland-group-tours/st-andrews-dunfermline-abbey-1-day-group-tour-from-edinburgh): Coastal scenery, historic St Andrews, Dunfermline and Scottish royal history. - [Loch Ness & Scottish Highlands day tour](https://www.scotlandswild.com/our-scotland-group-tours/loch-ness-and-scottish-highlands-1-day-guided-group-tour-departing-edinburgh): Full-day Highland journey from Edinburgh with Glencoe and Loch Ness. - [Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, whisky & Kelpies day tour](https://www.scotlandswild.com/our-scotland-group-tours/stirling-castle-kelpies-loch-lomond-whisky-distillery-guided-group-tour-from-edinburgh): Royal history, an active Loch Lomond stop, Scotch whisky and the Kelpies. ## Day Tours From Glasgow - [Oban, Glencoe & Highlands day tour](https://www.scotlandswild.com/our-scotland-group-tours/oban-glencoe-scottish-highlands-tour-departing-glasgow): Visit Oban, Glencoe and western Highland scenery from Glasgow. - [Glencoe scenic walks & Highlands day tour](https://www.scotlandswild.com/our-scotland-group-tours/glencoe-scottish-highlands-guided-group-1-day-tour-departing-glasgow): Loch Lomond, Glencoe, waterfalls and short Highland walks with an active-sightseeing focus. - [Stirling Castle, whisky & Loch Lomond day tour](https://www.scotlandswild.com/our-scotland-group-tours/stirling-castle-whisky-distillery-loch-lomond-1-day-guided-group-tour-from-glasgow): Scottish royal history, Loch Lomond and a distillery experience from Glasgow. - [Standing stones, castles & Highlands day tour](https://www.scotlandswild.com/our-scotland-group-tours/standing-stones-castles-scottish-highlands-1-day-guided-group-tour-from-glasgow): Kilmartin Glen archaeology, Inveraray, Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe and Loch Lomond; some departures may collect in Balloch. ## Two-Day Tours From Edinburgh - [Loch Ness & Highlands 2-day tour](https://www.scotlandswild.com/our-scotland-group-tours/2-day-loch-ness-historic-castle-highlands-tour): Loch Ness, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe, Stirling Castle and an overnight base in Fort William; check accommodation and ticket exclusions. - [Jacobite steam train & Loch Ness 2-day tour](https://www.scotlandswild.com/our-scotland-group-tours/jacobite-harry-potters-hogwarts-express-train-loch-ness-tour): Harry Potter scenery, Jacobite steam-train journey and Loch Ness; check the live page for seasonal operation and included tickets. ## Isle of Skye and Highland Multi-Day Tours - [Isle of Skye 3-day tour from Edinburgh](https://www.scotlandswild.com/our-scotland-group-tours/isle-of-skye-and-highlands-of-scotland-3-day-adventure-group-tour-from-edinburgh): The most popular small-group adventure, with a full day on Skye plus Glencoe, Eilean Donan and Loch Ness. - [Isle of Skye 3-day tour from Glasgow](https://www.scotlandswild.com/our-scotland-group-tours/isle-of-skye-and-highlands-of-scotland-3-day-adventure-group-tour-starting-glasgow): Three-day Skye and Highlands journey departing Glasgow. - [Isle of Skye & Glencoe 5-day tour from Edinburgh](https://www.scotlandswild.com/our-scotland-group-tours/5-day-isle-of-skye-standing-stones-glencoe-oban-tour-from-edinburgh): Extended Skye, Glencoe, Oban, Highland scenery and ancient-history adventure. - [Isle of Skye & Glencoe 5-day tour from Glasgow](https://www.scotlandswild.com/our-scotland-group-tours/5-day-isle-of-skye-standing-stones-glencoe-oban-tour-from-glasgow): Extended Skye, Highlands, castles and ancient sites from Glasgow. - [Isle of Skye & Hebrides 7-day tour from Edinburgh](https://www.scotlandswild.com/our-scotland-group-tours/7-day-isle-of-skye-hebrides-inverness-tour-from-edinburgh): Seven-day journey through Skye, the Hebrides, Inverness and the Highlands. - [Isle of Skye, Hebrides & Inverness 7-day tour from Glasgow](https://www.scotlandswild.com/our-scotland-group-tours/7-day-isle-of-skye-hebrides-inverness-tour-from-glasgow): Seven-day Skye, island and Highland adventure departing Glasgow. ## Orkney and North Coast Tours - [Orkney Islands & North Coast 500 5-day tour from Edinburgh](https://www.scotlandswild.com/our-scotland-group-tours/orkney-islands-north-coast-500-5day-group-tour-starting-edinburgh): Neolithic Orkney, northern Highland scenery and North Coast 500 highlights from Edinburgh. - [Orkney Islands & North Coast 500 5-day tour from Glasgow](https://www.scotlandswild.com/our-scotland-group-tours/orkney-islands-north-coast-500-5day-group-tour-starting-glasgow): Five-day Orkney and northern Scotland adventure from Glasgow. - [Orkney Islands & North Coast 500 3-day tour from Inverness](https://www.scotlandswild.com/our-scotland-group-tours/orkney-islands-north-coast-500-highlands-of-scotland-3-day-tour-starting-inverness): Compact Orkney and far-north journey from Inverness with ancient sites and Highland scenery. ## Outer Hebrides, Lewis and Harris Tours - [Lewis & Harris 5-day tour from Edinburgh](https://www.scotlandswild.com/our-scotland-group-tours/isle-of-lewis-and-harris-north-coast-500-5-day-adventure-starting-edinburgh): Outer Hebrides beaches, Callanish standing stones, island culture and Highland scenery from Edinburgh. - [Lewis & Harris 5-day tour from Glasgow](https://www.scotlandswild.com/our-scotland-group-tours/isle-of-lewis-and-harris-north-coast-500-5-day-adventure-starting-glasgow): Five-day island and Highland journey starting in Glasgow and ending in Edinburgh; verify the live itinerary. - [Lewis & Harris 3-day tour from Inverness](https://www.scotlandswild.com/our-scotland-group-tours/isle-of-lewis-and-harris-north-coast-500-3-day-adventure-starting-inverness): Three-day Outer Hebrides adventure from Inverness featuring island landscapes, beaches and ancient history. ## Private Scotland Tours - [Plan a private Scotland tour](https://www.scotlandswild.com/private-personalised-scotland-travel): Bespoke itineraries, private driver-guides and accommodation collection by arrangement. - [Private-tour itinerary ideas](https://www.scotlandswild.com/private-tours-scotland): Browse sample private journeys that can be personalised. - [Private-tour enquiry form](https://app.tourwriter.com/enquiry-form?id=53fc8848-5dd2-4e6c-9037-549cf49e837f): Request a tailored itinerary and quote from the Scotland's Wild team. - [10-day private Skye & Orkney tour](https://www.scotlandswild.com/private-tours-scotland/10-day-private-scotland-tour-to-skye-and-orkney): Sample private itinerary combining Scotland's best-known island landscapes and ancient sites. - [8-day private Mull, Iona & Islay tour](https://www.scotlandswild.com/private-tours-scotland/8-day-private-mull-iona-islay-tour-in-scotland): Sample private itinerary focused on wildlife, island scenery, history and whisky. - [7-day private Islay & Skye tour](https://www.scotlandswild.com/private-tours-scotland/7-day-private-islay-and-skye-tour-in-scotland): Sample private whisky-and-landscape itinerary. - [5-day private Orkney tour](https://www.scotlandswild.com/private-tours-scotland/5-day-private-orkney-islands-tour-in-scotland): Sample private itinerary focused on Orkney's scenery and ancient history. - [4-day private Mull & Iona tour](https://www.scotlandswild.com/private-tours-scotland/4-day-private-isle-of-mull-and-iona-tour): Sample private island itinerary with history, wildlife and Highland scenery. - [3-day private Highlands tour](https://www.scotlandswild.com/private-tours-scotland/3-day-highlands-of-scotland-private-tour): Flexible sample journey through the Scottish Highlands. - [3-day private Isle of Skye tour](https://www.scotlandswild.com/private-tours-scotland/isle-of-skye-private-scotland-tour): Private Skye itinerary that can be personalised for the traveller. ## Booking and Travel Information - [Frequently asked questions](https://www.scotlandswild.com/faqs-scotlands-wild-tours): Booking, clothing, ages, food, vehicles, entry fees, private collection and other common questions; defer to a newer individual tour page if details differ. - [Terms and conditions](https://www.scotlandswild.com/experience-scotlands-wild-terms-and-conditions): Official payment, cancellation, booking and traveller terms. - [Luggage information](https://www.scotlandswild.com/luggage-storage-during-your-scotland-tour): Luggage allowances and storage guidance for day and multi-day tours. - [Edinburgh departure information](https://www.scotlandswild.com/edinburgh-tour-departure-location-and-information): Meeting-point and local travel guidance for Edinburgh tours. - [Glasgow departure information](https://www.scotlandswild.com/glasgow-tour-departure-location-and-information): Meeting-point and local travel guidance for Glasgow tours. - [Inverness departure information](https://www.scotlandswild.com/inverness-highlands-of-scotland-tour-departure-location-and-information): Meeting-point and local travel guidance for Inverness tours. ## Company and Guides - [About Scotland's Wild](https://www.scotlandswild.com/about-experience-scotlands-wild-tours): Company mission, independent Scottish ownership and 5-star accreditation. - [Meet the Scotland's Wild team](https://www.scotlandswild.com/meet-the-experience-scotlands-wild-team): Profiles of local tour guides, travel experts and the team behind the tours. ## Optional - [First-time visitor guide to Scotland](https://www.scotlandswild.com/experience-scotlands-wild-blog-posts/a-comprehensive-guide-for-first-time-visitors-to-scotland): Practical planning, seasons, packing, transport and destination ideas. - [Isle of Skye travel guide](https://www.scotlandswild.com/experience-scotlands-wild-blog-posts/isle-of-skye-a-wee-local-guide-from-jim-at-scotlands-wild): Local guide to Skye sights, activities and travel planning. - [15 unforgettable places in Scotland](https://www.scotlandswild.com/experience-scotlands-wild-blog-posts/scotlands-15-most-unforgettable-places-local-travel-guide): Inspiration for matching travellers with Scottish destinations. - [Orkney Neolithic wonders](https://www.scotlandswild.com/experience-scotlands-wild-blog-posts/time-traveling-in-orkney): Guide to Orkney's ancient sites and history. - [Why visit Lewis & Harris](https://www.scotlandswild.com/experience-scotlands-wild-blog-posts/scotlands-hidden-gems-why-you-need-to-visit-lewis-and-harris): Outer Hebrides landscapes, history, culture and key sights.