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We offer 134 Scotland holidays. Our wide range of Scotland holidays means there’s something to suit everyone. Whether you’re looking for a remote Highlands hideway or a bustling city break in Glasgow or Edinburgh, a monster-hunting expedition on the magnificent Loch Ness or a wildlife discovery adventure in the Western Isles, we can accomodate your very own vision of Scotland, whatever that may be, with our extensive selection of Scotland holidays.

Scotland holidays
Scottish Highlands Christmas & New Year walking holidays
Guided walking holiday in Scotland, from £499 - £1099 (5 days) ex flights
Short break cruise in Scotland, Western Isles
The perfect trip to recharge the batteries, from £298 (3 days) ex flights
Wildlife sailing holiday in Scotland
Extraordinary wildlife above and below the waves, from £619 (7 days) ex flights
Cairngorms B & B accommodation, Scotland
Accommodation in the Cairngorms, from £40 - £45 per person per night incl breakfast
Scotland, dolphin and wildlife watching trips
Marine biologist led dolphin, seal & seabird watching breaks, from £475 - £515 (4 days) ex flights
Yoga and relaxation holiday, Scotland
Award winning yoga & walking week in the Scottish Highlands., from £695 - £845 (8 days) ex flights
Isle of Skye walking holiday in Scotland
Experience exhilarating walking on the Isle of Skye, from £795 - £945 (7 days) ex flights
Highlands of Scotland, accommodation near Inverness
Retreats and holidays at Scottish Victorian woodland mansion, from £28 - £38 (1 day) per room per night (sleeps 2)
Conservation volunteering in Scotland
Hands on forest conservation work in the Scottish Highlands, from £80 - £150 (8 days) ex flights
Whale and wildlife holiday in Scotland
Marine & land wildlife tours in Scottish Highlands & Islands, from £2099 (9 days) ex flights
Scotland wildlife and marine conservation holiday
Practical wildlife conservation in beautiful north Scotland, from £625 - £715 (6 days) ex flights
Knoydart bunkhouse accommodation, Scotland
West Highland bunkhouse on the Knoydart Peninsula, from £15 per person per night
Railway walking tours of the Scottish Highlands
Take in Scotland, by trains, steam railways, ferries & feet, from £835 - £985 (7 days) ex flights
Scottish Highlands nature and wellbeing retreat
Enjoy the peace & tranquility of unspoilt nature & wildlife, from £450 - £490 (4 days) ex flights
Traditional crafts holiday in Scotland, felt making
Award winning craft holidays in the Highlands of Scotland, from £645 - £795 (8 days) ex flights
Hiking holidays in Scotland
Unique and dramatic views, from £326 - £578 (5 days) ex flights
Scottish borders B&B farmstay accommodation
A guesthouse set amidst 1000 acre working upland sheep farm, from £27 - £41 per person per night
Glencoe and Ben Nevis short break walking holiday
Long weekend hiking in Glen Coe & Fort William, from £275 (3 days) ex flights
Scotland by railway holiday
Experience authentic Scotland independently and car-free, from £975 - £1025 (8 days) ex flights
Wild food cookery weekend in Scotland
Award winning Prehistoric cookery courses in Scotland, from £150 - £170 (3 days) ex flights
Mull wildlife holiday in Scotland
Ultimate week of wildlife spotting on the Isle of Mull, from £695 - £715 (7 days) ex flights
Adventure cruise in Scotland, lochs and canals
Visit Britain's most beautiful shortcut - the Crinan Canal, from £722 (8 days) ex flights
Walkers accommodation in the Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Family-run walkers lodge in the Scottish highlands, from £21 - £40 (2 days)
Scotland, luxury rail holiday
Experience Scotland in luxury and independently by train, from £1735 - £1795 (8 days) ex flights

103 reviews for Scotland holidays4 star overall rating

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Family holidays in Scotland, nature activity & wildlife watching
I loved it! It helped the environment and taught you a lot about the area and animals around you. We were kept entertained and had a really fun time - I will always remember this holiday. (more)
From £525 - £675 excluding flights
Scotland, dolphin and wildlife watching trips
Although not the cheapest of trips you are getting a very knowledgeable and experienced guide who has worked in various different countries on different dolphin projects. (more)
From £475 - £515 excluding flights
Walkers accommodation in the Scottish Highlands, Scotland
The hospitality shown by the hosts Rebecca and Andy, who welcome you warmly into their home were the most memorable part. The meals were fabulous and the packed lunches the best yet. Excellent, we will be recommending it to friends. (more)
From £21 - £40
Adventure cruise in Scotland, lochs and canals
Absolutely fantastic for ALL ages, young and old. Colette is a brilliant cook and the meal she made out of freshly caught Mackerel fish has set a very high bench mark to beat. Michael knows so much and is a very patient teacher. We miss them dearly - thank you for a trip to remember! (more)
From £722 excluding flights
Cairngorms B & B accommodation, Scotland
B&B was excellent with very comfortable accommodation, great food, wonderful Highland stoneware crockery (a personal favourite) and fantastic facilities. (more)
From £40 - £45 per person per night incl breakfast
Wild food cookery weekend in Scotland
The most memorable and exciting part of the holiday was drinking nettle beer as the sun went down on the Saturday night. We'd had a busy day digging, foraging and cooking, so seeing it all come together at the end of the day with a crackling fire and that beautiful view of the valley below was truly memorable. (more)
From £150 - £170 excluding flights
Cairngorms adventure tour, Scotland
The most memorable day was our day off. We were asked what we would like to do and everyone asked to go cycling for the day! We went off and did two amazing downhill runs which combined some uphill climbs that I would never have thought I could have been able to do.  (more)
From £970 - £1190 excluding flights
Wildlife sailing holiday in Scotland
Highlights included catching fish, watching seals from the dinghy, and working with Michael and Colette on the many aspects of sailing the boat...This was an excellent and challenging holiday.  (more)
From £619 excluding flights
Yoga and relaxation holiday, Scotland
Fantastic. I was lucky to have four other great women in the holiday too, but Rosie and Joanie made it wonderful. When ever I talk about my week with them I literally find my shoulders dropping and my speech slowing down, and the glow returning. (more)
From £695 - £845 excluding flights
Scottish Highlands Christmas & New Year walking holidays
It was a very enjoyable holiday. The walks were not overly strenuous, yet invigorating. The scenery was magnificent. (more)
From £499 - £1099 excluding flights
Traditional crafts holiday in Scotland, felt making
The most memorable part was the excitement of watching the different colours emerging as we used natural dyes and the anticipation of what could be created using them. I have never felt so invigorated, and relaxed?!!!, at the same time. (more)
From £645 - £795 excluding flights
Scotland wildlife and marine conservation holiday
The most memorable part was going out with a research vessel from Lossiemouth (Scotland) and watching how the sonars for dolphin research were replaced. This provided an insight into "real" conservation work. (more)
From £625 - £715 excluding flights
Railway walking tours of the Scottish Highlands
We saw so much of Scotland both on trains and on foot. The scenery is spectacular and the walking is demanding enough to be satisfactory but not too exhausting. (more)
From £835 - £985 excluding flights
Wildlife habitat conservation in the UK
The most exciting part was meeting a range of new people...A great experience but hard work! (more)
From £110 - £230 excluding flights
Scottish Highlands walking tours
The accommodations ranged from excellent with charm and lovely people to absolutely fine... But the best of the best was our guide, Ian, absolutely top notch. He concocted for us some great mini adventures. Perfect. (more)
From £1445 - £1645 excluding flights
Coast to coast mountain biking holiday in Scotland
10 out of 10. would go with the same company again.  (more)
From £975 - £1195 excluding flights
Woodland management in the UK
I felt completely ........ alive.... if you know what I mean. There was a real sense of satisfaction, that I just don't get from my day job....Thanks again for being the source for a fantastic holiday. I will be booking more similar holidays as soon as I can. (more)
From £150 excluding flights
Whale watching cruises, Isle of Mull, Scotland
The most memorable part of the holiday was the surveys trip ... seeing Minke whales and basking sharks on such a beautiful day - I will remember this for many years to come. (more)
From £395
Hedge laying in the UK
Pleaching my first tree and bending it into the hedge successfully without it breaking off. The best way possible to start a new year. (more)
From £120 excluding flights
Fencing conservation breaks in the UK
Most memorable was interacting with different types of people of all ages and never laughing so much in one week.  (more)
From £195 excluding flights

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5 stars
I am reborn! Simply the best holiday I have ever been on
4 stars
Some great stories to tell the grandchildren. Would recommend to a friend
3 stars
Very enjoyable
2 stars
It was OK
1 star
A bit disappointing really

Scotland travel information

Scotland is a land rich in heritage, not only is it a land of castles, whisky and tartan, but also of contrasting landscapes and an abundance of wildlife. Enjoy misty lochs and glens; majestic mountains and forests; elegant cities rich in culture; castles steeped in history and picturesque towns and villages. Contributing over 60% of the British coastline and 7866 islands, Scotland has no shortage of deserted beaches and cliff-tops to walk along.

In 1998 the Tourism and Environment Forum and Scottish Tourist Board set up the Green Tourism Business Scheme. Accredited tourism businesses are assessed on all aspects of their business - from waste management and energy consumption to transport and supporting the local community
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