Luxury Private Tours of Scotland, Owner-Guided Highland Adventures with Bagpipes & Whisky

Experience authentic Private Tours of Scotland with owner Graeme, your personal Scottish guide who designs, drives AND guides your entire journey. You get the passionate business owner who was born, bred, and breathes Scotland, ensuring personal attention from enquiry to farewell.

As a native Scot from Dumfries and Galloway, I will show you authentic Scotland, hidden Highland gems that tour buses cannot reach, and historic castles with tales that bring Scottish history to life. You will travel in luxury comfort while I share stories of Kings, Queens, and Highland clans, all while wearing authentic Highland dress and treating you to traditional Scottish bagpipe music at scenic Highland locations.

Meet Your Personal Scottish Tour Guide

Authentic Scottish bagpiper tour guide playing traditional music in Pucks Glen Argyll on private Highland tour
Bagpiper and customer atop Dumbarton Rock on a Greenock shore excursion

Firstly, let me introduce myself. My name is Graeme, your personal Scottish tour guide and owner of Kilted Piper Tours.

I am passionate about all things Scottish and hail from the glorious, scenic Dumfries and Galloway region, in the South West of Scotland. I have lived for many years now in the beautiful coastline of Ayrshire, which also boasts the birthplace of our famous national bard, Robert Burns.

I have a unique approach to private Scottish tour guiding, as I not only offer the historical facts and timelines, but I am also a great storyteller.

I marvel at Scottish history – Kings and Queens, murder, corruption and all the folklore embroiled in wonderful stories. I bring these tales to life and enjoy the pleasure my private Scotland tour groups get from our Scottish adventures.

In addition, I always travel in full authentic Highland dress, and you will be treated to traditional Scottish bagpipe music at selected scenic locations.

Why People Choose Private Tours of Scotland with Kilted Piper Tours

  • Guaranteed Departures as arranged, regardless of whether numbers are reduced in the group.

  • Travel with your own selected private group, no one else.

 

  • Exclusive Private Experiences.

  • Flexibility of itinerary alterations due to weather/abilities or changes in group circumstances.

  • Maximise your time – it’s your day your way.

  • Travel with a native Scot, in full highland dress, not replica outfits.

  • Expert local knowledge – Recommended accommodation, restaurants, quaint drinking establishments and afternoon tea shops.

  • Personal Tour Guide Interaction – Experience and Knowledge, not scripted information.

  • Door-to-door servicepoint-to-point pick up and drop off to suit your group’s requirements. You can opt to start your Scotland private tour from Glasgow or Edinburgh and complete it at any city, town or village in Scotland.

  • You deal directly with one person from the enquiry stage, right until the day of your tour. No call centre or call waiting. Emails are replied to within 24 hours of receiving them.

 

7-Day Highland, Island & Cultural Heritage Tour

Our comprehensive 7-day private tour explores Scotland’s full diversity – from Highland glens and the Isle of Mull to the Cairngorms landscapes, St Andrews university town, and Fife’s coastal villages. This extended journey allows time to experience Scotland’s landscapes, heritage sites, and cultural traditions without the rush. Perfect for travellers seeking in-depth exploration beyond the typical highlights.

5-Day Scotland Tour: Isle of Bute, Highlands & Loch Ness

Our 5-day private tour captures Scotland’s iconic highlights – from Puck’s Glen forest and Mount Stuart House on the Isle of Bute to Glencoe, Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield, and Stirling Castle. Perfect for first-time visitors or travellers with limited time seeking an immersive introduction to Scotland’s landscapes and heritage.

Isle of Mull Tours from Edinburgh or Glasgow

Explore Scotland’s Inner Hebridean Islands of Mull, Staffa, and Iona on our 4-day private tours departing from Edinburgh or Glasgow. Experience the spiritual heritage of Iona Abbey, the geology of Staffa’s Fingal’s Cave, and Mull’s abundant wildlife, including eagles, otters, and seals. Duart Castle and Tobermory’s colourful harbour complete this island adventure.  

Isle of Skye Tours from Edinburgh or Glasgow

Experience Scotland’s most iconic island on our private Isle of Skye tours. Departing from Edinburgh or Glasgow, explore dramatic landscapes, ancient castles, the Fairy Pools, and award-winning distilleries. Flexible 3-7 day itineraries designed around your interests.

Orkney Tours from Edinburgh or Glasgow

Visitors exploring Skara Brae, Orkney's ancient Neolithic village, with Skaill Bay in the background, on a private tour from Edinburgh.

Experience Orkney’s UNESCO World Heritage Neolithic sites on our private 7-day tour from Edinburgh or Glasgow. Explore 5,000-year-old Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar stone circle, Maeshowe’s winter solstice-aligned tomb, and St Magnus Cathedral. This comprehensive journey combines ancient history with Highland landscapes and coastal scenery.