The Macaulay Luxury Travel Difference:
Our motto is simple: nothing is too much trouble. We create private, bespoke journeys through the Scottish Highlands, designed around your interests, pace and travel style.
With Macaulay Luxury Travel, you can expect:
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Fully customised itineraries across the Highlands, NC500, Isle of Skye, Loch Ness and beyond
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Slow, meaningful travel that gives you time to truly experience each place, rather than simply passing through it
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Immersive local storytelling, bringing together history, folklore, culture, landscapes and hidden gems
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Luxury, comfortable travel with private door-to-door service and thoughtful attention to detail
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Heritage, ancestry and clan-inspired journeys for guests who want to connect more deeply with Scotland’s stories
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Private shore excursions from Invergordon, carefully planned around cruise ship timings for a relaxed and seamless day ashore
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Thoughtful recommendations for hotels, dining and experiences that suit your style of travel
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Private small-group touring for couples, families, friends and multi-generational groups
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Retreat-style Highland experiences for guests seeking space to pause, reconnect and experience Scotland at a gentler pace
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Luxury chauffeur-style touring for guests who value privacy, comfort and a beautifully smooth experience from start to finish
Luxury Travel,
Thoughtfully Considered
Step into your private touring vehicle and begin your Highland journey in comfort, calm and style. With spacious seating, beautiful views and thoughtful onboard touches, every mile becomes part of the experience. Relax, unwind and let the Highlands reveal themselves around you.
Private Highland Tours,
Tailored to You
Booking Information
When you click the Book Now button, you will be taken to our secure WeTravel booking page, where you can review the details of your chosen tour and complete your booking safely online. A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your date, with the remaining 50% balance payable two weeks before your travel date.
A small card processing fee of approximately 1–3% may be added at checkout to cover card / payment charges. If you would prefer to avoid card fees, please get in touch before booking and we can arrange payment by bank transfer instead. Your booking is only confirmed once your deposit has been received.
Highland Outlander Tour
Explore the real landscapes behind Outlander on a private Highland tour shaped around history, scenery and relaxed storytelling. Travel in comfort in a luxury vehicle as you visit places such as Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield, Beauly, Inverness and Loch Ness, while uncovering the clan history, Jacobite stories and Highland folklore that inspired the series. Along the way, there can be time for photographs, local treats, scenic stops and Highland cows where possible. This is a slower, more personal way to enjoy Outlander country, with the day planned around your pace and interests.
1 day tour - 6 to 8 hours
Fully Customisable.
Highland Ladies Day Out: Dunrobin & Dornoch
Enjoy a relaxed private Highland Ladies’ Day Out from Invergordon, Dornoch or nearby Highland locations, always led by a female guide. This 5 to 6 hour experience can include Dunrobin Castle, Loch Fleet, Dornoch Cathedral, boutique shopping, coastal scenery, lunch stops, local treats and time to explore at your own pace. Ideal for Invergordon cruise passengers, women travelling with friends or family, and partners of golfers looking for their own beautiful Highland day. Optional luxury add-ons, such as afternoon tea, spa experiences, whisky or gin tastings, Prosecco and chocolates, can be selected during checkout.
1 day tour - 5 to 6 hours
Fully Customisable.
Taste of the Highlands Food & Drink Tour
Step into the flavours of the Highlands on our unforgettable culinary adventure.
Travel through some of Scotland’s most stunning landscapes and foodie hotspots, including Black Isle Brewery, Inverness Victorian Market, Great Glen Gin Distillery, Robertsons The Larder Farm Shop, Glen Ord Whisky Distillery, and scenic Loch Ness, where you might even spot the legendary Nessie. Meet Highland cows and alpacas, sample local cheeses, meats, beers, gins, and whiskies, and soak up the rich heritage of Highland food and drink.
1 day tour - 6 to 8 hours
Customisable.
Luxury Loch Ness Tour
Experience Loch Ness in comfort on a private Highland tour shaped around scenery, stories and relaxed exploring. Travel through beautiful glens, woodland roads and historic villages, with time to enjoy peaceful lochside views, photographs and local insight along the way. Your guide will share the legends, folklore and history that make this area so captivating, from ancient castles and Highland clans to the mystery of Nessie herself. This is a slower, more personal way to discover one of Scotland’s most iconic landscapes, with the day planned around your pace and interests.
1 day tour - 6 to 8 hours
Fully Customisable.
Highland Culture & Heritage Tour
Explore the heart of Highland heritage and culture on this private tour. Travel through historic villages and ancient landscapes, uncover clan history and traditions, see a captivating sheepdog demonstration, meet Highland cows, and hear local stories and folklore that bring the culture and people of the Highlands to life. Fully customisable and ideal for all ages, your expert guide shares local history, culture and folklore throughout a relaxed and comfortable journey from Inverness or Invergordon.
1 day tour - 6 to 8 hours
Fully Customisable.
Enchanted Witches Tour of The Highlands
Step into the shadows of Scotland’s past on the Enchanted Witches Tour, a unique full-day private experience in the Highlands. Visit evocative sites uncovering real stories of persecution, prophecy, and ancient healing traditions. A deeply human journey through one of Scotland’s most fascinating and misunderstood times. Your guide will share local history, culture and folklore throughout a relaxed and comfortable journey from Inverness or Invergordon. Option to visit Rebel Row to see the new witches of Scotland Tartan!
1 day tour - 6 to 8 hours
Fully Customisable.
Isle of Skye Day Tour
Experience the magic of the Isle of Skye on this private 10–12 hour tour. Explore stunning highlights including Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness, Skye Bridge, the Shellfish Shack in Broadford, Portree, the Old Man of Storr, Lealt Falls, the Museum of Highland Life, and Flora MacDonald’s Grave. Fully customisable and ideal for all ages, your expert guide shares local history, culture, and folklore throughout a relaxed, luxurious journey from Inverness or Fort Augustus, with opportunities for photography, scenic walks, and unforgettable memories.
1 day tour - 10 - 12 hours
Fully Customisable.
Beastie Boats, Brewstillery & Whisky Delights: A Highland Adventure
Experience the excitement and flavours of the Highlands on this private 7 to 8 hour adventure. Begin with a high-speed RIB boat ride on Loch Ness with Beastie Boats, then visit Uile Bheist Brewstillery for a unique beer and whisky tasting. Finish at Grand Drams Boutique Whisky Shop with expert tastings and a charcuterie board. Fully customisable for adults over 18, your guide shares local stories and Highland culture throughout a relaxed and luxurious journey from Inverness or Invergordon.
1 day tour - 6 to 8 hours
Customisable.
Two-Day Private Tour from Inverness
Explore the Scottish Highlands on this private two-day adventure from Inverness. Travel in a luxury Mercedes with your own professional guide, visiting iconic landscapes, hidden gems, historic sites, whisky distilleries and film locations. Fully customisable, this tour is tailored to your interests, whether history, folklore, nature, castles, food or Harry Potter highlights, while enjoying comfort, storytelling and a relaxed pace throughout your journey.
2 day tour. 2 x days of around 8 hours per day. Fully Customisable.
Three Day tour starting from Inverness, Edinburgh or Glasgow
Discover the best of Scotland on this private three-day Highland adventure departing from Inverness, Edinburgh or Glasgow. Travel in a luxury Mercedes with your own expert guide, visiting rugged landscapes, legendary castles, whisky distilleries, and film locations including Outlander and Harry Potter sites. Fully customisable, this tour is ideal for families, couples or small groups and tailored to your interests, pace and preferences, with comfort, storytelling and unforgettable Highland experiences throughout.
3 day tour. 3 x days of around 8 hours per day. Fully Customisable.
Wild Highlands Explorer - A 9 Day Adventure!
Discover the Scottish Highlands on this private nine-day adventure starting in Edinburgh, or Glasgow and Ending in Inverness. Travel in a luxury Mercedes with your own expert guide, exploring Glencoe, Fort William, the Isle of Skye, Torridon, Loch Ness, castles, waterfalls, wildlife, and iconic film locations. Fully bespoke, this tour is perfect for families, couples, or small groups, with flexible pacing, storytelling, and immersive Highland experiences in some of Scotland’s most scenic landscapes.
9 day tour. 7 x days of around 8 hours per day. 2 x shorter days of around 4 hours, Fully Customisable. Up to 7 people.
North Coast 500 – 5-Day Private Luxury Tour of the Scottish Highlands
Experience the ultimate Scottish adventure on this private five-day North Coast 500 tour. Travel in a luxury Mercedes with your own expert guide, exploring dramatic coastal roads, historic castles, rugged mountains and scenic lochs. Fully customisable, this tour is tailored to your interests, including whisky, wildlife, history, film locations or outdoor adventures, while enjoying comfort, storytelling and unforgettable Highland landscapes along Scotland’s legendary northern coast.
5 day tour. 5 x days of around 8 hours per day. Fully Customisable.
Soul of the North November 11 - 18th, 2026 Retreat
Immerse yourself in the living spirit of the Scottish Highlands on the Soul of the North November 2026 Retreat. Set in the wild landscapes of Caithness and rooted at the sanctuary of Forse of Nature, this one-off retreat blends Highland storytelling, ancestral folklore, shamanic healing, yoga, ceremony, and time in nature. Guided by Emma Macaulay and Kate Graham, each day balances gentle structure with spaciousness for rest, reflection, and transformation, offering a deeply restorative journey for body, mind, and soul.
7 Day Retreat including accommodation, meals, excursions, transfers, ceremony and much more.
Awakening Wonder from Within: Isle of Skye, March 8th - 14th, 2027 Retreat
Awaken wonder from within on this seven-day Isle of Skye retreat, set among the island’s mythic landscapes, ancient stories and elemental beauty. Based at Toravaig on the Isle of Skye, this immersive journey blends Highland storytelling, guided excursions, daily movement, meditation, breathwork, healing circles, ritual experiences and time for quiet reflection. Guided by Emma Macaulay and Kate Graham, each day follows Skye’s natural rhythms of water, stone, air and fire, offering a deeply restorative luxury retreat for body, mind and soul.
7 Day Retreat including accommodation, meals, excursions, transfers, ceremony and much more.
All of our tours are fully private and thoughtfully designed to deliver a relaxed, upscale experience created just for you. Travel in comfort in our Mercedes V Class vehicles, offering spacious leather seating, air conditioning and an onboard fridge stocked with chilled bottled water and Scottish inspired snacks.
Most of our tours are fully customisable, allowing you to adjust timings and locations to suit your interests and pace. Throughout the day, enjoy engaging expert commentary from a knowledgeable local guide who brings the landscapes, history and stories of the Scottish Highlands vividly to life. Can't find what you're looking for? Send us an e-mail and we'll put together exactly what YOU want!
Local Storytelling
Effortless Comfort
Thoughtful Planning
