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Edinburgh DepartureAttend a world-famous Viking fire festival and explore the stunning Shetland island.
With HAGGiS Adventures, you can leave Edinburgh behind and explore some of Scotland's most jaw-dropping landscapes on tour. From the Isle of Skye and Loch Ness to the Highlands, eerie castles and remote islands, our tours range from three-day escapes to week-long adventures. Travel with a legendary local guide, stay in shared hostel dorm accommodation and discover the places you simply can't squeeze into a single day trip
Attend a world-famous Viking fire festival and explore the stunning Shetland island.
The ultimate winter journey through the enchanting Highlands and Skye, covering lochs, mountains, and coasts.
Plant trees in Tormore Forest, experience a Gaelic language workshop and explore epic Skye.
Wintry getaway to the Isle of Skye; taking in mighty Glen Coe, Loch Ness, and Eilean Donan Castle.
Hunt for the Loch Ness monster and visit Highland gem Glen Coe.
Stirling Castle, the Kelpies & optional cruise on Loch Lomond.
Uncover the world’s largest horse sculptures, Stirling, and Loch Lomond.
Epic Highland Road Trip with Nessie Hunt & Optional Boat Cruise
Ride the Jacobite Steam Train on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Hogwarts and the Scottish Highlands.
Iconic Dunrobin Castle, the far north of Scotland, and part of the North Coast 500.
Explore Outlander filming locations of Midhope, Doune & Blackness Castle.
Uncover Scottish legends, landscapes, and castles in the stunning West Highlands.
Drive along the coast of Fife, visit the fishing village of Anstruther, and explore St Andrews.
Experience Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glen Coe and the Jacobite Steam Train.
Piping competitions, Highland dancing, caber tossing & hammer throwing.
Experience Glenfinnan, Glen Coe and the Magical Highlands.
Discover a stunning glen, the Hermitage Forest, and visit a Highland whisky distillery.
A unique tour of remote Scottish islands and exciting wildlife encounters.
Join us through dramatic landscapes, forgotten castles, and mythical faerie legends.
Spend a day on Isle of Skye and visit romantic Eilean Donan Castle.
Adventure through iconic landscapes, bloody history and ultimate bucket-list experiences.
Mythical Skye: castles, lochs, and the option to ride the Hogwarts Express.
A scenic day in the Highlands with a 2-hour Jacobite Steam Train ride.
Walk the Fairy Pools, visit Dunvegan Castle, and take a stroll through Skye’s capital.
Highland dancing, pipe band performances, caber tossing, and hammer throwing.
Village hopping in Scotland’s west coast, highland gem Glen Coe, and free time in Oban.
Visit Alnwick Castle AKA the real-life Hogwarts and the village of Bamburgh.
Uncover Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Culloden Battlefield, and the Clava Cairns stones.
Explore Clava Cairns, Cawdor Castle, and Cairngorms, and meet a famous coo!
We’ve been exploring Scotland since 1993, so we know the best routes, hidden corners and stories that make a fantastic Scottish road trip.
Our guides are full-time storytellers, history buffs and proud Scots who bring every place to life.
All our multi-day tours include multi-share hostel dorm accommodation in the Highlands and Islands.
Reserve your spot on selected multi-day tours with a small deposit and simply pay the rest later.
Starting Your Adventure in Edinburgh
Your adventure kicks off on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, where our reservations team will check you in and introduce you to your HAGGiS guide for the trip. Before long, you'll be swapping city streets for Highland roads, island ferries and some seriously impressive scenery.
Life on the Road
No two days are exactly the same, but every tour HAGGiS tour strikes a balance between traveling through epic landscapes and time to actually enjoy them. We'll stop regularly for coffee breaks, snacks and leg stretches, with plenty of opportunities to explore local villages, take photos and soak up the views around you. Some days are packed with activities, while others leave room to wander at your own pace.
Stories, Soundtracks and Scottish Legends
A HAGGiS guide does far more than get you from A to B. Along the way, they'll share local stories, bits of history and the legends behind the places you visit, plus the odd recommendation you won't find elsewhere. Expect a cracking soundtrack too, with Scottish favourites old and new accompanying the journey.
Hostels, New Friends and Evenings of Banter
At the end of each day, your guide will drop you off at or close to your accommodation and let you know where to meet the next morning. Most HAGGiS travellers stay in hostels, making our multi-day tours a brilliant way to meet people from all over the world. Spend your evenings cooking together, heading out for a pint or swapping stories from the day's adventures.
Back to Edinburgh
After a few days exploring lochs, castles, islands and the Highlands, you'll roll back into Edinburgh with a bunch of awesome pictures, a handful of new memories and, quite possibly, a few new pals too.
Starting Your Adventure in Edinburgh
Your adventure kicks off on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, where our reservations team will check you in and introduce you to your HAGGiS guide for the trip. Before long, you'll be swapping city streets for Highland roads, island ferries and some seriously impressive scenery.
Life on the Road
No two days are exactly the same, but every tour HAGGiS tour strikes a balance between traveling through epic landscapes and time to actually enjoy them. We'll stop regularly for coffee breaks, snacks and leg stretches, with plenty of opportunities to explore local villages, take photos and soak up the views around you. Some days are packed with activities, while others leave room to wander at your own pace.
Stories, Soundtracks and Scottish Legends
A HAGGiS guide does far more than get you from A to B. Along the way, they'll share local stories, bits of history and the legends behind the places you visit, plus the odd recommendation you won't find elsewhere. Expect a cracking soundtrack too, with Scottish favourites old and new accompanying the journey.
Hostels, New Friends and Evenings of Banter
At the end of each day, your guide will drop you off at or close to your accommodation and let you know where to meet the next morning. Most HAGGiS travellers stay in hostels, making our multi-day tours a brilliant way to meet people from all over the world. Spend your evenings cooking together, heading out for a pint or swapping stories from the day's adventures.
Back to Edinburgh
After a few days exploring lochs, castles, islands and the Highlands, you'll roll back into Edinburgh with a bunch of awesome pictures, a handful of new memories and, quite possibly, a few new pals too.
All our tours from Edinburgh tours depart from the Royal Mile in the city centre. Your booking confirmation will include the exact meeting point and check-in details.
Our tours range from two-day trips to week-long adventures, giving you plenty of options if you're short on time or keen to explore more of Scotland.
Most HAGGiS tours include hostel accommodation, with the exception of a few select tours using hotel accommodation.
Absolutely. Many people join HAGGiS tours on their own, making our trips a great way to explore Scotland and meet fellow travellers from around the world.
HAGGiS Adventures is designed for the young and the young at heart. Most travellers are in their twenties and thirties, but anyone aged 18 or over is welcome to join.
Definitely not. Scotland is bigger than it looks on a map, so there is some driving involved, but every itinerary includes regular stops for walks, photo opportunities, activities, and time to explore.
Of course. In fact, plenty of our guests do. Multi-day tours are one of the easiest ways to see Scotland without hiring a car while meeting people along the way.
We recommend bringing comfortable walking shoes, waterproof layers, clothes for changing weather and a day bag for essentials. You'll also need luggage that meets the limits listed on our terms and conditions.
You can bring one suitcase or backpack weighing up to 15 kg, plus one small carry-on bag.
Yes. Your guide will make regular stops throughout the trip so you can grab food, stock up on snacks and enjoy local cafés and pubs along the way.
Once the day's exploring is done, your guide will drop you off at your accommodation and let you know where to meet the following morning. The evenings are yours to spend however you like, whether that's cooking with your hostel mates, heading to the pub or getting an early night.
No. Accommodation is included in your HAGGiS tour, so there's no need to organise hostels or hotels yourself.
A multi-day tour gives you more time to explore Scotland's islands, Highlands, and remote corners without rushing back to Edinburgh the same evening. You'll spend several days on the road with your guide and fellow travellers, staying overnight along the way.
A tour with HAGGiS Adventures lets you experience Scotland without worrying about driving on unfamiliar roads, planning routes, or booking accommodation. All you need to do is pick your tour and enjoy the ride.
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Tour |
Duration |
Highlights |
Best For |
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Skye High |
3 Days |
Skye, Loch Ness and Glen Coe |
Ticking off Scotland's greatest hits in one epic weekend |
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Isle of Skye & The Train Route to Hogwarts |
3 Days |
Skye and the West Highland Line |
Anyone who loves dramatic train journeys and Highland views |
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Winter Skye High |
3 Days |
Skye, Loch Ness and Glen Coe |
Escaping the crowds and seeing Scotland at its moodiest |
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Wild Skye & Loch Ness Hunter |
3 Days |
Loch Ness, the Fairy Pools and Skye |
Nessie hunters and Skye dreamers |
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Highlands & Skye Trail |
3 Days |
Skye, Loch Ness and Highland scenery |
Making the most of three days in the Highlands |
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Puffin Islands Hopper Tour |
4 Days |
Mull, Iona, Staffa and wildlife cruises |
Chasing wildlife and island life |
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Highland Fling |
5 Days |
Skye, Inverness, Loch Ness and Oban |
Taking your time and seeing more of the Highlands |
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Winter Highland Fling |
5 Days |
Skye, Inverness, Loch Ness and Oban |
Cosy pubs, crisp air and quieter roads |
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7 Days |
Lerwick, overnight ferries and the festival |
Anyone ready for a proper bucket-list adventure |