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Driving in Scotland

Scotland Summer Tour Packages

From scenic drives through the Scottish Highlands to popular events like the Highland Games and Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Scotland summer tours offer endless possibilities of things to see and do. Enjoy an incredible summer vacation in Scotland with a road trip or guided tour designed by the local travel experts at Nordic Visitor.

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ENJOY A CUSTOM SCOTLAND SUMMER ITINERARY

Take advantage of Scotland’s mild weather and long daylight hours in summer to go on the trip of a lifetime. On Scotland summer tours offered by Nordic Visitor from May to September you can enjoy the best of both nature and culture, from breathtaking scenery in the Scottish Highlands to fun-filled summer festivals.

Edinburgh in particular is a lively place this time of year as the capital city hosts some of Scotland’s largest summer festivals, including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and other popular events in August. Although the city’s major attractions like the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle attract the largest crowds from June to August, the summer months are ideal for enjoying Edinburgh's outdoor highlights, such as Princes Street Gardens and the scenic viewpoint at Calton Hill.

Of course, with so many things do in summer in Scotland we recommend getting out to the countryside. Want to watch kilted warriors and bagpipers perform at the Highland Games in Scotland? Or maybe do some summer hiking in Scotland at beautiful places like Cairngorms National Park or the Isle of Skye? A road trip in Scotland in summer is an excellent idea! Don’t feel like driving? Then a guided tour of Scotland in summer is the perfect way to enjoy the views while learning about Scottish history and culture from an entertaining local driver-guide.

Want to know more about visiting Scotland in summer? Scroll down for more travel ideas and suggested itineraries for Scotland summer tours.

 

— WHY US?

Why book with Nordic Visitor

  • Hassle-free & seamless travel experience
  • Flexible & customisable tour options
  • Value for your money
  • Professional service from local experts

Experience Scotland on a road trip

Explore the Highlands and beyond on a self-drive tour. You do the driving, we handle your accommodations, route planning and any itinerary customisations. Tours come with a hand-marked map, free GPS, attractions guide and more.

Scotland
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10 days / 9 nights
4.8
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Classic Scotland

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Self-drive
8 days / 7 nights
4.8
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Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye

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Self-drive
14 days / 13 nights
4.8
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Complete Scotland

Scottish Highlands & North Coast 500

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Scotland
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Self-drive
17 days / 16 nights
4.7
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Grand Tour of Scotland

Scottish Highlands & North Coast 500

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Visit Scotland on a small group tour

Want to travel with a witty local guide and make some new friends along the way? Check out these guided small group tours, with maximum 16 travellers and transportation in a comfy mini-coach. Departures are 100% guaranteed.

Scotland
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Guided Groups
7 days / 6 nights
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Wonders of Scotland

Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness & Isle of Skye

Pace Level Level 2 (Classic)
Activity Level Level 2 (Moderate)

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10 days / 9 nights
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Highlights of Scotland

Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness & Isle of Skye

Pace Level Level 2 (Classic)
Activity Level Level 2 (Moderate)

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14 days / 13 nights
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Wonders of Scotland & Ireland

Ultimate Celtic Adventure

Pace Level Level 2 (Classic)
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Best of England & Scotland in 13 days

London, Bath, Edinburgh & the Scottish Highlands

Pace Level Level 2 (Classic)
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Explore Scotland on a Private Tour

Enjoy more Scottish cultural insights on a privately guided tour with a local driving you around in style. Tours are fully customisable and ideal for those interested in Scotch whisky, Scottish cuisine, Outlander film locations and more.

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Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye - Private

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Scenic Scotland Express - Private

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Classic Scotland - Private

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14 days / 13 nights
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Complete Scotland - Private

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SUMMER WEATHER IN SCOTLAND & DAYLIGHT HOURS

The weather in Scotland in summer is mild, with average temperatures ranging from 12 (53°F) to 14 °C (57°F). Nonetheless, in terms of what to pack for Scotland in summer, it’s always a good idea to bring a rain jacket and different layers as you can sometimes experience all four seasons in one day. If you’re planning on doing some short summer hiking tours in Scotland you should also bring good walking shoes or hiking boots.



As for sunrise and sunset times in Scotland in summer, you can expect anywhere from 12 - 17 hours of daylight in the summer months between May and September. This is perfect for sightseeing during the day and enjoying the warm Scottish hospitality at night with some gourmet Scottish food and perhaps a taste of local whisky. If the latter appeals to you, why not take a summer whisky tour in Scotland

BEST PLACES TO GO IN SCOTLAND IN SUMMER

In Scotland, Highland summer tours are the most popular holidays. On a Highlands tour during summer in Scotland lasting a week or more, you can experience many of the country’s most famous attractions. With overnights in the Fort William, Inverness and Loch Lomond areas you can explore highlights like Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle and Glencoe. With about 10 - 12 days, extend your summer tour of the Scottish Highlands to other regions, like the popular Isle of Skye in the west and the “Castle Trail” of Aberdeenshire in the east.

For the ultimate Scotland summer road trip, give yourself around 2 weeks to visit lesser-travelled places like the Outer Hebrides (Western Isles), the scenic North Coast 500 route or the Orkney Islands off the north coast.

CUSTOMISED SUMMER TOURS IN SCOTLAND

If you prefer to do the driving in Scotland on your summer vacation, we make it easy for you as all Nordic Visitor self-drive tours include car rentals with free GPS and two authorised drivers so you can share the driving responsibilities with a travel mate.

Want to make friends on your journey while a local guide navigates the scenic roads? Then Nordic Visitor’s guided small group tours may be just what you’re looking for. Have a keen interest in Scottish heritage or particular whisky brands? With a customised private tour of Scotland, you’ll ride in a high-end 4x4 vehicle to your desired sights with your own personal driver-guide. 

No matter what kind of trip to Scotland in summer you book, you’ll have your own dedicated travel consultant at Nordic Visitor to make all local travel arrangements for you and advise you on possible customisations. All of our itineraries can be tailored with extra nights, alternative departures or arrivals in Glasgow, day trips from Edinburgh, and more.

 

 

— Things To Do in Scotland

Top Scottish experiences

  • Tour one of Scotland‘s local distilleries and see how whisky, the “water of life”, is produced
  • Sample traditional Scottish cuisine such as haggis, porridge, kippers and black pudding
  • Stroll the Royal Mile in Edinburgh's Old Town, between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace
  • Look for Nessie, the elusive monster said to inhabit Loch Ness, Scotland's most famous lake
  • Visit Clava Cairns to see prehistoric standing stones similar to those in the Outlander TV series

What do our customers say?

The reviews speak for themselves. See what Nordic Visitor travellers said about their experience with us.

Simon,
Highlights of Scotland, October 2020

A very good tour with a great information pack.

A very good tour with good information and map with highlighted attractions and a very good information pack.

Kalli
Express Scotland, October 2019

Absolutely love working with Nordic Visitor!

I have already traveled twice with Nordic Visitor, and am already in the process of booking a third trip! Absolutely love working with you! Every bed and breakfast we stayed at was amazing. The hosts were so welcoming with great suggestions of things to do and places to eat. The rooms were very comfortable, and the amenities were awesome! 

Paul,
Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye, September 2020

The best holidays we have ever had!

Superb!! Our first ever 'touring' holiday and right up there with the best holidays we have ever had. We are not youngsters, so this was taken on with a bit of trepidation, but were soon put at ease by the sheer quality of accommodation provided along with the superb travel itinerary book (yes, it's that thick and detailed) and map. Even though we often used local recommendations, these became our trusted companions throughout the week - and are now valued reminders of an exceptional holiday - Thankyou Nordic Visitor, we will be back!

Crystal, United States
Classic Scotland & The Orkney Islands, September 2019

Wonderful experience!

Thank you so much! Our experience in Scotland was wonderful! We felt prepared for what to expect, particularly as it relates to making dinner reservations on the islands we visited. The food recommendations were excellent , the accommodations were cozy, and the recommendations for sites and attractions greatly appreciated. A special thank you to Agne who answered all my inquiries, helped us make dinner reservations and confirmed all our dates and meeting times - she was a pleasure to work with!  

David,
Classic Scotland, September 2020

Excellent trip

All accommodations were excellent with very friendly hosts. Car rental pickup was very quick and easy and car was excellent. Rebecca was excellent, she took all our requirements and made a personal tour for us. Her attention to detail was excellent.The documents at our first hotel were excellent especially the map with everything marked on for us.

David
Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye, June 2019

A positive experience, beginning to end!

This tour was a positive experience for us, beginning to end. The planning by Nordic Visitor was complete, thoughtful, and worked flawlessly. Scotland was stunning and most interesting - we just wish we had more time. To Nordic Visitor: Great Job! We'll be back!

Gary, Canada
Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye - Winter, November 2019

The accommodations, destinations and car were great!

The tour went very well. All the accommodation was excellent. We are very pleased with all the arrangements and communications that we had with Rebecca. The accommodations, destinations and car were great. Our only wish is that we would have had more time at some of the locations. We had a hard time packing it all in!

Jennifer
Express Scotland, July 2019

Nothing but great words to say about Nordic Visitor!

We were thrilled with all of our accommodations. All hosts/hostesses were very friendly and we felt very welcomed. The rental car service was also very good and thorough. And we felt as though everyone had a good working relationship as the businesses had nothing but great words to say about Nordic Visitor so we felt good that everyone was working together to make our visit a great one!

Scotland Travel Guide

Start preparing for your trip by doing some research before your Scottish adventure.

Flights to Scotland

The two biggest international airports in Scotland are in Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, and in Edinburgh, the capital city and usual starting point for Nordic Visitor tours. Flight times to Scotland are, for example, 6.5 hours from New York City and 1.5 hours from London. Major international airlines with flights to Scotland include (but are not limited to) British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta and KLM.

Scotland and the rest of the UK is on GMT time. If your journey to Scotland involves one or more connecting flights, or if you're crossing several time zones to get here, your dedicated Nordic Visitor travel consultant can add extra nights in Edinburgh to your package so you can rest up after arrival.

Please note that flights to Scotland are not included in Nordic Visitor packages.

Our Services

Whether you travel independently or with a guide in your Nordic Visitor package, you will receive personalised service from a designated travel consultant and high-quality travel documents. What's more, all self-drive clients receive a hand-marked map that outlines the driving route, overnights and highlights along the way. Travel with ease knowing that Nordic Visitor has close professional relationships with local service providers, which are carefully selected by our staff for their consistently high standards.

Book With Confidence

  • Protect your money & plans with our flexible booking terms  .
  • 97% of customers say they’d recommend us to friends.
  • We work closely with trusted, high-quality suppliers.
  • Enjoy personal service from Scotland travel experts.
  • Get peace of mind with a 24/7 helpline during your stay.
  • We’re here for you in case of unforeseen circumstances.

Contact us

Whether you’re looking to add a night in Edinburgh, want restaurant recommendations or have questions about your tour, we’re happy to help so get in touch with our friendly team to answer any of your travel queries.

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