About Wander Scotland
Fàilte - welcome to Wander Scotland
Wander Scotland exists to help independent travellers plan unique trips around Scotland, without the endless hours of research.
We focus on thoughtful travel planning, carefully designed itineraries, and well-curated road trips - created for those who want to experience the country properly. That means time to explore, places chosen with intention, and recommendations you can trust, from where to stay and eat to the landscapes that are genuinely worth your time.
We’re a small team of experienced Scotland travel planners who believe great trips come from better context, not more options. Rather than overwhelming you with choices or following trends and same-same checklists, we offer clear, considered guidance shaped by firsthand experience and a deep understanding of how people actually travel through Scotland.
How we help travellers
Wander Scotland is designed to support travellers at every stage of planning - from early ideas through to a fully shaped itinerary. Through our guides and digital resources, we share practical, experience-led advice to help you plan independently with confidence. For those looking for more tailored support, our travel planning services offer personalised guidance shaped around your route, pace, and priorities, while our small-group journeys bring together carefully curated experiences in some of Scotland’s most memorable locations.
Our Story
Wander Somewhere was founded by Lesley Stewart, a Scotland travel specialist with a background in the Scottish tourism industry.
Before running the business full-time, Lesley worked as a travel advisor with VisitScotland, helping visitors plan trips across the country - from first-time road trips to more in-depth itineraries. Over the years, she has created and refined hundreds of Scotland itineraries, helping travellers navigate the country, from choosing the right route to uncovering the lesser-known places that often become the highlight of a trip.
Since we started in 2019, we’ve grown to over 150,000 readers every month. And we matchmake hundreds of travellers with their dream route every year.
That experience now shapes everything you’ll find across Wander Scotland, from the structure of the itineraries to the level of detail in each guide.
What Readers Will Find on the Site
Across the site, you’ll find:
Scotland travel itineraries and route planning guides
detailed regional travel advice
café and food discoveries
carefully selected boutique accommodation recommendations
destination guides designed to help you go beyond the obvious
Our Team…
Meet the Wander Scotland team - Lesley and Trev. We’re Scotland travel experts, and you’ll usually find us wandering in our home, the Highlands, searching for scenic walks and flat whites.
Lesley
Founder & Lead Travel Planner
Lead travel planner, boutique hotel aficionado, flat white obsessed - usually found with a camera in hand.
Tour Guide & Mountain Leader
Trev
Resident mountain guide, outdoor expert, and tour guide - a big fan of muddy boots and scenic trails.
A new online Scotland travel resource
Lesley began sharing her travels on Wander Somewhere, a broader blog exploring destinations across Europe. But, over time, one destination stood out above all others: her home country, Scotland. Readers weren’t just looking for inspiration; they needed help understanding how to actually plan a trip here - how to connect regions, where to base themselves, and how to make the most of their time.
In 2025, we launched Wander Scotland, its own dedicated section on the site where you'll find in-depth guides, itineraries, and planning resources for exploring the country.
Our mission…
At Wander Scotland, we believe the best way to experience Scotland is slowly - with time to savour, detour, and dig beneath the surface.
Our itineraries and tours are built around that belief. Each journey is carefully curated to reflect your interests and pace, with handpicked accommodation, memorable food stops, and immersive local experiences woven in along the way.
We support small businesses, recommend places we genuinely love, and take a thoughtful, design-forward approach to everything we plan.
Our carefully curated location guides and custom itineraries are designed to help you plan an exceptional trip to Scotland (or beyond), one that is full of wild landscapes, breathtaking scenery, and memory-making places.
Our numbers
500+ custom itineraries shared
10+ years of private trip planning experience
25,000+ miles driven across the Highlands & Islands
5-star reviews
What’s our travel style?
Slow destinations
Places we can wander slowly: quaint villages like coastal Portree and charming cities such as historic Edinburgh; whether well-loved destinations or under-the-radar places, so long as there’s gorgeous surroundings, we’re there.
Boutique & memorable
Touches of luxury are our thing, but we love cosy and comfy even more; design-led stays that don’t mind walking shoes, showcase beautiful design, and bring a whole heap of magic and memories. For instance, these gorgeous Scottish getaways.
Adventures
Think achievable outdoor adventures and plenty of time in nature. Like picturesque walks, forest trails, coastal hikes, countryside rambles, hilly wanders, and plenty of fresh air.
Book your trip…
If you would like to discuss your trip, you can contact me, and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Or you can find out more about our services and packages here.