Scotland Travel Planning Services
Feeling overwhelmed planning your Scotland trip? We’re here to help. Custom Scotland itineraries, trip consultations, and small group tours, designed to give you direct access to our local knowledge, on-the-ground experience, and decades of helping travellers explore our country.
Our Scotland Travel Services
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Flat fee: £89
Designed for travellers who want a truly memorable Scotland trip but feel overwhelmed, unsure where to begin, or need expert input to refine an existing plan. This consultation gives you clarity, direction, and practical next steps, without the pressure of committing to a full itinerary.
What’s included
A short pre-call questionnaire to help me understand your travel style, priorities, and what you want from your time in Scotland.
A one-hour consultation, held via Zoom, or by email or WhatsApp if you prefer, where we talk through your ideal Scotland trip in detail.
A follow-up document with clear notes and recommendations from our discussion.
What we can cover
The consultation is shaped entirely around you. Topics can include suggested destinations, route planning, what to see and do, food and drink recommendations, transport and driving advice, packing guidance, seasonal considerations, or any specific questions you have.
Ongoing support
Email support in the run-up to your trip for any follow-up questions or quick clarifications.
Can be upgraded to a full itinerary at any point, and accommodation research can be added if you’d like more hands-on support with booking where to stay.
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Cost: £250 for trips up to 10 days (add £20 per additional day, or request a custom quote for more complex itineraries)
Our most popular bespoke service, designed for travellers who want a clear, thoughtfully curated Scotland route. You’ll receive a fully structured daily plan with insider recommendations, giving you the confidence to hit the ground running without spending hours on research.
We create your Scotland trip from start to finish, handle accommodation availability, and curate every element to reflect your interests, travel style, and pace. This service is perfect for travellers who value peace of mind and want every detail handled by local experts.
What’s included
A day-by-day itinerary, broken down by morning, afternoon, and evening, with clear timing suggestions.
Recommendations for places to eat, explore, and experience, tailored to your tastes.
Accommodation, tours, and restaurant suggestions, with availability checked and confirmed where possible.
A complimentary consultation call to discuss your preferences and trip goals.
A custom travel proposal based on your interests.
One round of complimentary revisions to ensure the itinerary fits perfectly.
Ongoing email support in the lead-up to your trip.
Optional pre-departure call for last-minute questions and fine-tuning.
Access to your private client portal for all documents, bookings, and daily plans.
Turnaround time
The itinerary is typically delivered within 2–3 weeks, depending on the complexity of your trip.
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Flat fee: £75
This service can be booked on its own or added to any itinerary package. We’ll take care of the accommodation research, recommending some of Scotland’s very best places to stay based on how and where you want to travel.
What’s included
We use your confirmed Scotland travel dates to research accommodation and check availability on your behalf.
If your dates are still flexible, we can instead provide a curated shortlist of excellent stays to help you plan with confidence.
You’ll receive 3 to 5 carefully chosen accommodation options per region, matched to your budget, travel style, and preferred type of stay, whether that’s boutique hotels, guesthouses, inns, or high-quality self-catering.
Each recommendation includes direct booking links so you can secure the best option easily.
How we book
We recommend booking via Booking.com, where you’ll find reliable guest reviews, up-to-date photos, and flexible cancellation policies, which are especially valuable when planning a Scotland trip.
We don’t recommend Airbnb as a rule, but we do work with a small number of trusted cottage and self-catering providers where the quality and experience meet our standards.
Turnaround time
Accommodation research is typically completed within approximately one week or quicker where possible/needed.
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Cost: from £550 per day (final price depends on tour length, distance, and details).
Group size: small private tours for 1 to 4 passengers.
Book: make an enquiry here.Let us take care of the itinerary and the driving – our private tours are designed to give you a truly personalised Scotland experience without the stress of planning or navigation.
We offer day tours or multi-day tours departing from Edinburgh or Inverness, taking you to iconic regions such as Perthshire, Fife, the Highlands, or the Isle of Skye.
Every tour is fully customised to your interests and pace, so you decide what you want to see and do.
Our tours are led by an experienced guide who is also a qualified Mountain Leader, allowing us to include short walks, scenic hikes, and outdoor adventures alongside cultural highlights. History, whisky distilleries, hidden viewpoints, and scenic drives can all be part of your itinerary – whatever suits your interests.
While we don’t book accommodation as part of the tour, we can recommend and help you secure the best places to stay along the way if needed.
With a focus on flexibility, personalisation, and insider knowledge, these tours are perfect for travellers who want to explore Scotland at their own pace, with everything arranged for a seamless and memorable experience.
Start Your Scotland Adventure…
Scotland is a spectacular place to explore, but planning a trip here can quickly feel overwhelming. With so many regions, routes, and experiences to choose from, it’s hard to know where to start or how to make the most of your time.
That’s where we come in.
Our Scotland travel planning services give you direct access to our local knowledge, on-the-ground experience, and decades of helping travellers explore our country. Whether you’re looking for a one-to-one planning session, a fully bespoke itinerary, or expert help finding the right places to stay, our services are personal, flexible, and carefully tailored to you.
Our aim is simple: to cut through the noise, remove the guesswork, and turn scattered ideas into a clear, well-designed plan. You’ll save hours of research, gain confidence in your choices, and travel with the reassurance that every detail has been thoughtfully considered.
Lesley & Trev
Latest Custom Scotland Trips
See how we bring Scotland to life for our travellers. Whether you’re looking for a full itinerary, a private tour, or accommodation research, here are a few examples of custom Scotland trips we’ve previously created to inspire your own:
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12-Day Highlands & Skye Trip
10-day journey through the Highlands and Skye, staying in handpicked boutique hotels.
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The Luxury Adventure
7 days of guided walks, boat trips, whisky distilleries, fine dining and luxury accommodation.
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10-Day Classic Loop
10-day journey from Edinburgh to Inverness via Perthshire and iconic sights of the West Coast.
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Castles, Coast & Countryside
5 days discovering historic sites, scenic villages, and local dining spots on the East Coast.
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Whisky & History Tour
4 days exploring distilleries and historic towns, from Edinburgh to Speyside.
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Highlands & Skye Adventure
7 days of castles, coastal drives, and some of Scotland’s most dramatic landscapes.
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15-Day Coastal Explorer
20-day adventure from Edinburgh to Mull via Oban and Glencoe, with puffins, whisky, seafood, and cosy stays.
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Highlands Hiking Trip
7 days hiking the Glencoe & Fort William, exploring hidden glens, waterfalls, forests, and mountains.
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22-Day Ultimate Scotland
Epic 22 days visiting castles, lochs, and cosy inns across the Highlands, NC500, West Coast, and Islands.
About Your Planners
Local expertise
We’re Lesley and Trev, Scotland itinerary planners with decades of first-hand experience travelling our wee country. Lesley has planned hundreds of trips and lived in Scotland all her life, based in Edinburgh and the Highlands. While Trev has spent years guiding travellers across the Highlands and Skye as a tour guide and qualified Mountain Leader.
Personal advice
Between us, we’ve road-tripped, hiked, toured, driven, and holidayed all over Scotland. That means your itinerary is built on genuine local knowledge - we’ve driven the roads, visited the castles, sampled the distilleries, and stayed in the places we suggest. Unlike faceless tour operators, our advice is personal, practical, and rooted in experience.
Tailored trips
We also understand how overwhelming planning a Scotland trip can feel. There’s so much to see, so many routes to consider, and limited time to get it right!
Our role is to simplify the process, make booking easy, and design a journey that creates a lifetime of memories. And we take the time to understand how you like to travel and shape each itinerary personally for you.
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FAQs
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Generally, we find email best, but we’re also happy to chat via WhatsApp, Zoom, or calls.
We’re flexible and happy to be led by you.
We operate Monday to Friday, responding to emails within 24–48 hours during business hours. -
We don’t make bookings on your behalf (unless previously agreed) - but we’ll provide direct links to all activities, stays, and suppliers, to make these simple to arrange yourself.
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Every package includes one round of complimentary revisions once you’ve reviewed your initial proposal. We want your itinerary to feel right for you — whether that means adjusting pacing, adding an experience, or swapping accommodation.
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If you’ve booked our accommodation research service, we’ll handle hotel research, availability checks, and provide a curated list of recommended stays to suit your style and budget - alongside all direct links (using Booking.com or equivalent platform).
But you’ll make the bookings directly.
Note that we do not recommend Airbnb’s, but we do have trusted cottage rentals we work with.Sadly we cannot help me accommodation for large groups.
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Yes — we regularly design extended or more complex itineraries, including multi-region routes, themed trips, and group travel. These often involve more coordination, logistics, and custom research, so an additional fee may apply.
Examples of complex trips include:
Multi-activity adventures (e.g. hiking, kayaking, and wildlife trips)
Activity-specific itineraries such as extended hiking routes or whisky tours
Elopements or special occasions requiring bespoke arrangements
Group or multi-family travel
Multi-week road trips covering several regions of Scotland
If your trip falls into one of these categories, we’ll discuss any additional costs before confirming your booking, ensuring full transparency from the start.
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As far in advance as possible. Scotland’s best hotels, restaurants, and tours book up quickly, especially in high season. If your travel dates are short notice, we’ll always do our best to help — but options may be more limited.
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All itinerary services are non-refundable, so we strongly recommend having adequate travel insurance that covers cancellation for any reason. Once we begin planning, your itinerary involves significant time, research, and partner coordination, which is why we can’t offer refunds. If you need to postpone, we’ll always do our best to accommodate a new date where possible.
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The Route & Itinerary Planning package gives you a curated Scotland route and personalised recommendations for things to see, do, visit, and places to eat along that route. It is split morning through evening, and completely custom to you.
You also have the option of a pre-departure call, ongoing support on the lead up to your trip, and we’re happy to be flexible on how we chat!
We’ll set up a private portal for you, and in that you’ll have access to your itinerary, maps, our travel toolkit, and any other trip essentials.
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Yes — we can design bespoke trips for couples, families, and small groups, typically up to two couples or two families travelling together. Both Route Planning and Full Service Itinerary packages can accommodate these groups.
Please note: for groups or families booking more than one room, we do not book accommodation directly but will recommend family/group friendly stays which suit your budget — you will be responsible for securing rooms based on our recommendations.
In some cases, group itineraries may involve extra planning and coordination, which could incur an additional fee.
All itineraries are tailored to your group’s interests, pace, and style, whether that’s gentle sightseeing, hiking, food and whisky experiences, or a mix of activities.
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No — we do not offer refunds, and we do not provide payment plans. Once planning begins, your itinerary involves significant research, partner coordination, and bespoke arrangements, which is why full payment is required upfront and cannot be refunded.
We will not start work until payment has been received. This ensures that your itinerary is prioritised and we can commit fully to crafting your bespoke plan.
For full details, please see our Terms & Conditions.
If you have any questions or concerns before booking, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re happy to talk through your trip and make sure our services are the right fit for you.
Expert Scotland Travel Planning
Planning a trip to Scotland can be overwhelming, even for experienced travellers. With so many regions to explore – from the rugged Highlands and Isle of Skye to the charming towns of Perthshire and Fife – it’s easy to feel unsure where to start or how to make the most of your time. That’s where we step in.
At Wander Scotland, we specialise in custom Scotland travel planning. Between us, we’ve spent years exploring the country, guiding travellers, and designing itineraries that balance the iconic sights with hidden gems. Whether you’re dreaming of whisky distilleries, scenic drives, coastal walks, historic castles, or boutique stays, we know how to combine these into a seamless and memorable journey.
Our approach is personal and flexible. We don’t just hand over a generic route – we listen to your preferences, understand your travel style, and create a plan that reflects exactly what you want from your trip. You can choose a travel consultation if you want guidance and advice, a full custom itinerary for a detailed, day-by-day plan, or accommodation research if you’d like our help finding the perfect places to stay.
We also offer private tours for travellers who want a guided, bespoke experience with local expertise included.
Every itinerary we craft is rooted in our knowledge of Scotland’s landscapes, culture, and local communities. We think about the little details – timings, travel distances, seasonal considerations, and insider tips – so you can enjoy your trip without the stress of endless planning. This isn’t just research; it’s the kind of advice and support we would give to our own friends and family.
We’ve helped hundreds of travellers plan their ideal Scotland adventures, from first-time visitors to repeat explorers who want something truly unique. By working with us, you’ll save hours of research, gain clarity and confidence, and be ready to explore Scotland fully prepared and stress-free.
If you’re ready to start planning your Scotland trip, submit an enquiry today, and we’ll guide you through the next steps personally.