Scotland Tours in October 2025
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10 best Scotland trips in October 2025
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- 6 Day Edinburgh and Inverness By Train
- 2-day Outlander Tour (Small Group)
- 5-Day Edinburgh and Glasgow by Train
- Best of Scottish Lochs, the Highlands, Edinburgh and Glasgow in 6Days (Partially-guided, Independent)
- Taste of Scotland | 8 Days Self-Drive Tour
- Loch Ness & Highlands Express - 2 days
- Loch Ness & Highlands Express (Hotel) - 2 days
- Loch Ness, Inverness & The Scottish Highlands - Small Group - 2 Days
- Taste of Scotland - 4 Days (Small Group)
- 5 Day Inverness including Loch Ness Experience and Skye & Eilean Donan Castle
- 6 Day Edinburgh and Inverness By Train1 Review by TourRadar travelers- “TourRadar took care of hotels, transfers, breakfast, and the castle tour. That left us to decide what we wanted to see which was great!” - Lisa, traveled in August - Duration - 6 days - Destinations - Edinburgh, Inverness - Age Range - All Ages Welcome - Operator - STM Tours LLC - From $2,691 7% Off
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- 2-day Outlander Tour (Small Group)38 Reviews by TourRadar travelers- “we had a great tour guide with a great sence of humor.” - Susan, traveled in July - Duration - 2 days - Destinations - Edinburgh, Doune, Glencoe, Loch Ness, Inverness, Culloden, Falkland, Culross - Age Range - All Ages Welcome - Operator - Highland Experience Tours - From 7% Off
- NZ$526
 
- Duration - 5 days - Destinations - Edinburgh, Loch Ness, Glasgow - Age Range - All Ages Welcome - Operator - STM Tours LLC - From $2,908 7% Off
- NZ$2,705You save $204
 
- Duration - 6 days - Destinations - Edinburgh, Glasgow - Age Range - All Ages Welcome - Operator - WiseYatra - From $2,965 25% Off
- NZ$2,224You save $741
 
- Duration - 8 days - Destinations - Glasgow, Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, Fort William, Glenfinnan, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness, Inverness, Aviemore, Cairngorms National Park, PitlochrySee all destinations - Age Range - All Ages Welcome - Operator - BTOURS - From $2,741 15% Off
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- Duration - 2 days - Destinations - Edinburgh, Pitlochry, Aviemore, Inverness, Loch Ness, Glencoe - Age Range - All Ages Welcome - Operator - On The Go Tours - From $1,035 15% Off
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- Duration - 2 days - Destinations - Edinburgh, Pitlochry, Aviemore, Inverness, Loch Ness, Glencoe - Age Range - All Ages Welcome - Operator - On The Go Tours - From $1,305 15% Off
- NZ$1,109You save $196
 
- Duration - 2 days - Destinations - Edinburgh, Forth Bridge, Pitlochry, Cairngorms National Park, Aviemore, Inverness, Loch Ness - Age Range - All Ages Welcome - Operator - Click Tours - From $1,358 36% Off
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- Duration - 4 days - Destinations - Glasgow, Loch Ness, Glencoe, Stirling, Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park - Age Range - All Ages Welcome - Operator - Click Tours - From $2,820 36% Off
- NZ$1,805You save $1,015
 
- Duration - 5 days - Destinations - Inverness, Loch Ness - Age Range - All Ages Welcome - Operator - STM Tours LLC - From $2,264 7% Off
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What people love about Scotland Tours in October
- 3 Day Isle of SkyeI really enjoyed the tour and I think is good quality for the price I payed. I would have love to take the 5 day tour but couldn`t make it this time, so I hope to come back and do some more tours with you! The guide was Neil, the best natural storyteller ever! He deserves to be payed attention, he knows a lot and he really tries to please you if you have any other interests during the tour, to see something else or do something else. He is very helpful. In the 3 day tour you get to see a lot of things, even though you have to be a lot on the bus. My only suggestion would be to maybe think on making the Isle of Skye a 4 day tour instead fo 3, so you can enjoy even more with not much rush of time. I think one day more is totally payable. Cheers! 
- Isle Of Skye And The HighlandsLee is an amazing guide and a great storyteller as well! He has a lot of knowledge and told us some really interesting stories about the highlands through the tour and played a terrific Scottish playlist as well. We visited plenty of places in the tour but it was relaxed and not too much at all. The itinerary, places we stopped at, food accommodation and guide/driver Lee was totally amazing!! The accommodation is fabulous, we went for the B and B option with no additional costs and it was a spacious, pretty room in a great location in Portree, the Scottish breakfast there was spectacular! Highly recommend this tour! 
- Skye, The Highlands & Loch Ness - from GlasgowGreat trip, our guide Martine was knowledgable, and happy to answer many questions out to her. She has great storytelling ability of Scottish history that I found fascinating. The hostel on the Isle of Skye was more than expected. 
What our customers ask about Scotland Tours in October 2025
- What are the best Highland destinations to visit in Scotland during October?- The Scottish Highlands reveal their true character in October as autumn paints the landscape in rich reds and golds. Glen Coe Valley Glen Coe Isle of Skye and the Cairngorms National Park offer excellent opportunities for exploration with fewer tourists than peak season. The Quiraing mountain pass on Skye draws particular praise from travelers for its rugged beauty while the winding roads through Glen Coe provide memorable drives through mist-shrouded valleys. For accommodations the Caledonian Hotel in Portree and Alexandra Hotel in Oban serve as strategic bases for Highland adventures. As one TourRadar traveler noted "being there in early October with the changing colours and no midges was amazing." 
- What are the best attractions to visit in Scotland during October?- October provides ideal conditions to explore Scotland's most famous sites without summer crowds. Edinburgh Castle Stirling Castle and the Isle of Skye welcome visitors with shorter wait times and clearer views. The season brings exceptional colors to Glencoe and Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. When rain appears indoor venues like Glasgow's Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Scotland's numerous whisky distilleries offer engaging alternatives. A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "Visiting the Highland capital of Inverness and Loch Ness in October was magical - the fall colors reflecting in the loch created breathtaking photo opportunities and staying at the historic Kingsmills Hotel made the experience even more special." 
- What type of accommodation is recommended for Scotland in October?- The autumn season calls for warm comfortable lodgings across Scotland. The InterContinental Edinburgh The George and Glasgow's Radisson Blu Hotel offer refined city-center stays while the Highlands' Kingsmills Hotel provides a blend of Scottish tradition and modern amenities. A TourRadar reviewer noted: "The historic Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow was perfect for October - centrally located for exploring the city while providing a warm retreat from autumn weather." 
- How much should I budget for a Scotland trip in October?- October travel costs in Scotland range from $210-444 per day varying by comfort level and chosen activities. Simple excursions like the 3-Day Isle of Skye tour begin at $280 while extended luxury experiences such as the 14-day Scottish Highlands & Islands tour reach $5699. A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "October offered great value - we stayed at the lovely Apex Waterloo Place in Edinburgh while enjoying off-season rates and smaller tour group sizes." 
- Are there any special events or festivals in Scotland during October?- October brings distinctive Scottish celebrations to life. The Royal National Mòd rotates between Highland locations celebrating Gaelic culture through music and arts. Pitlochry Theatre's Winter Words Festival adds literary flair while distilleries present special autumn programming. Consider stays at the Dalmore Guest House in Inverness or Stornoway's Caberfeidh Hotel for easy festival access. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The October festivals really brought Scottish culture alive especially with all the traditional music events." 
- Is October a good time for whisky distillery tours in Scotland?- The crisp October air creates perfect conditions for whisky appreciation particularly in Speyside and Islay. Distilleries operate at a relaxed pace with smaller groups allowing for more personal experiences. A TourRadar traveler who visited Islay shared: "Our October tour included visits to Bunnahabhain and Kilchoman distilleries - the autumn atmosphere made the experience even more special and we could take our time with tastings since there were fewer visitors." 




















