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Scottish Routes

Scottish Routes

Headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland

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Number of tours
2
Age Range
18-80
Number of reviews
18
Rating
4.6/5
Response rate
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Scottish Routes Reviews (17)

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  • 4 Day Islay Whisky Tour reviewer 1
    Written on October 2nd, 2025
    Stefan was a great host and tour guide! He was warm, funny, and knowledgeable. I appreciate all of the history he imbued on us as we imbibed and traveled. I lov…
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    Scottish Routes commented on this review
    Hi Gabrielle, Thank you so much for taking the time to provide such positive feedback regarding your time on tour with us. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed Stefan's humour and expertise whilst travelling, and we will be sure to pass on your kind words to him. All our driver-guides take pride in sharing their passion for Scotland with our guests and it means a lot to hear that travellers have enjoyed their time on tour with us. We greatly appreciate your recommendation of this tour, and hope that we will be able to welcome you on tour with us again in the future. Frazer Scottish Routes
  • 4 Day Islay Whisky Tour reviewer 2
    Written on September 16th, 2025
    Lots of whiskey Limited sight-seeing Excellent,knowledgeable guide Accommodation was comfortable
  • AN
    Written on August 12th, 2023
    Majit was a superb guide, extraordinary storyteller, and fabulous traveling companion. He made each whisky distillery tour special knowing the people at each on…
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    Scottish Routes commented on this review
    Hello Ashley, Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We're delighted you had a great time with Maj and enjoyed your stay at The Bowmore House :) Kind regards Clare
  • MA

    3 Day Speyside Whisky Tour

    5.0Excellent
    Written on June 29th, 2023
    A great all round whisky experience. All of the distilleries we stopped at offerred something unique and interesting beyond the whisky tasting which in itself w…
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  • JB
    Written on October 11th, 2021
    Overall, a very nice tour with our driver Moray. Unfortunately, we could only visit a distillery from the inside, but that was due to the hygiene requirements. …
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  • 5 Day Ultimate Islay Whisky Tour reviewer 6
    Written on April 17th, 2020
    I was excited to go on this tour. The booking wasn't cheap at around $2K, but I knew the experience would be worth it. Especially with their stellar reviews. As…
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  • SR
    Written on September 1st, 2019
    This is part of the email I sent to Scottish Routes: "The itinerary was excellent – very well planned; the accommodation on Islay was most pleasant, hosts And…
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  • TH

    4 Day Speyside Malt Whisky Tour

    5.0Excellent
    Written on August 30th, 2019
    I had four awesome days with Scottish Routes in speyside. The group was nice, the guide really good and patient. He drove us safely though it rained heavily for…
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    Scottish Routes commented on this review
    Hello Thomas, thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear you had a great time exploring Speyside and trying lots of drams with Nick! I have passed on your wonderful feedback...and remember today's rain is tomorrow's whisky :)
  • BW

    4 Day Speyside Malt Whisky Tour

    5.0Excellent
    Written on August 24th, 2019
    Tour was excellent. I can’ Think of anything I’d add to this tour. The driver was truly pleasant to be our guide. I would recommend this Tour to anyone wishing …
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    Scottish Routes commented on this review
    Hello Bart, thanks for your wonderful feedback - delighted to hear you had a great time on tour with us! Kind Regards, Clare
  • JP
    Written on August 22nd, 2019
    Jamie was a wonderful guide! Very knowledgeable, fun and so considerate! We would definitely request him as our guide for another tour.
    Scottish Routes commented on this review
    Hello Jan! Thank you so much for choosing to tour with Scottish Routes. We're delighted to hear you had a great time with Jamie! Kind Regards, Clare

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About Scottish Routes


WHY CHOOSE US?

We love what we do: We all love being able to show our guests around the incredible country we call home. Everyone that works at Scottish Routes realises how lucky and privileged we are to be able to share Scotland with you.

We take you off the beaten track: If you don’t want to follow the crowds, a Scottish Routes tour is for you. Meet, eat and drink with the locals, discover Scotland’s best kept secrets and let us show you the Scotland we love.

Local knowledge and expertise: We are a completely Scottish-owned and registered company. Our passionate, local team have a huge amount of knowledge about Scotland and will help you to get the most from your holiday.

Our guides: We believe our fully trained, friendly, Scottish drivers and guides are second to none. All our staff are passionate about exploring Scotland with you, and can’t wait to share their knowledge and enthusiasm about their country. Our guides are always ready to go the extra mile to ensure you have the trip of a lifetime.


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When our tours begin again, these are just some of the steps we will be taking:


  • Our guides are expertly trained and used to making changes under pressure to give you the best experience possible. They have been fully trained and will be kept up to date on current safety protocols. They will manage loading and unloading of your bus.
  • Our buses will be deep cleaned each evening and touch surfaces will be wiped down throughout the tour. You’ll keep your own seat throughout the tour.
  • Our team are on hand via e-mail if you have any questions before the tour and will be there to help when you arrive at our departure point.
  • Hand sanitiser will be available on our vehicles for use throughout your tour.
  • Face protection is required for your safety and your fellow passengers.
  • Our trusted partners will also follow the recommended safety measures to ensure you have the safest possible experience in Scotland. You can read more about what our main accommodation provider is doing to ensure your safety here: https://www.thebowmorehouse.co.uk/covid-19—update-on-what-you-can-expect-whilst-staying-

We can’t wait to welcome you on tour and explore Scotland with you. Let’s work together to create the best and safest experience for everyone.

Highlights

Authentic Distillery Tours
Delightful Tastings
Fantastic optional activities
Some of Scotlands greatest hidden gems

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