Excellent 6-Day Tour with Ali Wilson!
My husband and I took a fantastic six-day tour with Ali Wilson of Inverness Tours in May 2026! It was our first visit to Scotland and, based on past travels, we knew a private guide & driver would let us enjoy the trip more. Laura, one of the owners, was a big help with planning; she took our interests into account and suggested a reasonable itinerary built around our priorities. From the moment Ali picked us up in Edinburgh, we knew we were in good hands. She was friendly, punctual, knowledgeable, and funny. In a pleasant surprise, she turned out to be as into birding as my husband—a few hours in, she spotted a sea eagle along the A9 (quite rare for the area) and taught us the local tradition of calling out "Barn door!" when you see one, for the wingspan.
We visited so many wonderful places—Inverness, Cairngorms National Park, Gordon Castle for the Highland Games, Clava Cairns, Culloden, Loch Ness, Boleskine House, and the Isle of Skye. One of our favorite experiences was an off-the-beaten-path suggestion from Laura: a living-history presentation of traditional plaid and Highland weapons by Dave & Suzi in Inverness.
Ali made the most of our time in the Highlands. She navigated the single-track roads with ease, provided wonderful commentary along the way, and always knew how to find great stops away from the crowds. We're already planning a return trip to see the areas we missed, and we will absolutely book Ali and Inverness Tours again!
Date of experience: 16 May, 2026
Date of experience: 16 May, 2026
Reply from Inverness Tours
2026.08.16
Dear Debbie, thank you for sharing your immersive and detailed experience! We’re thrilled that Ali, along with Laura's planning, contributed to such memorable moments. Your enthusiasm inspires us! Looking forward to hosting you again for more discoveries in Scotland.