Secret Scotland

I purchased Rick Steves book for Scotland and then found Secret Scotland. I highly recommend Secret Scotland. It is much easier to print out and take with you than the Steve’s book. With Secret Scotland you only have what you need not the entire Scotland in Steve’s book. In addition it is in the proper chronological order for your trip as you have selected. I liked the Secret Scotland suggestions and the way it was written. I would highly recommend this in your Scotland travel planning.

We have just returned to Australia from our quick trip to Scotland, and I feel the need to contact you to thank you ever so much for your amazing guides!
It was our “bible” and we discovered some amazing places, not the least of which, was the Bealach na Bà! We had such a wonderful “taster trip” in Scotland, and all made possible with your fantastic guide!
Highly recommend using these guides and travelling the roads less travelled for an amazing trip!

Our experience with Secret Scotland was exceptional, exactly what we were looking for. Their customizable itineraries let us select what we wanted to see and do on our own in our own time and select accommodations and restaurants to suit us, a fun experience in itself. We would highly recommend this company and am now searching for such a company in Ireland with no success. Instead of Ireland we might just have to return to Scotland and use Secret Scotland again.

I have been fortunate enough to run a travel company for women for years with destinations to many of the edgier places in the world. When it came to my own holiday, though, I wanted another expert to quickly 'read' my travel style, provide me with some guidance, and set me up on my own journey...you know, the easier way. That's what Secret Scotland does. Wow. What a company. Mike and Aury truly understood me when I said "I want to zig where the other tourists zag". I wanted to avoid crowds, find delight in the unexpected or unusual, be taken down paths others missed, find pubs not in the blogs, cross bridges that weren't sign-posted...and this is exactly what the itinerary suggestions provided by Secret Scotland did for me. Their stuff was gold! It's not a group tour and it's not you using 40+ hours to research a place you don't know well. Instead, Secret Scotland provides itinerary suggestions, based on your input, that allow you all the freedom in the world to discover the best of Scotland that I argue you would likely miss without their local, hyper-knowledgeable help. I drove my own rented car with a friend. We stopped where we wished as long as we wanted. We booked our own accommodation (though SS will help you with that too). I felt like I was a bit of a local even though I'd never been to anywhere that they suggested we visit. Right or left-hand turns, mileage, distances, tips, warnings, land markers...it was all in their very detailed itineraries. Since 2017, I've told so many people about their services. In 2023, I will be back. I am quite serious when I say that Secret Scotland made our trip to that beautiful land quite remarkable.

Secret Scotland has been so helpful planning our travel in Scotland. Meticulous details and directions and you can rely on their recommendations. Excellent value and highly recommend if you are planning a trip anywhere in Scotland.

We received the pdf very quickly. We purchased the three day-Isle of Skye tour. Since we only have 4-5 days, we are trying to optimize our time. We also bought the accommodation package for a few dollars more and look forward to reviewing that as well. The pdf is 88 pages long! It is incredibly well worth the money you pay for it.

Great, actionable guides with a lot of knowledge, super friendly and attentive service. Easy 5 stars. If you want to plan your Scotland trip the best way - Secret Scotland has everything from detailed routes, to secret places and even alternative plans on rainy days. We are a father and teen son planning a 20 day trip to London and Scotland, and basically, all of our plans are based on Secret Scotland guides. We booked all of our accommodations through them. It's an incredible solution for a problem I believe a lot of travelers face.

If you are considering a holiday in Scotland then make sure you pick Secret Scotland as your first port of call for ideas and recommendations on what to see and how to get there for your trip. We flew to Inverness and then picked up a hire vehicle which we dropped off at Edinburgh. The information and guidance Secret Scotland give is written with the holidaymaker in mind and is not only very informative but takes you to places that without their guides, you would never have found or knew even existed! Even if you are heading for a popular destinations such as Loch Ness, Secret Scotland's guide makes sure you cover the smaller roads and sites that you could of otherwise missed. Easy to read and easy to follow. Our trip covered the Scottish Highlands and we stayed at Inverness, Isle of Skye, Fort William and just outside of Edinburgh and used their guides for day trips out as well as getting from A to B. Mike & Aury from Secret Scotland could not have been more helpful and are obviously passionate about what they do. Excellent product at a very reasonable price. Would highly recommend to anyone. Thank you - our trip was made that extra bit special with the help of your guides.... Sue & Mark