Scotland

Scotland is one of the most northern parts of the United Kingdom, featuring a unique history and breathtaking scenery. But it’s the friendly and welcoming locals that make Scotland such a wonderful place to visit. One of the great things that makes Scotland a fun area to explore is the array of destinations to suit each type of traveller.

Scotland can be divided into three areas – the Highlands, the Midland Valley and the Southern Uplands. This means that no matter if you’re a history buff looking to wander through archaic castles or you’re a keen adventurer seeking the thrill of the Highlands, there’s truly something for everyone.

Smaller group size
no more than 28

Scottish Highlands & Islands 2028

16 Unforgettable Days

Start: Edinburgh
Ends: Glasgow

Countries: Scotland

Explores famous cities and castles alongside remote islands, rugged coastlines, ancient sites and spectacular Highland scenery.

Touring Scotland by Coach

Travelling through Scotland via coach is a great way to immerse yourself in the majestic scenery that this humble country has to offer while getting to key locations for your tour. For instance, you can watch as you travel from the charming city and straight into Scotland’s natural beauty.

When you travel with Albatross Tours, we’ll give you plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the magical atmosphere of Scotland’s picturesque scenery. We also make sure that we travel in small groups to allow travellers – novice and veteran alike – to fully embrace Scotland’s wonder and beauty.

The best part is that our well-seasoned Tour Managers will take you to the best places Scotland has to offer, such as Edinburgh Castle and various whisky distilleries that this great country is known for.

And by travelling with Albatross Tours, you can meet new people and forge life-long friendships through a love of travel! No matter if you’re flying solo or travelling with a friend, you’ll meet like-minded travellers looking to broaden their horizons through an adventure of a lifetime.

When to Visit Scotland

When the sun comes out to play, Scotland’s scenery is truly remarkable. Picture enchanting sunrises rising over the rolling hills and magical sunsets casting a warm glow across the Lochs.

The months from April to September offer the best chance for pleasant weather, with average temperatures reaching a comfortable 17°C–28°C.

Scottish Culture

Language

Highland Games

Food and Drink

Things to Know Before You Go

Here are some important details that you should know before you go:

Language – English is the most prominent language spoken in Scotland, as it has been for several centuries. However, the languages of the Gaelic and the Scots can still be heard across these rugged lands, and tourists will need to listen closely to understand accents at times. As you decipher stronger northern accents, be polite about it and calmly ask the speaker to repeat themselves if necessary.
Money – Scotland’s currency is the Pound Sterling (£GBP). Though Scotland’s banknotes look different to those of the United Kingdom (UK), you can use both types of banknotes throughout Scotland.
Time zone and daylight – Scotland uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), but switches to British Summer Time (BST) when daylight savings comes around. This means Edinburgh is five hours ahead of New York and 10 hours behind Melbourne. In terms of daylight, June will see up to 17 hours of sunlight while the depths of winter can see about seven hours of sunlight.
Electricity – Scotland uses a 230V supply voltage with a frequency of 50Hz. When travelling from Australia, you don’t usually need a converter for your electronics.