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Scotland Small Group Tours

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Hiking in the Highlands
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Max 8 People

Scotland Small Group Tours

Every Year We Create a Handful of Epic multi-day small group adventures to share with like minded travels

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Experience Small-Group Scotland Tours

We love bringing people together from around the world for our Scotland small group tours. With a maximum of 8 people, we keep things personal, comfortable, and flexible. This way, you’ll have plenty of chances to connect with your guide and fellow travellers and enjoy a more tailored Scotland experience.

 

✔ Start with Ease: All tours pick up from your Edinburgh accommodation.

✔ Active Exploration: A perfect blend of hiking, history, castles, culture and local whisky.

✔ Nature at its Best: Get close to Puffins, explore the volcanic cliffs of Staffa, or walk the white sands of Lewis and Harris.

Why Small-Groups

Small Group vs. Big Bus

Huge coaches are physically to big for the narrow single-track roads of the Scottish islands which are the key to some of the best locations. We go exactly where the big buses can't.

Like Minded Travellers

In a group of seven, you aren't just a passenger you are part of the team.

Sustainable & Respectful Tourism

We blend into island life rather than overwhelming it. This allows us to support tiny, authentic local businesses that larger groups simply can't visit.

Interactive and Educational

Forget scripted lectures over a microphone. Our small group size allows for a personal, interactive deep-dive into the history and geology you care about most.

Small Group vs. Big Bus

Huge coaches are physically to big for the narrow single-track roads of the Scottish islands which are the key to some of the best locations. We go exactly where the big buses can't.

Like Minded Travellers

In a group of seven, you aren't just a passenger you are part of the team.

Sustainable & Respectful Tourism

We blend into island life rather than overwhelming it. This allows us to support tiny, authentic local businesses that larger groups simply can't visit.

Interactive and Educational

Forget scripted lectures over a microphone. Our small group size allows for a personal, interactive deep-dive into the history and geology you care about most.

Small Group vs. Big Bus

Huge coaches are physically to big for the narrow single-track roads of the Scottish islands which are the key to some of the best locations. We go exactly where the big buses can't.

Like Minded Travellers

In a group of seven, you aren't just a passenger you are part of the team.

Sustainable & Respectful Tourism

We blend into island life rather than overwhelming it. This allows us to support tiny, authentic local businesses that larger groups simply can't visit.

Interactive and Educational

Forget scripted lectures over a microphone. Our small group size allows for a personal, interactive deep-dive into the history and geology you care about most.

Our 2026 Featured Tours

All our 2026 itineraries are timed to capture the best of the Hebridean seasons, from peak puffin activity to the traditional dates of the Highland Games. Spaces are strictly limited to seven guests per tour to ensure an intimate, expert-led experience of the islands. If you have any questions head straight to our contact form. 

8 Days

From £2,000/ person

Magic of the Hebrides: Skye, Small Isles & Harry Potter

    • The ultimate exploration of the West Coast for those who want to see Scotland’s islands and magical film sets in one incredible week. A perfect blend of ancient history, island hopping, and cinematic icons designed for travellers who want to experience the true soul of the Highlands.
    • ✔ Tour Dates: 4-11th September 2026
    • ✔ Max Group Size: 7 People
    • ✔ Includes: Accommodation with Breakfast, Ferries, eBike experience on Eigg
    • ✔ Highlights: Isle of Eigg Massacre Cave, Isle of Rum Cuillin, Balmoral Pyramid, Dunnottar Castle, Portree, Fairy Glen, Hagrid’s Hut, Old Man of Storr, Glen Coe, Loch Ness & more
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9 Days

From £2,200 / person

Western Isles Explorer: Mull, Skye, Lewis & Harris

    • The ultimate island-hopping adventure for those who want to see the Inner and Outer Hebrides. This 9-day journey spans from the colourful harbours of Tobermory to the ancient standing stones of Lewis. A combination of Neolithic wonders, clan castles, short hikes and the most breathtaking white-sand beaches.
    • ✔ Tour Dates: 29th July to 6th August 2026
    • ✔ Max Group Size: 7 People
    • ✔ Includes: Accommodation with Breakfast, Ferries, Tattoo Ticket & Boat trip
    • ✔ Highlights: Fingal’s Cave (Isle of Staffa), Callanish Stones, Luskentyre Beach, Tobermory, Duart Castle, Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, Old Man of Storr, Clachtoll Beach & more
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Fingal's Cave

4 Days

From £850/ person

Hebrides History and Wildlife: Mull, Staffa & Lunga

Rob Carr Tours ultimate answer for nature lovers and hikers. This tour explores the dramatic volcanic geology of the Inner Hebrides, combining summit views with world-class wildlife encounters. From the puffin colonies of Lunga to the jagged ridges of Ardnamurchan, discover the rare geology and breathtaking wildlife of Scotland’s west coast.

  • ✔ Tour Dates: 28th June to 1st July 2026
  • ✔ Max Group Size: 7 People
  • ✔ Includes: Accommodation with Breakfast, Ferries, Whisky tour & Boat trip
  • ✔ Highlights: Fingal’s Cave (Isle of Staffa), Lochbuie Stones, Sanna Beach, Tobermory, Duart Castle, McCaig’s Tower, Castle Tioram, Isle of Mull Cheese farm
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9 Days

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Hebridean Explorer + Highland Games: Skye, Lewis & Harris

    • An authentic immersion into island life, connecting Scotland’s ancient roots with its most famous living traditions. Discover the legacy of Norse settlers and Neolithic monuments in the Outer Hebrides before experiencing the living tradition at the Dunkeld Highland Games. A journey through history combined with iconic hikes and epic viewpoints.
    • ✔ Tour Dates: 22nd to 30th August 2026
    • ✔ Max Group Size: 7 People
    • ✔ Includes: Accommodation with Breakfast, Ferries, Tattoo Ticket & Boat trip
    • ✔ Highlights: Highland Games, Military Tattoo, Isle of Harris Distillery, Callanish Stones, Luskentyre Beach, Quiraing, Steall Falls, Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, Old Man of Storr & more
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Magic of the Hebrides: Skye, Small Isles & Harry Potter

    • The ultimate exploration of the West Coast for those who want to see Scotland’s islands and magical filming locations in one incredible week. A perfect blend of ancient history, island hopping, and cinematic icons designed for travellers who want to experience the true soul of the Highlands.
    • ✔ Tour Dates: 6-13th September 2026
    • ✔ Max Group Size: 7 People
    • ✔ Includes: Accommodation with Breakfast, Ferries, eBike experience on Eigg
    • ✔ Highlights: Isle of Eigg Massacre Cave, Isle of Rum Cuillin, Balmoral Pyramid, Dunnottar Castle, Portree, Fairy Glen, Hagrid’s Hut, Old Man of Storr, Glen Coe, Loch Ness & more
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Western Isles Explorer: Mull, Skye, Lewis & Harris

    • The ultimate island-hopping adventure for those who want to see the Inner and Outer Hebrides. This 9-day journey spans from the colourful harbours of Tobermory to the ancient standing stones of Lewis. A combination of Neolithic wonders, clan castles, short hikes and the most breathtaking white-sand beaches.
    • ✔ Tour Dates: 29th July to 6th August 2026
    • ✔ Max Group Size: 7 People
    • ✔ Includes: Accommodation with Breakfast, Ferries, Tattoo Ticket & Boat trip
    • ✔ Highlights: Fingal’s Cave (Isle of Staffa), Callanish Stones, Luskentyre Beach, Tobermory, Duart Castle, Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, Old Man of Storr, Clachtoll Beach & more
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8 Days

From £2,000/ person

Magic of the Hebrides: Skye, Small Isles & Harry Potter

    • The ultimate exploration of the West Coast for those who want to see Scotland’s islands and magical film sets in one incredible week. A perfect blend of ancient history, island hopping, and cinematic icons designed for travellers who want to experience the true soul of the Highlands.
    • ✔ Tour Dates: 6-13th September 2026
    • ✔ Max Group Size: 7 People
    • ✔ Includes: Accommodation with Breakfast, Ferries, eBike experience on Eigg
    • ✔ Highlights: Isle of Eigg Massacre Cave, Isle of Rum Cuillin, Balmoral Pyramid, Dunnottar Castle, Portree, Fairy Glen, Hagrid’s Hut, Old Man of Storr, Glen Coe, Loch Ness & more
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9 Days

From £2,200 / person

Western Isles Explorer: Mull, Skye, Lewis & Harris

    • The ultimate island-hopping adventure for those who want to see the Inner and Outer Hebrides. This 9-day journey spans from the colourful harbours of Tobermory to the ancient standing stones of Lewis. A combination of Neolithic wonders, clan castles, short hikes and the most breathtaking white-sand beaches.
    • ✔ Tour Dates: 29th July to 6th August 2026
    • ✔ Max Group Size: 7 People
    • ✔ Includes: Accommodation with Breakfast, Ferries, Tattoo Ticket & Boat trip
    • ✔ Highlights: Fingal’s Cave, Callanish Stones, Luskentyre Beach, Tobermory, Duart Castle, Gearrannan Village, Old Man of Storr, Clachtoll Beach & more
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Fingal's Cave

Hebrides History & Wildlife: Mull, Staffa & Lunga

Rob Carr Tours ultimate answer for nature lovers and hikers. This tour explores the dramatic volcanic geology of the Inner Hebrides, combining summit views with world-class wildlife encounters. From the puffin colonies of Lunga to the jagged ridges of Ardnamurchan, discover the rare geology and breathtaking wildlife of Scotland’s west coast.

  • ✔ Tour Dates: 28th June to 1st July 2026
  • ✔ Max Group Size: 7 People
  • ✔ Includes: Accommodation with Breakfast, Ferries, Tattoo Ticket & Boat trip
  • ✔ Highlights: Fingal’s Cave (Isle of Staffa), Lochbuie Stones, Sanna Beach, Tobermory, Duart Castle, McCaig’s Tower, Castle Tioram, Isle of Mull Cheese farm
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Hebridean Explorer + Highland Games: Skye, Lewis & Harris

    • An authentic immersion into island life, connecting Scotland’s ancient roots with its most famous living traditions. Discover the legacy of Norse settlers and Neolithic monuments in the Outer Hebrides before experiencing the living tradition at the Dunkeld Highland Games. A journey through history combined with iconic hikes and epic viewpoints.
    • ✔ Tour Dates: 22nd to 30th August 2026
    • ✔ Max Group Size: 7 People
    • ✔ Includes: Accommodation with Breakfast, Ferries, Tattoo Ticket & Boat trip
    • ✔ Highlights: Highland Games, Military Tattoo, Isle of Harris Distillery, Callanish Stones, Luskentyre Beach, Quiraing, Steall Falls, Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, Old Man of Storr & more
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Meet Your Guide

Rob Carr

Scotland fanatic, passionate storyteller, and with a soft spot for puffins… and puns. I live for sharing castles, wildlife, and Scotland’s secret corners, making every small group trip unforgettable. I’m allergic to long hours in the car and believe the best way to experience Scotland is on foot, hiking through stunning landscapes and spotting wicked wildlife along the way. 

Rob Carr

Scotland fanatic, passionate storyteller, and with a soft spot for puffins… and puns. I live for sharing castles, wildlife, and Scotland’s secret corners, making every small group trip unforgettable. I’m allergic to long hours in the car and believe the best way to experience Scotland is on foot, hiking through stunning landscapes and spotting wicked wildlife along the way. 

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