Private Luxury Tours of Scotland
From initial tour design to expert chauffeuring services. We handle everything, allowing you to relax and get the very most out of your vacation.
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Thistledown Estate are Scotland’s Leading Luxury Tour Operator.
Let us take care of every aspect of your tour from initial tour design to providing an unrivalled chauffeur service. Our experienced tour designers have an extensive knowledge of our beautiful country and we pride ourselves on creating the most enchanting tour itineraries. Including Scotland’s finest hotels, historic venues, traditional whisky distilleries, scenic driving routes, awe-inspiring landscapes and majestic golf courses.
All of our tours are fully bespoke – customised to suit your tastes and requirements.
The 5 Star Travel Experience
The ThistleDown Tours Experience
We create bespoke itineraries which meet the your exact specifications. Our process for creating your perfect tour itinerary is simply; great communication and expert knowledge. From your initial enquiry we will acquire the key details needed to craft a beautiful tailor-made itinerary.
For example: Number of guests. Travel Dates. Preferred Room Types. Private chauffeur driver or self-drive. Specific Interests. Particular regions you would you like to visit.
After we have gathered the necessary information, one of our tour designers extensively researches and creates a draft itinerary for your approval. Your bespoke travel itinerary is an in-depth document that breaks down each day of your tour. Handcrafted with beautiful images, summaries and vital information about all the activities you will be partaking in. The itinerary includes a costing which encapsulates all accommodation, activities, private driver and 24 hour assistance.
Once you have made any revisions to your travel itinerary and liaising with your tour designer, your final itinerary will be produced.
After payment has been arranged, our team will promptly reserve all accommodation and book all activities.
You can rest assured that before you step foot in to our beautiful country, every aspect of your luxury tour will have been taken care of to the highest degree of detail and we will be there to greet you upon arrival.
For example: Number of guests. Travel Dates. Preferred Room Types. Private chauffeur driver or self-drive. Specific Interests. Particular regions you would you like to visit.
After we have gathered the necessary information, one of our tour designers extensively researches and creates a draft itinerary for your approval. Your bespoke travel itinerary is an in-depth document that breaks down each day of your tour. Handcrafted with beautiful images, summaries and vital information about all the activities you will be partaking in. The itinerary includes a costing which encapsulates all accommodation, activities, private driver and 24 hour assistance.
Once you have made any revisions to your travel itinerary and liaising with your tour designer, your final itinerary will be produced.
After payment has been arranged, our team will promptly reserve all accommodation and book all activities.
You can rest assured that before you step foot in to our beautiful country, every aspect of your luxury tour will have been taken care of to the highest degree of detail and we will be there to greet you upon arrival.
What Type Of Luxury Private Tours
Do We Offer?
Scotland is famed for:
Beautiful scenery, Whisky, Golf, History & Castles, Fishing and so much more.
Our experienced team has expertise across all these areas, from bespoke all-encompassing Scotland tours to whisky itineraries to luxury golf tours, we have become the go to company for luxury travel here in Scotland.
Our experienced team has expertise across all these areas, from bespoke all-encompassing Scotland tours to whisky itineraries to luxury golf tours, we have become the go to company for luxury travel here in Scotland.
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Expert Tour Designers
Assigned your very own expert tour designer who will work closely with you from start to finish, building your perfect vacation. Our experienced team know every corner of Scotland from the best driving routes, the best scenery to Scotland’s hidden gems.
Elite Tour Management
Exceptional attention to detail, organisation and care. Delivering incredible memories every time. Clients are assigned their own dedicated ‘Travel Co-ordinator’. They liaise closely with clients are take care of all the finer details (Dinner Reservations, etc.).
The Finest Luxury Experiences
Our tour designers, travel co-ordinators & chauffeurs possess An unrivalled knowledge of our enchanting lands. Long standing relationships & industry reputation allows us access to some of the most exclusive experiences in the country.
Travel in Style & Comfort
It is very important to us that all our clients travel in comfort. Our high-end fleet offering includes multiple long Mercedes V-Class (Up to 7 people) S And E class, Large Mercedes Sprinters (up to 16 people), executive coaches to a range of 4×4 self drive options including Mercedes GLE and Land Rovers.
Tailor-Made Luxury Private Tours We Offer:
Beautiful scenery | Whisky | Golf | History & Castles | Fishing | Corporate | Islands | Gastronomy | Self Drive | Chauffeur Driven | Accommodation | Nautical | Heritage & Clan | Private Large Groups | Private Small Groups | Solo Travellers | Private Guides | The Great Outdoors
Many of our clientele desire a tour designed specifically around one of these interests or alternatively we build an itinerary which blends a combinations of these different areas. Our experienced team are experts in all these different areas, from bespoke whisky itineraries to luxury golf tours, we know Scotland better than any guide book.
Private Tours of Scotland FAQs
Tipping in Scotland is not compulsory. However in Restaurants it is generally polite to leave at least 10% tip. If you feel you have been provided with exemplary service you may wish to leave more.
This is entirely up to you, and you are not obliged to do so.
Bartenders serving drinks in bars and pubs in Scotland don’t expect to be tipped by customers. That being said, tips are always appreciated.
Scotland doesn’t have fixed rules for tipping as our county adopts a much more laid back approach when it comes to tipping. With regards to tipping your walking tour guides or driver tour guides, the answer would be simply whatever you are comfortable with. Again, you are not obliged to tip. But if you feel the level of service has been very good then you may tip as you are feel appropriate.
We accept all major Credit and Debit Cards (including AMEX, VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, MAESTRO).
This can be done over the phone or online.
We also accept payment via Wire Transfer or via Paypal.
Booking flights is not part of our service. However we are happy to advise on the best routes available to you. Once you have touched down in Scotland every aspect of your tour will have been organised and awaiting your arrival, along with your driver to greet you at the airport.
Generally we look to included the following in our initial offerings:
Accommodation, Private Driver, Executive Vehicle Hire, All Excursions, Tour Guides and 24 hour Private Concierge Service.
This is dependant on each specific tour request.
Our travel itineraries always include lunch and dinner recommendations. With our team on hand to book all restaurants for both lunch and dinner.
When booking accommodation we will always include Bed & Breakfast, unless otherwise instructed.
Lunch and dinner meals are generally not included within our package costs, unless of course specifically requested.
We can accommodate special requests for travellers looking to have set menu and wines selected and pre-paid.
The peak times for visitors in Scotland are between April and September.
These are the spring and summer months and the weather tends to be warmer and drier.
The winter and autumn months in Scotland also offer their own degree of charm, with festivities aplenty.
It is to be noted that Scotland has varying weather patterns. However that is all part of the fun when visiting Scotland and why our lands are so beautiful and green.
Due to the changeable weather here in Scotland, we recommend you bring a variety of clothing.
Scotland is known for quick showers, so it is a good idea to bring a water proof jacket. Equally the weather can be warm in summer (reaching 30 degrees) so make sure you bring shorts and T-shirt too. Luxury hotels and restaurants in Scotland are fairly relaxed in terms of dress code but at a minimum we suggest having at the very least a few smart causal outfits.
For more information please contact our team:
Email: Linzi@thisteldownestate.com
Phone: 07984890178
Email: Linzi@thisteldownestate.com
Phone: 07984890178
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Luxury Whisky Tours
If you love whisky, then visiting Scotland is a must.
Taste the drams of our finest Single Malts are you explore our country’s 6 Scottish whisky regions.
Highlands – Speyside – Lowlands – Campbeltown – Islay – Islands
Scotland may be a small country, but with over 120 malt and grain distilleries, we boast the best whisky on earth. Our team can make sure you visit the best distilleries in the country and you will learn the fine nuisances between coastal and inland whiskies.
Highlands – Speyside – Lowlands – Campbeltown – Islay – Islands
Scotland may be a small country, but with over 120 malt and grain distilleries, we boast the best whisky on earth. Our team can make sure you visit the best distilleries in the country and you will learn the fine nuisances between coastal and inland whiskies.
Luxury Golf Tours
Scotland is a golfing treasure trove and St Andrews is of course the “home of golf”. Nowhere in the world does links golf quite like Scotland. Scotland has fantastic courses throughout the country but Scotland’s best golfing regions are
St Andrews – East Lothian – Ayrshire – North East – Highlands
Often our tours blend a mixture of these regions, alternatively you may want to experience one or a couple of these regions in depth. At ThistleDown Estate we are keen golfers and have played and stayed at all the golf courses we recommend in our itineraries.
Luxury British & Irish Tours
Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, England, Wales – There is so much to see across our British and Irish Tours. Choose your preferred destinations and start planning your trip of a lifetime.
Luxury Family Tours
Personalised family tours of Scotland to suit your needs. Travel in comfort on a custom tour wrapped in luxury. Our family friendly private tours create memories that will last a lifetime.
Luxury Large Group Tours
At ThistleDown Estate Tours we are experts at co-orientating large group tours. With a fleet of luxurious coaches, experienced drivers and guides we organise and carry out tours for groups in excess of 50 people. We will organise all accommodation, meals and activities.
At ThistleDown Estate there is no private tour that we can’t accommodate. More often than not, itineraries requested by the client include a mixture of historic, whisky, golf, fishing, fine dining and walking. We pride ourselves on creating bespoke itineraries that meet your exact requirements.
Luxury Historic & Castle Tours
From the mighty Picts which roamed Scotland in the early AD period through to the medieval times and then the Victorian era, Scotland has a rich and interesting history. From archaic city land marks to mysterious costal ruins, our expert tour designers will make sure you see the best historic venues Scotland has to offer. We will proudly showcase world renowned venues like Edinburgh castle, which imposes itself on Scotland’s famous capital city to hidden gems like Dunvegan castle based at the tip the Isle of Skye. You will see Scotland’s best historic landmarks while travelling in luxurious comfort.
Luxury Honeymoon Tours
Scotland is the perfect destination for your romantic honeymoon.
Our dramatic scenery, exploring medieval castles along the way:
Creating bespoke romantic getaways. Stay in castles, dine like royalty and immerse yourselves in the beauty of Scotland.
Our dramatic scenery, exploring medieval castles along the way:
Creating bespoke romantic getaways. Stay in castles, dine like royalty and immerse yourselves in the beauty of Scotland.
Luxury Heritage Tours
Explore your Scottish roots with our private heritage tours. Our expert tour designers will help you connect with your family ties here in Scotland.
Deepen the understanding of your clan as you learn of their past. If you don’t have Scottish connections, we can craft a tour that highlights and explores Scotland’s rich heritage, culture and traditions.
Deepen the understanding of your clan as you learn of their past. If you don’t have Scottish connections, we can craft a tour that highlights and explores Scotland’s rich heritage, culture and traditions.
