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Discover Scotland's Spectacular Highlands & Islands

Experience the majestic landscapes of Scotland on one of our specialist self-drive tours. Escape to the Highlands, explore the awe-inspiring west coast, or take a highlights tour of the most iconic attractions and natural wonders.

The holiday suggestions on our website are examples of the amazing trips we can offer, which are created uniquely for you by our award-winning specialists. Think of the itineraries below as inspiration for your own tailor-made escape. These can be customised to suit your preferences and individual requirements. Our packages include hand-picked accommodation, a personalised information pack, and 24-hour support from our dedicated team.

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North Coast 500
£1520
Self-Drive Holidays
10 Nights
Hebridean Island Hopping
£1465
Self-Drive Holidays
8 Nights
Shetland & Orkney: Escape to the Edge
£1535
Self-Drive Holidays
8 Nights
Escape to the Highlands
£1125
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Discover Ayrshire & Arran
£1120
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Scottish Seafood Trail
£1120
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Highlights of Scotland
£1575
Self-Drive Holidays
10 Nights
North East 250
£1225
Self-Drive Holidays
8 Nights
Scotland’s West Coast Road Trip
£1240
Self-Drive Holidays
8 Nights
Secret Corners of Scotland’s West Coast
£1115
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Magical Islands of Mull, Iona & Skye
£1145
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Stac Pollaidh (Visit Scotland, Kenny Lam)
Sango Bay (credit - Paul Tomkins, Visit Scotland)
Kylesku Bridge along the NC500 in Northern Scotland (credit - Lukas Bischoff)
Our client exploring Faraid Head (credit - Peter Wade)
Sine from the Absolute Escapes team at The Castle of Mey, in Caithness
Traigh Allt Chailgeag near Durness (credit - Richard Elliot, Visit Scotland)
North Coast 500 official map (credit - Sine Birkedal Nielsen)
Shieldaig (credit - Kenny Lam, Visit Scotland)
Ullapool (credit - Kenny Lam, Visit Scotland)
Dunrobin Castle (credit - Paul Tomkins, Visit Scotland)
Tongue (Richard Elliot, Visit Scotland)

North Coast 500

From £1520pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 10 Nights
  • Admire the majestic splendour of mountains that Assynt has to offer
  • Experience a thrilling journey over the Bealach na Bà
  • Discover Achmelvich Bay, one of Scotland’s most beautiful beaches
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An Absolute Escapes client exploring the Isle of Harris (credit - Kevin Warburton)
Vatersay Beach, Isle of Vatersay (credit - Erin Meek from the Absolute Escapes team)
Kisimul Castle, the 'Castle in the Sea' (credit - Katia from the Absolute Escapes)
Katia from the Absolute Escapes team exploring Hougharry, Isle of North Uist
Blue skies over Luskentyre beach, Isle of Harris (credit - Helen Hotson)
Village Bay, St. Kilda (credit - Juan Carlos Muñoz)
Calanais Standing Stones on the Isle of Lewis (credit - our clients, George and Valerie Kelsey)
Croft houses near Traigh Ear beach - North Uist
Blackhouse Village (credit - Katia Fernandez Mayo)
Isle of Harris (credit - Scott Smyth)
Dail Mhor (Dalmore) beach, Isle of Lewis (credit - Katia Fernandez Mayo)

Hebridean Island Hopping

From £1465pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 8 Nights
  • Luskentyre beach - one of the most spectacular beaches in Scotland
  • Travel back in time at the 5,000 year old Callanish Standing Stones
  • 16th century Kisimul Castle - the magnificent 'Castle in the Sea'
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Our client enjoying the views at Esha Ness, Shetland (credit - Poul Møller)
The coast path at Rackwick Bay, Orkney (credit - Colin Keldie, Visit Scotland)
Absolute Escapes clients at St Ninian's Isle beach (credit - Poul Møller)
Yesnaby Castle - Orkney Sea Stacks (credit - Kenny Lam, Visit Scotland)
Scott from the team at Hermaness National Nature Reserve, Unst, Shetland
Puffin on the Shetland Isles (credit - our client, Wendy Carlyle)
Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez's house in Lerwick from the TV series, Shetland (credit - our client, Gordon Adamson)
Stromness, Orkney (credit - Scott Smyth)
Scott from the Absolute Escapes team at Rackwick Bay, Isle of Hoy, Orkney
Helen Hume, Italian Chapel (credit - Fionn McArthur, Visit Scotland)
Skara Brae, Orkney (credit - our client, Gordon Adamson)

Shetland & Orkney: Escape to the Edge

From £1535pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 8 Nights
  • A unique blend of Scandinavian and Scottish culture.
  • Archaeological wonders such as Skara Brae, Jarlshof, the Ring of Brodgar, and the Standing Stones of Stenness
  • Abundant nature including dolphins, porpoises, puffins and guillemots
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View from The Storr on the Isle of Skye
Eilean Donan Castle
The Three Sisters, Glencoe, Scotland
Portree, Isle of Skye
Urquhart Castle
Furry highland cow on the Isle of Skye, Scotland
Edinburgh Castle
Glenfinnan and Loch Shiel
Edinburgh
Stirling Castle
The Queen’s View in Highland Perthshire which overlooks Loch Tummel

Escape to the Highlands

From £1125pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 7 Nights
  • Discover Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile & Arthur's Seat
  • Stunning Glencoe - Scotland's most famous and atmospheric glen
  • Explore the magical Isle of Skye and the Cuillin Mountains
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Culzean Castle
Croy shore, Culzean bay
Machrie Moor Standing Stones, Isle of Arran
Burns Monument
Seals on the Isle of Arran
Isle of Arran
Isle of Arran
Ayr Town Centre
Goat Fell
The Brig O Doon, Alloway
Wicker statue of Tam-O-Shanter
The Auld Kirk In Alloway

Discover Ayrshire & Arran

From £1120pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 7 Nights
  • Experience the tranquillity of island life on the spectacular Isle of Arran
  • Explore the enchanting region of Ayrshire, which inspired Scotland’s Bard, Robert Burns
  • Discover Culzean Castle, an 18th-century masterpiece designed by architect Robert Adam
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Ee Usk
Tarbert Harbour
Loch Linnhe, Fort William
Loch Fyne Seafood
Eilean Donan, Kyle of Lochalsh
View down Glen Docherty to Loch Maree
Isle of Kerrera, near Oban
McCaig's Tower, Oban
Scallops
Isle of Skye Bridge, Lochalsh

Scottish Seafood Trail

From £1120pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 7 Nights
  • Spectacular coastal scenery and wonderful locally caught seafood
  • The Cowal Peninsula, a mouth-watering introduction to the West Highlands
  • Oban - the ‘Seafood Capital of Scotland’ and ‘Gateway to the Isles’
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Reflection on Loch Lomond
Inverness at Night
Highland Cow
Sligachan Bridge, Isle of Skye
Ballindalloch Castle and Gardens
Ballindalloch Distillery
Glenfinnan and Loch Shiel
Boats on Loch Lomond
Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness
Tobermory, Isle of Mul

Highlights of Scotland

From £1575pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 10 Nights
  • Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile & The Palace of Holyrood House
  • Historic Castles including Urquhart, Dunvegan and Eilean Donan
  • The magical Isle of Skye and the Cuillin Mountains
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Snow Road, Cairngorms National Park
Slains Castle
Cruden Bay
Cullen
Strathisla Distillery
Dunnottar Castle
Balmoral Castle
Brodie Castle
Crovie

North East 250

From £1225pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 8 Nights
  • Incredible mountain landscape and Britain’s highest road in the Cairngorms National Park
  • Brooding Dunnottar Castle and the splendid Balmoral Castle Estate
  • The Malt Whisky Trail including Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Glenlivet Distilleries
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View of the Skye Bridge joining the island to Lochalsh
Bluebells at Tarbert Castle, Kintyre
Ferry arriving in Oban
Colourful Tobermory on the Isle of Mull
Isle of Iona
Our client at Eilean Donan Castle (Credit - Steve Gow)
Plockton and Loch Carron, Lochalsh
Puffins on the Isle of Lunga
Skipness Castle, Kintyre
Sunset at Oban Harbour (Credit - Steve Gow)
Tarbert Harbour, Kintyre

Scotland’s West Coast Road Trip

From £1240pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 8 Nights
  • Experience breathtaking scenery and unique wildlife along this spectacular stretch of coast
  • Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of the famed islands of Mull and Iona
  • The magical Isles of Mull and Iona
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Sunset from Craignish peninsula
Tarbert Castle, Kintyre
Machrihanish, Kintyre
Boats in Tarbert Harbour, Loch Fyne
View across Loch Ruel in the Cowal Peninsula
Crinan Canal
Nether Largie Standing Stones, Kilmartin
Lighthouse on Davaar Island, Kintyre
Sunken boat at Puilladobhrain, Isle of Seil
Inveraray Castle
Carradale Bay, Kintyre
Arduaine Garden

Secret Corners of Scotland’s West Coast

From £1115pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 7 Nights
  • Discover our favourite hidden gems along Scotland’s stunning west coast
  • Journey to the enchanting and undiscovered Isle of Gigha
  • Sample world-class seafood in the tranquil Cowal Peninsula
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