Amazing family Scotland trip
Scotland | Jun 12 - Jun 24, 2025

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Karen P.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

We had a wonderful trip! Aleksandra took care of every detail and was available the whole time! We are a family of 4, 2 adults and two young kids. Scotland was so beautiful and we can't wait to go back!

Hotel Reviews
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Edinburgh

Location is amazing. Close to everything and walkable. I will say the "family" room was actually two hotel rooms next to each other that didn't physically connect, so my husband and I each split with a kid. For 3 nights this was no big deal and we were so close to everything it was worth it. I will say although friendly to kids here I wouldn't bring any kid less than 4 years old

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Cleanliness & Comfort
Newhall Mains
Inverness

Beautiful, amazing staff. Full kitchen and laundry but not near anything you are pretty stuck at the hotel if you don't have a car. We made due with taxi services. Meals are pretty set time wise so I would make sure you have snacks etc for kids to have on hand.

Location
Remote and beautiful
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Inverlochy Castle Hotel
Fort William

This was hands down amazing. I wish we had more nights there. My kids were treated like royalty! The grounds are stunning. We did falconry with them and it was a one of a kind experience.

Authenticity & Character
The history was spectacular
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our room was the top floor and got very hot. The staff helped with fans but would have preferred a lower floor with more air flow.
AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow
Glasgow

Great location. My only complaint was that the family room we booked didn't have air conditioning and was on a high floor, so we were sweltering. The staff helped with some fans but I would not suggest staying here.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Air conditioning needed there desperately
The Clermont London, Charing Cross
London

I want to go back. Ending here at this hotel was amazing because it was the best one of the whole trip. Location is stellar. We walked everywhere. Staff was amazing. Breakfast was great and dinner as well!

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Location
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Activity Reviews
Taxi to Your Hotel
Taxi to Your Hotel
Inverness
Alnwick Castle Tour – The Real Hogwarts from Harry Potter
Alnwick Castle Tour – The Real Hogwarts from Harry Potter
Edinburgh

Loved this. It was a bit far from Edinburgh. Unfortunately we didn't get to do broomstick flying due to weather. I also highly recommend Lillidorei playground which is attached on the grounds. My kids would have stayed there an entire day

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Taxi
Taxi
Scotland
Hairy Coo Safari
Hairy Coo Safari
Inverness

Worth it for sure. Up close and personal with the coos! Felt very intimate because they only take 8 guests at a time.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Isle of Skye Tour including the  Eilean Donan Castle, Portree and other attractions
Isle of Skye Tour including the Eilean Donan Castle, Portree and other attractions
Inverness

Great day. Our driver was very flexible and we let him make suggestions of what to do and where to go!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Taxi to the Bus Station
Taxi to the Bus Station
Inverness
Jacobite Steam Train
Jacobite Steam Train
Scotland

Of course we had to do this as Harry Potter fans! It's a lot of riding but beautiful views! It was HOT. There is no AC on the train. Bring lots of water and a fan if possible.

Quality of Experience
Taxi to Your Glasgow Hotel
Taxi to Your Glasgow Hotel
Glasgow

Our hotel was about 1 block away which we didn't realize. But the ride was fine.

Private Transfer from Glasgow to Glasgow Airport
Glasgow

Leave earlier than you think. We nearly missed our flight due to the security line was so long.

Heathrow Airport Transfer
Heathrow Airport Transfer
London
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