Scotland and Northern England Tour
Scotland
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Aug 11 - Aug 20, 2025
We planned a 10-day (9 days + 1 flight day) self-drive tour in Scotland and Northern England with our two boys, 13 and 9. The planning experience with Stephen was great; the interactions were easy and he heard and adjusted with our feedback, though the changes were minimal given that the initial itinerary was close to spot on from our initial input. We really appreciated walking through the entire trip the week before departure and getting a few tips. We had a variety of accommodations, and especially enjoyed the setting of the Bracken Hide Hotel in the highlands and the historic Ballaculich House apartment near Fort William. Having many breakfasts included along the way was much appreciated, as were the combination of self guided days, private tours, Castle tickets and free time. The brief guides of each area were truly helpful and our Edinburgh tour guide Gareth (EdinburghExpert) and Steve (Highland Wildlife & Birdwatch Safaris) in Aviemore were both standouts.
Hi Phil,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review — I really appreciate it. We love working with the same guides you mentioned, and we try to use them as often as we can, so I’m delighted they stood out for you as well.
For me, one of the best parts of planning your trip was having our pre-trip video calls. They really helped me understand your needs perfectly and make sure the itinerary felt right for your family from the very start.
Please pass on my thanks also to your wife and the boys — cheers J, J and P as well!
Warm regards,
Stephen Molloy
HIGH POINT HOLIDAYS