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4.9

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Considering 1,118 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company, expressing high satisfaction with their overall journeys. Customers frequently praise the exceptionally knowledgeable and entertaining guides who share fascinating historical insights, humorous anecdotes, and engaging local stories throughout the tours. Travelers also appreciate the breathtaking scenery, comfortable bus journeys, and well-organized daily itineraries that make exploring the stunning Scottish landscape truly memorable and special. Though some reviewers noted that certain excursions involved long hours traveling on the bus with relatively short stops at destinations, alongside occasional scheduling or arrival delays.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wee Davey made our journey so memorable. He was knowledgeable, funny, had great dad jokes and even played us some great Scottish folk songs. The Stirling castle was impressive, the town of Callendar w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mike was a great guide for our two day tour of the Isle of Skye, the fairy pools and Dunvegan Castle. His commentary was always interesting and well-delivered. He kept us on schedule, even popping out... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You have to do this with Timberbush! It was the highlight of our 3 week stay in Scotland and England. NEIL was the best. He knew his stuff and was always giving beautiful stories, historical points,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a fantastic 2 day tour with Timberbush at Isle of Skye, Fairy Pools, Fairy Glen, Old Manof Storr and the Castles. The views and treks were superb and our driver- guide Stewart entertained us wi... See more

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  2. Sightseeing Tour Agency

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Celebrating 27 years in business this year, we are one of Scotland’s longest running tour operators who offer a wide range of 1, 2 & 3 day tours. Exploring the Scottish Highlands, Islands and North of England and departing daily from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. Whether you are interested in history, castles, whisky, or even just fancy a spot of Nessie hunting at Loch Ness - there's a tour for you. We offer a coach hire service for corporate events, and also a bespoke private tour service, allowing you to curate your dream tour, picking everything from the duration to the destinations. We pride ourselves on offering the best tours, one the best coaches, with the best driver-guides, and the best customer service. We replace our coaches every 3-4 years to keep them as modern, safe, and comfortable as possible. We also strive to be as eco-friendly as possible, both out on tour and in our Edinburgh based office. We have been awarded a Gold Green Tourism Award, and also been given a 5* rating by Eco Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme. As well as all of this, we offer a flexible cancellation policy. We know that from time to time, and especially nowadays, situations and plans can change quickly, and we don't want you to be out of pocket because of this. To learn more, please visit the Book with Confidence section on our website! #AdventureAwaits


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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I had an outstanding experience with **Timberbush Tours**. The entire tour was very well organized, comfortable, and perfectly timed, allowing us to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Scottish Highlands without feeling rushed. Every stop was carefully chosen, and the itinerary offered a wonderful balance of scenery, history, culture, and free time to explore.

The highlight of the day was our **tour guide**. His knowledge of Scottish history, geography, wildlife, language, and local traditions was truly exceptional. What made the experience even more special was his storytelling. He didn't simply provide facts—he brought Scotland to life through fascinating historical stories, legends, humor, and engaging explanations that kept everyone interested throughout the journey. Even during the longer drives, every minute was enjoyable because of the way he connected the landscapes around us with Scotland's rich history and culture.

His passion for his country was evident in every part of the tour. He was also friendly, professional, patient, and ensured everyone felt welcome and comfortable. It is rare to meet a guide who can educate, entertain, and inspire at the same time, but he certainly did.

If you're looking for an authentic way to explore Scotland, I highly recommend **Timberbush Tours**. This was one of the best day tours I have ever taken, and I would happily book with them again on my next visit to Scotland. Highly recommended!

29 July 2026
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Reply from Timberbush Tours

Wow, what a review! Thank you for your outstanding review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring the Scottish Highlands with Timberbush Tours. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are honoured to be counted among the best day tours you've ever taken. We hope to welcome you back on another Scottish adventure soon! 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lock Lomond, and Stirling

Lock Lomond, Stirling and Kelpies - we had a great time with Adam, who is a great guide. We loved that his accent was easy to understand for us foreigners and that he shared a lot of information with us.

28 July 2026
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Thank you for your kind review. We're delighted you enjoyed the Loch Lomond tour and that Adam's knowledge and clear storytelling helped bring Scotland's history to life. Thanks for choosing Timberbush Tours!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great tour with great guide

Great tour with great guide. The tour features the highlight of highlands including several great viewpoints for Loch Ness Glen Coe . We even stopped by a spot where we could feed hairy coo ! My kids love it !

30 July 2026
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Thank you for your wonderful review and 5 Stars! We're delighted you enjoyed the Highlands and meeting the famous Highland cows! Thank you for choosing Timberbush Tours, and we hope to welcome you and your family on another adventure soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very well managed

Very well managed. Fantastic selection of places

30 July 2026
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Thank you for your kind words and 5 Stars! Hope to see you on another Timberbush adventure soon.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My tour guide Lewis was so good but hostel was bad

My tour guide Lewis was so good. But I booked a hostel of female only dorm but they gave me mixed dorm which made me feel uncomfortable which could have been taken care of timberbush.

29 July 2026
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Reply from Timberbush Tours

Thank you for your review. We're delighted to hear Lewis made your tour such an enjoyable experience. We are however sorry to learn that the hostel accommodation did not match your booking and understand how uncomfortable that must have been. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will take your feedback on board and review with the accommodation team. Thank you for travelling with Timberbush Tours.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a Great tour of the highlands…

We had a Great tour of the highlands with lots of suggestive places to admire , and the best part was our guide john Who told us many interesting stories about scotland and Made the experience entrateining with handpicked scottish Music and jokes.

27 July 2026
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Reply from Timberbush Tours

Thank you for your great review and 5 Stars! It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed the stunning scenery and all the memorable stops along the way. John will be delighted to know his fascinating stories, humour, and carefully selected music helped make the journey so enjoyable. Thanks for choosing Timberbush Tours!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The nice Nick

The nice bus, beautiful view trip, especially the excellent tour guide Nick . He has been doing a fantastic job! Thanks to him and all.

30 July 2026
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Thank you for your kind review. It's great to hear you enjoyed the scenery and had a comfortable journey. Nick will be delighted to know he helped make the experience so memorable. Thank you for choosing Timberbush Tours, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Give this man a raise

Andrew T. (Tourguide). Give this man a raise. He deserves it. Very funny man. Nice storyteller. Friendly. It was a nice day.

26 July 2026
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Reply from Timberbush Tours

Thank you for your fantastic review. Andrew will be delighted to hear your kind words about his humour, storytelling, and friendly approach. We are indeed lucky to have him in the Timberbush team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An amazing tour!

I went on the Isle of Skye & Eilean Donan Castle tour from Inverness, and honestly, it was a cracking day out! Our guide Martin was an absolute gem — he shared loads of fascinating facts about the history of the Highlands, and had us in stitches with his stories about everyday life in Scotland. He was ever so kind and thoughtful too, always making sure everyone was doing alright and feeling looked after. He went above and beyond to show us as many braw spots as he possibly could, worked his magic with the weather (which, let’s be honest, is no mean feat up here!), and made the whole day one we’ll never forget. Couldn’t have asked for a better day out!

20 July 2026
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Reply from Timberbush Tours

Thank you for your wonderful review and 5 Stars!. It's fantastic to hear Martin helped make your Isle of Skye tour so memorable. We're also glad his care for the group and passion for showcasing the Highlands helped make it a day to remember...he is a top man and we are lucky to have him! Thanks for choosing Timberbush Tours!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Tour guide was terrific

Tour guide was terrific
The content was mediocre particularly due to the lengthy drives between sites

26 July 2026
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Reply from Timberbush Tours

Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted to hear you found your guide terrific and helped make the experience enjoyable. We appreciate your comments on the itinerary and travel times, and we're grateful you took the time to share your thoughts. Thank you for travelling with Timberbush Tours.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had the most memorable journey with…

We had the most memorable journey with Ash from TimberBush. The information and the way he delivered them was astonishing and entertaining. I wish I planned to stay in Edinburgh for a longer time, I would have booked the other tours run by TimberBrush. Highly recommended.

28 July 2026
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Reply from Timberbush Tours

Thank you for your wonderful review and 5 Stars. It's fantastic to hear Ash made such a lasting impression. Your recommendation means a great deal to us. Hopefully we'll have the chance to welcome you back for another Scottish adventure in the future! 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff that greeted us were friendly…Great Tour Guide/Driver

The staff that greeted us were friendly and helpful. Our bus driver/guide was very informative, colorful and helpful( Graham).

26 July 2026
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Thank you for your kind review. It's great to hear our team gave you a warm welcome at the departure point and that Graham helped make your day enjoyable. Thank you for choosing Timberbush Tours! 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had an excellent time on the Skye tour…

Had an excellent time on the Skye tour from Inverness with Laurence as driver, amazing views of scenery and wildlife, would definitely recommend.

28 July 2026
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Reply from Timberbush Tours

Thank you for your great review. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed the stunning scenery of Skye and had such a memorable day. Laurence will be delighted to know his driving and guiding helped make the experience so enjoyable. Thank you for recommending Timberbush Tours! 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went on the Isle of Skye coach tour…

Went on the Isle of Skye coach tour with timberbush tours with my family yesterday and the whole experience was fantastic. The coach was comfortable and the driver Lawrence was brilliant. He was knowledgeable of all the places we visited and was extremely friendly. I would highly recommend the Isle of Skye coach tour with timberbush tours to anyone looking for a break away. Many thanks to timberbush tours and Lawrence for the memorable experience.

Sean and family.

27 July 2026
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Reply from Timberbush Tours

Thank you for your wonderful review. It's fantastic to hear you and your family enjoyed the Isle of Skye tour. Laurence will be delighted to know his knowledge and friendly approach helped make the day so memorable. We really appreciate your recommendation and thank you for choosing Timberbush Tours! 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We went for the tour Glenfinnan 260725…

We went for the tour Glenfinnan 260725 and had Brandon as our guide. Excellent and proessionell. Very satisfied.
Magnus & Susanna

25 July 2026
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Reply from Timberbush Tours

Good afternoon,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review.

Please don't be a stranger & as they say in scots - Haste ye' back!

KInd regards,

Sophie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Freddy was our driver and tour guide…

Freddy was our driver and tour guide and he was fantastic. He told wonderful stories and his music selection really made the trip. He went above and beyond taking us to see some hairy coos even though it wasn’t on the itinerary!

26 July 2026
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Reply from Timberbush Tours

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so pleased you enjoyed your tour with Freddy and the hairy coos made an appearance too! Hope to see you on tour with Timberbush again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The guide who is the driver Lawrence went out…

The guide who is the driver Lawrence went out his way to deliver sights and stops that make this John O Groats 1 day tour memorable.
The stops with views were more than anticipated, keep it up!

26 July 2026
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Reply from Timberbush Tours

Thank you for your review! We are delighted you enjoyed your Timberbush Tour to John O'Groats. Lawrence will be thrilled to know his efforts helped make the day so memorable. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We joined the 1 Day John O'goats tour

We joined the 1 Day John O'goats tour, had a enjoyable day. Our guide Lawrence is very knowledgeable, and bring us to the places and we cover most of the places. He has plan B when the weather is not good. We managed to see puffin in the cliff side, seal, red deer, coos during the trip. At Dunrobin Castle, we are able to watch the hawk and falcon show when he make the time to cater for it. It is a informative and nice to see them up close. Thank you, Lawrence for his planning and the group that is able to keep the time given, so we are able to cover additional places, a wonderful and memorable trip.

26 July 2026
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Reply from Timberbush Tours

Wow, what a fantastic day out! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed spotting puffins, seals, deer and Highland coos along the way! Lawrence's local knowledge and ability to adapt the day's plans are a big part of what makes these tours special, and it's great that you were able to enjoy the falconry display at Dunrobin Castle too. The display is pretty special and also fun. Thanks for choosing Timberbush Tours and for sharing your detailed review with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We love the trip & the driver is best

We love the trip & the driver is best. Never had the driver in my life.
Best driver ever

25 July 2026
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Reply from Timberbush Tours

Thank you for the lovely feedback! We're delighted you had such a great day with us. It means a lot to hear that your guide made such a positive impression. Thanks for choosing Timberbush Tours!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Tour

This was a wonderful tour. We were given more than enough time on each stop, especially Urquhart castle and Loch Ness. Our tour guide Sarah was very knowledgeable and had lots of interesting tidbits that we wouldn't have learned otherwise. Jamie the bus driver was masterful - got us in and out of places so easily and the drive was calm and beautiful. Highly recommend this tour.

7 July 2026
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Reply from Timberbush Tours

What a wonderful recommendation! We are delighted you had such a great day exploring Scotland's stunning scenery. It's fantastic to hear that Sarah's insights and Jamie's skilled driving helped make the experience even more enjoyable. Thanks for choosing Timberbush Tours!

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