It would seem weird wouldn't it.. for someone who lives in Edinburgh to join a local bus tour.. but given the opportunity, I'd gladly do it again! I've lived in Scotland almost 3 years and never gone to Skye, when one of my BFF's said she was coming to visit, we looked into various options but decided it was just as cost effective and really a whole lot easier just to join a tour. As her time was very limited, Rabbies was our only option as they were the only ones offering a 5 day tour leaving on a Saturday. Well, we were not disappointed! We had a fantastic time! There was only 6 of us on the tour so we got to spread out in the bus. Our guide Doug had great knowledge about Scotland and shared lots of great stories about the various places we went to see. We were lucky enough to meet a few of the other drivers and they all seemed super friendly and all had a great sense of humour. Talking to a couple of other girls (at our B&B) who were on a 3 day tour from Glasgow, it sounds like we got to visit a couple of places that their guide didn't take them to. So I think the experience could be quite different depending on who your driver is. But the girls seemed to be having a great time on their tour also. The B&B's that were booked for us were also great. Both in great proximity to town to get dinner etc. If you don't have your own transport or are pushed for time, or just feel like letting someone else do the hard work on holiday (driving, research, accomodation etc) then I would highly recommend joining a Rabbies tour! read more

I used scoff at organized bus tours as being something for the old and/or lazy traveler. But on our trip to Scotland, my boyfriend and I wanted to see as much as possible. As lovers of single malts, we also had to get our drink on in whisky mecca. Driving ourselves around in a foreign land didn't quite jive with that idea, so we chose Rabbies 4 day tour of Islay, which was pretty much perfect in every way. Our phenomenal driver and guide Sarah literally grew up in a pub in Aberdeen and worked there from the age of 9, so she definitely knew her whisky and also peppered the drive with interesting stories about Scottish history. We saw so many awesome things on the trip, from epic castles to hairy coos (highland cows!) to churches to beaches to lochs to glens to ancient monuments...it wasn't just about whisky. We stayed in a really nice cottage at the Bowmore Distillery which had a full kitchen complete with washer/dryer, dishwasher, wi-fi, and the best surprise of all- a welcome bottle of Bowmore 12 year whisky. On the whisky front, we saw a total of 7 distilleries and did several tours so we learned about each step of the whisky making process in great detail. Bruichladdich was hands down our favorite distillery, but they were all pretty good. One other thing I really appreciated about the Rabbies tour was that it wasn't cheeseball at all. We weren't forced into get-to-know you games with our group or scheduled group dinners (though that did kind of happen naturally by the end). There was a nice balance of planned activities during the day and on-your-own time at night. We were able to truly relax since we didn't have to worry about getting lost or figuring out what sights to see. I just got back 2 days ago and I'm already thinking about going back to Scotland to do Rabbies Speyside tour. Tour skeptic= converted! read more

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I joined the Rabbies one day West Highland Lochs and Castle tour and can definitely recommend this tour to anybody! The tour started about 8.30 in the morning and the bus was booked out. I believe that there were additional buses arranged due to high demand. Unfortunately I was the last one arriving (15 min before departure) and only got the seat beside the driver, which is not the most comfortable seat for long journeys. TIP: Arrive at least half hour before departure to grab yourself a good seat Note: Rabbies should avoid counting/booking the front left seat as a full seat, considering that one unlucky person might not enjoy the trip as much as others! Having said this, you get a good full on view! First stop was Doune castle. You are not able to enter the castle (ticket is not included in the price) and are advised to look at the castle and its walls whilst walking around it. Still, you have plenty of time to buy yourself a ticket and have a very quick look around. Toilets are available. We drove on to Loch Awe, parked and walked towards Kilchurn Castle. It is a lovely 10 min walk from the mainland to the island where Kilchurn castle is build on. It always helps when the sun is out! Next stop Inveraray Castle and/or Inveraray town centre where you also can buy lunch. Group entrance to the castle is £8. Not much to see to be honest. On our way back we stopped at Luss on the shores of lovely Loch Lomond, as well as Stirling castle. Overall I enjoyed the trip very much. Plenty of toilet breaks, time to explore and eat without being rushed, knowledgeable and funny tour guide/driver called Martin, decent driving, and good booking process without any difficulties. Shame that I got the most uncomfortable seat, otherwise it would have been a 5* for the tour. I will definitely be back and book another tour soon so that I can experience the full pleasures that Rabbies has to offer. read more

My boyfriend and I were a last minute addition to one of their Loch and Glens tour, and it was amazing. Of course, when you're seeing sights like Loch Ness and the Scottish Glens, it's difficult to have a very bad experience. I was left stranded by another tour group, and so were a few other last minute add-ons. Our tour guide, David, I think, told us that their policy is to never cancel a tour. Even if they only have one person who showed up or booked the tour, it still runs. That's just out of this world. The buses are also very warm and cozy. Anyone who has ever sat in a chilly bus soaking wet during a three hour ride home would know that is an extremely nice attribute to have. They also have week long tours where you can choose your own arrangement, and tours of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England. When I'm in those locales I won't tour with anyone else. read more

I am finally getting around to writing this review on my tour to ISLE OF SKYE back in June 2016. Our tour guide was Nikki and he was absolutely amazing! he did a great job, the tour was amazing! worth every penny. We had such a memorable time. We both will never forget it! Thank you again for everything! read more

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Sadly, a much anticipated tour was a complete let down. I met with a friend to travel on the 1 Day highlands tour from Glasgow. My friend had came all the way from Australia to Scotland and this was the highlight of her trip. The staff give NO leeway, Susan in the office seems unable to have an intelligent conversation and her team leader Caroline isn't much better. It seems a huge amount of customer service training is needed. I have had to write a large complaint to 'Aimee' who deals with things in an unprofessional manner also. Now having to take this company to the small claims courts. I would advise great hesitation before booking. To put this into perspective, due to the staff failures, we had to then travel back to our accomodation 40 minutes away and then do the 'tour' on our own in our car (an 11 hour round trip), we of course had to pay for petrol ourselves and deal with unknown roads etc! . To prove our point, we even managed to pass the tour bus on our route ?! This was after them having a near 2 hour head start. Absolute joke of a company with zero customer service skills. Give them your money at your own risk. Update: the company seem to suggest that they have offered an alternative ? The whole point the tour was booked for that particular day is that we can't do any other day as my friend is now en route back to Australia! read more

I went on a one day Stirling Castle/Loch Lomond tour, and it was fantastic. Our tour guide was engaging, and he had many great stories to tell. It was pretty rainy the day we went, but our tour guide made sure to work around that and gave us indoor options at each of our stops. He also let us stop at a lookout point in the highlands when it wasn't raining. It was a wonderful way to see a lot of Scotland in a day! read more

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This review is for the 4 day Islay Whiskey Tour. Cannot say enough good things about this trip. You really felt like you were getting to see a lot of different parts of Scotland, while not being overwhelmed. Good mix of natural/historic sites and whiskey tasting. Our tour guide, Stephen, was so cheery and clearly loved whiskey, so he made a great guide. Great combination of stories and music and downtime to just enjoy the scenery (or take a nap between stops). Stephen was incredibly helpful and had a lot of recommendations, and we loved his colorful tales of Scotland's history. Everything from booking to communication to the tour itself was amazing and easy. If I had a complaint it would be that their website still warns you that much of Islay is cash-only, but every place we stopped, from distilleries to restaurants, could accept cards. Would definitely recommend for anyone touring the country. Completely worry-free and the highlight of our trip to Scotland. read more

My mom and I attended the 3 day highlands tour led by "Party Pete" and loved it. I enjoyed the itinerary and pacing of stops and would not have excluded any of them. The bus size is capped at 16 and was perfect, as it wasn't so many people that it slowed down the group. I like the meeting place as it's very central and easy to spot. Pete was a very cautious and safe driver, very informative, fun, quick witted, and friendly. He has all the qualities of a great tour guide and clearly a valuable member to the Rabbie's team. We made the first choice of a B&B Suite and got it - it was a lovely B&B we stayed at for both nights and I felt like we made the perfect choice. read more

I'm actually glad I found Rabbies on yelp so I could leave a review. I was in Scotland in March and took two tours with them. One was to the highlands and Doune castle. The other was to St. Andrews and Anstruther. Both were top flight and my guides Stephon, his sidekick that day(sorry forgot name) and Karen were awesome. They all had plenty of stories, history and were charming. Safe drivers too. Both tours were perfectly timed to get a full value at each site. I am definitely going to look to Rabbies for more tours when I come back. Next time I'll actually have get a coffee and danish. Rabbies has a nice central location near the train station. No buses too, nice and comfortable Mercedes vans for small tours, 16 or so. Highly recommended! Low prices for the tours, so be sure to tip your driver. read more

Rabbie's provided an incredible tour. Our tour guide/ driver Stephen C. was engaging, informative and super friendly. I enjoyed the day spent cruising through the Glens, Lochs and visiting the whiskey distillery. Bonus, the sun was shining and not a drop of rain! read more

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So, I took a 5 day tour with the company with the lovely and brilliant Gail as our tour guide and used the cafe and hence this is a combination review. ​So frankly, ​imo, the cafe is okay - not the greatest of food, but functional and will do in a pinch. Its mostly sandwiches and I think my disappointment is because I wanted pasties and pies. There is also only 1 (!!!) bathroom for the ladies so inevitable long lines :-( ​Now for the tour - it was just awesome and magnificent and I would totally recommend using Rabbies if looking to book a guided tour around Scotland. Gail was funny and knowledge and very good about trying to show us all she could, while also keeping to the itinerary. Her suggestions on places to eat were spot on and she did a great job - would totally book with this tour company again. Hence, its a 5-star review, even thought the cafe would only be 3 stars.​ read more

This is a review of their 3-day Highland and isle of skye tour. It's my first time touring w Rabbie's. The group was small, about 14 of us, and they can take up to 16 passenger+ one tour guide/driver per bus. Their Benz-Mercedes van was great, much exceeding our expectation, there are USB plug chargers next to each seat and seats are very comfortable. Our guide's name was Dan (for Danial Young). He is young, passionate about nature beauty, the folklores and history of Scotland as well as so knowledge about them. he is nice and chill, but kept us on schedule, and he also work himself pretty hard to watch out for everyone and always to entertain us w stories and the highland cultures over long drive) and he is very cool about accommodating everyone's request. if we ever came back to try another adventure, I'd request to be put on his tour. We chose double bed B&B option and it turns out to be great! Our host (Mr. Murdo) offered us a cozy and comfy queen-size bedroom on the upstairs. He is not quiet talkative, but he is so considerate, having water boiler/tea/coffee/shortbread snacks, UK adaptor, WIFI password in our room. He cooked us a very hearty traditional breakfast each morning. He treat you nicely and sometimes try to make you learn the Gaelic words, like good morning. His place don't have an ocean-view, but it is pretty close to the downtown, which is a plus for us to walk back at night. About the tour itself, I love the nature beauty by heart, and i would definite recommend the highland tour, and hopefully the weather is in our favor. That's the nice thing about going w a tour, is that they are more experienced w plan the trip by ear according to the weather. We have a dripping/rainy first day, and lucky majority of the time we stayed on the bus and take some picture along the way. Dan is good at timing each stop for pictures, for castle touring, and we stayed at a pub at Glenhaig Inn at Glencoe for lunch, where they filmed some of the Harry Potter scene nearby. I think it's quiet interesting to see a not-that-sunny day in skye so you understand more why the highland is harsh for the plants and for the people. After We arrived in Portree in the late pm and Dan drove us around downtown to give some suggestions and dropped everyone off at their hostel/B&B/hotel. I personally recommend to try Sea Breeze seafood restaurant because the seafood here is fantastic. While we are waiting for our reservation, we hiked a little around the black rock loop (entrance is next to the Cuilling hotel). It took about 1.5 hour and you got to see Portree and from a distance, really nice hike and it's not that demanding. It's quiet nice that in the summer, day time are so long, so if you want to take advantage of being in Skye, you can do a lot of things until sunset around 9 pm. On our second day, weather turns much nicer and everyone are so excited to the real beauty of the island. Dan is awesome of taking advantage of the weather, and we as a young group, had a very productive day. and our third day was very fruitful too. I will let the picture to do the talk. read more

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We did three individual day trips - the trip to St Andrews / Fife ( with Jan as our driver ) and the longer trip to the Highlands / Loch Ness ( driver Ally ) were fantastic. The scenery - photo stops - colorful, insightful and funny commentary were top shelf. Highly recommend both trips. The trip to Alnwick Castle was not as good. The driver was very insightful but not as engaging as the previous two. The castle itself is stunning - one of the most attractive in the UK - the trip down / photo stops not as good either - it was interesting but a little disappointing compared to the aforementioned trips. read more

My husband and I went on the 4-day tour from Edinburgh to the Isle of Islay, week of May 18, 2014. Our driver was Jamie, and he was truly fantastic! We were part of a group of 11, plus the driver, transported in a very comfortable, modern van. We spent most of the first day en route to Islay, with a stop at Oban along the way. Our stay was centered around the Bowmore distillery, staying as two groups in the very spacious and nicely equipped cottages on the grounds of the distillery, which is itself located in the heart of the village. On day 2, we toured three distilleries, and returned to the cottages by dinner time. This schedule was basically repeated on day 3. On day 4, we spent most of the day returning to Edinburgh, stopping to see sights along the way. The distilleries themselves were of interest, but the overall trip was greatly enhanced by our guide. As Jamie drove, not only would he tell us about the next distillery, but all the local legends and historical sights along the way. Much of this was punctuated by the Scottish music he played through the van's sound system. The guide Jamie was truly beyond excellent. He had a thorough grasp of historical facts, was a delightful story-teller, and very pleasant and patient with us all. My husband and I returned home with a keen interest in Scotland and its history. We would love to visit again. Take the tour! Of the two of us, my husband is the true single malt whiskey drinker, but I actually found some along the way that I like. So even if you aren't big into Scotch, there is still a lot that you will enjoy on this tour. read more

The Highlands tour to Glencoe and Loch Ness with Peter as our guide was definitely worth it. A favorite part of our (3 teens and mom) trip to Scotland! This was our way of seeing the Highlands since we only stayed in Edinburgh. The Highlands are gorgeous and Glencoe, my favorite. My teens thought Peter was cool. Amazed he knows so much of what we want to know. He even sang the Scottish Anthem but, not National Anthem. It is a whirlwind trip with fast stops in awesome places but, we got to see it and enjoyed the company and learnings. Thank you, Peter! We highly recommend it! read more

My cousin and I went on the two-day tour of Loch Ness out to Inverness. Our guide was Nick and he did an absolutely amazing job. We had a winter tour and the weather was very windy wet and cold, and it was still one of the best experiences of my life. I want to come back again as soon as possible. Can't recommend them enough! read more

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I went on the Highland/Loch, Aberfeldy Dewar's Distillery Tour. Our guide, Peter, was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun - and a good storyteller. His commentary added greatly to the sites viewed. I have accessibility issues, and Peter was quick to offer alternative routes for me to walk, avoid stairs, and still enjoy the views and stops along the way. We were lucky to enjoy a sunny day in the Highlands in March and the countryside was stunning, from woolly sheep and "hairy coos", quaint villages, a waterfall and snow-capped peaks. It was chilly, but the leafless trees allowed us to view things probably shielded from view in the summer. I liked being in a smaller van with less people. Tourists from the US, Australia, Greece, Germany, India and Sri Lanka all toodled around the Highlands for a thoroughly lovely day. read more

We wanted to see wild and scenic Scotland, without having to do the driving and navigation ourselves, and without feeling rushed. So we joined the 3 day Isle of Skye tour, leaving on a Monday at 9am and returning on Wednesday around 6pm. The mini-buses were nice, even with ours being completely full (yes, even the fold down seat by the driver). The guides were knowledgeable and decently friendly. The schedule was pretty flexible and relaxed, with frequent comfort stops for food, shopping, and toilet breaks. And when we were on the Isle of Skye and the weather wasn't exactly optimal, Stewart even took a vote as to what we wanted - venture out to Neist Point, head to a castle, or tour the Talisker distillery. Our requests for accommodations were met, though I think the price ended up a wee bit higher than the range advertised when we signed up for the tour. And our B&B did request payment in cash - just fyi. While I appreciated the less than strenuous days, and I could see how driving a minibus would make you want a nice long break, I wish we'd gotten started before 9am each day, or at least the successive days of the tours. I highly recommend for a great way to see the country without having to navigate it yourself. read more

Second tour today. Yesterday I went to Stirling Castle and today Rosslyn Chapel. Easy booking and boarding. Even had breakfast at Rabbies Cafe. Drivers were on time, knowledgeable and professional. Knew the best photo spots. Next week it's off to Alnwick. Hope it's as good as these first two tours. Excellent for solo travellers. read more

Great company to tour with! I did 2 tours, #1 was West Highlands Castles and Lochs with James. Definately small group, I think max was 16, and we rode around in a medium size van. Very comfy and roomy. Check in is at their cafe which is a great idea! You can go early, grab some tea/coffee and breakfast while you wait to board. So first trip was great, went to some awesome castles to include one used for Outlander filming! Tour guide was great, provided interesting history facts and jokes as well as played some nice music. #2 was with David to St Andrews and Fife. Though the weather was dreary, David was very knowledgable about history and when he didnt know, he admitted it and not made up crap! Again, some awesome places to see, stopped in Falkland which was used as Inverness in Outlander! All tours provided plenty of stops for restrooms and food, plus you can bring it on the minibus! read more

Great 1 day tour up to St. Andrew's for the day. The driver/guIde Graham was wonderful, funny, and informative. Will definitely take more Rabbie's tours in the future. read more

My mother and I signed up for the 3 day tour to Skye. I was pleased to have a small tour group of 15, and the fact that our guide: Jamie, wore a kilt. The buses were new and fairly comfortable to be in, and Jamie was very approachable and entertaining throughout, ranging from history lessons to Scottish folklore to crazy statements deliberately made to catch people out. The weather was beautiful for pretty much the entire duration of the trip, and the energy that Jamie put throughout the trip made this tour impeccable. Jamie's light hearted sense of humour seemed to touch every single one of us during his tour, whether it was his Scottish accent lessons, his intriguing faerie stories or when he talked about racial stereotypes specific to us, it was an excellent trip overall. The choice of Bed and Breakfast accommodation at Portree was great, we had this lovely place that served hot breakfasts and gave us the option of having drambuie in our porridges. I'm definitely taking another tour with Rabbies when I travel to Scotland again! read more

Just came back from the 3 days to the Isle of Skye with Euan. It was fantastic and Euan knew everything and talked about history, myths, interesting facts, geology, etc. We were amazed at the amount of great information he offered. Really funny too. We stayed a the Rosedale Hotel In Portree, Isle of Skye, charming hotel which was right in the harbor. Would do Rabbies again for one day or multiple day trips. Buses are comfy, new and clean. Aliwot also seemed like a funny, interesting, informative driver. We ran into his bus which was doing the same tour. Great value and if you want to see the countryside without the hassle of a car or train, this is the way to go. You get more info too! read more

We traveled from the US for a week stay in Edinburgh and took this tour as a chance to see more of Scotland. Mav was our awesome driver for the day and we couldn't have asked for a better guide. The tour was great, well planned and timely stops. We were on the Loch Ness day-tour and everything worked out great. We were asked to arrive 15 minutes early (08:15) and were a little concerned about breakfast. No worries as it turns out there are several small places to get a nice bite to eat right next to the pick-up location. No worries about food during the tour either, there were several opportunities to grab a bite on the way. Well worth the price considering the commentary of our guide and the delivery of what is promised in the tour description. We' definitely will book with them again. And we did!! Two days later we took the tour to Roslyn Chapel and Melrose Abbey. Dave was our driver/guide this time and another great guide. This was a half-day tour to the Borders and was great fun. Dave was an awesome guide and his commentary was filled with colorful local flavor. We spent about an hour is each location which was plenty of time for us. If you're a fan of conspiracy and legends, Roslyn Chapel is a great place to hear more about the Holy Grail, Knight Templars, etc. You might decide you need a little more time but otherwise the time is sufficient. read more

We took the Outlander tour with Nick and Adam. It was the best time. They are fantastic. The sights were perfect. They allowed plenty of time for photos and exploration. They gave a wonderful history on all sights and Edinburgh. Highly recommend using this company, and if you're lucky enough to have Nick and/or Adam you'll be in for a truly lovely time. read more

We want to give a quick thanks to tours by Rabbies They showed us English and Scottish borders and abbeys On our wee tour we learned facts and music history And Alnwick Castle's magic movie mystery Thanks to Henry for the great coastal drive Twas a great way to end and made us feel alive Scotland and England are great; wish we weren't leavin' A big thank you for the amazing tour, Stephen read more

The best tour I have ever taken!! We went for the highlands 3-day trip with Barney. He's a superb story-teller, very funny and informative - not boring at all!!!. During the trip, he stopped at as many spots as possible (for 5 mins or so) so we could take pictures!! He was also very good at giving us washroom stops. Highly recommended!! read more

Took a tour from this spot to the Scottish Highlands. Very cool, fun and informative...but the tour guide cold shit on the Braveheart movie facts. Thanks, lady. read more

We had a great tour guide in Bruce. He took us to a fishing village in Fife and then to St. Andrews for an afternoon of walking around. It was great to have a local guide. He was born & raised in the area and had a lot of knowledge to share about the local languages and customs. I would definitely book another trip if Bruce is going to be the guide. He gave us an option when we boarded the bus. He asked if we'd prefer more time in St. Andrews than the fishing villages. it worked out great. Robbie's also has a cafe at the pick up location, which also worked out great. It was a cold morning, so it was nice getting an opportunity to warm up, without waiting out in the cold. read more

Highly recommend if you do not have your own mode of transport. I went on the one day tour of the Whiskey Distillery, Loch Lomond, and Stirling Castle, the tour guide was fantastic. The guide was friendly, courteous, on-time, pretty much knew the answers to all the question posed to him. The tour itself, was splendid - a mix of history [Stirling Castle], nature [Loch Lomond] and food [the Glengoyne Whiskey tour and a lunch in a nearby town]. You get plenty of time to explore each part. The tour is quite intimate; on mine, there were only five of us, so it was nice. read more

We took the Rabbie's tour to St. Andrews and the Fife Kingdom. Our tour guides/driver Gavin and his co pilot were awesome. They personalized the tour for everyone that was on the bus and made sure we all got to see what we wanted to see. Very knowledgeable and offered personal stories and insights in regards to what to do while exploring the different places. Listen to their food recommendations! read more

Like some of the other folks reviewing Rabbie's, we usually travel independently, but had a limited time in Scotland and wanted to see as much as possible in eight days. This was a special trip for us, as my husband's ancestry is from Scotland. We opted for the Highlands/Lochs/Whiskey Distillery one-day tour. It was an excellent choice because it gave us a very decent glance of that portion of Scotland. Our operator and guide was Shelby, who was excellent in every way. She was professional, funny, charming and extremely knowledgeable about that portion of the country, as that's where she originates. Additionally, Shelby is very educated on her country's history and she is articulate and passionate about her motherland. Shelby is a fantastic story teller to boot ! I highly recommend Rabbie's for your Scotland tour needs and if you can get Shelby, I suggest asking for her ! Cheers and have fun !!!! read more

Rabbie's uses a smaller glass sided short bus with a retractable glass top to tour Edinburgh. A retired gentleman drove us around adding touches to the recorded track. The tour leaves the Waverly bridge on the hour and takes about 75-80 minutes. It's like you know a guy who give tours. Little tips like Calton hill is a must and the best views are found there. Don't pay to tour a Georgian house just visit an art gallery in a Georgian mansion read more

I truly, truly wanted to give Rabbie's 5 stars. Honestly it wasn't technically their fault, however, the experience I had yesterday left me so irritated. Let me start off by saying our Tour Guide, Andy, was amazing. He told us stories about the olden days of some of the places we were passing as we drove into the Highlands. Sometimes he would just let us ride in peace and quiet with just the hum of Scottish music on the radio. He was excellent. Full of knowledge and was willing to answer any questions we had. I loved that we stopped at a little village to have lunch and also at some beautiful scenic places such as "The Queens View" and a beautiful waterfall hidden in the forest. We ended our trip at the Dewars Distillery, which was awesome. Now for the negative. We took a 16 passenger van. It was clean, a smooth ride and was comfortable. However. 1 of the 16 passengers was a little girl no older than 4 years old. She was with three other family members: her mom, dad and older sister. They would NOT stop talking the entire trip. Anytime Andy had something to say or a story to tell, the little girl would cry or scream or yell out. Her parents did nothing to stop it. They were sitting right behind me, so this was so unpleasant. Towards the end the dad was talking loudly on the phone. It was a NIGHTMARE. I'm very confused as to why someone so young is allowed on such a trip. There has to be an age minimum at least? I heard her parents tell the woman checking us in that she was at least 5 years old. That little girl was not 5 at all. They basically ruined the pleasant experience that I thought I was going to have. Half way through the tour, with the random crying and outbursts, I wholeheartedly regretted paying almost $80 for the tour. Hopefully, if you decide to book, you won't have any young children in your van. But again, Andy was amazing. read more

This is my third trip with Rabbies and truly my favorite. First I did a one day tour which went from Glasgow to Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond &Whisky. That went well so next up was a three day trip to The Isle of Skye. Rabbies arranged my accommodations. They selected perfect options so score another hit. I have always wanted to visit the Outer Hebrides so when I saw Rabbies had a trip I knew this was for me. I hit a bullseye on this 6 day trip. The accommodations were spot on. Our guide Dave was a genuine treasure. When you have a guide who is as excited as you are you know you are going to have an exciting adventure. We did just that. We hiked and climbed and boated. He measured the enthusiasm of the small group of 16 and planned accordingly. We saw cliffs and waterfalls and some of the most beautiful beaches with white sand and turquoise water. Yes I said white sand and turquoise water on Scotland beaches!! If you are looking for a guided adventure trust Rabbies. I am already planning my trip to the Orkneys next year!! read more

My wife and I booked the West Highland castle trip. The weather on the day we did this tour wasn't that great, but Jan, our tour guide, managed to still make it a special trip. He was filled with interesting stories about the history of the local area and of the sites we visited and was able to keep the rain from ruining our day. The castles you see on this tour are right of the history books. Can't wait to go back and do another trip! read more

My husband and I took the "Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands" tour through Rabbie's, and it was great! I loved how the tours started outside their cafe, so you were able to buy coffee and breakfast before getting on the bus. Our guide, Willie, was great -- very knowledgable, and understanding that some of us might be jetlagged so he gave nice breaks in his talks so there was some quiet. It wasn't all jabbering all the time. He had a wonderfully thick accent but wasn't difficult to understand. He was funny and charming, and knowledgable regarding the history of the Highlands. At the end of the tour we asked if it would be doable for us to go see Culloden and Stirling in one day. We really appreciated his straightforward answer that while it was possible, it would be an 18-hour day, since the areas were much farther away from Edinburgh and each other than we thought. We decided that if we ever went to Scotland again, we'd definitely book a two or three day tour (through Rabbie's, of course) to go see Culloden and Inverness. My only complaint, really, was that we didn't get much time in each location. The most time we had was an hour in Loch Ness, which was just enough time for a boat ride on the Loch OR lunch. But it's the nature of the beast, I'm afraid, when you try to fit in so many locations in one day. My favorite stop was Glencoe and the Three Sisters. I've never seen such natural beauty in all my life! I felt like we spent the whole day (and it was a 12-hour day to be sure) on the bus but in the end it was OK because we were so exhausted from traveling from the States to Edinburgh the day before. Some down time on the bus was welcome. All in all I would totally recommend Rabbies, though if we ever did it again I'd make some changes. I would choose a two or three day tour, so we could have more time to explore at each location and didn't feel quite so rushed. The one day tour is great if you're short on time, though don't expect to be able to spent lots of time at each location. Many places we just had ten or fifteen minutes to be able to snap some photographs. Since we took a sixteen-person small tour, the bus was on the small side, and we often had trouble adjusting the air to keep from being overheated, but that's really more of a personal preference I guess. We were lucky in that we had some unseasonably warm weather during our week in Scotland. All in all I highly recommend Rabbie's Tours. Say hi to Willie for us!! read more

I had the pleasure of touring in Edinburgh, Scotland with the best tour guide ever. His name is David (red long beard).. He was so entertaining and so informative.. I would literally pick him as a tour guide again.. Eileen read more

Very good value for a quick tour of the highlands from Edinburgh. Driver was extremely knowledgeable of Scottish folklore and history. It was nice to listen to her describe the places and the various battles that took place there. It was a very efficient tour, reasonably priced. The only disappointment was the stop in Pitlochry. The town was basically closed by the time we arrived, along with about 10 other tours. So the lines for the cafes and bathrooms were too long for the amount of time we had. This is not the fault of the tour company, though. I would definitely do this tour again! Yes, it's quick and you are moved along at a rapid pace, but that's necessary to accomplish the trip in 12 hours. They do have longer trips, too. But if you want to see the highlands and only have a day to do it, take this tour! read more