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Scotland Tours in October 2026

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10 best Scotland trips in October 2026

  • 3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Small-Group Tour from Inverness Tour
     3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Small-Group Tour from Inverness - 10 destinations
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    3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Small-Group Tour from Inverness

    4.8 (31 traveler reviews)

    "We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend in stunningly beautiful Orkney. Also, I would be remiss if I didn't mention the excellent quality of our B&B accommodations."

    Duration
    3 days
    Destinations
    Inverness, Dunrobin, John O'Groats, Orkney Islands,Kirkwall,Skara Brae,Stenness,St Margaret's Hope+4 more
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Regions
    Orkney IslandsNorthern Scotland+1 more
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Rabbie's Tours
    10% Off
    From $540
    US$486per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
    2 Oct, 2026
    6 spaces left
    5 Oct, 2026
    6 spaces left
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  • 6 Day Edinburgh and Inverness By Train Tour
     6 Day Edinburgh and Inverness By Train - 3 destinations
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    6 Day Edinburgh and Inverness By Train

    5.0 (1 traveler review)

    "TourRadar took care of hotels, transfers, breakfast, and the castle tour. That left us to decide what we wanted to see which was great!"

    Duration
    6 days
    Destinations
    Edinburgh, Inverness
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Mountain
    Scottish Highlands
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    STM Tours LLC
    25% Off
    From $1,664
    US$1,248per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
    1 Oct, 2026
    10 spaces left
    2 Oct, 2026
    10 spaces left
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  • Best of Scottish Lochs, the Highlands, Edinburgh and Glasgow in 6Days (Partially-guided, Independent) Tour
     Best of Scottish Lochs, the Highlands, Edinburgh and Glasgow in 6Days (Partially-guided, Independent) - 14 destinations
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    Best of Scottish Lochs, the Highlands, Edinburgh and Glasgow in 6Days (Partially-guided, Independent)

    5.0 (1 traveler review)

    "The planned activities were must-dos and we recommend doing everything extra that you can do!"

    Duration
    6 days
    Destinations
    Edinburgh, Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness,Pitlochry,Fife,Forth Bridge,Glasgow,Luss,Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park,Stirling+7 more
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    WiseYatra
    20% Off
    From $2,063
    US$1,651per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
    1 Oct, 2026
    10+ spaces left
    2 Oct, 2026
    10+ spaces left
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  • 2-day Outlander Tour (Small Group) Tour
     2-day Outlander Tour (Small Group) - 9 destinations
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    2-day Outlander Tour (Small Group)

    4.4 (39 traveler reviews)

    "We saw some absolutely spectacular landscape and some fantatsic historical sites."

    Duration
    2 days
    Destinations
    Edinburgh, Doune, Glencoe, Loch Ness, Inverness, Culloden,Falkland,Culross+2 more
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Highland Experience Tours
    20% Off
    From
    US$311per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
    2 Oct, 2026
    10 spaces left
    9 Oct, 2026
    10 spaces left
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  • From Glasgow: Highland Experience\'s Scottish Choice Tour
     From Glasgow: Highland Experience\'s Scottish Choice - 22 destinations
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    From Glasgow: Highland Experience's Scottish Choice

    5.0 (1 traveler review)
    Duration
    5 days
    Destinations
    Glasgow, Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, Luss,Argyll,Inveraray,Kilmartin,Oban,Glencoe,Fort William,Glenfinnan,Mallaig,Isle of Skye,Kilt Rock,Storr Mountains,Portree,Dornie,Loch Ness,Inverness,Cairngorms National Park,Pitlochry+17 more
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Highland Experience Tours
    20% Off
    From
    US$1,171per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
    5 Oct, 2026
    8 spaces left
    12 Oct, 2026
    8 spaces left
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  • Edinburgh, Hebrides & Highlands - 5 days Tour
     Edinburgh, Hebrides & Highlands - 5 days - 7 destinations
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    Edinburgh, Hebrides & Highlands - 5 days

    5.0 (3 traveler reviews)

    "The accommodations were very clean and tidy with a good location to town."

    Duration
    5 days
    Destinations
    Edinburgh, Ullapool, Stornoway, Inverness, Loch Ness,Cairngorms National Park+1 more
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Mountain
    Scottish Highlands
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    On The Go Tours
    15% Off
    From $1,900
    US$1,615per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
    5 Oct, 2026
    4 spaces left
    19 Oct, 2026
    4 spaces left
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  • Wild Scotland & Whisky Explorer - 8 days Tour
     Wild Scotland & Whisky Explorer - 8 days - 22 destinations
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    Wild Scotland & Whisky Explorer - 8 days

    5.0 (1 traveler review)

    "The pace was quick and we got to experience many stops each day. Booking was easy and the communication between us was great."

    Duration
    8 days
    Destinations
    Edinburgh, Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, Oban,Kilmartin,Islay Island,Bowmore,Ardbeg,Laphroaig,Inveraray,Isle of Mull,Isle of Iona,Glencoe,Isle of Skye,Plockton,Loch Ness,Dalwhinnie+13 more
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Country Region
    Northern Scotland
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    On The Go Tours
    15% Off
    From $3,650
    US$3,103per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
    2 Oct, 2026
    4 spaces left
    16 Oct, 2026
    4 spaces left
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  • North Scotland, Loch Ness & Orkney - 5 days Tour
     North Scotland, Loch Ness & Orkney - 5 days - 14 destinations
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    North Scotland, Loch Ness & Orkney - 5 days

    4.7 (3 traveler reviews)

    "The tour was a great experience, with beautiful scenery and comfortable accommodations."

    Duration
    5 days
    Destinations
    Edinburgh, Callander, Glencoe, Loch Ness, Inverness,John O'Groats,Kirkwall,Orkney Islands,Skara Brae,Stenness,Ullapool,Culloden+7 more
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    On The Go Tours
    15% Off
    From $1,905
    US$1,619per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
    2 Oct, 2026
    4 spaces left
    4 Oct, 2026
    4 spaces left
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  • Wild Scotland Express - 5 days Tour
     Wild Scotland Express - 5 days - 14 destinations
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    Wild Scotland Express - 5 days

    Duration
    5 days
    Destinations
    Edinburgh, Stirling,Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park,Inveraray,Oban,Isle of Mull,Isle of Iona,Glencoe,Fort William,Isle of Skye,Loch Ness,Dalwhinnie+10 more
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    On The Go Tours
    15% Off
    From $1,790
    US$1,522per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
    2 Oct, 2026
    4 spaces left
    5 Oct, 2026
    4 spaces left
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  • Best of Scotland Tour
     Best of Scotland - 18 destinations
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    Best of Scotland

    4.9 (4 traveler reviews)
    Duration
    8 days
    Destinations
    Edinburgh, Stirling, Glasgow,Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park,Inveraray,Glencoe,Fort William,Oban,Glenfinnan,Isle of Skye,Aviemore,Loch Ness,Elgin,Aberdeen,Stonehaven,St Andrews+13 more
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Wingbuddy
    15% Off
    From
    US$2,749per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
    6 Oct, 2026
    10+ spaces left
    13 Oct, 2026
    10+ spaces left
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  • 5 Day Skye & Highland Fling Tour
     5 Day Skye & Highland Fling - 15 destinations
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    5 Day Skye & Highland Fling

    4.9 (1,013 traveler reviews) award winner

    "Highly recommend this tour with Macbackpackers overall, combining a deep knowledge of history with excellent presentation."

    Duration
    5 days
    Destinations
    Inverness, Loch Ness, Dunkeld, Forth Bridge, Isle of Skye,Torridon,Kyleakin,Portree,Oban,Fort William,Glencoe,Edinburgh,Callander,Bannockburn+9 more
    Age Range
    Ages 18-39
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    MacBackpackers
    15% Off
    From
    US$514per person
    Price based on Shared Room
    5 Oct, 2026
    10+ spaces left
    12 Oct, 2026
    10+ spaces left
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  • Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness Tour
     Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness - 18 destinations
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    Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness

    4.7 (119 traveler reviews) award winner

    "Wonderful tour, thoroughly enjoyed."

    Duration
    5 days
    Destinations
    Edinburgh, Stirling, Glencoe, Oban, Fort William,Glenfinnan,Mallaig,Isle of Skye,Portree,Loch Ness,Inverness,Beauly,Culloden,Dunkeld+9 more
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Regions
    Isle Of SkyeScottish Highlands+1 more
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Highland Explorer Tours
    15% Off
    From
    US$1,199per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
    5 Oct, 2026
    10+ spaces left
    12 Oct, 2026
    10+ spaces left
    • Booking needs min. 2 travelers
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  • Highland Fling Tour
     Highland Fling - 14 destinations
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    Highland Fling

    4.7 (651 traveler reviews)

    "This was a well organized overview of the Scottish Highlands, capturing the highlights and offering a nice variety of activities."

    Duration
    5 days
    Destinations
    Edinburgh, Stirling, Glencoe, Oban, Glenfinnan,Isle of Skye,Dornie,Inverness,Loch Ness,Beauly,Culloden,Dunkeld+7 more
    Age Range
    Ages 18-45
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Haggis Adventures
    25% Off
    From $915
    US$686per person
    Price based on Private Single Room
    5 Oct, 2026
    8 spaces left
    12 Oct, 2026
    8 spaces left
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  • Orkney & The Far North Tour
     Orkney & The Far North - 16 destinations
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    In-depth Cultural

    Orkney & The Far North

    5.0 (9 traveler reviews)

    "We saw everything on my wish list and then some. Accomadations were excellent."

    Duration
    5 days
    Destinations
    Edinburgh, Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park,Glencoe,Fort William,Loch Ness,Inverness,Orkney Islands,Kirkwall,Stenness,Skara Brae,Dunrobin,Culloden,Cairngorms National Park,Pitlochry+12 more
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Country Region
    Northern Scotland
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Highland Experience Tours
    25% Off
    From
    US$1,313per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
    1 Oct, 2026
    8 spaces left
    8 Oct, 2026
    8 spaces left
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  • 3 Day Loch Ness & Skye Magic Tour
     3 Day Loch Ness & Skye Magic - 14 destinations
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    3 Day Loch Ness & Skye Magic

    4.8 (336 traveler reviews)

    "This was an awesome tour! I definitely want to go back to some of the areas we drove through."

    Duration
    3 days
    Destinations
    Dornie, Portree, Kilt Rock, Kyleakin, Laggan, Kingussie,Aviemore,Pitlochry,Edinburgh,Callander,Glencoe,Fort William,Glenfinnan,Invermoriston+8 more
    Age Range
    Ages 18-39
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    MacBackpackers
    25% Off
    From
    US$345per person
    Price based on Shared Room
    21 Oct, 2026
    10+ spaces left
    28 Oct, 2026
    10+ spaces left
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