Our Braw Scotland Tour Reviews
Our private tour designers and expert driver-guides are the best our beautiful wee country has to offer, and thankfully, all our customers agree!
Read through our reviews from Google & TripAdvisor below, before getting in touch to see why everyone thinks we’re soo Braw.
I arranged for BRAW to show my group of travelers Scotland from Glasgow to Inverness, as no one was willing to drive during our 11 days in the country. We loved BRAW! The ongoing commentary, especially historical, was superb. We couldn’t have asked for better. They were worth every penny. We appreciated their input regarding some of the choices we made about where to visit. For example, that the fairy pools was overrated and a victim of too much advertising. Their added stops, like the dairy place with the delicious cheeses, or the Viking era cemetery were very much appreciated. A 5***** thumbs up for BRAW and a vigorous thanks for making our trip extra special.
Exceptional service. Responsive and professional. The tour exceeded expectations and I highly recommend Braw Tours.
Braw made it very easy to plan our trip. Although it probably was a 'typical' trip for Braw, it felt in every way a custom tour for us. As we travelled, alterations were made on the fly to accommodate our changing wishes. All seamlessly. We would highly recommend Braw.
My partner and I recently enjoyed a lovely tour with Alan, one of Braw Scottish Tours drivers. The car was lovely, Alan's knowledge of the Scottish countryside and his driving were excellent. He even recommended where to eat in Pitlochry.
We enjoyed a very interesting Gin experience at Stirling Gin as part of the tour and the best thing about it all was the generous owners at Braw Scottish Tours had donated the tour as a prize which I bid for and bought at a charity event run by the Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice.
We had a great day out supporting a great charity. Can't recommend them highly enough. Callum also went out of his way to accommodate us with a suitable date.
If you’re searching for a private tour company in Scotland, look no further! Braw Scottish Tours offers amazing personalized planning. Their customer service is top notch and worth every pence. My family just returned from a five-day tour of the Highlands with stops in Oban, Isle of Skye and Inverness. From our initial pick up at our hotel in Edinburgh to our drop off in Glasgow, Alan, our driver/guide, was everything we had hoped for and more. We traveled by luxury vehicle exploring the beautiful country of Scotland, weaving our way through mountains, villages and endless miles of sheep filled countryside. Alan made the trip even more special by taking us to hidden gems we never would have found on our own. I loved working with Deborah as we selected, then perfected the itinerary. Castles, lochs, highland coos, kelpies, fairies, whisky, and a few Outlander locations… need I say more? We're already dreaming about our next adventure with Braw Scottish Tours!
Wonderful trip with James! He was knowledgeable, a delight to be with for our 10 day trip around Scotland and very helpful in all respects!
My sister and I just completed our Tour of Scotland with Braw, and we couldn’t be more pleased. Our amazing driver, Dougie, was knowledgeable, courteous, adaptable, and jovial-the perfect match for us. We were able to experience Scottish traditions, history, culture, food, folklore, and breathtaking landscapes. We highly recommend using Braw Scottish Tours!
We just completed a six-day trip with Braw Scottish Tours. Braw customized our tour based on our interests and Alan, our driver, was fantastic - prompt, knowledgeable, and flexible when needed. The communication with Braw pre-trip was outstanding. We highly recommend!
Our family had the distinct pleasure of spending a week touring around the beautiful landscapes and rich history that Scotland offers led by our incredible guide, Graham. Not only were we able to see so much and experience the depth and breadth of all that Scotland offers but we got the amazing pleasure of sitting back and listening and learning along the way from Graham's knowledge and passion for his home country. He went out of his way to ensure we were comfortable (aka lots of Iron-Bru and waters!), able to see and learn so much, and that we were settled and comfortable at every stop along the way. Highly recommend Braw for taking the lift off your travel planning and trusting their expertise and amazing guides (request Graham - he's the BEST!) to show you around.
I would recommend Braw Scottish Tours to anyone wishing to experience beautiful Scotland! Our guide, Michael, was the best! He was knowledgeable, funny, personable, and so kind. By the end of our 10 day trip, he felt like family to us. My mother, sister, and I loved getting to customize our itinerary, and Michael’s added recommendations along the way were perfect! If we ever make it back, this company is the only one we will use. Thank you Rae and Michael!
Words cannot describe how amazing our trip was with Braw Scottish Tours. They took care of every detail and made it easy for our group of 8, which ranged in age from 14 to 73! This was a trip of a lifetime for our family and they ensured that it met all expectations. From putting the itinerary together, to answering last minute questions about airport pickups - Rae and her team were fabulous and very easy to get a hold of. The week we spent in Scotland with our FABULOUS driver Graham in a very nice Sprinter van was a trip none of us will forget. Graham was an excellent tour guide, driver and went above and beyond for us - even helping to ensure we had dinner and drivers squared away. I know, I speak for our entire family - we are so appreciative of Braw Scottish Tours and everyone who helped put our amazing trip together, it was something we will remember always!!
Braw is the way to go if you want to see and experience the full breadth of Scotland. You could sign up for a coach tour and spend most of your time on a bus with 30 other people, driving past sights with brief 30 minutes stops of a select few, or you can just go to Braw and see Scotland your way.
From the onset, Deborah from Braw worked with me to create an itinerary of places that I wanted to see and activities that I wanted to do; Everything from visiting castles and hiking excursions, to stopping for a James Bond photo in the highlands.
The tour itself was effortless, and after seeing how tricky the roads and transit can be to navigate, it was a relief to know that the Braw drivers were taking care of getting us to and from our destinations.
Paul met us at the airport terminal and took us to our lodging. Upon our departure, he met us at our hotel and took us to the airport terminal. Paul was really nice and personable, and helped make the transition from flight to tour effortless.
Graham was our tour guide. He was awesome! Graham ensured that we got to do all of the activities we wanted to on tour, plus some extras, and took care to get us to and from the various lodgings. He was prepared with other plans when the weather wasn't cooperating and was able to make adjustments to the itinerary depending on what we wanted to do. Graham was very knowledgeable about Scotland and its rich history. He had great recommendations regarding places to eat, and other activities we could do. He was also hilarious, a great storyteller, and just an all-around great guy!
My experience with Braw was without a doubt the best, most convenient way to travel and see Scotland and is the perfect option for traveling in a small group. If I ever return to Scotland, I will definitely be touring with Braw 😊
We used Braw Scottish Tours for a private 5 day tour from Glasgow down to Campbeltown and then up to Oban. Everything was handled perfectly. I had some difficulty making up my mind on what we wanted to see initially, but Rae in the tour office helped me, until we created the exact itinerary that we wanted. We want to say how much we appreciated our driver, Alan. He was so kind and accommodating. He really went out of his way to make our trip more enjoyable. And, he's an excellent driver! You will be in good hands if you get Alan as your guide and driver. We love him.
Our thanks to everyone at Braw Scottish Tours for helping to make our 50th anniversary trip wonderful.
BRAW Scottish Tours was exceptionally responsive to my inquiries about arranging a special family tour in Aberdeenshire and Harry, our driver, was very knowledgeable in responding to our questions as we travelled. Great service!
The tour was fantastic, very well organized. The driver guide excellent, very professional, helpful and kind. The van was very comfortable.
Everything went well, even beyond expectations. We really enjoyed the tour and were very satisfied. Scotland is magnificent. Hope to come back again. Thank you to Braw and Dougie.
We had an outstanding experience with BRAW Scottish Tour. Our guide, Grant, was excellent — he planned the itinerary with great care, being extremely attentive to the weather conditions and perfectly estimating distances and travel times so we could fully enjoy every excursion, castle visit, and attraction along the way.
Grant also ensured that every hotel met the promised quality standards, and his company throughout the tour was warm, engaging, and fun. The tour vehicle was spotless every single day — clean, comfortable, and perfectly prepared for long drives.
The team was extremely well-organized and paid close attention to every detail. They made the best decisions for traveling both on the mainland and from the mainland to the Isle of Skye, ensuring we made the most of our time and enjoyed every moment of the trip.
I wholeheartedly recommend BRAW Scottish Tour, and especially Grant — a dedicated, professional guide who truly cares about the needs of his guests.
Very responsive company, planned a phenomenal trip after just a few questions and list of what we wanted to see. James our driver was awesome, very knowledgeable about everywhere on our itinerary and some additional locations along the way. Highly recommend them.
Lovely week long tour of west of Scotland and Isle of Mull. Very good service and itinerary. Ardalanish weaving experience a wonderful surprise. The guide was very accommodating and informative. I'm 79 and my nephew is 25 We both had a grand time.
What a great tour! 14 days around the "middle" of Scotland. Edinburgh, Pitlochry, Inverness, Oban, Isle of Mull, Inverary and back to Edinburgh with brother, sister and my wife. Driver (Alan) was fabulous. Very knowledgeable, friendly, helpful...but at the same time not with you at your hotel or meals giving you some private time with your traveling companions. Braw extremely helpful figuring out things to see and places to be. Driver (in consultation with us) adapting the tour to fit the daily schedule and including some fun sites that we did not think of.
Our 14 day trip to Scotland was magical. Starting and ending in Edinburgh, Braw Scottish Tours organized a 10 day experience where words fall short. It was a lovely mix of Outlander sites, Edinburgh and Glasgow, the majestic Scottish countryside, Isles of Iona, Mull and Skye and the Highlands. Absolutely stunning!
A shining star of our visit was James, our driver and guide. It was like we were on a 10 day road trip with the best of friends. He is an outstanding credit to Braw. The depth of his knowledge of the history and the personable way he delved into “the lore” was engaging, funny, and a pleasure. He took extra steps along the way to ensure we had the best experience each day, including making sure our accommodations were secure before leaving us for the evening,.
Braw Scottish Tours is very easy to work with and I appreciate them making our trip a fantastic experience. I look forward to returning to take part in “The Sequel” to see even more of beautiful and historic Scotland while returning to a few of my personal favorite spots. I highly recommend Braw Scottish Tours for your travel to Scotland
Braw Tours gave our family group of 8 (3 generations, ages 89-34) the trip of our dreams. Deborah and Amy were wonderful to work with, great communication . They managed to plan (perfectly) everything we asked for, suggested things we hadn't thought of, and adapted when we needed to make last-minute changes. John and his staff even did research to help me find my grandfather's birthplace in Bannockburn. We experienced a Scotland we would never have seen without John. (Hope we'll see you again sometime.) We will definitely travel with Braw Tours again. You can believe the reviews - you'll get a 5-star experience with this company!
Marla and I would like to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation for your company and particularly Alan, our tour guide. While the itinerary checked all the boxes for our trip through the Highlands, Alan was beyond spectacular.
Whisking us away almost instantly after we cleared customs, he led us and helped us on an odyssey that neither of us will ever forget. He was not just a fun and gregarious individual. His depth of knowledge of the historical significance and meaning of everything we saw was truly wonderful.
Helping us navigate to "our" one square foot of Glencoe was just above and beyond fun. I cannot think of anyone who would have gone to that extent for a whim.
While all the accommodations were delightful, our night in Inverness was simply magical. We had a two room suite with incomparable comfort and we would STRONGLY recommend this hotel to your future guests.
Although this portion of our visit was primarily aimed toward Marla's list of "must see" locales, I, unexpectedly, had a simply amazing time as well -- largely due to Alan's ability to hit highlights and avoid any feeling of rushing -- even when we were woefully behind schedule (due to our extended visits at some of the sites).
I could write pages of accolades for this experience but suffice it to say that this tour and particularly Alan's company and participation were simply outstanding and fulfilled many of our visions and dreams of Scotland. So, thank you so very much for everything and give Alan an extra hug from us
We enjoyed our visit to Scotland and all the activities on our itinerary. Briony was an amazing host and driver and took wonderful care of us for three days. She was thoughtful, educational, punctual, and fun to chat with during our three-day tour. We loved getting to know her and learning about Scotland from her. We would highly recommend her!
We also enjoyed visiting various areas in Scotland and feel we experienced the culture and life there. We enjoyed every minute.
Our experience with as fantastic with BRAW. Great communication leading up to our scheduled travel day.
Braw Scottish Tours took such great care of us! Callum helped make your journey so special!
Truly Memorable Experience!
We booked our trip to Scotland, Liverpool, and Manchester with Braw Scottish Tours, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish.
A huge thank you to John, Callum, and Neil — they were absolutely amazing. Professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely caring, they made every part of the journey smooth, comfortable, and enjoyable.
The itinerary was perfectly planned, allowing us to experience the beauty of Scotland and the character of Liverpool and Manchester without ever feeling rushed. Everything—from planning and coordination to transport and execution—was handled seamlessly.
Braw Scottish Tours truly exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, well-organized, and memorable UK travel experience.
Excellent tour of Scotland for my family! John, the owner of Braw Scottish Tours, catered to our 5-person family-group, ages ranging from 15-80, for a 10-day tour of Scotland with charm, humor and thoughtfulness that went above and beyond. He planned every detail of our history-themed trip but was eager to rearrange plans if anyone in our party developed a certain interest in something not already included in our tour, like looking high and low for every highland cow we could find. He also went completely out of his way so that I could bring home special souvenirs from our trip, everything from special Scottish candies I took a liking to to tea-time bone China. And, the fact that he took my two teenagers on several hikes in the late afternoon when the rest of our party was too tired to go speaks volumes about the energy levels of this tireless man and his devotion to making our trip the happiest it could be for everyone. Lastly, some of the very best photos I have from this trip are the ones he took and shared with me. He made our trip memorable in so many ways and cared so much about connecting with each and every one of us that I can’t help but write him a stellar review. I HIGHLY recommend John’s tour company to anyone who wishes to thoroughly explore the beautiful country of Scotland and to do it with an exuberant and highly knowledgeable ambassador.
Great tour, great tour guide! Touring the Highlands was an amazing experience thanks to Braw’s expertise and the time they spent helping us design an itinerary that met the needs and interests of 6 55+ adults. On day one, Martine, our driver, picked us up with a warm smile and we were on our way! Martine is fun, knowledgeable, competent and flexible. Each day, she provided options outside our planned itinerary to ensure we were able to make the best of our time. We enjoyed her stories, her humor, and the care and concern she showed to make our visit interesting and meaningful. I would recommend Braw (and Martine) to anyone.
From the Highlands to the Islands with Braw! If you want to really see and experience Scotland and you prefer a genuine adventure, then Braw Scottish Tours is made for you. The driver/guides are warm and personable and incredibly knowledgeable and reliable. They take the time to get to know what you want from your holiday and work every day to deliver it.
I traveled solo with Braw for a period, met up with my sister who joined the tour and then finished solo again. Braw made my sister’s arrival and departure seamless and efficient and we never missed a beat. I felt like I was traveling with friends the whole time. We laughed and had great conversations. I learned a lot and saw much, much, more than if I had attempted the journey on my own.
It is a big decision to put your faith in a company to help facilitate your vacation goals. I wanted to relax, take each day as they came, spend as much of each day outside rather than in, see the popular sites but seek out new ones, and learn. The flexibility that Braw allows delivered on each of those. They laid out the opportunity for an adventure and eliminated all of the stress. The rest was on me. I couldn’t recommend Braw Scottish Tours more.
A Priceless Family Experience!! More than I could ever ask for. My family chose to use Braw for a private tour of over a week making the journey from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Our guide, Martine, has become like family to us. She answered every question we had, stopped wherever we wanted to wander, and throughout our trip continued to customize our experience to show the beauty of Scotland. It was terrific to ride with Martine as our travels were enriched with numerous personal, historical, and comedic stories, facts, and tidbits. And to deal with a family of four consistently for that many days, a TROOPER! The van was more than spacious, the communication before and during our tour was efficient and pleasing, and in the end, it was hard to say goodbye. Martine went above and beyond for my parents who were celebrating their marriage, decorated the van, and had some fun music to go with the festivities. Braw Scottish Tours is an unforgettable experience, and coming from a young adult, it made this trip with my family so much more special without anyone having to worry about the details. A priceless experience. Thank you!!
Love Braw Scottish Tours! I was going to Dornoch to play golf with my client and had my wife, son and my client’s wife in tow. We wanted a nice experience for them while we golfed and Braw Scottish Tours delivered. They came up with several options and ultimately did the Cawdor castle, Culloden battlefield and cairns tour, coupled with a reservation at a great restaurant when we met back up. The guide, Brian MacKay was awesome and the vehicle was perfect, clean and new and the right size. All good went perfectly and I couldn’t give any higher praise!
Flexible, Friendly, and Accommodating My daughter and I just returned from eight fabulous days in Scotland with Braw. John picked us up from our hotel in Edinburgh and off we went in his super clean Mercedes Sprinter to the Isle of Mull, the Isle of Skye, Lochiver, Handa Island, and Inverness. John made sure we hit our goals: to see puffins in the wild and to feed a Hairy Coo.
He and every member of his staff that we dealt with were flexible, friendly, and accommodating. We received swift responses from the minute we first inquired about Braw to text messages once we were in the midst of the trip. When the weather affected some of our plans, John came up with good alternatives, and when we spent long periods driving, he always kept us alert with knowledgeable stories about what we were seeing and funny jokes.
We’d recommend Braw to anyone who wants to see Scotland!
Trip to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs: We were on a cruise stopping in Edinburgh. Since we recently had spent 3 days there, I wanted to see some of the country side and visit an ancestral home. Braw Scottish Tours put together a great itinerary for the day. Our guide Martine met us as our tender arrived at the dock. She was fantastic, friendly and very knowledgeable about the history. She adapted the itinerary so we could see and do what was most important to us. Also important, she made sure we got back in plenty of time before our ship sailed. I definitely recommend the tour company and Martine.
The folks at Braw worked with our group to create a well- designed tour that covered much of Scotland and was the envy of friends who tried to see Scotland with other companies. We have visited six continents, and our Braw guide (and now our friend) Martine is one of the best, most entertaining and informative we’ve ever had, and I doubt that if we get to Antarctica there will be anyone there to compare
Extremely well-organized and executed 14-day tour of Scotland. Braw tours was able to deal with the unexpected (death of the Queen Elizabeth II) and weather-related boat trip cancellation by re-arranging visits to various attractions without missing a beat. Our guide Colin was absolutely amazing, always going above and beyond to ensure our safety and comfort, while always trying to show us as much of this beautiful and historic land as possible.
Our 14 day tour of Scotland and Ireland was fabulous. The trip was planned in great detail according to our interests and requests. We really enjoyed the lodging choices. Callum was an excellent tour guide and driver. He was very knowledgeable and he carefully tended to all of the details and made things easy for us. He took great care of us for two weeks and he was always very helpful and kept us on time. He tailored the tour to our interests along the way and he always kept us smiling. We would highly recommend Callum and Braw Scottish Tours. They were great!
I have spent a magical week in beautiful Scotland, of course, thanks to its unparalleled beauty and its kind, friendly and genuine people. My trip could have been a good one even if I just roamed around aimlessly to be honest. But, booking with Braw Scottish Tours has definitely been a game changer for the whole trip. I have to say that I’ve been so well taken care of from the moment I received a reply from Jack to my enquiry email, to the detailed planning of my week and the flexibility to change things around to choosing my guide. When John picked me up and we started our tour with the epic Stirling castle, I knew I made the right choice. John will tell you things that you don’t see in a documentary or read in a book. He will tell you stories and make you feel you are living in them. He’s such a wonderful story teller and a humorous, friendly and courteous guide. He is generous with his time, knowledge and is flexible with plans. I have laughed so much, met many local scottish people who showed me what a wonderful nation this is, learned quite a few scottish words, dined with Scots, raced sheep and chased highland cows and went up above the clouds in our highland expedition. From Glasgow to Stirling to Edinburgh to Inverness and the Queens View followed by Isle of Skye and the wonderful walk to the Niest lighthouse and then fort william, I have lived a wonderful dream for 7 days that was only made possible because of Braw Tours.
Thank you John. You’re booked in August and this time I’m bringing the whole clan with me!
Don’t think twice and book with Braw Scottish Tours if you’re planning to come to this beautiful country. It will be worth your while and your money. Thanks again and looking forward to coming back very soon ❤️
The tour provided by Braw Scottish Tours went well beyond all expectations. It was informative, fun, and we were able to see many unique areas throughout Scotland. While preparing for the trip, Heather was responsive to our questions and kept us up to date on all of our travel requirements. John was very accommodating, knowledgeable, perceptive, and entertaining. . If you are interested in a private tour experience, Braw Scottish Tours is an excellent choice!
Spent a week in Scotland.
I basically planned what I wanted and Braw took care to make it happen…flawlessly…I might have done things a bit differently but they did everything I chose…we had a driver, Callum, totally wonderful helpful, kind, knowledgeable and a great driver on some pretty scary roads…the hotels were amazing..the meals included were lovely….I highly recommend the company and of course Callum.
We were on a 3 month sabbatical of Europe and worked with over ten different tour professionals as we toured throughout Europe. Braw Tours stood out over and above all the others. If you are going to Scotland you must use Braw tours! We enjoyed Scotland so much and saw a side of Scotland we would not have seen otherwise. He customized the itinerary to fit our style and likes and we enjoyed every minute of the two weeks. He knew which places would be less crowded and avoided tour buses. We felt like we were in our own private Scotland. He knew the history and tall tales of Scotland. All of it was told with a great sense of humor. We also were able to learn a little about the Scotch industry with many a tasting. He was the consummate professional, always on time, with water and wifi always available, and once showing up in full kilt attire. You will not regret this tour.
If you are short of time, look no further, this is the guide and trip you want, otherwise, continue ready for the many reasons to follow. John is an extraordinary guide with a wealth of knowledge and an easy-going good-humored personality. He’s an excellent driver, which you will come to realize is quite important! He’s flexible and constantly readjusts itineraries as he comes to know his clients. We saw about 2 weeks of Scotland in 6 days! He knows all the secret spots to show you the real Scotland it’s glorious. I give him and Braw Scottish Tours my very highest rating and thanks for a tremendously enjoyable vacation.
This was a dream trip to Scotland from the first plans to the last day of the tour! The office staff at Braw listened carefully to us, responded promptly, and sketched out a fantastic itinerary and accommodations. Then our driver/guide (Barry) proceeded to usher us safely through this magical country, pivoting perfectly when weather, or other practicalities, threatened to interfere. The whole experience was a total delight and worth every cent. I highly recommend Braw Scottish Tours; I will be engaging them again.
This is the best private tour company in Scotland. I don’t see how our 2 week trip could have been made any better. We saw SO much more than we would have on our own or with a standard tour company. Also, we quickly realized that renting a car and trying to drive there would have been a disaster. John, our driver, knew all the roads, best places for photo taking, and quickly determined our interests and personalities. He accommodated all. Now that we’ve experienced Braw Scottish Tours, I can’t imagine using any other tour company while in Scotland.
My wife and I spent over a week with Braw crossing the Highlands. Their ability to customize a tour to your individual needs is a result of their extensive knowledge of Scotland. We had a wonderful time touring with our guide and getting a locals perspective rather than traveling in a large group. We look forward to returning soon.
I found out about Braw Scottish Tours by word-of-mouth and I soon discovered why he had received such high praise. From the outset, John (our driver-guide) was engaging and accommodating as we interacted to formulate an individualized trip!
Magnificent and Magical! "Braw" is a brilliant Scot name for this Tour company! Sandra was our exquisite "puzzle master" creating a once-in-a-lifetime tour that took into account so many pieces of our dreams and Scottish heritage. As only a true Scot can do, Barry (our "in the field" Glaswegian guide / driver) infused our Scottish Highland tour with fantastic story, culture, history, insights, surprises, and love for his spectacular country. Mists, mystery, legends, and rugged vistas surrounded our touring days of ancient Castles, Abbeys, Clanlands, Battlefields, Lochs, Glens, and Rivers. Not to mention the lure and charm of a solo Highland Piper. And who knew that haddock is the very best for fish n' chips? (Barry did!). A "Slàinte Mhath!" toast to the whole Braw team! We cannot thank you enough!
Thank you Leah and Gordon for making our trip to Scotland a huge success. Leah, your help and assistance in planning was much appreciated. You listened to our feedback and helped us pull together an itinerary that did not disappoint. Gordon, we could not have asked for a better driver/tour guide/DJ. You made the trip extra special with all of your helpful suggestions and insight. We especially loved the fish and chips restaurant Thank you again for making our time in Scotland so memorable.
Braw tours were great...the drivers/guides they sent us were knowledgeable, fun to talk to and excellent drivers. They were flexible when weather changed. It was a stress free vacation, we had a wonderful time!
Our Scotland trip with our Braw guide Gordon Boyce was a most wonderful experience. Braw was expert in crafting a tour that would meet our needs: great hotels and great sightseeing of several different parts of Scotland. Gordon was kind, funny, and also expert and flexible in meeting our individual needs, particularly around what activities would meet our activity level capacities.
Braw selected a great blend of parks and other scenic stops along with castles, forts and distilleries. There was a good flow of events daily. I will use them again for future trips.
We had an amazing 5 day tour in Scotland with Braw Tours. Every stage of the planning was a breeze with such helpful suggestions along the way. Our tour guide, Raymond, was an absolute delight, looking out for and accommodating 3 generations of my family with ease and humor. We loved every minute of this tour, with easy pickups, dropoffs, assistance with meals as needed, and comprehensive knowledge about Scotland's history, legends, myths, and current attractions.
We visited the Scottish Highlands with a group of eight people, and Braw made it a truly unique experience. Traveling in a luxury bus from Inverness to Loch Ness, Isle of Skye, Oban, Pitlochry, and back to Inverness, we were guided by Graham, our fantastic driver-guide. He knew all the most beautiful spots along the way, and his knowledge of Scottish history was remarkable. Add in a dose of Scottish humor, and the trip was nothing short of perfect.
Even the weather was on our side—only one hour of rain, and that in the middle of April! For anyone considering a Scottish adventure, I highly recommend Braw Tours. Traveling through Scotland without a worry—pure bliss!
Sounds like an unforgettable journey through breathtaking landscapes and rich history.
We were in Scotland for 21 days which included a Vacations by Rail tour, 4 days in Edinburgh and Glasgow with Braw, then 9 days at Aigas Field Center at Beauly. We have seen amazing glens, mountains, castles, lochs, cathedrals, historical sites, the Jacobite train, and a good deal of the Highlands and Islands. The entire 21 days were perfect, we could not have asked for a better experience. The most memorable part of our trip has to be our 4 days with Braw Tours thanks to our guide, Callum Couston. Able to turn in a moment's notice to meet our needs, Callum was personable, knowledgeable, funny, accommodating, a master storyteller, and an amazing driver. I think it speaks highly of their capabilities that in the trip of a lifetime, that they were the pinnacle of the experience.
We will be highly recommending Braw to our friends, and if you are lucky enough to get Callum, you will be pleased. Neither of the other tours offered any time in Edinburgh and Glasgow other than to arrive and leave, and I contacted several other agencies before I found Braw on Trip Advisor to fill that gap. About a month before the start of our trip, my knee went wonky and I was having difficulty walking. There was no way I could make it up the steps to Edinburgh Castle, so Callum immediately took us to the Botanical Gardens, which we absolutely loved.
The Best! BRAW were professional, knowledgeable and flexible making our trip truly memorable making sure we saw and experienced the very best on our 3 days touring around St Andrew’s and the Kingdom of Fife. From initial discussions and planning to saying goodbye on our last day they provided first class service and experience. Thank you.
We took a glorious five-day tour in May with Braw Tours from Edinburgh to Oban, to Isle of Skye, to Inverness and back. We were a group of three generations with different interests.
Firstly, as being the person in the family who plans all the trips I was very happy to have Deborah at Braw Tours put together the itinerary based on my input and coordinate the details. She was always very helpful and prompt to respond.
Secondly, our guide Dougie took excellent care of us during our trip and he became part of our family. We loved his enthusiasm and how invested he was in making sure we all had a great time. Dougie was very flexible and accommodated our needs and schedule, like an emergency trip to the market for knappies, finding us pizza take-out for dinner on the Isle of Skye when all restaurants were overflowing, rearranging our tour activities for an unplanned business meeting, and buying carrots and finding a hungry Shetland cow for our 3-year-old granddaughter to feed.
Everyone was very happy with the trip. I was especially pleased because all of the planning was taken out of my hands and I could relax and enjoy it too. It was also very valuable to have Dougie do all the driving for us so we did not have the stress of following directions and driving on narrow Scottish roads. This way everyone could sit back, relax, and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Mandy was the perfect guide for our Shetland tour. Her knowledge as a life long Shetlander and her bright, infectious spirit made the region come alive. She is a real pro and we were so lucky to have her.
We just returned from our 8-day Scotland tour planned through Braw Scottish Tours, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience! In the early stages of planning, I found Braw online and decided to give them a try — and I'm so glad I did.
From start to finish, everything was thoughtfully organized, and each stop was more memorable than the last. Our guide, Graham, was absolutely fantastic — knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole trip even more enjoyable.
If you're planning a getaway to Scotland, I highly recommend Braw Scottish Tours. They made our trip truly unforgettable!
We had a large group of people, 10 so we had 2 vans. Our drivers John and Michael were both excellent. We mentioned a couple things and they were able to fit it into our itinerary in addition to what we already had scheduled. Scotland is a beautiful country and so glad we were able to experience it with this awesome tour company!! Shout out to Deborah for having patience with me as my technical skills are sadly lacking lol and she was very patient and understanding 😊
Excellent company to work with planning our trip to Scotland. Responsive, knowledgeable, reasonable cost for everything we got. Beautiful clean vehicle with a driver who was just wonderful. We cannot wait to return to Scotland and work with Braw again!
I could easily sum up reflections on our recent trip to Scotland in one word-PERFECTION.
Rarely do tours go without some sort of glitch or unplanned event. Not this tour.
Let me start with our tour guide and driver, Michael S. Michael was a true professional. He was pleasant, patient, careful, kind, personable, prompt and extremely knowledgeable. His driving skills were excellent and he got to know us in order to make suggestions and fine-tune the trip on one or two occasions. We hated to say goodbye to him as he felt like a part of our family. I hope he enjoyed our company as well.
The hotel accommodations in each city were wonderful. They were well-situated, clean and comfortable. The reception personnel and staff in each site were quite professional too. Furthermore, the van we traveled in was clean and comfortable.
Our itinerary was well-planned. We were able to make stops at all of the sites we requested, including, perhaps the highlight of the trip for my daughter, feeding the Hairy Coos. Even though the weather was misty and grey, our spirits were not dampened and we marveled at the beautiful scenery and were grateful for the friendliness of the Scottish people.
We would not hesitate to plan another trip with Braw in the future. Thank you and all that helped make this a magnificent vacation, one that we will never forget.
I can't wait to go back to Scotland that should say it all, seriously I had an amazing trip. Shannon from Braw was patient with all my questions, changes and paired me up with a great person to be my guide and walking partner. Already planning my next trip, I highly recommend Braw Scottish Tours.
We had a personal tour of Scotland for 4 days. Abe was our guide and he was very personable and informative. It was a great experience and would highly recommend Braw Tours.
From the initial contact with Braw to the very end of our trip, Braw was excellent in every area.
Deborah was so easy to work with as we planned our trip. Very attentive. We received quick responses and thorough info.
We can't say enough good words about our driver/guide Collin. He knew the history everywhere we went. He answered our questions. On the rare occasion that he didn't know the answer, he found out! He gave us the option to adjust our schedule to make the most of our time, especially if rainy weather was expected on a day when we would be outside a lot.
He was so courteous to us. Since I sat in the back and am older, he came around every time I got in and out and offered his hand to make sure I was safe.
He helped us plan ahead to make dinner reservations (we didn't make any before we left). He always had good recommendations and called ahead for us. At each of our accommodations and restaurants, he wanted to know if they were suitable. And he always had snacks for us!
Collin had the perfect combination of keeping us knowledgeable about the area we were in and not talking all the time. He has a great sense of humor and made a very enjoyable trip for us!
We highly recommend Braw Scottish Tours!
We just completed a two week tour of Scotland with Braw Scottish Tours and had a great time. We loved planning the trip with Rae who was able to create our dream trip. Graham, our driver, was tremendous. His knowledge of Scottish history was awesome as was his ability to adjust the trip when needed due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances. Hotels were outstanding. We’ve already started planning a trip to Wales and England with this great team.
Amazing tour company-Great staff, fast itinerary with everything I asked for that could fit into the time I had. Leah worked with me to get an AMAZING hotel our 2nd night. Alan gave us the tour of our life. He had the timing and the routes down and the history was awesome. Too many photos to share but I would recommend this company to absolutely EVERYONE!!!
My family and I recently did a tour and it was Awesome! Tony was absolutely amazing and I would highly recommend this to anyone! It was truly fantastic!!
Our recent tour of Scotland was wonderful. From the moment we arrived and picked up at the Airport until the time we departed Braw Scottish Tours and drivers did an amazing job. They were flexible with our schedule as things came up such as weather or requests from us. Each stop felt thoughtfully planned, perfectly paced, and full of personality.
Our guide Graham was outstanding — knowledgeable, engaging, funny, and full of fascinating stories about Scottish history and life living there. He went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable and having the best possible experience. We learned about ancient castles, legendary battles, and even got a few insider tips on where to find the best whisky.
If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring Scotland, touring with Braw and Graham is the perfect way to do it.
Highly, highly recommend Braw and Graham — a five-star experience from start to finish! Thank you, Graham, for an amazing experience!
You should honestly be so lucky to get to go on a tour with these guys. We had James and it was like a cousin or something was meeting us. We were all so comfortable immediately with him, even the 14 year old and my dog. The kindest people, James went so above and beyond for us. If you’re ever in Virginia!!
Great tour of Ireland and Scotland! Our two-week tour of Scotland and Ireland was fabulous. The trip was planned in great detail according to our interests and requests. We really enjoyed the lodging choices. Callum was an excellent tour guide and driver. He was very knowledgeable and he carefully tended to all of the details and made things easy for us. He took great care of us for two weeks and he was always very helpful and kept us on time. He tailored the tour to our interests along the way and he always kept us smiling. We would highly recommend Callum and Braw Scottish Tours. They were great!
For a Barrie Time – Choose Braw! You MUST allow Braw Tours to show you “ the real Scotland.” We developed an itinerary with Martine, who also was our driver and guide. A native of Glasgow, Martine introduced us to castles and lochs, but also took us up Ben Nevis-the highest point in the UK; showed us where to hike in the Highlands; and introduced us to a wide range of sites and places not experienced on large bus tours.It’s worth your money & time to let Braw show you Scotland!
The BEST tour ever!! My husband and I had the privilege and honor of having Martine as our tour guide, while in Scotland. There are too many positive adjectives to describe our tour. Martine made sure that everyday was an amazing experience that we did not want to end. Because of Martine, we had an experience that was beyond our wildest dreams and from which we did not want to awaken. We just returned from our trip and are already planning our next foray to Scotland, with the help of Martine. Suffice it to say that if going to Scotland, you should choose Braw! You will not be disappointed. To Martine and Braw, THANK YOU and we look forward to seeing you, again!!!
Customized Itineraries for Age Diverse Groups My 76 year old mother, teenage son and myself did a five day tour around the Scottish highlands with Braw. Our guide/driver, Tony, was fantastic. He took care to ensure my mother had the assistance he needed while finding options that would appeal to my teenage son. I really didn’t have a specific agenda when initially planning the trip so I requested Braw put together a standard itinerary. After getting to know the group, Tony suggested some alterations to the itinerary that involved activities specific to our group’s interests. He also made some suggestions along the way to efficiently use our time and maximize our experience. I highly recommend Braw Tours!
We traveled to Scotland for my dad’s 75th birthday and John was our guide. He was so knowledgeable, funny, flexible and easy to be with. He made the long car trips fun and knew all the hidden hikes and cafes. I would 100% recommend him and his team to anyone wanting a fabulous trip in gorgeous Scotland,
Fantastic tour Company! We booked a tour thru Braw for Ireland, Scotland and England. We had a fantastic time! From the moment they picked us up from the airport we felt well taken care of! The local guides were great! Very knowledgeable about all the local history for all the places we saw! We toured the Cliffs Moher and Dover, we saw the Coswolts, spent time in the Scottish Highlands, saw amazing castles and ruins. We arrived in London a few days before the Jubilee and got to see London in all its splendor Braw took care of all the accommodations and purchasing the tickets to all our adventures in all three countries! Our accommodations were wonderful! We stayed in large hotels, a manor house, boutique hotels, breakfast was included, made starting our day so much easier. I highly recommend this company for your next trip! I will definitely be using them again.
Braw in Scottish means “fine”. Our experience with Braw Scottish Tours was that and so much more.
Working directly with a Scottish tour group assured a customized, stress free trip. From our 1st inquiry until our drop off at the airport every aspect of the tour was of the highest quality and exceeded our expectations.
Our tour included small out of the way places that large buses are unable to get to. Our attentive guide/driver listened to our interests and made customized stops to assure we saw, learned and enjoyed everything Scotland has to offer. He provided local and knowledgeable information from past to present every step along the way.
We highly recommend Braw Scottish Tours for a trip of a lifetime
Our Braw Scottish Tour definitely exceeded our expectations. The itinerary included all the “must sees” we had scheduled, and each day brought a well paced, new adventure. Our driver/guide, John, was professional, knowledgeable and very well attuned to our particular interests and needs. We felt the trip was well planned and good value for the services provided. In addition, all communication with the office staff, both pre and post trip, was thoughtful and timely. We would travel with Braw Scottish Tours again.
Braw Scottish Tours is the best! My husband and I booked Braw for an 11-night tour of Scotland and they far exceeded our very high expectations. And we were incredibly lucky that Callum was our driver guide. Callum was attentive to our needs, took us off the beaten track to some beautiful spots, and is knowledgeable, funny, and ready to change plans on a moment’s notice. We are older travelers, so Callum’s flexibility to our need for a mid-tour day off or a later start to the day was perfect. Braw booked my husband in for a round of golf, so his trip was complete, and I got my fill of castles, museums, historical sites, and the glorious Scottish highlands. Heather and Jack made the personalized itinerary planning a breeze. We can’t wait to go back to Scotland, and we will be calling Braw Tours when we do!
Braw communicated with me via email quickly and efficiently. They were very understanding and cooperative with all my requests. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience from start to finish. Making the plan for our tours was a breeze. They not only helped us customize our sightseeing, they even helped us select our hotel for the stay. Excellent customer service all around. The days of our tours our guide arrived on time, he was thorough and informative and magnificently pleasant. Braw made our Scottish experience one we will cherish forever.
We had the best experience with Braw on our recent family vacation to Scotland! Would absolutely refer them to anyone looking for the best tour guides for their trip. Can’t wait to come back soon!
The most amazing wonderful tour was created by Braw tours! We could not have been more pleased. Brilliant!
John and Tony are fun loving and entertaining. Their ability to customize a tour to your individual needs is as a result of their extensive knowledge of Scotland. We look forward to returning soon. John is prompt, professional, knowledgeable, and kind. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him or his travel agency. We will certainly use his services again and thanks to his wonderful care may never be able to do anything other than a private tour again.
It will always stay our best trip ever had!!
For the past two weeks, we have been on a cruise through the British Isles. It was the best cruise we have ever taken because our travel agent arranged for private tours for us at 5 different ports through Braw Scottish Tours. It was the best experience we ever had; the guides were extremely knowledgeable and just fun to be with. They couldn’t do enough for us and were so reliable. If you’re going to the British Isles to get private tours through Braw, you won’t be sorry. We visited Guernsey, Dublin, Glasgow, Invergordon, and Edinburgh and came home with great pictures and fond memories.
We used Braw Scottish tours for a driver and guide on a recent trip to Scotland. We visited the Highlands, Skye, and Lewis & Harris and had an amazing time thanks to their attention to detail! John and Braw Scottish Tours took great pride in making sure we had a first-class experience for our entire journey. They made sure we had great accommodations, food, and even tailored stops along the way to our interests. Our driver was professional, knowledgeable, and witty and I wholeheartedly recommend Braw to anyone. We’re already planning our next trip!
Our time with John at Braw was an enormous success because he took the time to get to know us; he has a deep and broad knowledge of sightseeing in Scotland, and he took special care to accommodate the special needs of my husband with respect and compassion. This special care included the timing for different sightseeing venues; finding wheelchairs, etc. I cannot begin to adequately sing the praises of John as an informed tour guide, a competent driver, and a thoughtful companion. We both had a wonderful time in John’s company and look forward to a return visit to Scotland with Braw!
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Fantastic tour Company! We booked a tour thru Braw for Ireland, Scotland and England. We had a fantastic time! From the moment they picked us up from the airport we felt well taken care of! The local guides were great! Very knowledgeable about all the local history for all the places we saw! We toured the Cliffs Moher and Dover, we saw the Coswolts, spent time in the Scottish Highlands, saw amazing castles and ruins. We arrived in London a few days before the Jubilee and got to see London in all its splendor Braw took care of all the accommodations and purchasing the tickets to all our adventures in all three countries! Our accommodations were wonderful! We stayed in large hotels, a manor house, boutique hotels, breakfast was included, made starting our day so much easier. I highly recommend this company for your next trip! I will definitely be using them again.
Diane W★★★★★ 
Great tour, great tour guide! Touring the Highlands was an amazing experience thanks to Braw’s expertise and the time they spent helping us design an itinerary that met the needs and interests of 6 55+ adults. On day one, Martine, our driver, picked us up with a warm smile and we were on our way! Martine is fun, knowledgeable, competent and flexible. Each day, she provided options outside our planned itinerary to ensure we were able to make the best of our time. We enjoyed her stories, her humor, and the care and concern she showed to make our visit interesting and meaningful. I would recommend Braw (and Martine) to anyone.
Eileen J★★★★★
Great tour of Ireland and Scotland! Our two-week tour of Scotland and Ireland was fabulous. The trip was planned in great detail according to our interests and requests. We really enjoyed the lodging choices. Callum was an excellent tour guide and driver. He was very knowledgeable and he carefully tended to all of the details and made things easy for us. He took great care of us for two weeks and he was always very helpful and kept us on time. He tailored the tour to our interests along the way and he always kept us smiling. We would highly recommend Callum and Braw Scottish Tours. They were great!
Joe★★★★★
Customized Itineraries for Age Diverse Groups. My 76 year old mother, teenage son and myself did a five day tour around the Scottish highlands with Braw. Our guide/driver, Tony, was fantastic. He took care to ensure my mother had the assistance he needed while finding options that would appeal to my teenage son. I really didn’t have a specific agenda when initially planning the trip so I requested Braw put together a standard itinerary. After getting to know the group, Tony suggested some alterations to the itinerary that involved activities specific to our group’s interests. He also made some suggestions along the way to efficiently use our time and maximize our experience. I highly recommend Braw Tours!
Heather M★★★★★
Our Braw Scottish Tour definitely exceeded our expectations. The itinerary included all the “must sees” we had scheduled, and each day brought a well paced, new adventure. Our driver/guide, John, was professional, knowledgeable and very well attuned to our particular interests and needs. We felt the trip was well planned and good value for the services provided. In addition, all communication with the office staff, both pre and post trip, was thoughtful and timely. We would travel with Braw Scottish Tours again.
Ann M★★★★★ 
Braw Scottish Tours is the best! My husband and I booked Braw for an 11-night tour of Scotland and they far exceeded our very high expectations. And we were incredibly lucky that Callum was our driver guide. Callum was attentive to our needs, took us off the beaten track to some beautiful spots, and is knowledgeable, funny, and ready to change plans on a moment’s notice. We are older travelers, so Callum’s flexibility to our need for a mid-tour day off or a later start to the day was perfect. Braw booked my husband in for a round of golf, so his trip was complete, and I got my fill of castles, museums, historical sites, and the glorious Scottish highlands. Heather and Jack made the personalized itinerary planning a breeze. We can’t wait to go back to Scotland, and we will be calling Braw Tours when we do!
Barbara Connery★★★★★
Spent a week in Scotland. I basically planned what I wanted and Braw took care to make it happen…flawlessly…I might have done things a bit differently but they did everything I chose…we had a driver, Callum, totally wonderful helpful, kind, knowledgeable and a great driver on some pretty scary roads…the hotels were amazing..the meals included were lovely….I highly recommend the company and of course Callum.
Helena Louzonis★★★★★
The tour provided by Braw Scottish Tours went well beyond all expectations. It was informative, fun, and we were able to see many unique areas throughout Scotland. While preparing for the trip, Heather was responsive to our questions and kept us up to date on all of our travel requirements. John was very accommodating, knowledgeable, perceptive, and entertaining. . If you are interested in a private tour experience, Braw Scottish Tours is an excellent choice!
Maureen Pococke★★★★★
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