Exploring Scotland With A Private Driver

Scotland, the northernmost country in the United Kingdom, stuns with its rugged coastline and mountainous hinterland. While trains link the major cities, the rural regions – where the beauty of Scotland shines at its brightest – are best explored by car. Renting a vehicle and self-driving is one popular option, although hiring a private driver has additional benefits worth considering.

Private driver tours are bespoke and flexible

Exploring Scotland with a private driver guide is as customizable as renting a car. Your guide can plan an itinerary tailored to your specific interests, combining the unmissable sights with the lesser-known. For example, if Loch Ness and Dunrobin Castle are on the wish list, the driver can suggest additional stops that may not be on your radar. 

If you wish to visit the islands of Scotland, the driver will take care of any necessary ferry crossings or advise where overland routes are possible. They will also propose restaurants beyond the typical tourist spots where you’ll taste regional specialties alongside locals. At the same time, traveling around Scotland with a private driver offers superb flexibility with options to chop and change an itinerary along the way. 

Stress-free, comfortable, and safe exploration 

Scotland’s winding rural roads are prone to unpredictable weather, including sudden downpours, thunderstorms, and thick mists. Ice and snow are common in the Highlands during winter. These conditions can make driving on the left-hand side of the road all the more daunting, particularly when cell service is patchy. Having a professional driver at the wheel is a reassurance that you can relax, free from having to fret about navigating these narrow roads. It also spares you from the need to study local driving regulations and find parking in urban areas.

Private drivers offer local insight 

The best private driver guides in Scotland double up as storytellers and local historians. These professionals bear a bottomless knowledge of the country that they are eager to share. While they’ll provide sage intel on regional mythology and historical events, they will also introduce you to modern-day Scotland by recommending lesser-known beauty spots and places to eat that haven’t made it into the guidebooks. If you have a particular interest in cuisine, Scotch whisky, history, geology, or wildlife, you can hire a guide with similar interests or expertise. 

A luxurious way to travel

Touring Scotland with a private driver-guide is the most luxurious means of transportation. It spares the need to lug bags around on public transport and the accidental risks associated with car rental. Your driver will see to all the logistics, leaving you free to soak up the surroundings and indulge in whisky tastings before recuperating energy on longer drives. 

Traveling around Scotland with a private driver guide is well-suited to couples, families, and small groups. There are various vehicles available, ranging from sedans to SUVs and even minivans for larger parties. These are well-maintained and often have such onboard luxuries as Wi-Fi and guidebooks. Whether you are planning a honeymoon, whisky odyssey, or castle tour, contact Darby’s Destinations to plan your exploration of Scotland with a private driver.