Rabbie’s

Rabbie's was founded in Edinburgh in 1993 and specialises in small-group tours. It is a Certified B Corporation and describes itself as award-winning, and its small-group format offers a more personal experience than a large coach tour. For visitors based in Edinburgh who want to see the Highlands without driving, it is a convenient choice.

The day tours from Edinburgh cover many of Scotland's best-known landscapes. Examples include Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands, and Highland Lochs, Glens and Whisky. For longer trips, Rabbie's runs multi-day tours such as a three-day tour of the Isle of Skye and a five-day tour taking in Iona, Mull and Skye.

Tours from Edinburgh depart from gates J and K inside Edinburgh Bus Station on St Andrew Square. Look for the team in pink high-visibility jackets, who check passengers in and direct them to the right bus. Arrive in good time before departure, as tours leave promptly. Rabbie's promotes guaranteed departures and a money-back guarantee on its experiences, and its customer care team is available every day from 7am to 6pm.

Day tours to the Highlands are long, often lasting most of the day, so bring snacks, water, a waterproof jacket and layers, because Scottish weather can change quickly. Check each tour page for exactly what is included before booking. Book well ahead in summer, when popular tours fill early.

Rabbie's suits solo travellers, couples, friends and older travellers who want to see rural Scotland without the stress of driving on unfamiliar roads. It is less suited to travellers with limited time who prefer to stay in the city. If you have three or more days in Edinburgh, setting one aside for a Highland day tour is a good way to balance city sightseeing with Scotland's landscapes, and the multi-day tours can be the start of a longer trip around the country before returning to Edinburgh. For the best views, choose a tour on a day with a reasonable forecast if your plans are flexible, and keep the evening after a long day tour free for a relaxed dinner near your hotel rather than a busy schedule. Customer care can help with changes to bookings, and the website lists all current day and multi-day tours from Edinburgh. The bus station is right beside St Andrew Square, a few minutes' walk from Waverley station and the tram stop, and close to many New Town and Old Town hotels, making early starts straightforward.