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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the tours for providing stunning scenery and a deep dive into Scottish history and culture. Many reviewers highlight the knowledgeable, fun, and engaging tour guides who share great stories and ensure a memorable experience. Consumers appreciate the well-organized tours, comfortable transportation, and the opportunity to visit amazing places. People particularly value the insights into the beautiful nature, landscape, architecture, and culture of the Highlands. The tours are considered a great way to see the highlights of Scotland, with reviewers frequently mentioning the value for money and the seamless booking process. The company's commitment to ethics and customer satisfaction is also reflected in the positive feedback.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Wow! The 3-day Isle of Skye/Scottish Highlands tour with Neil was fantastic. He was accommodating, patient, and engaging. We worried about being stuck in a van for long hours during the tour, but Neil... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I absolutely loved every moment of this adventure. I booked the 3-day tour (Isle of Skye, Highlands, Loch Ness). My guide Scott was fantastic! He was genuinely kind and helpful during the tour, an exp... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fun day in the lowlands. Adam was our tour guide for the Oct. 22 day trip from Edinburgh to the Kelpies, Lock Lomond and the Stirling Castle. He was informative and entertaining, and along with our... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This tour through Inverness was my absolute favorite part of my trip to Scotland! Getting to explore the castle, see the amazing beauty of the Highlands and Sky, and have an incredibly knowledgeable g... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It was perfectly organised and on time, guide was friendly, clear about the program and she could tell us wonderful stories about Scotland and the Highlands, and funny too. What could be changed to... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We recently took the Isle of Sky tour with Mary, and the Outlander tour with Marty. Both were excellent! Both extremely knowledgeable about the locations, clearly very experienced and passionate as we... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jayda was amazing. She was our driver and guide to Glencoe and Loch Ness. Perfect balance of information along the way and quiet time to enjoy the scenery. She also gave us tour options to maximize... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our tour guide, Jack S., was phenomenal. Hope he can make it over to the United States one day to see our beautiful driftless area of southwest Wisconsin. The coach bus was comfortable and seeing t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

September 25-26 2 day tour from Inverness to Isle of Skye. Our tour guide was Owen. Owen was very enthusiastic and full of knowledge of Isle Of Skye. We thoroughly enjoyed his wealth of knowledge of... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What an incredible day we had! I couldn’t be more happier, and we couldn’t ask for a better guide! We learned a lot of curiosities, Scottish words and the meaning behind it, a lot of interest facts a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We took the 2-Day Inverness, Loch Lomond and Highlands tour as well as the 1-day St Andrew’s tour from Edinburgh. Both tours are worthy of 5-stars. Tours departed on time with two great tour operators... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I did the 2 day tour from Inverness. It involved the Isle of Skye, the fairy pools, and the highland castles. It was amazing. Marita, our tour guide was awesome! She made extra stops not included in t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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We had a terrific time on an Isle of Skye Tour from Inverness. Our driver Willie was awesome - he was so knowledgeable and hilarious - he is an asset to your company. The coach was clean and comfortab... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The most amazing tour, Liall our tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable of every site, he made our experience 10 times better. We definitely will book with this company again. Thank you Liall and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful experience. Scot (from Scotland :D) was a great guide, very informative and funny. We really appreciated the music choices. There was always enough time to see each attraction. It's a very w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I took the Loch Ness tour for 1 day on 11 October 2025 with Gregor as the guide and Adam as the driver, Gregor was lovely and very funny, he told us a lot of information about Scotland and their cult... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly and experienced tour guide/ driver. Had sych a nice experience of touring 3 days in the Highlands and isle of white. Our tour guide Martin D is a very good storyteller and fine driver, a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a lovely day on the Glenfinnan and Glencoe Tour from Glasgow (apart from the weather)! Our driver, Jack W was educating and entertaining and also threw in a few jokes but we won't hold those agai... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I made a tour to john's groat : it was fantastic . Mike was the tour leader and gave us all explanations we needed. He share with us also his passion for traditional scottish music during the trip th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing tour of the Kelpies, Loch Lomond, Callander and Stirling Castle with Adam and Holly. We enjoyed the tour and the incredible local knowledge of these beautiful spots. Highly recommend for anybo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Definitely a great way to see some of the highlights of the Highlands, if you've got a time crunch. Mark Piasecki-excellent guide! His silly quips and absorbing folk tales will transport you! Don't wo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We took the Isle of Skye and Eileen Donan tour from Inverness. Our guide Liall was great in sharing so much history and folk tales of Scotland! And great music throughout. Liall made sure we stick to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our tour guide and driver, Mike made all the difference. He was very knowledgeable from history, to culture and local secrets. He was very patient and answered every question of ours. He made sure we... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This Tour met all our expectations! Throughout this tour we‘ve got a good insight into the beautiful nature, landscape, architecture and culture of the Highlands of Scotland. Especially Fans of... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a great experience with timberbush tours on the 2 days highlands trip. Our guide Sam was very knowledgable and shared a lot of information about Scotland. He made us laugh a lot and was very in... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We really enjoyed the West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castle tour! ❤️ The guide, Freddie, was entertaining and shared scottish stories and anecdotes. He choose and put on Scottish music too, explai... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve enjoyed so much the trip to Eilean Donan castle and to the Islay of Skye. The Scottish landscapes are fabulous. It was like in the movies. Atis, our driver and guide was fantastic! His sense of... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I went on this tour with my mum never having experienced Timberbush Tours and I have to say we were completely blown away by our wonderful guide, Martin D, and by his knowledge and professionalism. He... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The trip was great. Our guide Mark was the best. He entertained us with his stories and had a lot of great information about the history and backstories of Scotland, the Highlands and the Isle of Skye... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have ust returned from a 10-day trip to Scotland and Ireland. We over-booked bus tours (tip: don't have tours that are 10 hours long booked two days in a row, lol), but far and away the best tour we... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great experience of Ness, High land and Glenco Valley. And the bus-driver is so kind that he has rich knowledge about Scotland Highland. What a wonderful journey!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a wonderful experience on the tour to John O' Groats with Marita☆ We saw a lot of great places especially the three witches hat was absolutely stunning! Marita set a great mood for the whole t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My fiancee had never visited Scotland and although I had visited a lot of the area that the tour covered I don’t know a lot of the history of the locations. Our tour guide Ryan was absolutely amazing!... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We depart on time. I was at bus 2, and unfortunately I don’t remember the guide’name but he was very kind and attentive. Always give a lot of informations include about de Scotland history. I very rec... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I didn’t know what to expect, but I’m happy with every pound I spent for the trip! Karen was such a good guide, very knowledgeable and willing, very welcoming but also precise and, I felt take by hand... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Both booked tours were amazing. The tour to the Isle of Skye with Alex on Wednesday was incredible. Very long trip but Alex did his best to accommodate the activities to the weather conditions and the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We joined the Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Highlands tour with Robert and Adam, and it was truly a memorable experience. The tour was very well organized — we had plenty of stops to take in the stun... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100% organized and carefree way to travel. Our tour guide NICK was hilarious and informative and went out of his way to ensure everyone was comfortable and informed about all aspects of the tour. Our... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a lovely tour. The guide and other staffs are friendly. I took the Eilean donan castle and the isle of sky package. I am highly recommending to explore Scotland with Timberbush.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was great and would diffenetly go with Timberbush again. Our tour man Ian went out and beyond, he made sure we experienced the best in the highlands

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our tour guide for Loch Ness, Mike, was knowledgeable, friendly, and very kind to all the tour participants. We had a wonderful day, with plenty of photo stops, some down time/free time at midday, an... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stewart was an amazing tour guide! We took a tour from Glasgow to Fort Williams and it was everything we wanted and more! Very beautiful route and lots of stops to enjoy the scenery. Stewart was very... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Karen did a great job of keeping the tour moving along and sticking to the agenda. Her information was interesting and covered areas that were completely new to me.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It’s my second tour with Timberbush. Again they are very punctual. Anthony was a guide/driver, very kind and a amazing driver through the narrow roads. He was so pacient whit all of passengers.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great 3 day tour of many of the highlights from Endinurg to Skye and in between. Out guide Alan was extremely knowledgeable about do many things including great jokes.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous tour to Dunrobin Castle and John O’Groats. This was my second time to the castle and each time I went I just was stunned by how beautiful the castle is especially as the light changes I... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Scenery and helpful guide Robert and driver very good too. Things not so good. The Cruise on Loch Ness had a very rude crew member. Now I understand that you do not run this cruise directly, but yo... See more

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Celebrating 27 years in business this year, we are one of Scotland’s longest running tour operators who offer a wide range of 1, 2 & 3 day tours. Exploring the Scottish Highlands, Islands and North of England and departing daily from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. Whether you are interested in history, castles, whisky, or even just fancy a spot of Nessie hunting at Loch Ness - there's a tour for you. We offer a coach hire service for corporate events, and also a bespoke private tour service, allowing you to curate your dream tour, picking everything from the duration to the destinations. We pride ourselves on offering the best tours, one the best coaches, with the best driver-guides, and the best customer service. We replace our coaches every 3-4 years to keep them as modern, safe, and comfortable as possible. We also strive to be as eco-friendly as possible, both out on tour and in our Edinburgh based office. We have been awarded a Gold Green Tourism Award, and also been given a 5* rating by Eco Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme. As well as all of this, we offer a flexible cancellation policy. We know that from time to time, and especially nowadays, situations and plans can change quickly, and we don't want you to be out of pocket because of this. To learn more, please visit the Book with Confidence section on our website! #AdventureAwaits


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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A breathtaking 3-day Isle of Skye tour

Wow! The 3-day Isle of Skye/Scottish Highlands tour with Neil was fantastic. He was accommodating, patient, and engaging. We worried about being stuck in a van for long hours during the tour, but Neil gave us frequent breaks and time for sightseeing. During the drives, he regaled us with stories of Scottish history and lore while expertly negotiating the sometimes-narrow roads. I'd say he was unflappable, but that paints too stern a picture. Thank you, Neil! I've seen many landscapes, but none as breathtaking as Scotland. Donvegan Castle was a highlight, and and we learned so much about scotch whisky. Come for the sights, sounds, and stories. There's so much to enjoy!

October 11, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous tour to Dunrobin Castle and…

Fabulous tour to Dunrobin Castle and John O’Groats. This was my second time to the castle and each time I went I just was stunned by how beautiful the castle is especially as the light changes I took so many pictures each time I was there.

The drive up to the top of Scotland was beautiful. There’s no question about the exquisite scenery that we saw along the way and made several stops to have closer looks.

Our driver was excellent. These are not easy. Drives to take. It takes a lot of stamina to drive from Inverness up to the top. Our driver was knowledgeable and I believe that our small group of I think 17 all had a good time.

September 14, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

500 Miles of Scotlands’ beauty

It was perfectly organised and on time, guide was friendly, clear about the program and she could tell us wonderful stories about Scotland and the Highlands, and funny too.
What could be changed to make it a 5 star experience: drop us off at the centre of Fort William and give us at least 5 quarters of an hour to have a proper lunch. This stop in Fort William was not good and too short and there was no info told about this historical place. When we headed back to E’burgh, why did we stop for half an hour? We’d rather have returned in one drive, because now we were back in town at 20h30, while 20 h was told. Too long for us to sit in a tight coach/bus.

October 24, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This tour through Inverness was my absolute favorite!

This tour through Inverness was my absolute favorite part of my trip to Scotland! Getting to explore the castle, see the amazing beauty of the Highlands and Sky, and have an incredibly knowledgeable guide was a once in a lifetime experience! Liall, our guide was amazing! He gave so much history and fun lore of the highlands that I never knew about! If you get lucky enough to have him as your guide you'll be in great hands! It's definitely a FULL day! But worth the trek! Would 100% recommend this tour!

October 24, 2025
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Hi there, Thank you for your review.

We are pleased to hear that you had a great time out on our Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle tour with Liall and appreciated his deep knowledge of Scottish history. We are very happy to hear that you felt the scenery was beautiful too. Hopefully we will see you again on another one of our tours in the future!

Best wishes,

Luisa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fun day in the lowlands

Fun day in the lowlands.
Adam was our tour guide for the Oct. 22 day trip from Edinburgh to the Kelpies, Lock Lomond and the Stirling Castle. He was informative and entertaining, and along with our bus driver Holly, made everyone feel welcome and have fun. Definitely would recommend.

October 22, 2025
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Reply from Timberbush Tours

Hi there, thank you for your review.

We are glad to hear you had a great time on our tour with both Adam and Holly! We are sure they will also be very glad to hear you appreciated their commentary during the tour to Loch Lomond. Finally, we are very glad to hear everything went smoothly and you appreciated the itinerary of our tour. Hopefully we will see you again on tour very soon!

Best wishes,

Luisa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What an incredible day we had

What an incredible day we had! I couldn’t be more happier, and we couldn’t ask for a better guide! We learned a lot of curiosities, Scottish words and the meaning behind it, a lot of interest facts and history! The views are breathtaking, if you have the time, book a tour with them, and I hope you get paired with Adam, the guide! Everyone needs an Adam in their life!
Thank you Timberbush Tours and thank you Adam , me and my husband had an amazing day! ✨

October 23, 2025
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Reply from Timberbush Tours

Hi there, thank you for your review,

We are very happy to hear that you had a brilliant time on tour with Adam. We're very happy to hear that you appreciated his informative commentary throughout the day. We're glad to hear he was so helpful during the day. We will be sure to inform him of your kind review. We hope we can welcome you on another one of our tours again in the future!

Many thanks,

Luisa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a lovely tour.

It was a lovely tour. The guide and other staffs are friendly. I took the Eilean donan castle and the isle of sky package. I am highly recommending to explore Scotland with Timberbush.

October 22, 2025
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Reply from Timberbush Tours

Hi there, thank you for your review

We are very happy to hear that you had a fantastic time on our tour to Skye with one of our talented and friendly driver-guides. We are glad to hear they were friendly and that you wopuld recommend us to others visiting Scotland. We hope we will see you again on one of our tours again soon!

Many thanks

Luisa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible Tour Guide and authentic experience

I absolutely loved every moment of this adventure. I booked the 3-day tour (Isle of Skye, Highlands, Loch Ness). My guide Scott was fantastic! He was genuinely kind and helpful during the tour, an expert at history and sharing stories with enthusiasm. I especially loved his mix of music for the trip- perfect soundtrack for along the way! This tour is great for everyone of all ages! It's great for first-time travelers and for folks like me who have seen the area in previous travels. Great mix of planned sights and free time to explore.

October 20, 2025
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Reply from Timberbush Tours

Hi there, thank you for your review.

We are very glad to hear that you had a memorable time on our Isle of Skye, The Highlands, and Loch Ness 3-Day tour. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed Scott's storytelling and his commentary. We will be sure to inform him of your kind feedback. We hope we can welcome you onboard another of our Highland tours in the future!

All the best,

Luisa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing tour with Adam and Holly!

Amazing tour of the Kelpies, Loch Lomond, Callander and Stirling Castle with Adam and Holly. We enjoyed the tour and the incredible local knowledge of these beautiful spots. Highly recommend for anybody visiting Edinburgh.

October 22, 2025
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Reply from Timberbush Tours

Hi there, thank you for your review,

We are very happy to hear that you had a brilliant time on tour with both Holly and Adam. We're very happy to hear that you appreciated their extensive local knowledge and the beautiful scenery you saw. We will be sure to inform them both of your kind review. We hope we can welcome you on another one of our tours again in the future!

Many thanks,

Luisa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jayda was amazing, great tour!

Jayda was amazing. She was our driver and guide to Glencoe and Loch Ness. Perfect balance of information along the way and quiet time to enjoy the scenery. She also gave us tour options to maximize the experience. Driving was awesome :)
Thanks Jayda!

October 21, 2025
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Reply from Timberbush Tours

Hi there, thank you for your review,

We are very happy to hear that you had a brilliant time on tour with our knowledgeable and passionate driver-guide, Jada. We will be sure to pass your kind words along to her. We are glad you enjoyed the views throughout the day and we're glad to hear that Jada's commentary added to your enjoyment of the day. We hope we can welcome you on another one of our tours again in the future!

All the best,

Luisa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Despite the weather Fiona made it…

Despite the weather Fiona made it entertaining and illuminating.

October 21, 2025
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Reply from Timberbush Tours

Hi there, thank you for your review.
We are very happy to hear that you had a fantastic time on tour with our driver-guide Fiona, in spite of the infamous Scottish weather! We are sure Fiona will be glad to know that you enjoyed her storytelling skills during the tour. We hope we will see you again on one of our tours again soon!

Many thanks again,

Luisa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Scenery and helpful guide Robert and…

Scenery and helpful guide Robert and driver very good too.
Things not so good. The Cruise on Loch Ness had a very rude crew member. Now I understand that you do not run this cruise directly, but you do partner with them and sell the cruise as part of the experience.
This was reported to Robert who delt with the situation in a professional manor.
Final stop at Pitlchary just draws the day out

October 22, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Isle of Skye Tour was awesome with Timberbrush Tours

We had a terrific time on an Isle of Skye Tour from Inverness. Our driver Willie was awesome - he was so knowledgeable and hilarious - he is an asset to your company. The coach was clean and comfortable and the tour was conducted at a good pace - it was a long one being 12 . My family and I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend Timberbrush Tours - easy to deal with.

September 15, 2025
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Reply from Timberbush Tours

Hi there, thank you for your review,

We are very happy to hear that you had a brilliant time on tour with our driver-guide Willie and appreciated his deep knowledge of Scottish history. We will be sure to inform him of your kind comments. We are also happy to hear that you enjoyed travelling on one of our comfortable and modern vehicles. We hope we can welcome you on another one of our tours again in the future!

Many thanks,

Luisa

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