What is the Coldest Month in Scotland?
What is the Coldest Month in Scotland? Scotland generally experiences similar weather to the rest of the UK, and there is a fantastic range of seasonal events and attractions that occur all year round. However, if you are planning a trip to Scotland during the winter, you may be concerned about the somewhat notorious temperamental…
Does it Snow in Scotland?
Does it Snow in Scotland? When imagining Scotland in the winter, are you picturing snowy landscapes and twinkling city lights? You might be curious to learn more about Scotland’s climate before booking a trip. Although the weather is known to be unpredictable during the winter, it is very rare that Scotland experiences extreme weather. So,…
What are Bespoke Travel Experiences?
What are Bespoke Travel Experiences? Bespoke travel experiences have become more and more popular over the past 25 years. The holidays that people book (and how they book them) have moved away from the traditional package holidays booked through high-street travel agents, replaced by customisable online booking experiences. People have also become more interested in…
The Best Opportunities for Scottish Landscape Photography
The Best Opportunities for Scottish Landscape Photography Scotland has some of the best photography opportunities available in the whole of the UK. The large number of islands, lakes/lochs, mountainous scenery and impressive coastline provide the perfect subjects for stunning Scottish landscape photos. So, where are the best opportunities for Scottish landscape photography? Some of the…
What Is The Best Month To Visit Scotland?
What Is The Best Month To Visit Scotland? If you are planning a visit to Scotland, you might be wondering what the best month to visit is. As Scotland is bordered mainly by coastline, the weather is never guaranteed. Throughout the year however, there are a variety of festivals and celebrations, with some cities becoming…
Where is the Sunniest Place in Scotland?
Where is the Sunniest Place in Scotland? Scotland’s weather is often considered to be quite changeable, and visitors often describe experiencing all four seasons in one day. While the climate itself is actually fairly moderate when compared with other countries in Europe, it is certainly true that some areas of Scotland have experienced more rainfall…
What is the Best time of Year in the Scottish Highlands?
What is the Best time of Year in the Scottish Highlands? The Scottish Highlands, with their rugged landscapes, mystical allure, and rich history, have long captivated the imagination of travellers. Each season brings its own charm to this remarkable region, including the enchanting autumn and winter months. As the summer crowds fade away and the…
Burns Night in Scotland
The 25th of January is a night of celebration in Scotland as we celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns. Burns night is widely celebrated across Scotland and throughout the world. Shortly after Burns death, his friends made a promise to celebrate his life every year on July 21st, the date of his death,…
A year of celebration in Scotland
What a year 2022 has been already in Scotland. Finally we are out on the road running private tours all over the Scottish Highlands with happy clients who are visiting this country. Some of these tours have been planned for the past four years and it is an amazing feeling to be involved creating these…
Best one day tours from Edinburgh
We offer many Tours from Edinburgh but a favourite for our guests is always The Highlander Experience. The Scottish Highlands are without doubt some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. Our tour offers you an experience packed with history and beauty and is perfect for those travelers that are short on time and…
Scotland’s hidden secrets.
There is something very exciting happening in Ayrshire right now. Often regarded as Scotland’s last known secret, Ayrshire is often passed by on the tourist must see checklist while on their holidays in Scotland. All this is about to change as the new Coig project has been designed to bring in more tourism to the…
New tours with Alba Experiences !
We recently took a research trip to Glen Lyon which was once described to be the ‘longest, loneliest and loveliest glen in Scotland’ by Sir Walter Scott and we totally agree with him.Our first stop was at the Praying Hands of Mary which is a striking rock formation resembling a pair of hands in an…