Isle of Skye: What to expect
The Isle of Skye: what to expect The Isle of Skye is Scotland's most visited island and one of the most popular places to visit in our entire country. But what makes this island so special and what can you expect when visiting the Winged Isle? Loch Fada and Old Man of Storr A bit about Skye The Isle of Skye lies off the west coast of Scotland and is the 4th largest island in the British Isles. With a size of 639 square miles it can feel quite daunting to plan a trip around this entire[...]
Scotland Tours from Edinburgh – Why Choose MacBackpackers
Going on Tour from Edinburgh: Why to choose a MacBackpackers Tour So you're looking into Scotland tours leaving from Edinburgh? Well then we're sure you'd love to know all about us. MacBackpackers has been running tours of Scotland for over 25 years. But there's loads of tour operators out there, so why should you choose a MacBackpackers tour over anyone else? We want to make Scottish travel affordable Scotland was once a holiday destination for the royals and upper society, and while Queen Victoria did popularise visits to the Highlands, we think a country as beautiful as ours should be[...]
5 Reasons Why You Should Choose A Scotland Bus Tour
Why a Scotland Bus Tour is the best way to explore our home We absolutely love Scotland and we get asked this question a lot: Why choose a Scotland bus tour over a self drive, public transport or the hitchhiking option? Well, we've decided to do a wee write up on 5 reason why you should consider jumping on a bus tour rather than trying to figure it out yourself. 1) Tours Add Depth to Your Trip In a country so full of folklore and with a people so gifted at spinning a tale, it would be a shame to[...]
Come see the Hogwarts Express
See the Hogwarts Express Crossing Glenfinnan Viaduct on 2 of our tours in 2025! You've asked and we've listened! In 2025 we'll now be including the beautiful Glenfinnan Viaduct (made famous by the Hogwarts Express in Harry Potter) on 2 of our 3 tours! We've been toying with the idea of adding it back to our 3 Day Loch Ness & Skye tour for months and finally decided to rejig the route to include this iconic stop. With this inclusion, we've decided to rename our midweek 3 day tour to The 3 Day Loch Ness & Skye Magic and we're[...]
You can now book your pre and post tour accommodation at Castle Rock with your tour!
Castle Rock Hostel is your spot for before and after your tour! EXCITING NEWS! We are pleased to announce that we are now giving you the option to book your pre and post tour accommodation in 2025 at the time you book your tour with us. This takes out the stress of looking around for budget accommodation in Edinburgh which can be very difficult to find (especially on weekends.) We have teamed up with Castle Rock Hostel, the top hostel in Scotland in the 2023 Hostelworld Awards, from where the tour departs to help you get a bed[...]
Why Scotland is the ultimate destination for solo female travellers
Solo female travel is getting more and more popular all the time. Travellers around the world often contact us and ask how is Scotland for solo travellers. Well, the answer is easy. Scotland is a perfect destination for any solo traveller. It’s safe and full of friendly locals, who’ll help you if you get lost. Not long ago, Scotland was named the Most Welcoming Country in the World. But since it’s International Women’s Day, we’ll dedicate this post to all those solo female adventurers, who’re already living their best life at this very moment, and all those aspiring solo female[...]
The Isle of Skye: what to expect The Isle of Skye is Scotland's most visited island[...]
Going on Tour from Edinburgh: Why to choose a MacBackpackers Tour So you're looking into Scotland tours[...]
Why a Scotland Bus Tour is the best way to explore our home We absolutely love Scotland[...]
See the Hogwarts Express Crossing Glenfinnan Viaduct on 2 of our tours in 2025! You've asked and[...]
Castle Rock Hostel is your spot for before and after your tour! EXCITING NEWS! We[...]
Solo female travel is getting more and more popular all the time. Travellers around the world[...]
