Highlander Tours
Highlander Tours
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Our kilted Highlander guides would be delighted to take you on a tour of their home country. We provide a variety of other bespoke services to cater to the Scottish experience you are looking for, including Outlander, history, scenery and whisky!
Glasgow, Scotland
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2024
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amyhmoore
Houston, TX15 contributions
Oct 2019
After learning about Andy inadvertently in a Scottish travel FB page, I was thrilled to be able to book three days with him in October 2019. My two sister in laws and myself had planned a trip to Scotland basically at the last minute (2 months prior). I had a good feeling about the tour but was uncertain because generally I prefer to explore on my own in other countries. However, as an Outlander fan I knew that I wanted to hear the scoop and backstory of filming at each site. Andy and his team were a breeze to work with prior to meeting. On the Monday morning we were to meet, Andy met us just outside our flat in Glasgow with a warm smile and hug - he felt like a friend already! We hopped in his comfortable passenger van and we were off. We had no idea that we were going to laugh, drink, sing, learn, and explore on the trip of our lives. Andy was knowledgeable, fun, and engaging. Everywhere we went from Edinburgh to Inverness, people knew him or wanted to take pictures with him dressed in his full Outlander kilt and gear. He’s such a lovely and gracious person. He was constantly educating and engaging with everyone he met but still made us feel that our happiness was number one as his guests. We often made “wee detours” or “wee stops” for some new surprise or location. We sang 80’s songs at the tops of our lungs in castles and palaces. We enjoyed perhaps a few too many drams of whisky from Andy’s stash at every opportunity. We smiled from the time we met in the morning until we collapsed in the bed at the B&B. As we parted on the last evening, Andy made sure we got on the road safely as it was my first time driving in the left and made sure we made it safely to our destination. We had made a friend for life. We cannot imagine our incredible trip to Scotland without having spent those three days with Andy. He brought Scotland alive for us. The three of us are all dreaming of returning to Scotland as soon as possible. Thank you, Andy, for making all our dreams of Scotland and Outlander come true. You MUST book with Highlander Tours whether you are an Outlander fan or not. You will not regret ONE second of your tour. 💙🏴
Written March 28, 2020
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Karynn
Vancouver, WA3 contributions
Jan 2020
The Outlander tour we did with Andy the Highlander was the absolute highlight of our trip to Scotland! We enjoyed the Outlander locations and behind the scenes stories as much as the historical details of the locations. We truly enjoyed Andy's passion for his work as an actor and tour guide as much as his appreciation for the author of the Outlander book series, the Starz show and what they both have done for Scotland and it's people. We highly recommend Andy and Highlander Tours. Andy knows how to deliver customer service going above and beyond to take care or us while also showing us a great time. We wish Andy and Highlander Tours much success!
Written January 27, 2020
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Dot M
1 contribution
Mar 2022 • Friends
Couldn’t have had a better weekend with our fabulous tour guide Andy. He was funny, knowledgable, attentive with the added bonus of being an extra on our favourite show Outlander. He made the day memorable from start to finish, was very professional and provided lots of whiskey and orange juice for the pregnant lady. The best guided tour we have been on, excellent value for money, we can’t wait to do another longer tour next year visiting more Outlander locations. Thank you Andy!
Written April 5, 2022
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Lorenza
1 contribution
Jan 2020
My husband and I did a tour with Andy on January 3rd to celebrate my 30th birthday and it was amazing! Andy is so passionate and such a delightful person to be around! Thanks to him we fell in love with Scotland and we learned a lot about Scottish history! He even did what might seem impossible: in only one day we were able to visit so many sightings (nine!), including GlenCoe, two castles, Loch Ness, the Highlander cows and deers and many historical and Outlander-related sights. Truly a day to remember. Andy's tour was the highlight of our trip and gave me a chance to fulfill my dream to explore the Highlands. Thank you Andy! Also thank you Lilly for being so accommodating and helping us plan this awesome day.
Written January 20, 2020
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Farah S
Rochester, NY12 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
My family and I just returned home from a fun filled ten day Harry Potter and Outlander tour of England and Scotland. When I asked what they liked the most about the tour, the answer was unanimously “Andy”! that speaks volumes about the genuinely wonderful person, easygoing and highly experienced tour guide Andy is.
Even though I have zero Scottish blood in me, the connection I felt to Scotland was beyond words. Andy has a unique ability to immerse you in Scottish culture and in the places you visit. We had so much fun exploring Outlander and Harry Potter sites with Andy in and around Edinburgh. He goes out of his way to make sure that everyone is enjoying their time no matter their age or interest (including two young children and a teen). He’s also a big kid himself and joined in on Easter egg hunts with my kids at Blackness castle and Hopetoun house and kept fueling them with fun activities and snacks.
As for the highlights of our tour with Andy, it’s my boys transformation into Highlander warriors in kilts, sword fighting lesson, as well as the reading on the steps of the reunion scene in Outlander at Bakehouse close.
Hands down, best tour guide in Scotland! Thank you Andy for a tour of a lifetime with priceless memories!
PS Steak and Haggis pie that Andy had us try in Culross was out of this world!
Even though I have zero Scottish blood in me, the connection I felt to Scotland was beyond words. Andy has a unique ability to immerse you in Scottish culture and in the places you visit. We had so much fun exploring Outlander and Harry Potter sites with Andy in and around Edinburgh. He goes out of his way to make sure that everyone is enjoying their time no matter their age or interest (including two young children and a teen). He’s also a big kid himself and joined in on Easter egg hunts with my kids at Blackness castle and Hopetoun house and kept fueling them with fun activities and snacks.
As for the highlights of our tour with Andy, it’s my boys transformation into Highlander warriors in kilts, sword fighting lesson, as well as the reading on the steps of the reunion scene in Outlander at Bakehouse close.
Hands down, best tour guide in Scotland! Thank you Andy for a tour of a lifetime with priceless memories!
PS Steak and Haggis pie that Andy had us try in Culross was out of this world!
Written April 25, 2022
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Julie D
Ontario, Canada20 contributions
Sep 2021 • Solo
Absolutely Fantastic!!! 5 stars all the way.
Booked a 2 day solo trip with Highlander Tours and was treated like the most important person by my guide Andy. He had the days and locations planned to perfection. Allowed time for additional wee stops to points of interest he thought that I might enjoy. Enjoy I did.
Highly knowledgeable on all locations.
Born story teller made information very interesting and funny at times.
Best investment I have made on any of my solo trips.
I would not have been able to see Scotland properly without this tour company / AKA Andrew McAlindon.
Bravo! Keep on with what you guys are doing. It is perfect!
I highly recommend to all! Even better if you are an Outlander junky like me.
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Booked a 2 day solo trip with Highlander Tours and was treated like the most important person by my guide Andy. He had the days and locations planned to perfection. Allowed time for additional wee stops to points of interest he thought that I might enjoy. Enjoy I did.
Highly knowledgeable on all locations.
Born story teller made information very interesting and funny at times.
Best investment I have made on any of my solo trips.
I would not have been able to see Scotland properly without this tour company / AKA Andrew McAlindon.
Bravo! Keep on with what you guys are doing. It is perfect!
I highly recommend to all! Even better if you are an Outlander junky like me.
😁😁😁😁👏👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🙌
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Written September 29, 2021
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SandyTep
Lakeland, FL3 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
I have been on three tours with Highlander Tours so far and have prepaid for a future tour. Andy is my absolute favorite, but I've enjoyed everyone involved with Highlander Tours. Andy is very knowledgable and passionate about Outlander and all things Scotland. He is very proud of his home and he is proud of the work him and his family have done on Outlander. He works out an itinerary for private tours to make it unique and catered to you. The way he takes the time out to make sure you see as much as possible is amazing. He also makes it loads of fun! I cannot wait for my next adventure with Highlander Tours!
Written November 22, 2021
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Stephanie D
Syracuse, NY16 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Andy was the best tour guide! We booked a 1 day private tour. (And after we kicked ourselves for not booking a 2 day!) As we drove to the sights Andy played the Outlander soundtrack which totally set the mood! What made this tour unique was the fact that Andy is an actor in the show so not only did we get the historical background of the sights but we also got to hear about stories on set. He’s just super fun and I cannot recommend Highlander tours enough! He was super accommodating! Since we were in a private tour while talking he learned that we would be spending the night at the Covenanter hotel. Since that was a stop on his tour he decided to take us somewhere else but give us some fun facts to enjoy while we would visit later. We packed SO much in one day but it just went by too quickly! It was the absolute best way to kick of our Scotland trip but also set the bar way too high for anything else to be as exciting as this trip was. And a little surprise drive by the studios to take a photo in front of the Outlander sign just was the cherry on top of a perfect day! I could not have asked for a better day for a huge Outlander fan! My husband watches Outlander with me but was honestly hesitant about this tour because he thought it would be touristy. After we got to our hotel that night my husband told me he wished we did a longer tour. (Which we absolutely will next time!) Andy told us about the scenes he filmed and next time we rewatch we will play who’s Andy playing this episode! It was a great tour, scratch that, the BEST TOUR and if you are an Outlander fan this is simply a must do. Even if you do any of the other tours they offer I have no doubt they would be just an incredible! Thank you again Andy! You’re the best and we can’t wait to see you in the next season!!!!
Written November 21, 2021
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Sinde W
Petoskey, MI5 contributions
Aug 2022
“You invent yourself...You look at other women–or men; you try on their lives for size. You take what you can use, and you look inside yourself for what you can't find elsewhere." -Diana Gabaldon (Claire to Jamie)
Andy has created his phenomenal character, "Andy the Highlander," which he portrays perfectly. He knows his audience, and he plays to it for everyone's maximum enjoyment. He knows how to pack in the most sites while paying attention to the needs of his clients, meeting them where they are (literally) with the knack of putting everyone at ease with his engaging personality. And he knows his lines! Andy is at home on the stage of Scotland, excited to bring its history to life. He loves to share his knowledge of, participation in, and appreciation for Outlander, which makes the experience so personal. Our whole group sure loved our three private days with him!
Andy has created his phenomenal character, "Andy the Highlander," which he portrays perfectly. He knows his audience, and he plays to it for everyone's maximum enjoyment. He knows how to pack in the most sites while paying attention to the needs of his clients, meeting them where they are (literally) with the knack of putting everyone at ease with his engaging personality. And he knows his lines! Andy is at home on the stage of Scotland, excited to bring its history to life. He loves to share his knowledge of, participation in, and appreciation for Outlander, which makes the experience so personal. Our whole group sure loved our three private days with him!
Written August 19, 2022
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Dietrich Neuman
5 contributions
Aug 2021
My husband Dietrich and I spent a wonderful afternoon and evening with Andy. We had met him through a Facebook Scottish travel group and he had just started his tour guide business. We spent a lovely afternoon with him in Edinburgh, had dinner at the White Hart Inn, then walked up to Edinburgh Castle and had an amazing evening watching the Tattoo with Andy.
During the course of the evening we discovered Andy has a beautiful singing voice. My husband doesn't travel anywhere without his guitar. After the Tattoo we went back to our room at the Grassmarket Hotel, got the guitar then Andy and Dietrich stood in the Grassmarket and sang a number of songs together. We were in Scotland for 3 weeks and this was Dietrich's favorite, most magical time of the trip. (and in my top 3) Locals came over, joined in the singing and made song requests.
Travel anywhere is always the very best when you can connect with the locals. We are proud to call Andy friend and will use his tour guide services again when we visit Scotland next.
During the course of the evening we discovered Andy has a beautiful singing voice. My husband doesn't travel anywhere without his guitar. After the Tattoo we went back to our room at the Grassmarket Hotel, got the guitar then Andy and Dietrich stood in the Grassmarket and sang a number of songs together. We were in Scotland for 3 weeks and this was Dietrich's favorite, most magical time of the trip. (and in my top 3) Locals came over, joined in the singing and made song requests.
Travel anywhere is always the very best when you can connect with the locals. We are proud to call Andy friend and will use his tour guide services again when we visit Scotland next.
Written November 27, 2021
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Hi guys. We booked the Highland Feast tour and are trying to sort out our accommodations accordingly but can't seem to find where we are to meet for it aside from the city of Glasgow. Can you help us out?
Written September 1, 2019
Andy picked us up at our hotel in Edinburgh. I am sure if you are all in one spot he would do that.
Written September 2, 2019
lynettemorgan2
Sydney, Australia
Hi, do you do one day tours from both Glasgow and Edinburgh, cheers Lyn
Written April 1, 2018
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