MacBackpackers Scotland Blog

Introduction: Scottish Highlands – The Ultimate Travel Destination in 2026 Are you looking for a transformative travel experience that goes beyond ticking off the usual tourist spots? Read on to find out why backpacking the Scottish Highlands on a group tour of Scotland is the ultimate travel experience in 2026. With its rugged landscapes, ancient castles, and charming towns, Scotland offers something truly special for everyone. Whether you’re a solo traveller, a first-time b

Re-Discovering Wonder on My First Scottish Highlands Tour Introduction: Falling Back in Love with Scotland on a Backpacking Tour Hi, I’m Jodie – the newest […]

Spring in Scotland Why to visit Scotland in April and May The start of April means one thing: Spring has officially begun! We’re thrilled to set the clocks forward and start looking forward to warmer weather, longer days and the Highlands once again starting to bloom. There’s loads of times you could visit Scotland, but in this piece we’ve made a list of the top 5 reasons you should visit Scotland in Spring. Reason Number 1: The Flowers Spring is rightly associated with beaut

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 th

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,

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: […]