MacBackpackers Scotland Blog

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: […]

The Main Character Club Road To Skye Tour This year we were approached by Gabby of The Main Character Club to host a special edition […]

See the Hogwarts Express on Tour! See the Hogwarts Express Crossing Glenfinnan Viaduct on 2 of our tours in 2025! You’ve asked and we’ve listened! […]

Winter in the Highlands: Why it’s actually best to travel when it’s cold! Scotland in Winter, an experience like no other! Scotland is a wonderful country to visit year round. Every season has something that makes it magical. But despite winter being one of the most photogenic times of the year, not enough people head up to the Highlands during our colder months. We really think that’s a shame, so we’ve compiled a few reasons you should visit the Highlands in winter! 1) It’s