Crosby & Bruce - Luxury Tours Scotland. - Edinburgh

Kate B.

My 90-year-old mother, sister, and I just completed an 11 day tour of Scotland and the Lake District of England with Stephen, our driver/guide from Crosby & Bruce. It was an outstanding trip in every way. We arrived with a plan but were also open to surprises. Stephen did not disappoint. Whether a moving, private visit to Lockerbie (personal connection) or discovering a new drive in the Glen Nevis (below Ben Nevis) area, or being surprised with a visit to Vindolanda and it's excellent sites, or the standing stones that were an Outlander inspiration - Stephen made it happen.

The Mercedes was a perfect vehicle - comfortable and excellent viewing. Stephen was the best and safest driver I've ever encountered. Scotland captured my heart and Crosby & Bruce made that possible.

Cait C.

Absolutely exceptional experience… Thank you to Ray - who not only brought us to spectacular locations, also shared so much of Scotlands rich history. His incredible ability to weave history, humour and heart into every tale led to the perfect day. 5 stars.

Ryan B.

My family and I were lucky enough to go with Crosby & Bruce for our tour of the Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye. Ray (owner of the company) was an incredible guide throughout our tour. Very professional with a beautiful vehicle, with a great sense of humour and an incredible wealth of knowledge of the area. Ray does a great job of making the tour fun and personalised, and makes the whole experience feel incredibly special and luxurious. He picked us up on time with great communication prior from our hotel in Edinburgh. His luxury and spacious Mercedes van came stocked with water and everything you might need (including umbrellas to deal with the ever changing weather in Scotland).

I could not recommend Ray and his company enough. A true professional through and through. Rays enthusiasm and love of his job shines through the tour and I would do this tour again just to learn more about this great country from Ray.

Thank you Ray- you’re incredible with what you do.

Chad S.

Ray and Steven were amazing. We (a large family) were with them for 2 full days from Edinburgh up to the Highlands and everything in between. Fantastic guides, professional, and absolutely focused on every detail of the trip, also just good people. Super accommodating to make the tour was special for everyone in our large family group from 75 years of age down to 8 years of age.

We can now say we have friends in Scotland. Would definitely recommend Crosby and Bruce, when back in town we will be seeing Ray and Steven again.

Richard R. J.

Wow, words cannot express how outstanding our experience was with Crosby & Bruce and our guide/driver Ray (owner). Our first stop on our anniversary trip around Northern Europe was Edinburgh. We knew we wanted to do a day trip to the Highlands of Scotland as part of our stay in Edinburgh but hadn't had anything arranged yet, so our concierge at the Balmoral Hotel, Andy, arranged this fantastic tour for us. In the lobby of our hotel, we were greeted by Ray, who picked us up in a beautiful brand-new Land Rover equipped with a panoramic sunroof to enhance the visual experience of our journey. Only knowing some ideas of places, sights and experiences we would like to see in the Highlands, Ray took it from there and crafted a customized itinerary to fit our desires. Right from the start, we knew our trip was going to be special.

Ray filled our journey to and through the Highlands with historical stories of some of the most prominent figures, clans and battles in Scottish history, including Mary Queen of Scotts, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce just to name a few. All dramatically told over carefully crafted soundtracks making it feel as if you were in a movie, re-living the battles that occurred over the numerous glens, lochs and mountains we passed from the comfort of our vehicle. A truly remarkable experience.

Knowing that it was our anniversary, that I loved scotch and wanted to visit a distillery as part of our day, Ray strategically pulled off the side of the road at a phenomenal, picturesque location, where he proceeded to pull out a bottle of single malt scotch and two glasses from his trunk and poured us a dram to cheer our anniversary (he did not partake). He generously gifted us the bottle and allowed us to enjoy it as we continued our day, which included lunch in Killin, Doune Castle, a distillery tour at Aberfeldy and a stop to see some Highland cows (Heelan Coo's) amongst other notable stops.

This tour was second to none and Ray made it so memorable. We can't express our gratitude enough for such a spectacular day. Thank you for an experience of a lifetime Ray! See you next time!

Sonja P.

We had the most wonderful day with Ray! I booked the Loch Lomond and Highlands tour to Glencoe as a surprise for my parents. It is a tour we will never forget. Ray is very passionate about being a guide and giving his customers the best possible Scottish experience. He is a master storyteller, orchestrating the history and legends perfectly to the setting and his well thought through choice of music. The car was brand new and comfortable, the route with its stops and food possibilities well planned. Even his outfit and the place for a wee dram were perfect. Nothing negative to say and definitely recommending Crosby & Bruce!
Thank you Ray for a great day and for sharing your love for Scotland and its beauty with us!

Derek I.

When you sign up with Crosby & Bruce, you are unknowingly signing up for the best decision you've made for your holiday.

As soon as your adventure begins, you realize the professionalism and passion of Crosby & Bruce. After a brief description of your itinerary, off you go on a delightful journey of music, sights and an insightful historical description of everything you see and do, which for us was a bespoke tour of a
pair of distilleries, a drive through the Highlands, a stop at a breathtaking Loch and a visit to a national park for a amazing hike to stretch the legs. Everything was metered to perfection and the day exceeded every lofty expectation we had given my interactions with Crosby & Bruce prior to the day of our tour. I can not stress enough the professionalism, and more importantly, the passion of the Crosby & Bruce staff throughout our journey.

They say some go the extra mile, Crosby & Bruce literally and figuratively went the extra 110 miles to ensure that we saw, but more importantly, felt and learned Scotland. To say this is five star is to discount an organization that actually exceeds that standard and finds the sixth star. Don't search any longer and book your tour. You won't regret it. It was one of the best days of my life.

Carolina P.

Our tour with Ray was outstanding! We had never been to Scotland before and had no idea where to go, and as a local, he showed us a bit of everything in one day! We saw castles, lakes, rivers, small cozy towns, the forest, the highlands, the best shops and restaurants, locally owned. Best food, best scenaries, avoided the crowds. 2 people completely worth the price. This is the best tour I have been in my life and we are eager travellers. So much history and stories, the music, all the details. I cannot recomend him enough. Ray was outstanding, the tour was magnificent, our day was beyond wonderful!