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Macleod Heilan Tours Bespoke tour provider offering private executive tours Scottish Highland & Islands Edinburgh/Glasgow

24/09/2026

Where best to spend the 2026 Autumn equinox. Doing our recce trip on the Isle of Lewis - we visited the new visitor centre at the Callinish standing stones.

Our first shore excursion of 2026 yesterday with these fantastic ladies from Virginia coming of the Majestic Princess wh...
04/05/2026

Our first shore excursion of 2026 yesterday with these fantastic ladies from Virginia coming of the Majestic Princess which docked in Greenock on Sunday. We visited Luss on Loch Lomond, the stunning gardens and castle in Inveraray and caught the ferry over the Firth of Clyde back to the port. Sunday roast at the George hotel did not disappoint.

Ben who is working with us this year had his first tour out taking Mary and her family to Oban which Ben knows extremely...
28/04/2026

Ben who is working with us this year had his first tour out taking Mary and her family to Oban which Ben knows extremely well working there the last two seasons as a diving instructor. This is one of our favourite tours and includes so many amazing sites such as Glencoe and Loch Lomond. Departure points from Edinburgh and Glasgow as standard šŸ˜Š šŸ“󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁓ó æ šŸ„ƒ

16/04/2026

On this day, 280 years ago, the Highland way of life was forever changed.

The Clan system was dismantled, leading to mass migration to the colonies and the decline of Gaelic culture. Clan Chiefs were sent to London for education, away from the Highlands. The Act of Proscription 1746 (effective August 1st) required teachers, masters of private schools, tutors, and governors in Scotland to swear an oath of allegiance to George II and his heirs. This measure aimed to prevent the education of children in ā€œdisaffected or rebelliousā€ (Jacobite) principles and required school prayers for the royal family.

The carrying of weapons was forbidden, making it difficult to hunt and provide for families. Wearing tartan, the Gaelic language, and even bagpipes were now outlawed.

Although Clan chiefs eventually regained their land, it was without the political and feudal power they once held.

Mass migration continued until the end of the 20th century. Clan Chiefs forced their people to make way for sheep farming, as there was more profit to be made. Many Highlanders moved to cities like Glasgow to benefit from the Industrial Revolution.

This battle was a pivotal moment in Scottish and World history and one can only wonder how the Highlands may look if Charles Edward Stuart never came to Scotland.

01/04/2026

This is usually one of our first stops on a Skye multi day tour leaving Edinburgh visiting Scotlandā€™s famous Hairy Coos in Kilmahog.

31/03/2026

With the new tour season fast approaching we took delivery of a new minivan into the fleet so what better way to show you than a quick video.

We just received delivery of our newest addition to the Macleod Heilan Tours fleet. Chris from the Taxi Centre in Glasgo...
31/03/2026

We just received delivery of our newest addition to the Macleod Heilan Tours fleet. Chris from the Taxi Centre in Glasgow was happy to get in a photo when delivering it this morning. This Plug In Hybrid van offers so much with comfort, luxury and a really smooth ride with its one touch acceleration feature which also really improves efficiency making a huge impact on our carbon footprint along with ample interior room available for luggage and passengers. It truly is one of the best ways to tour Scotland. It wonā€™t be long until its maiden voyage with a trip up to Skye its first job tomorrow and Iā€™m sure one of many to the Misty Isle.

Today we had the pleasure of another invitation to the famous Turnberry hotel with the Armed Forced Covenant event. This...
26/03/2026

Today we had the pleasure of another invitation to the famous Turnberry hotel with the Armed Forced Covenant event. This one was a little more special as it was Charlie & June's last year working with the covenant. Such a great organisation and network with some really great companies involved such as Turnberry. We are proud to support our armed forces and veterans and recently donated one of our tours to the Erskine Veterans Charity who support veterans and their spouses along with regular support to many other great causes below.

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