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27/10/2026

It's official! We've finished our stretch of 2026 tours 🥳

Thank you to every traveller who has shared laughter, stories, and songs with us this year! We've had the best year travelling around Scotland, and already, we've started dreaming up new adventures for 2027. To give you a further sneak peek, here's an insight into yet another of the wonderful musicians that will be joining us in Scotland next year 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Despite their distinctively Appalachian indie-pop sound, duo Holler Choir (Clint Roberts and Jackson Grimm) refuse to conform to a single genre. They take inspiration from Old-time, Americana and Bluegrass traditions and make them completely their own. Slated to release their first collaborative record together as 'Holler Choir' within the year, they are not one to be missed! 🎻

We're thrilled to have Holler Choir joining us to lead one of our Beyond Castles and Coasts tours in May 2027. They'll be your hosts as you soak up Scotland's rich history, breath-taking coastlines, and vibrant cultural traditions. There'll be a seat waiting for you at the session! 🏰

To find out more or to book the tour, follow the WeTravel link in our bio. We hope to see you there! 🎶

15/10/2026

Waulk with Scotland Folk Tours in 2027! 🧶

Have you heard of wool waulking? The process for softening and finishing tweed is tradition in the Highlands and Islands. The material is soaked, stretched, and worked by hand to a rhythm, with call-and-response vocals carrying the beat. The song is both practical and cultural: it keeps the whole operation in perfect sync, whilst also acting as a vital community space for sharing news, stories, and gossip 🐑

Sound familiar? 👀 You'll know it from Outlander's first season, where Claire joins in with the local women as they sing in Gaelic and work the wool. It's one of the clearest snapshots from the show of everyday Highland life, which is exactly why we have built it into our Outlander tours.

Here's the group from our 2026 tour giving it a go! 👆

Our tours feel as real as they look on screen, letting you experience Highland life just as Claire and Jamie did! In fact, two of the women teaching the waulking here taught Claire in the show, and the incredible Maria Doyle Kennedy (Aunt Jocasta herself!) leads the tour with us, offering an exclusive Q&A session and musical performances along the way. No other Outlander tour can say that!

Fancy a go yourself? Our 2027 Outlander tours are open for booking now! Follow the link in our bio to find out more and book your spot 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

06/10/2026

At Scotland Folk Tours, we believe that every journey is made richer by the folk you meet along the way - and the artists who travel with us are no exception! Today, we're thrilled to introduce yet another of the fantastic musicians we'll have joining us next year 🎶

Kate Campbell is a singer-songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee. Her songwriting - and her character - was shaped by growing up during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, an influence that's evident in the folk, country, gospel and delta blues running through her sound. Over an 18-album career, her musical talent and gift for storytelling has earned her collaborations with the likes of Emmylou Harris, John Prine, and Guy Clark 🇺🇲

We're so excited to have Kate leading one of our Beyond Castles and Coasts tours in May 2027. She'll be bringing her stories and songs along as you explore Scotland's spectacular castles, windswept shores, and the kind of landscapes that have inspired myth and music for centuries. This is absolutely not a trip to miss! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

To find out more or to book the tour, follow the WeTravel link in our bio. We hope to see you there! 🎼

01/10/2026

Happy first day of October! 🍂

We're officially on our final stretch of tours for the season, and what a season it's been! But before we wind down for the winter, we wanted to start introducing you to some of the incredible talent we have joining us next year.

Bobcat Opossum are an Americana duo hailing from the Midwest. Accomplished musicians, their sound draws on Irish, bluegrass, old time, and classical traditions. The duo tours, performs, and teaches all across the United States, working with the belief that music should be accesible to everyone! 🎻

We're so excited to have Bobcat Opossum leading one of our Beyond the Tartan tours in May 2027, where they'll be joining you as you soak up Scotland's breathtaking scenery, lively music sessions, and warm hospitality. Trust us, you'll want to be on that bus! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

To find out more or to book the tour, follow the WeTravel link in our bio. We hope to see you there! 🎶

24/07/2026

🌍 We're Hiring! Join the Scotland Folk Tours Team! 🎶

Do you love being organized, solving problems, and helping create unforgettable travel experiences? If so, we'd love to meet you!

We're looking for a Part-Time Travel Operations & Admin Assistant to join our small but mighty team. This is more than just an admin role... you'll play a key part in bringing our tours to life, supporting travelers from around the world, coordinating special events, and helping keep our growing company running smoothly!

At Scotland Folk Tours, no two days are ever the same. One day you might be helping organize a farewell concert, the next you're assisting guests as they prepare for the trip of a lifetime. If you're passionate about travel, enjoy working independently, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect fit.

✨ Why join us?

- Flexible remote/hybrid working
- Be part of the exciting travel and music industries
- Work with a fun, supportive team
- Opportunities to learn, take on new responsibilities, and grow with a company that's expanding

If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and excited by the idea of helping people discover Scotland, we'd love to hear from you!

📩 Send your resume to: [email protected]

Come help us create unforgettable journeys while building an exciting career of your own.

06/05/2026

Scotland Folk Tours founder Tim Grimm started his Beyond the Tartan tour on this spectacularly sunny day- guided through Old Town Edinburgh by the wonderful Fiona Brown. In 2027, Tim will lead a Beyond the Standing Stones tour up through the Isles of Lewis & Harris & Orkney- AND pilot our brand new Beyond the Barley Wh**ky Tour!

24/04/2026

The feet are stomping the pavement in Edinburgh, the wheels of the bus are turning in Harris and just like that our season is off again! Murray’s off seeing the Standing Stones, Fiona’s hiking up Arthur’s Seat and drinking wh**ky, and a band of highland hungry guests are waiting for Gail to take them to Skye tomorrow. 2026 here we go! (oh! AND it’s sunny!)☀️🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⛰️🌲🚐👟

19/02/2026

We count 160 combined years of tour guiding experience among the folks at this team meeting- where we’re dreaming up the details of our new wh**ky tours!
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18/02/2026

Question 🤔. What do tour guides do whilst exploring Islay on a sunny day in February?

17/02/2026

Cheers from your Scotland Folk Tours team: Fiona Brown, Nory Hope, Tim Grimm & Alexis Webster are dreaming up new adventures for you!

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FK79LS

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