Edinburgh luxury tour operator celebrates major milestone

Luxury tour operator Lindsay’s Highland Tours is celebrating welcoming its 1000th guest on its tailor-made excursions.

The major milestone coincides with the Edinburgh-based company marking its sixth year in business, having been established by father-and-son duo George and Steven Lindsay in early 2019.

Around 90 per cent of its business is transatlantic; the most recent booking from California took the guest total to four figures.

With a busy year ahead and bookings already in place for 2026 and 2027, managing director Steven Lindsay said he is pleased with the way the company has continued to bounce back from Covid:

“We had just started to get going when along came Covid and we were unable to run any tours for over a year, but we're grateful to have come through it the way we have.

“We have found our niche, and we focus on what we are good at. We help our clients experience the ‘real’ Scotland, from a local’s perspective.

“Every traveller is unique, and we want them to see the best of Scotland. Our private tours are bespoke and designed around the clients’ interests to ensure a personal touch in every adventure.”

Group numbers can range from one to 16, with the most popular destinations including Mull, Iona and Skye. There is also a growing demand for the Outer Hebrides and Perthshire.

Around 340 tours have been completed since launch, with the minimum length of excursion five days and the maximum 25 days.

Steven added: “We build great relationships with clients on the longer tours, and we have a lot of returning clients as a result. Our mission is to provide memorable, authentic experiences that guests will cherish for a lifetime.”

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Image: Lindsays Highland Tours of left to right, Steven Lindsay and George Lindsay