Dirty Daves private Scotland tour — dramatic highland scenery

Dirty Daves

Private Tours of Scotland by the World's Least Professional Guide

Forget the tourist traps. Get the REAL Scotland — the stories they don't tell, the places they don't show, and banter you won't forget! 🍺

Dirty Daves – Private Multi-Day Tours of Scotland

Forget the fake smiles, the scripted patter, and being herded around with 40 other people.

Dirty Daves does proper private multi-day tours of Scotland — usually 3 to 7 days, sometimes longer. Just you (or your group) and Dave. No big coaches. No fixed schedules. No corporate nonsense.

We also build fully bespoke tours of Scotland when a sample itinerary isn't enough — including island tours covering Skye, the Outer Hebrides, or a mix of Highlands and islands. You tell us what you actually want to see and do, and we shape a custom itinerary around it.

The examples on this site are starting points. Your tour can be whatever works best for you.

If you're the kind of person who doesn't like being treated like a tourist on a conveyor belt, you're probably in the right place.

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Jane
1 week ago
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We spent four days with Dave in May. It was a relaxed, fun and informative trip. Dave was responsive to our suggestions and made adjustments to the plan as we went a long.
The van was very comfortable and provided ample space as there was just two of us.
Dave gave us the history and stories around the areas of Scotland in a very entertaining way. I left knowing way more about the roads we had travelled. I would highly recommend Dirty Dave’s Tours. It was a relaxing way to travel. Thanks Dave!
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Karen Atkinson
1 week ago
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Awesome guide for trips around Scotland, including multi-day tours. Very nice, fun and knowledgeable. I've used him for clients several times and all had glowing reviews. His pricing is fair and transparent.
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Adam Klaff
2 weeks ago
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You know how good Dirty Dave's tour is.......this was my SECOND trip with him. We could have gone to many other places but we all decided that we had such an amazing time the first time we wanted to experience another section of Scotland but it HAD to be with Dirty Dave. The stories, the laughter, the impeccable service and timeliness was even better this time around. He has gone from just a random tour guide to one of our close friends. Dont think....just book it!!!!!
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Noorani Orthodontics
3 weeks ago
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Dave made our Scotland trip completely seamless and unforgettable. From navigating the driving and keeping transitions between locations effortless, to managing all our travel logistics behind the scenes, his support was invaluable.

When unexpected schedule shifts came up, Dave handled accommodations and trip modifications on the fly without missing a beat. His proactive planning, local knowledge, and adaptability allowed us to focus entirely on enjoying the journey rather than stressing over the details. If you are looking for a guide who is dependable, flexible, and dedicated to delivering a top-notch experience, Dave is as good as it gets. Highly recommended!
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Randall D
2 months ago
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Do Dave! He's great and can take you to every 5 Star restroom facility along route!!!
My wife, myself, and sons (18 and 16) traveled with Dave for a week. How do I sum this up?? Dave is the guy who you always wanted at your college party except knowledgeable, totally meshes with the group, and just a great human! His history lessons mixed with an appropriate amount of humor kept two teenagers interested consistently!! That's a task in itself. He was punctual, prompt, and had such an amazing attitude.... he got us going and kept us going!!! Dave is a "classic rock" guide! We'd give him 6 out of 5 stars. Not only did he make us memories we'll never forget, we have, In turn, invited him to come visit us in Oklahoma. Don't waste your time vetting other Dave's! This is your guy. And, he does a great impression of "The Rose" by Bette Midler... do Dave! You won't be disappointed and you'll gain a great friend!!
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Randall D
2 months ago
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Dirty Dave, great guy, excellent historian and entertaining, and sings like Steve Perry!!!
Myself, my wife , and sons (18 and 16) spent the week with Dave touring Scotland. How can I sum this up??? Dave is the guy you always hoped showed up for your college party! Punctual, knowledgeable, accommodating and kept 2 teenage young men interested and laughing! We learned great history, presented in an absolutely fantastic mixture of intelligence and humor! Dave was very flexible and really "read the family"! He was part of it by the end of the week.... I would give Dave 6 stars out of 5. His rendition of "the rose" by Bette Midler and experience in rating bathroom facilities are unparalleled. We cried and were physically relieved simultaneously.... no need to search any further. He gave us great memories and more so, we have a great friend now!!! I hope he accepts our invitation to come visit! Don't look any further, this is where you start and end!!! Absolutely fantastic experience and memories!
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Lindsay DaVault
2 months ago
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The best tour guide that’s not like all the other tour guides. If you want a guy in a kilt telling you every history date then he is not your guy. If you want someone that is fun and makes history entertaining and knows the location of and has rated every toilet in Scotland he is perfect. So fun. Great driver! Gets to all the highlights and misses many of the huge crowds. Fun trip for us and our two teenage boys
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Lindsay D
2 months ago
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The best tour guide that doesn’t talk like a tour guide
Dirty Dave is awesome! He came recommended by another family Member that has used him twice. He is great at communication in the planning phase. He will do as little or as much of the planning as you want. He took our family of four (two older teenage boys) around for six days and it was a riot. He manages to make history fun so even the boys listened and laughed. He is not your routine boring history lesson guide but if you want someone that will make it fun, knows every bathroom in Scotland and can prepare you with a 1-5 star rating of the facilities, drives like a boss, and will constantly throw in humor to his history lesson then he is your guy!
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Melissa D
3 months ago
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Amazing Experience
Dave and his partner gave my husband and me an incredible vacation. We trusted Dave to plan our itinerary, and it couldn't have been more perfect. Our only complaint was that the trip wasn't longer! They were knowledgeable, flexible, and offered wonderful recommendations for dining, shopping, and local experiences that made our trip even more special. We enjoyed every minute and are hoping to return with our children for another tour in the future. If you're considering booking with Dave, don't hesitate—you won't be disappointed!
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Jane S
5 months ago
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Travels with Dave
Dave was excellent. He worked with us to come up with a travel plan. We went from Dunkeld to Oban, across to Mull and Iona and back to Edinburgh. We stopped at all the sites we wanted to see and Dave added on a few more that added to the experience. Dave’s partner Lieke was with us and she was equally warm and inviting. They provided a historical review of the sites and guided us as to where we should go. It provided us with lots of time on our own. The hotels Dave chose were very good.
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