Start Your Story in Scotland

Where history meets breathtaking beauty, and every visit feels like an escape.

Inspiration for your trip

Step into a land steeped in history and legend, explore our dramatic landscapes and uncover our ancient Celtic roots. Vast lochs, glens and Munros - easily accessible from our vibrant cities and towns - make Scotland the perfect place to lose yourself.

Places to go

Things to do

Accommodation

Travel & planning

Discover unique experiences in Scotland

Discover hidden gems, plan your perfect trip, or find exactly what you need—from scenic hikes and cosy cottages to events and cultural experiences.

Discover Scotland's vibrant events and festivals

FIFA World Cup 2026

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Highland games in Scotland

From the tug o' war to the caber toss, Scotland's Highland games are not to be missed.

Edinburgh Festivals

Discover Edinburgh's summer festivals, including the world-famous Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Events and festivals in Scotland

There's something happening in Scotland right now that the whole family will love.

Countdown to Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Less than 100 days to go until 11 days of world-class action across the city, bringing 3,000 athletes from 74 nations together to compete across 10 sports.

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Start planning your summer break

Witness Scotland step into summer, with longer days and plenty of experiences to enjoy from coastal walks to fun exhibitions.

Summer holidays & breaks in Scotland

Find ideas and inspiration, from family days out to top camping spots, walks and outdoor activities.

Scotland's islands

Find out about the hundreds of islands in Scotland including Arran, Lewis, Skye, Outer Hebrides and Shetland. Plan the perfect island getaway today.

Scottish music festivals

Find out what’s happening in Scotland this year

The best tours of Scotland - luxury & scenic tours

Tour Scotland at your own pace with these fantastic ideas.

Your Scottish adventure starts here

Use our interactive map to explore wild landscapes, vibrant cities, rich culture, and hidden historic gems to craft your personal Scottish experience.

Map of Scotland

As seen on TV!

From Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir's luxury Scotland itinerary to local suggestions on the highlights of Glasgow and Dumfries & Galloway, check out this top advice on trips across Scotland.

Tara & Johnny's luxury Scotland itinerary

Have you been inspired by Tara & Johnny's Scotland itinerary as seen on NBC's Extra Mile Club? Read on and plan your own Scottish adventure.

Channel 4's Where to next? Scotland itinerary

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Motorcycle day trip tours from Glasgow

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Flexible Scottish Motorcycle Tour

With many in the UK considering a Staycation around Scotland this year which could involve anything from a few days to a full week, this plan might just be what you seek. It allows riders to take part in a 5+ day, 4+ night holiday with 3+ days riding

This motorcycle tour facilitates many variants, e.g. arriving Friday night leaving Tuesday morning, arriving Tuesday night and leaving Saturday morning, or to take a weeklong tour. Some might even want to add extra days at the beginning or end of take a rest day during their stay. It is as the title states flexible.

Those who have non-biking partners will be pleased to learn that this tour returns to the same Glasgow 5* hotel each night and so their partner can spend time enjoying the sights and shopping in the city whilst they are off exploring each day.

Dinner, bed and breakfast is provided at the luxurious hotel which offers styled bedrooms and stunning suites, all featuring luxurious hand sprung mattresses, fine Egyptian linen, deep baths and powerful drench showers, plasma TVs and DVDs, cigar shack and whisky room, bistro, bar, French styled elegant and informal dinning.

For those on a tighter budget alternative accommodation can be provided on request.

Operating from their Glasgow base McTours location affords easy access to some truly breath-taking scenery that is within easy reach of the city. The area offers great roads for the biker and you need not travel far to find back roads that are quiet, scenic and great fun to ride. These circuits will reach different areas of Scotland be it South to Dumfries and Galloway, North to Fort William or West to Argyle. so that over the course of the tour you shall experience much of the variety Scotland has to offer.

Daily journeys will be adjusted to meet the skills of participating riders and so will vary from 85 miles to 250 miles involving 3 to 6 hours riding. Factoring in breaks and sightseeing each day will involve 7-9 hours between leaving the hotel and returning.

For those travelling from various parts of the UK, McTours will also make some suggestions to highlight interesting routes you might like to take to enhance the overall experience.

Tour dates available between April and September. Prices start from £1,250 for a solo rider on a 4 night stay and vary depending upon season, duration and who is occupying the room at the higher end 2 riders sharing a room in the 5 star hotel for a 9 day stay would pay £6,040 (£3,020 each).

From £1250 per adult

Departure days

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

May — October

Contact details

McTours Ltd

8 Mossland Drive
Hillington Park
Glasgow
Lanarkshire
United Kingdom (Great Britain)
G52 4FA
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Tour information

Starting

  • Glasgow

Length

9 Days

Transport

  • Motorbike
  • Self drive

Type

  • Bespoke
  • Private
  • Small Group (1-16)

Tour prices

From £1250 Per Adult

Prices are subject to change depending on season

McTours Ltd

Tour company information

McTours Ltd

Seeing Scotland by motorbike is a unique and memorable experience and with McTours you can expect a motorcycle tour that adds a touch of luxury. These motorcycle tours visit interesting places and typically stay in the best hotels. The relaxed pace affords riders an opportunity to absorb the landscape and culture of the places visited. The broad range of tours not only traverses great roads that meander through outstanding landscape but also deliver a stimulating experience when visiting places of interest. Many focus on Scotland’s history or take you to locations used in film and television.

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Opening times

Monday - Friday : 09:00 - 17:30
Saturday & Sunday by arrangement

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Start Your Story in Scotland

Where history meets breathtaking beauty, and every visit feels like an escape.

Inspiration for your trip

Step into a land steeped in history and legend, explore our dramatic landscapes and uncover our ancient Celtic roots. Vast lochs, glens and Munros - easily accessible from our vibrant cities and towns - make Scotland the perfect place to lose yourself.

Places to go

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Travel & planning

Discover unique experiences in Scotland

Discover hidden gems, plan your perfect trip, or find exactly what you need—from scenic hikes and cosy cottages to events and cultural experiences.

Discover Scotland's vibrant events and festivals

FIFA World Cup 2026

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Highland games in Scotland

From the tug o' war to the caber toss, Scotland's Highland games are not to be missed.

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Countdown to Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

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Witness Scotland step into summer, with longer days and plenty of experiences to enjoy from coastal walks to fun exhibitions.

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