Tailor-Made UK & Ireland Programmes for Tour Operators, Travel Advisors and Wholesalers
Best of Scotland Holidays is a trusted Destination Management Company (DMC) and travel trade partner, providing tailor-made travel programmes across Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland. We work in partnership with travel professionals worldwide, specialising in providing FIT solutions, luxury holidays, small group tours and unique travel experiences, supported by local expertise and over 40 years of destination knowledge. Beyond designing bespoke itineraries, we remain available throughout your clients’ trip to provide support whenever it’s needed; from travel queries to unforeseen changes, our team is ready to help.
Request a tailor-made FIT or small group proposal, designed around your clients’ needs.
Who We Work With
We proudly support travel professionals from all around the globe, including:
We work with tour operators to deliver tailor-made UK & Ireland programmes for clients.
Our team supports independent travel advisors with personalised itineraries for their clients, backed by local expertise throughout the UK, every step of the way.
We partner with wholesalers to provide flexible, high-quality UK and Ireland travel products.
As specialists in FIT and golf holidays, we design itineraries around individual interests and world-renowned courses.
We create premium itineraries featuring luxury accommodation and unique local experiences for discerning clients.
From small, escorted groups to special interest tours, we build programmes tailored to shared interests and travel styles.
Whether you need a single custom itinerary, or ongoing destination management support, our team are here to support and provide expertise in personalised travel around the UK and Ireland.
What We Offer the Travel Trade
We provide comprehensive UK inbound travel services designed specifically for travel professionals.
Custom UK & Ireland Itineraries
We specialise in creating custom UK itineraries across Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We also provide tailor-made programmes across the Republic of Ireland.
FIT & Small Group Travel
As a UK FIT specialist, we provide flexible itineraries for independent travellers, families and small escorted groups.
Golf Travel Expertise
Specialist golf holidays featuring world-renowned courses alongside luxury accommodation and unique local experiences.
Authentic Local Experiences
Carefully selected activities that help travellers experience destinations beyond the usual tourist route.
Trusted Accommodation & Supplier Network
As we have long-standing relationships with quality hotels, transport providers, guides and local experienced providers, we are proud to provide fantastic options when it comes to accommodation, transport and experiences.
Local Destination Expertise
We have over 40 years of experience in delivering fantastic UK and Ireland holiday packages, for travel advisors and their clients.
Our Travel Trade Partnership Process
1. Consultation & Inquiry
Discuss travel dates, interests, budget and needs of your clients. Our team works with you to understand your clients’ travel preferences.
2. Customised Itinerary Design
We design a custom itinerary combining iconic locations with local experiences, to suit your clients’ travel preferences.
3. Proposal & Pricing
We quote full itineraries only, including accommodation, sightseeing and transportation, based on the information shared. Our pricing is on a net basis and quoted in £GBP.
4. Revisions & Approval
We work with you to make any necessary amendments to suit all client requirements.
5. Final Travel Documentation
Prior to travel, we provide all travel documents, vouchers, supplier confirmations, and any other items required for a seamless programme.
6. Support on the Ground
Our team is on hand to provide support and help to make sure the itinerary goes as planned for your clients.
Why Our Travel Trade Partners Choose Best of Scotland Holidays
We know that organising travel to the UK and Ireland has particular challenges; therefore, our DMC services provide the following:
Reliable Supplier Management
One of the most challenging aspects of creating a custom itinerary is coordinating all the elements. Over the course of more than 40 years, we have built trustworthy partnerships with a number of local suppliers. These relationships give our partners confidence in the calibre and reliability of each supplier we work with.
Travel Plans Designed with Your Clients in Mind
Rarely do off-the-shelf, generic itineraries work for each client. Therefore, each itinerary we create is built from scratch using our destination experience in Scotland, England, Wales, and Ireland and is customised to your clients’ interests, travel preferences, budgets, and expectations.
Responsive & Reliable Travel Trade Support
On receipt of all the information we require, we aim to get first quotations returned within 2 business days. Our team will advise you if client requests cannot be accommodated for whatever reason, but provide alternative suggestions based on our knowledge and experience. We often say there is a difference between doable and enjoyable!
Efficient Planning for the UK and Ireland
Managing many vendors and points of contact is typically necessary when organising a journey across multiple countries. Whether organising a single-country itinerary or a multi-destination vacation, Best of Scotland Holidays’ local expertise ensures that every programme is meticulously designed and consistently delivered by a single, skilled DMC.
On-The-Ground Assistance You Can Trust
Once an itinerary is confirmed, we continue to assist. Our knowledgeable team is available to help whenever needed, from your initial inquiry until your clients return home, providing everyone with peace of mind along the journey.
What We Do
Best of Scotland Holidays arrange and customise all of the following:
Accommodation
All accommodation we offer is 3, 4 or 5 star and usually comes on a bed and breakfast basis; however, this can be completely customisable.
Transportation
We arrange private driver vehicles or self-drive cars, as well as travel passes for public transport such as rail and ferries.
Meet & Greet
Private transfers can be arranged. Clients will be welcomed by their driver upon arrival at their destination.
Excursions
We can provide passes for sightseeing attractions and most entrance fees are included in the price.
Escorted Tours
We can arrange for guides for the duration of tours or at selected locations on request.
Multi-destination Planning
We arrange holidays in Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales
To discuss your requirements simply send us an email or complete our online enquiry form below, and one of our team will get back to you.
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Travel Programmes Across the UK & Ireland
Best of Scotland Holidays designs personalised itineraries across Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland, giving travel advisors the flexibility to offer single-country itineraries or easy and practical multi-destination journeys.
Scotland
From iconic highlights like Edinburgh, Glasgow, the Highlands and Isle of Skye to lesser-visited regions such as Aberdeenshire and the Scottish Borders, we design custom-made Scotland tours combining scenic self-drive routes, private driver tours, luxury rail journeys and island escapes.
England
We design England tours connecting London, Oxford, Cambridge, the Cotswolds and the Lake District, alongside lesser-visited areas throughout England, creating flexible itineraries through rural and coastal regions for every travel style and budget.
Wales
Our tailor-made Wales tours combine iconic highlights such as Cardiff, Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire with historic castles, coastal routes and real, authentic Welsh culture, from private driver tours through the mountains to premium luxury journeys.
Ireland
We build tailor-made Ireland tours across both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, connecting Dublin, the Wild Atlantic Way and the Causeway Coast with lesser-visited regions like the Hidden Heartlands and the Mourne Mountains, for a balance of iconic highlights and hidden gems.
Every itinerary can be individual or combined with our other destinations to create seamless multi-country UK and Ireland journeys tailored to your clients’ interests, pace and budget.
Our Commitment to Responsible Tourism
From the start, Best of Scotland Holidays has created itineraries with the goal of assisting guests in becoming temporary locals, encouraging responsible tourism.
In order to provide tourists with genuine experiences, culture, and hospitality wherever they go, we have long worked with small local operators and suppliers and included them in our programmes. Our support for the Fife Coast and Countryside Trust’s Big Green Footprint Scheme and our Green Tourism Bronze Award reinforce this commitment and our efforts in sustainable and responsible tourism.
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Getting started with us as your go-to DMC is simple. We have a short onboarding agency agreement we use for new agents, which can be obtained by emailing our team at enquiries@best-of-scotland.co.uk. Once you’re registered, our team are here to support and provide expertise in personalised travel around the UK and Ireland, from your initial enquiry through to your clients’ return home.
Request a tailor-made FIT or small group proposal, designed around your clients’ needs. During consultation and inquiry, discuss the travel dates, hobbies, spending limit, and needs of your clients, our staff spends time learning exactly what you want to accomplish.
Once we have all the information we need, we aim to get first quotations returned within 2 business days
Yes, we offer FIT & Small Group Travel, flexible itineraries for independent travellers, families and small escorted groups. From bespoke FIT holidays and luxury travel to golf tours and small group programmes, we create itineraries tailored to a wide range of travel styles and requirements.
After confirmation, we offer travel documents, vouchers, supplier confirmations, and anything else needed for a seamless departure.
Our staff is on hand to help and make sure every part of the schedule goes as planned for your clients. From your initial enquiry through to your clients’ return home, our experienced team is on hand to provide support whenever it’s needed.
We provide tailor-made travel programmes across Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland. Whether planning a single-country itinerary or a multi-destination trip, our local knowledge makes sure every programme is carefully created and delivered reliably.
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Our experienced team is ready to support you from your first enquiry through to your clients’ return home.
