Scotland

If you book a Discovery Tour in Scotland with Macs Adventure, not only can you really "get away from it all" and discover some genuine solitude, but you can also expect to book an itinerary that has been carefully planned. We have used our local expertise to plan a tour which is designed to cover a customer's interests and desires, whatever they may be and also offer many choices as to how long you want to explore for, whether its a long weekend or for a full two weeks. 

• Discovery Tours enable you to "Adventure Your Way" and to embark on a self-guided exploration. We provide you with a well-thought out and creative itinerary, which gives you the skeleton plan but also gives assists with helpful tips on cultural visits and where to eat.
• We plan the itinerary so that you don't have to. We take care of the details, booking your accommodations and a rental car (if necessary) which means that you can simply relax and surround yourself with stunning scenery!
• Although the skeleton of the tour is planned, another great aspect to Discovery Tours is the fact that you can divert off the trail if you choose to. Perhaps there is a sign to an interesting monument or a isolated beach that you would like to discover. The choice is yours. Guided or group tours do not allow for this, but these tours offer the option for independence.
• In our opinion, Scotland is an amazing country well-worthy of being explored. Soak in the culture, history and a multitude of myths and legends as you travel. See famous scenery that has been used in TV series or films and enjoy a meal in a Macs-recommended restaurant, a God-send when you are in a place that you don't know.

In the past deep-fried fish and scampi is what most people would label as seafood in Scotland. Whilst still popular in fish and chip shops there has been a seafood evolution in Scotland in recent times. These days Scottish seafood is fresh, delicious and cooked in a variety of different and creative ways. Perhaps you have been driving through the Highlands to Oban and you come across a seafood hut (yes there is one!) serving fresh mussels in white wine. Whilst there will be no frills and the food will no doubt be served on a paper plate, all of this mouth-watering seafood is protein-packed and guilt-free.

Seafood in Scotland has obviously come a long way since the days of fry ups and there are a whole variety of fresh seafood that is now available. There is even an organisation that promotes it - Seafood From Scotland. Here is a list of seafood that you should definitely try:

• Oysters from the Loch Fyne Oyster Farm
• Mussels from Scotland's West Coast and Shetland
• Wild Scottish Langoustines from the cold clear waters of the North Atlantic
• Wild Salmon from all over Scotland and available between June and August
• Isle of Mull Scallops
• Lemon Sole from Anstruther, Fife

Where can you eat this delicious bounty of seafood? Here is a list of famous seafood restaurants, cafes and huts:

• Oban Seafood Hut - Oban
• Crabshakk - Finnieston, Glasgow
• Digby Chick - Stornaway, Isle of Harris
• Janie's - Isle of Arran
• Reilly Shellfish - Crail, Fife
• The Seafood Shack - Ullapool
• Cafe Kisimul - Isle of Barra
• The Oyster Shed Farm Shop - Isle of Skye

A Scotland Discovery Tour offers the perfect situation to try Scottish seafood depending on which itinerary you choose. Since you will be travelling at your own pace, you can, if you wish, make it a priority to stop at some of these recommended eateries, which will not disappoint, but where your tastebuds will be titillated!