A Linktours Scotland driver-guide with guests beside the minibus on the Isle of Skye
About Us

Meet the People Behind Your Private Tour

Since 2014, Linktours Scotland has been showing visitors Scotland the private way. When you book with us, you don't get a coach and a microphone — you get one of our own driver-guides, for your group alone, for the whole day.

Our Story

Waseem Abuaglain founded Linktours Scotland in 2014 to offer private trips for visitors who want to see Scotland properly — and he still leads many of our Highland tours in person, sharing Scottish history, castles and the legends of Loch Ness from behind the wheel.

Waseem has lived and worked in Edinburgh since 1999. He came to touring from a career in aviation and hospitality, then earned an MSc in Tourism & Hospitality Management from Edinburgh Napier University in 2013 — his master's research focused on encouraging visitors from the Gulf states to discover Scotland. He also served as Treasurer of Tourism Society Scotland from 2013 to 2016.

The idea is simple: a private tour should feel like exploring Scotland with a knowledgeable friend, not following a timetable. Every tour is private to one group of up to 8 guests, never shared with strangers, and the day bends around what you want to see — longer at a viewpoint, an extra stop for Highland cows, a break whenever the children need one.

Families are our most popular travellers, and we welcome many Arabic-speaking guests too: Waseem and Ahmad both speak Arabic, so the whole day can be in your own language.

The Linktours Scotland minibus beside Loch Lomond

Your Driver-Guides

Every tour is led by one of our own team — the same person drives and guides you all day.

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Waseem Abuaglain

Driver-Guide & Founder

Speaks English & Arabic

Waseem founded Linktours Scotland in 2014 and holds an MSc in Tourism & Hospitality Management from Edinburgh Napier University. He leads many of our Highland tours in person, sharing his deep knowledge of Scottish history, castles and the legends of Loch Ness along the way. He also speaks Arabic, so Arabic-speaking guests can enjoy their tour in their own language.

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Thomas

Driver-Guide

Thomas is one of our experienced driver-guides, known for keeping every tour comfortable, flexible and full of good stories.

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Ahmad

Driver-Guide

Speaks English & Arabic

Ahmad brings great experience of Scotland's cities and geography to every tour, and speaks Arabic — so Arabic-speaking guests can enjoy their tour in their own language.

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Jozeph

Driver-Guide

Born and raised in Edinburgh, Jozeph brings great experience of Scottish culture and local stories to every tour, and understands Arabic too.

Why You Can Book With Confidence

Established 2014

Over 12 years of private tours from Edinburgh, founded by a tourism graduate of Edinburgh Napier University.

Licensed & fully insured

A licensed private hire tour operator, fully insured for every tour and transfer.

Registered in Scotland

Linktours Scotland is a registered company in Scotland, Companies House no. SC772699.

Verified on VisitScotland

Verified and listed on VisitScotland as a trusted tour provider.

Book with confidence

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour — and a full refund if we ever have to cancel.

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What Guests Say About Our Guides

"It was a fantastic experience doing the private tour with Waseem as our guide. Waseem is an encyclopedia of knowledge on Scottish and English history and the entire tour was like a journey through time. Highly recommend. You will not be disappointed."

Kevin Dsouza

Google

"If you are looking for a seamless, enriching, and stress-free way to experience the Scottish Highlands, look no further. Our family recently spent a full day touring from Edinburgh, and the experience exceeded every expectation we had. From the moment we were picked up, it was clear we were in expert hands. Traveling with a large family--including young children--can often be a logistical challenge, but our guide was perfectly prepared. He provided car seats that were already properly installed, saving us a massive amount of stress. Even when the Scottish weather turned predictably "moody," his driving was steady and professional; we felt completely safe and at ease despite the wind and rain. What truly set this tour apart was the depth of knowledge shared throughout the day. Waseem didn't just recite facts; he told the story of Scotland with a passion for history that kept everyone engaged. He had a remarkable ability to bring the landscapes to life, connecting the scenery to the clans and events that shaped the country. He also went above and beyond by tailoring the itinerary on the fly to make sure we saw the highlights that mattered most to us. He made special stops so we could get up close with some iconic Highland cows, which was a huge hit for the kids, and coordinated a fantastic visit to a local distillery for the adults. Kind, dependable, and incredibly accommodating, he treated our family with genuine warmth. He anticipated our needs before we even had to ask, making the entire day feel personal and relaxed. I cannot recommend this guide highly enough. If you want a dependable professional who genuinely cares about your experience, this is the person to book. 10/10!"

Kelsey S

Tripadvisor

"We were a group of 5 and had an exceptional day out to see Glencoe, Loch Lomond, The Scottish Highlands and several other stops on a private tour with the wonderful Waseem as our tour guide. We really appreciated his knowledge of Scottish (& British!) history as well as his knowledge of the surrounding landscape and flora and fauna. We also appreciated his flexibility to take us on stops not on the regular tour and to customize the trip to our preference. His photographic skills are also excellent and he voluntarily took tens of superb photos for our group in the different locations we went to. One of the best private tours and tour guides I've had anywhere!"

Hisham Malaika

Google

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