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Standing at the heart of Kelso, the Abbey’s reopening restores one of the town’s most cherished historic sites. Its enduring presence and dramatic past make it a cornerstone of Scottish Borders heritage.

On this day 337 years ago, the Jacobites rose in Scotland for the first time with a spectacular victory. Find out more about the Battle of Killiecrankie in one of Scotland's most dramatic landscapes.

We’re absolutely delighted to share some wonderful news from our corner of the Scottish Borders. Drummond Scottish Tours has been featured by 'Scotland Starts Here' in their list of the 'Top Tours and Guides in the South of Scotland' - a recognition that means the world to us.

A warm, behind‑the‑scenes look at The Borders Distillery in Hawick, its history, craft, award‑winning design and why it’s a must‑visit on any Scottish Borders tour.

Discover the sacred Isle of Iona, where St Columba landed in 563 AD and created a legacy that shaped Christianity across Scotland and beyond. From ancient stones to tales of Loch Ness folklore, this tiny Hebridean island holds a history far greater than its size. A place of light, legend, and mystery waiting to be explored.

We’re delighted to share some wonderful news from Drummond Scottish Tours. This season, we’re proudly partnering with Go Tweed Valley and the South of Scotland Destination Alliance to help shine an even brighter light on the landscapes, stories, and communities that make this corner of Scotland so special.

Uisge Beatha, the Water of Life, flows through Scotland’s landscapes and legends. Explore our whisky regions and the stories behind the stills with Drummond Scottish Tours.

On World Shakespeare Day, we return to the haunting first lines of Macbeth and the legends surrounding Glamis Castle, a place of ghosts, kings, and centuries of storytelling. From the Macbeth Loop sculpture trail to royal childhood memories, this iconic Angus castle offers history at every turn. Let us craft a bespoke tour to bring it all to life.

On this day exactly 280 years ago, a battle unfolded that would change the fortunes of many nations, pave the way for the rapid expansion of the British Empire, and mark an end to thousands of years of warfare on the island of Great Britain.

We thought it would be apt to showcase one of Morven’s favourite Scottish artists on this World Art Day (although there are too many to mention) – the Scottish Colourist Francis Boileau Cadell.

Blossoms are in full, glorious bloom throughout Scotland at this time of year, and it also marks one of our favourite seasons - bluebell season...

We love Outlander at Drummond Scottish Tours - and with Season 8 upon us there's never been a better time to join us as we explore where it all began, where it's filmed, and the real stories of the incredible locations featured in the hit show. We offer both single‑day adventures , multi‑day journeys and bespoke custom experiences giving you the freedom to experience Outlander your way. We would like to thank Diana Gabaldon for her tremendous contribution to Scotland's t

Here in Kelso, we have slowly started to see Winter loosen it's grip. One brave flower in particular, the snowdrop, or galanthus nivali s is a particular favourite of ours. It pops its head up through the snowy earth in January and has been brightening up our gardens and woods over the last month with its delicate but sturdy beauty. We've also begun to see beautiful, bright crocuses appearing, alongside the first buds of daffodils, which is surely the promise of Spring. Acros

Your journey to Scotland starts here! Hello! We are William and Morven Drummond, owners of Drummond Scottish Tours - a family run, private tour company based in the beautiful Scottish Borders. We're delighted that you've found us and we can't wait to share our love of our beautiful country with you. William with our Ford Tourneo Custom vehicle. Whether you're looking for a tour tailored to your interests or prefer one of our thoughtfully designed packages, we’re here to make