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The Highlands, Whisky, and Castles Private Day Tour From Edinburgh

The Highlands, Whisky, and Castles Private Day Tour From Edinburgh

5.0 (28) 🕑 8 hours Non-refundable

Leave the bustle of Edinburgh behind and discover the best of the Scottish Highlands in just one day on this private tour. Travel through Glendevon, the Sma’ Glen, Glen Quaich, and the Trossachs, then step inside Doune Castle, a 15th-century fortress featured in TV shows and movies before exploring the village of Kenmore at your own pace. Finish your day with a guided visit to Glenturret Distillery (own expense), Scotland’s oldest working distillery.

Languages: English
📍South Queensferry, United Kingdom
🏢Operated by Experienced Tours

Highlights

  • ✓Round-trip transport from your accommodation keeps things simple
  • ✓Private tour with flexible itinerary and pace
  • ✓Plenty of time to stop for photo opportunities
  • ✓Stay connected throughout with onboard Wi-Fi

What you'll see & do

  • ✓We stop here to take in the view of 'The Three Bridges', a stunning collection of road and railway bridges with a long and interesting history.
  • ✓After driving through a stunning highland landscape we arrive at the Glenturret Distillery for the tour. Learn about how they make 'The Water of Life' and sample a few drams before the journey back to Edinburgh
  • ✓We stop briefly to see the amazing Crannog, a recreation of a megalithic dwelling that was once commonplace in Scotland. The small roundhouse stands on piles driven into the loch bed.
  • ✓After driving along Loch Tay, we stop at the picturesque village of Kenmore at the eastern end of the loch. This quaint village offers scenic views and a beach. We have lunch here.
  • ✓Nestled into Balquhidder Glen, Balquhidder is the peaceful resting place of Rob Roy MacGregor, an outlaw sheep rustler who became local hero.
  • ✓We will visit medieval Doune Castle, arguably Scotland's most famous caslte. Doune has been used in Monty Python, Game of Thrones and Outlander. It also has an interesting past and notable architecture.
  • ✓A modern art installation designed by Scottish artist Andy Scott, the Kelpies are two mythological horses heads that rise 30 meters over The Helix Park.

What's included

  • ✓Private transportation
  • ✓Bottled water
  • ✓On-board WiFi
  • ✓In-vehicle air conditioning

What's not included

  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Gratuities

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We are available to collect you from any address in or around Edinburgh

Cancellation policy

This experience is non-refundable — once booked, it can’t be changed or refunded.

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