£570
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For those looking to experience the best of Scotland’s scenery, history and whisky in an easy day trip from Edinburgh, this suggested tour itinerary fits the bill. Venture through rugged scenery with highland peaks and stunning lochs, see over 3000 years of history and stop at Glenturret Distillery to learn how we make whisky
This tour is ‘off the beaten track’ and includes roads that are simply not passable by tour buses.
Each one of our private tours is conducted in our premium Mercedes minivans, ensuring your comfort as we venture along the small cobbled streets around Edinburgh and narrow back roads of the highlands.
Your knowledgable kilt-wearing private tour guide will tell you the stories and show you the sights on this tour. We offer flexibility and your time inside and outside the vehicle is up to you.
RECOMMENDED SIGHTS ON THIS TOUR …
Doune Castle
Doune Castle is built around a central courtyard, built on a picturesque site overlooking the River Teith. Its gatehouse is almost 100 feet high, and the Lord’s Hall has been restored with timber panelling and a minstrels’ gallery above the entrance. The house features extensive living quarters, a great hall and a large kitchen. Doune has a great history been used on TV and film projects such as Game of Thrones, Outlander, and Monty Python.
Balquhidder
Our next stop is Balquhidder, where we visit the grave of rogue turned hero Rob Roy MacGregor. We take the north shore road through Killin, Glenogle, and info The Loch Lomond and Trossachs national park.
A herdsman, Rob Roy was betrayed by one of his staff who took the money he entrusted to him. As a result, land was seized, which caused a bloody feud and eventually led to his father, the Clan Chief and his mother dying from illnesses. During the Jacobite uprisings in the 1700’s, the clan had already come under increasing oppression from British military forces and Rob had been imprisoned before being pardoned. Sir Walter Scot made Roy Roy’s story into a novel, which was adapted into the film of the same name starring Liam Neeson in 1995.
Kenmore
The picturesque village of Kenmore is located at the mouth of the River Tay, with whitewashed cottages boasting panoramic views of Loch Tay, as well as a long beach where you can relax before lunch at a loch-side Scottish bistro.
Highland drive
After lunch, we take the ‘high road’ venturing through The Sma’ Glen, Glenalmond and Glen Quaich. We’ll drive through some impressive scenery along wee roads, with a photo stop to take in the highland air.
Glenturret Distillery
Located in a picturesque glen near Crieff, The Glenturret distillery is one of Scotland’s oldest continuously producing distilleries. Learn the process of creating ‘the water of life’ by taking this hosted tour, where you will be able to explore the ingredients, watch the process in action, and sample a few of your favorite drams.
South Queensferry & Forth Bridges
Taking the ‘scenic route’ back towards Edinburgh, we come to the River Forth at Queensferry. Here lies a cantilever designed railway bridge across the Forth that was opened in 1890. An engineering marvel of the modern world, the bridge is a UNESCO world heritage site. Located adjacent to the rail bridge is the 1964 road bridge, now replaced by the 2017 Queensferry Crossing.
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Places this tour visits
No two tours are the same, but these are popular places to see on the Highlands, Whisky And Castles Private Tour From Edinburgh
Frequently Asked Questions
These are some of the frequently asked questions about our Highlands, Whisky And Castles Private Tour From Edinburgh, however if you have a specific question please contact us
For day tours the final balance (plus any extras like admission tickets) is due 24 hours before the tour.
For multi-day tours the final balance is due 30 days before the tour.
Our climate is famous for being unpredictable. We provide umbrellas in our vans but if the weather isn’t working in our favour, just wait 5 minutes and it will change! Please don’t rely on the forecast either, it is invariably wrong!
We recommend that you bring a waterproof jacket and shoes suitable for walking over rough ground / cobbles, especially if visiting rural locations! Other than that, just bring yourself!
Absolutely! Please contact us if you’d like to make an amendment to one of our suggested itineraries or would like a customised tour.
Yes, we can end the tour in a different location from the start point. Please let us know if this is what you need. For locations further than 100 miles from the start point there maybe a charge.
We use Mercedes-Benz V Class minivans. They are very comfortable and safe vehicles with a Euro N-Cap rating of 5 stars. They come with privacy glass, a panoramic sunroof, leather seats, dual-zone air conditioning and unlimited high-speed WiFi. Learn more about our vehicles.
Our Mercedes V Class minivans come in two configurations, a 6 passenger version and a 7 passenger version.
Yes, we can meet you at the airport and have plenty of space for baggage.
Yes, most of our tours are suitable for cruise ship shore excursions and we’ll meet you at the quayside.
Yes, our vehicle can accommodate most mobility scoters and wheelchairs. They normally require two people to lift in and out of the vehicle so one of your party will be needed to help. Note that if there is a scooter then the baggage space is limited.
Support animals are welcome onboard however we typically ask for them to stay on the floor of the vehicle.
The total price of your tour includes your tour guide, use of our luxury minivans, the fuel, tolls and parking charges and insurances. Entrance to attractions etc is on top but we can manage that for you and add it to the invoice.
Yes, there are a range of different options on each trip, from a historic tavern to a quaint cafe or bakery. We’ll make reservations to ensure that our lunch stop is quick and tasty!
A few days before the trip we’ll provide the guides contact details encase you need to contact them on the day of your tour
No, all of our tours are private so your party will be the only people on the tour.
Yes, we will guide you through attractions and monuments as part of our service. This is not possible at The Royal Yacht Britannia or Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Recent Customer Testimonials
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Our recent trip to Scotland was extraordinary. A huge part of what made this trip so memorable was Laura, our incredible travel guide. Her knowledge of Scottish history, folklore, and local treasures added so much to our trip. Her warmth, sense of humor, and attention to detail made our trip [...]
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Richard R
The Best Tour company! Experienced tours, And Sandy in particular made for a wonderful day of exploring Sterling Castle, Callander, and the surrounding lovely areas of Scotland. They were very clear on their instructions, prompt on their pick up and knowledgeable of the areas. Not to mention friendly and very [...]
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Brian C
This is an amazing company to book through. Kenny was more than prompt and accommodating. Water and whiskey happened to be available to us. Vehicle was very clean and easy access. Kenny was very knowledgeable and pointed out so many things we can’t list them all. All in all it [...]
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Peggy S
This tour was thoroughly enjoyed by the four of us and exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Sandy, went out of his way to make sure we saw the things that were most important to us (the Highland Cows and many sheep) I would highly recommend it to any group that [...]
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