Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Edinburgh

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8 hours
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Max 8 guests
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Stroller Accessible
Language
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Location
Duration
8 hours
Group size
Max 8 guests
Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
Language
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese

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 US$784.75  per group
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Step into the footsteps of former Scottish royalty, as we visit Scone Palace, the original home to the ‘Stone of Destiny’ in the Royal burgh of Perthshire - the crowning place of Scottish kings. Take a stroll under Scotland’s tallest tress, marvel at the waterfall from Ossian’s Hall and touch the wishing tree in the Hermitage forest in Dunkeld. Lunch at Taste, Perthshire, the main attraction here is to 'hand feed' our much loved 'Highland Coos'. Immerse yourself in the Whisky-making process in Tullibardine Distillery followed by a couple of 'drams'. Visit our last attraction; the (in)famous Doune Castle, featured in Outlander, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and Game of Thrones.
Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
Snacks in the form of Scottish delicacies
In-vehicle air conditioning
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tullibardine Distillery Tour (optional) - £12p/p
Lunch
Gratuities
Entrance fees
Scone Palace entry (optional) - £19.50 for adults, discounted rates for children and family tickets.
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Forth Road Bridge

The Forth Road Bridge is a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site that joins the historic settlements of North and South Queensferry. The oldest bridge dates back to 1890 and is an iconic symbol of Scotland's 19th century bold engineering.
The Forth Road Bridge is a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site that joins the historic settlements o…
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1 hour · Admission Ticket Not Included

Scone Palace

Historically the ‘Stone of Destiny’ was housed at Scone Palace, the iconic crowning place of Scotland’s Kings and Queens. Explore the stunning art and architecture of the Palace, follow in the footsteps of 42 Scottish Kings across the Moot Hill, adventure through 100 acres of Gardens and Grounds, and relax in our Old Servants' Hall Coffee Shop with a famous Scone at Scone.
Historically the ‘Stone of Destiny’ was housed at Scone Palace, the iconic crowning place of Scotlan…
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45 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

The Hermitage

This stretch of magical Perthshire forest was originally designed as a pleasure ground in the 18th century for the Dukes of Atholl. Douglas firs tower over the paths leading to the roaring Black Linn Falls, where the River Braan crashes down into the deep, foaming pools below. Overlooking the waterfall is the picturesque folly known as Ossian’s Hall, built in 1757 as the focal point in an extensive designed landscape. Decorated with mirrors, sliding panels and paintings, it has been refurbished to re-create the illusions of shock, surprise and amazement that were the aims of the folly’s original design. It makes a fine spot to contemplate the roaring, tumbling falls. This forest is home to the endangered and elusive red squirrels, and if your trip is in autumn you might see salmon head up the falls to their breeding grounds.
This stretch of magical Perthshire forest was originally designed as a pleasure ground in the 18th c…
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40 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Pitlochry

Next, we will take you to Pitlochry. One of the most famous Scottish small towns, Pitlochry still retains a lot of its Victorian character, and has a plethora of boutique cafes, restaurants and independent shops to explore.
Next, we will take you to Pitlochry. One of the most famous Scottish small towns, Pitlochry still re…
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20 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Taste Perthshire

The main attraction of this stop is the opportunity to hand feed the 'Highland Coos', a true crowd pleaser.
The main attraction of this stop is the opportunity to hand feed the 'Highland Coos', a true crowd p…
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45 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Tullibardine Distillery

We will take you to Tullibardine Distillery in the village of Blackford, Perthshire - the gateway to the Scottish Highlands, which has a long history of distilling dating back to 1488 when King James IV of Scotland stopped by the site. Tullibardine is one of a small number of distilleries in Scotland where all processes involved in the production of our single malt whisky take place on-site, bar malting. You can take part in a 45-minute visit to the distillery where you have the option to take a tour of Tullibardine's whisky-making process from start to finish, and have the opportunity to taste two single malts, or have a tasting at the bar.
We will take you to Tullibardine Distillery in the village of Blackford, Perthshire - the gateway to…
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5 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Doune Castle

Doune Castle is an important Scottish historic castle, which was also a filming location for popular TV and cinema pictures, such as Outlander, Game of Thrones, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Doune Castle is an important Scottish historic castle, which was also a filming location for popular…
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National Wallace Monument

The National Wallace Monument is one of Scotland’s most distinctive landmarks. This stunning 220ft tower honours the famous Scottish warrior Sir William Wallace and was built in 1869 above the fields where the Battle of Stirling Bridge took place.
The National Wallace Monument is one of Scotland’s most distinctive landmarks. This stunning 220ft t…
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Stirling Castle

One of the most important and largest castles in Scottish history, Stirling Castle sits on top of a hill of volcanic rock above the town of Stirling.
One of the most important and largest castles in Scottish history, Stirling Castle sits on top of a…
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The Kelpies & The Helix

The Kelpies are the largest equine statues in the world, and were commissioned not only as a homage to the horses used in the Scottish coal mines, but also as a representation of the mythical Kelpies from Scottish fairy folklore.
The Kelpies are the largest equine statues in the world, and were commissioned not only as a homage…
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Sue_KAugust 2025 • Viator
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Great time!

Wonderful excursion with Simon. He went above and beyond when he found we were interested in some things not on the itinerary. Would definitely do this again.

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Response from ViatorAugust 30, 2025

Thank you for your review of our tour and Simon! We are glad he went the extra mile to make your day special!

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Rachel_RNovember 2024 • Viator
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Great tour guide, incredible views

Our tour guide Shak was fantastic. He was so knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining. He knew so much about the history of the places we visited and drove through. We had some extra time so he made a bonus stop to see some Highland cows. The views were unforgettable and it was lovely to sit back and enjoy the ride rather than try to drive ourselves.

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Response from ViatorNovember 03, 2024

Thank you for your review. Shak is one of valued guides and he always aims to entertain!

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R9128YXmarcopMarch 2024 • TripAdvisor
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Great day out!!

We took our older kids on this tour from Edinburgh. We had such a great time and David was very knowledgeable and funny throughout the tour! There was so much beauty and things to see. the kids didn't get to try some of the whiskey (even though they are technically legal here ^^). We had some extra time and David showed us some extra places, that were not on the planned itinerary, which felt very special. A highlight for our holiday

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Response from ViatorMarch 23, 2024

Wonderful feedback, it's greatly appreciated. David will be chuffed you mentioning him by name Thanks again

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K6127NVjohnsOctober 2023 • TripAdvisor
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Perfect day!

We did a two-day tour and from the outset we were very pleased with Martin's communication. We wanted something a bit different for the second day, and Martin suggested this tour of Scone Palace and Hermitage, and I must say he was spot on. We loved the palace and learning about the stone of destiny, and walking among the huge pine trees and waterfall at the Hermitage. Perfect day!

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Response from ViatorOctober 28, 2023

I really appreciate this feed back, it was humbling to walk under the Douglas fir trees, they are truly enormous. Your 5 star rating is fantastic!

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Jan_RJune 2024 • Viator
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Not to good

Tour was just ok for 700.00. Scone was a nice visit but the rest of it was average The driver was not the local Scottish guide that we were hoping for and he was often difficult to understand. The car was way too small and I had difficulty getting in and out, we were dropped for lunch at a place that wasn’t much more than a diner. The driver was very cordial and accommodating but for 700 US dollars the tour was not even close to worth it. I definitely would not recommend this tour.

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Response from ViatorJune 26, 2024

I am sorry you were not happy with your tour. We sent you one of our most experienced local Scottish guides, Taiymur, who has many 5-star reviews on Tripadvisor as a testament to his knowledge, experience, and dedication to ensuring his guests have a good time. I am sorry you struggled to understand his accent. Having spoken to Taiymur, he did not recall you having mentioned that on the day, otherwise he could have spoken more clearly and slowly for you. Regarding the car provided: this was the category you paid for, and is one of the biggest saloon car models in Europe. As mentioned on our tour listing, we always ask customers to bear in mind that cars in Europe are smaller than in the US. If you wanted a larger vehicle, this could have been easily provided by booking the next size vehicle category. Please bear this in mind when booking future private tours in Europe. Regarding your lunch option, we take on board your feedback regarding the choice of restaurant. However, like you mentioned, our guides are very accommodating, and Taiymur could have taken you to a different place if you were not happy with the choice. Regarding the content of the tour: on the day you decided to skip some of the places, such as the whisky tour as you were feeling unwell. Had you gone to all the places listed, you might have enjoyed your tour a bit more. If you use our services again in the future, we would ask that you let us know of any concerns on the day of the tour so we can try to fix these for you. Thank you for your feedback

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