Scotland's Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Trip from Edinburgh

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
9 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 9 guests
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Chinese, English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese
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Explore Scotland's magnificent glens and Highlands with a local guide. Visit Kelpies, tour a whisky distillery, savor a dram, and witness the stunning Black Linn Falls. Book now!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Enjoy a day of whisky and waterfalls on a small-group day trip from Edinburgh, led by a friendly local guide! After a stop in Falkirk to see the Kelpies, travel through the Scottish Highlands, passing alongside Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Stop at the Famous Grouse whisky distillery for lunch and a tour (both payable at own expense) and, after sampling a wee dram of whisky, continue to the Hermitage, a natural beauty spot that’s home to the impressive Black Linn Falls.

What You Get

In-vehicle air conditioning
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local English Speaking Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Distillery tour

Good To Know

  • It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
  • Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
  • Due to vehicle availability, there may be instances where this tour runs on a bigger bus.
  • As this tour celebrates whisky, it is unsuitable for those under the age of 18.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

1

The Kelpies & The Helix

Leaving Edinburgh, we make our way to the Kelpies, the world's largest equine statues designed by Andy Scott which represent the shapeshifting creatures of Scotland's folklore.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

The Glenturret Distillery

We take to the back roads and drive through Scotland’s scenic beauty and further into the Highlands. Glens, forests and rivers aplenty, before stopping at one of Scotland’s most famous whisky distilleries - Glenturret.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Not Included
3

The Hermitage

After reviving ourselves with a wee dram of the ‘water of life’, we head to the Hermitage in the heart of Perthshire and take a short woodland walk.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Dunkeld Cathedral

Our return journey visits the quaint village of Dunkeld, in Macbeth country, where a stunning cathedral sits comfortably by the banks of the River Tay.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Highland Explorer Tours, High Street, Edinburgh Scotland, United Kingdom, GB, EH1 1TB

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This tour will depart at 8:15 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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