Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh with Optional Whisky Tour

Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh with Optional Whisky Tour

Enjoy a fabulous guided day tour that explores much of Scotland's iconic scenery, sights and experiences. From the ancient capital and stories of Scotland's most famous patriot to stunning Highland landscapes. You can also choose to take a Whisky Distillery Tour and sample a drop of Scotland's favourite national drink for a complete taste of Scotland!

Itinerary
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Stop At: National Wallace Monument, Hillfoots Road Abbey Craig, Stirling FK9 5LF Scotland

Leaving Edinburgh, we make our way to the ancient Scottish capital of Stirling, where the skyline is dominated by its castle and the iconic Wallace Monument. We stop at the monument and hear how William Wallace lead Scotland to victory at the battle of Stirling Bridge and played a crucial role in the Wars of Independence.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Glenturret Distillery The Hosh, Crieff PH7 4HA Scotland

We then take to the back roads and drive through Scotland’s scenic beauty and further into the Highlands. Glens, forests and rivers aplenty, we’ll take you through the centre of this picturesque region before stopping for lunch at one of Scotland’s most famous whisky distilleries.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Hermitage Woodland Walk, Just off A9 at Dunkeld, Dunkeld Scotland

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.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Dunkeld Cathedral, 1.5 hours drive north of Edinburgh, Dunkeld Scotland

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.

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Forth Bridge, North Queensferry KY11 1HP Scotland

Before returning to Edinburgh we pass the iconic Forth Bridges, the new World Heritage Site.