Scottish Highlands Day Trip and Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Scottish Highlands Day Trip and Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Tour the Scottish Highlands on a day trip from Edinburgh, and then watch the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at night. Capturing the essence of Scotland in one day, the experience offers the perfect combination of Scottish Highland countryside, a whisky distillery tour with a sample and a guaranteed ticket to the Military Tattoo — where festival-style performances and marches take place at Edinburgh Castle’s historical esplanade.

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

We stop to hear tales of Scotland’s most famous patriot and his part in the medieval Wars of Independence.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

We visit a local whisky distillery where you will learn how our national drink, the 'water of life' is made with an informative tour and sample a wee dram.

Duration: 2 hours

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

Explore a stretch of magical Perthshire forest; the peaceful Hermitage. Take a short woodland walk to see the Black Linn Falls on the River Braan and don't forget to look up! You can spot here the giant Douglas firs which are among the tallest trees in Britain.

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Take in Dunkeld with its spectacular cathedral on the banks of the River Tay

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Return to Edinburgh via the inspiring Forth Bridges - Forth Rail Bridge, Forth Road Bridge and the Queensferry Crossing.

Stop At: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Johnston Terrace Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh EH1 1QB Scotland

The Tattoo is an iconic Edinburgh institution, and a sellout year after year after year. Music, dance and precision display with the Massed Pipes and Drums, the Massed Military Bands, cultural troupes, singers and the poignant refrain of the Lone Piper against the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes