Edinburgh Scenic Tour and Whisky Experience

This is a sample style itinerary to allow you to get a good idea of what's possible in one day. We offer a flexible, private tour that allows you to see Scotland at your own pace. No rush when we are on the road.
We offer a relaxed sightseeing experience that can be tailored at any time. A tour, unlike any other.

Meeting Point

The Balmoral

1 Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 2EQ, UK

I will be waiting for you at the front door of the Balmoral Hotel, ready to begin your adventure.

What to expect:

Duration: between 8 hours and 9 hours

Forth Road Bridge

South Queensferry, CH1 4QL

Leaving Edinburgh we will take a small detour to the Three Forth Bridges and South Queensferry. We'll stop for a quick photo before traveling onwards to Loch Lomond.

5 minutes

The Kelpies & The Helix

Visitor Centre, Falkirk, FK2 7ZT

On your way to Loch Lomond, The Kelpies are 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures depicting Kelpies (shape-shifting water spirits).

5 minutes

Stirling Castle

Castle Wynd, Upper Castle Hill, Old Town, Stirling, FK8 1EJ

As we travel on to Loch Lomond we pass the mighty Stirling Castle – the reason why so many battles took place around here was in order to hold the strategic importance of Stirling, which overlooked the lowest bridging point across the River Forth. From the battlements, follow the gaze of King Robert Bruce himself as his statue looks towards Bannockburn, the site of his most famous victory. Savor the imposing Wallace Monument as it stands out against the scenic Ochil Hills. There is the option to go into the castle should you wish to stop en route.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Luss

Luss

Taking a stop in Balloch there is the option to visit the Bird of Prey Centre, failing that we will make our way up the east coast of Loch Lomond, traveling past the famous Loch Lomond Golf Club into the village of Luss. As you continue north the mountain Ben Lomond starts to come into view, towering over the west coast of Loch Lomond and making for a stunning photo of the Loch. Local water sports and village pubs are available here should you wish to stay awhile.

1 hour

Loch Lubnaig

Callander, FK178HF

Visit this beautiful Loch surrounded by towering mountains, a true Highland Loch which is ideal for that Scottish Highland Photo and walk along its banks.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Callander

Callander

The Highland Town of Callander the eastern gateway to the highlands. Spend time walking around the town visiting the small shops and sampling local produce and pick up a souvenir for your trip.

1 hour

Deanston Distillery & Visitor Centre

Deanston Distillery, Near Doune Perthshire, Stirling, FK16 6AG

For the whisky enthusiasts, Deanston Distillery is on the way home again. Set on the banks of the River Teith and started life back in 1785 as a cotton mill until 1966 where it transformed into today’s distillery, the only distillery in Scotland to be self-sufficient in electricity with its power coming from the River Teith. Tours are run hourly if you wanted to experience the Heritage Tour then advance booking is required.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included