Edinburgh Historic Highlands and Whisky Tour

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) and follow in the footsteps of great Scottish heroes on this historic and scenic trip into the Scottish heartlands. Enjoy a day with at least 5 fabulous stops including Stirling Castle (please pre-book independently for the 10.30 admission time at Stirling Castle's website), whisky tour and tasting at the Glengoyne Distillery and a scenic drive through the Highlands to the legendary Loch Lomond.

Meeting Point

Waterloo Place

Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh EH1, UK

This tour departs from (and returns to) Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BQ (opposite Howie's Restaurant).
Please arrive no later than 08.30.

What's included:

• Local guide
• Driver/guide
• Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach
• Very small group tour - average group size of around 12 passengers
• Live commentary on board

Not included:

• All entrance fees
• Food and drinks

What to expect:

Duration: 10 hours

Linlithgow Palace

9 Kirkgate, Linlithgow, EH49 7AL

Catch a glimpse as we pass by the ruins of the Royal Palace of Linlithgow.

Pass by without stopping

Stirling Castle

Castle Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1EJ

Visit the beautifully restored historic Stirling Castle.

1 hour, 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

National Wallace Monument

Hillfoots Road, Abbey Craig, Stirling, FK9 5LF

From Stirling Castle, enjoy fantastic views over to the National Wallace Monument.

Pass by without stopping

Duke's Pass

Duke's Pass, United Kingdom

Our journey to Aberfoyle takes us along the banks of Lochs Venachar and Achray, through the beautiful Trossachs - the 'Highlands in Miniature' - and over the Duke's Pass scenic drive, a stunning Highland landscape of lochs and mountains.

Pass by without stopping

Aberfoyle

Aberfoyle

This is Rob Roy country, popularised by Sir Walter Scott's books and poems. Legends and superstition of faeries or 'wee people' abound in these hills...

1 hour

Loch Lomond

, , Stirling

Here, by the famous ‘bonnie banks’, your guide will accompany you on a short nature walk, culminating in a superb Highland viewpoint and photo opportunity over Scotland’s largest lake and the Arrochar Alps mountain range.
Scotland’s geological definition between Highlands and Lowlands can be seen in all its glory from here! Loch Lomond and the Trossachs were designated Scotland’s first National Park in 2002 and it remains an extremely popular area with locals and visitors alike.

45 minutes

Glengoyne Distillery

Dumgoyne, , Killearn, G63 9LB

We finish the day at Glengoyne Distillery, situated in a wooded valley in the southern Highlands. The distillery, which takes its name from ‘Glen Guin’ or Glen of the Wild Geese, has been producing a high quality single malt for nearly 200 years.
You will, of course, have the opportunity to tour this beautifully located distillery and sample the delicious 12 year old product for yourself!

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Doune Castle

Castle Hill, , Doune, FK16 6EA

Doune Castle is famous for its appearance in Monty Python's Holy Grail, Game of Thrones and Outlander.

Pass by without stopping