Highland Lochs, Glens and Whisky Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
Discover sublime lochs, smooth whiskies, and serene glens on this Highland tour from Edinburgh.
Highlights
- Dunkeld - This village is surrounded by luscious forest, and boasts an incredible ruined cathedral.
- The Hermitage - You won't believe the beauty of this woodland walk. The giant Douglas firs are some of the tallest trees in Britain.
- Pitlochry - Queen Victoria used to holiday here, and so can you.
- Queen’s View - Enjoy an iconic view said to have been a favourite of queens.
- Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery - Taste the ‘water of life’ and learn to love it like a true Scot.
What's included
- Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
- Air conditioning as standard
- The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Attraction entry tickets
Overview
The valleys concealed treasures, beasts, and myths. The lochs provided food, water, and transport. And whisky kept the ancient cultures warm throughout the winter.
On this tour, you explore the history and beauty of these three Scottish icons. You get the chance to taste whisky in the area it's distilled. You view lovely lochs, gorgeous glens, and magnificent mountains.
It’s a tour that shows a diverse range of beautiful and iconic Scottish locations.
Itinerary
Leave Edinburgh and travel over the Queensferry Crossing to the Kingdom of Fife.
Travelling north the scenery changes from the rolling farmland of the Lowlands to forested hills and mountains as you approach the Highland Fault line.
On the banks of the River Tay you find the gorgeous cathedral town of Dunkeld. You stop here and have the chance to explore the architecturally fascinating cathedral or walk the quaint streets of this picturesque village.
It's a short drive from here to the Hermitage, where you can take a fantastic woodland walk leading up to the Black Linn Falls.
Leaving the Hermitage you follow the wide valley of the River Tay towards the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry. You spend around one hour here, so you can visit the many great shops or have lunch.
After lunch, you take a scenic drive through the mountains of Highland Perthshire, and take a short stop at the Queen's View overlooking Loch Tummel. On a clear day the view here is awe-inspiring as it looks over to the unmistakable peak of Schiehallion and beyond to the mountains of Glencoe.
From here you travel to the town of Aberfeldy and Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery, where you can discover the secret of how Scotland's national drink is made.
After enjoying a dram of our ‘water of life’, the tour returns you to the Lowlands and back to Edinburgh.
*Itinerary and distillery visits are subject to change.
Attractions
Tour Attractions
You are able to pre-purchase entrance tickets to the following attractions at the time of booking:
Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery
Other attractions may be booked and paid locally during the tour.
Additional Information
Tour Details
- Starts
Check-in closes at 08:45 (tour departs at 09:00) - Edinburgh Bus Station Pick Up, Gate J and Gate K, inside Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ
- Finishes (approx.)
18:30 - Edinburgh Bus Station Drop Off, George St / St. Andrews Square area, (Within 5 mins of Edinburgh Bus Station), Edinburgh,
- Luggage
You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) and a small bag for onboard personal items.
- Students, seniors over 60, and children between 5 and 15 (unfortunately, we don't carry children under 5 years old)
Important information
Pack your waterproof clothing and walking shoes
For the safety reasons, visitors must not wear open-toed shoes. Please wear appropriate shoes because otherwise, you won't be allowed to do the tour at Dewar's
Access to distillery production areas may not be possible
Some distilleries offer tutored tastings instead of tours
Distilleries may be substituted
Some attraction tickets can be purchased in advance when you book your tour. You’ll have the option to add at check-out. Other attractions will not be available to book beforehand, instead you can purchase those while on tour.
-The UK and Ireland's historic city centres are full of narrow streets and winding roads. So, to speed up your departure, we only pick up from our central meeting points. What's more is leaving the city using the most direct route also reduces the carbon footprint of our tours.
- Arrive 15 minutes before your departure time. Due to waiting restrictions, we can't wait for you if you're late.
-If you're late for your tour, our cancellation policy applies. 100% charges are applicable, and you will not be entitled to a refund or alternative.
Know before you go
Pack your waterproof clothing and walking shoes. For the safety reasons, visitors must not wear open-toed shoes. Please wear appropriate shoes because otherwise, you won't be allowed to do the tour at Dewar's. Access to distillery production areas may not be possible. Some distilleries offer tutored tastings instead of tours. Distilleries may be substituted. Some attraction tickets can be purchased in advance when you book your tour. You’ll have the option to add at check-out. Other attractions will not be available to book beforehand, instead you can purchase those while on tour.
Cancellation policy
You'll receive a full refund if you cancel 24 hours or more before the tour departure
