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Full Day Trip to the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness
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Edinburgh
Discover Scotland's stunning highlands, ancient legends, and quaint towns on a full-day Loch Ness tour. Experience history, culture, and local hospitality.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Doune Castle - Doune Castle is one of our most well-preserved residential castles - you’ll have time to explore the castle using an audio-guide and hear all about the home of the Duke of Albany as well as the castle’s role in Outlander and Monty Python and the Holy Grail
- Pitlochry - This gorgeous Victoria-era highland town has lots of shops and we’ll stop for a cup of tea (or other warm drink!) and a scone at a great cafe. You’ll have free time to explore Pitlochry at your leisure.
- The Hermitage Woodland Walk - This magical forest has some of Scotland’s tallest tree (and maybe a faerie or two!). We’ll take a short woodland walk to a beautiful waterfall here.
- Inverness - You will have free time to explore the shops and cafes of Inverness (and grab some food before our journey back)
- Culloden Battlefield - Culloden is the site of the last battle ever fought on British soil itself and it ended the Jacobite rebellion with huge consequences for Scottish history and culture. We’ll take in the battlefield and learn a bit about this unfortunate battle.
- Clava Cairns - We will encounter 4000 year old standing stones - older than Egypt’s pyramids! These stones have inspired people for centuries and even if you’re not an Outlander fan, you’ll be amazed by these stones which have stood for thousands of years, witnessing battles and massive changes across Scotland
- Loch Ness - Scotland’s deepest (and possibly most mysterious) loch which may hold a monster within in! We’ll hear the tale of the Loch Ness monster and you’ll be able to dip your feet in its murky waters
What's Included
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
- Entry into Doune Castle
What's Not Included
- Dinner
Additional Information
This tour includes a bit of everything that makes Scotland incredible - stunning highland views, ancient legends, quaint towns, mysterious lochs, castles, and Scottish hospitality. You’ll get an insight into highland culture and Scotland’s long rich history, encounter local people who make the highlands their home, and also have time to do some browsing and shopping of your own on a small group tour (which can be personalised for private groups). The trip length includes travel time as well as stops in all the location - this is a full day excursion.
- Not recommended for persons with reduced mobility
Location
Grassmarket
We will meet shared group tours at the Grassmarket (across from the Fiddler's Arms pub). Private tours include pickup within the City of Edinburgh at your accomodation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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199cassieh
Jun 27, 2024
Look! A Wild Haggis! - I can't begin to rave enough about Justin and his tour. Justin is incredibly knowledgeable and personable, and he takes the time to throw in elements that will make your trip extra special. The perfect mix of touristy must-see locations and unique, off the beaten path surprises. Throughout, he seamlessly weaves the rich history of Scotland into the tour, which makes you appreciate the beauty of this country even more. Thank you, Justin, for making our trip to Scotland extra special!
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