Scotland's Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Trip from Edinburgh
by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd
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This nine-hour small-group day trip departs from Edinburgh, Scotland, beginning with a 30-minute visit to the Kelpies at The Helix in Falkirk, where visitors can see the world's largest horse-head sculptures. After this stop, the tour travels north through the Scottish Highlands, passing through glens, forests, and rivers, as well as alongside Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. The group then stops for about one hour and 45 minutes at the Glenturret Distillery, one of Scotland's well-known whisky distilleries. Visitors aged 12 and older may join the distillery tour and sample a dram of whisky; lunch is also available here but is not included in the tour price and must be paid on site. On the return journey, the tour visits the village of Dunkeld for approximately one hour and 15 minutes. Dunkeld features a cathedral located beside the River Tay. The final stop is a 45-minute visit to the Hermitage in Perthshire, where there is a short woodland walk to see the Black Linn Falls. The tour includes air-conditioned transport and a local English-speaking guide. Food, drinks, distillery tours, whisky tastings, hotel transfers, and gratuities are not included. The itinerary and vehicle type may vary, and the tour may be operated by a sister company.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Kelpies & The Helix
After leaving Edinburgh, the tour visits the Kelpies at The Helix. These are the world’s largest horse-head sculptures, created by Andy Scott, representing shape-shifting creatures from Scottish folklore. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
The Glenturret Distillery
The route continues on back roads through Scotland’s scenic glens, forests, and rivers, moving deeper into the Highlands. The group stops at Glenturret Distillery, one of Scotland’s well-known whisky producers. The visit lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Children must be at least 12 years old to join the distillery tour.
105 min
Dunkeld
On the way back, the tour visits Dunkeld, a village associated with Macbeth. The stop includes time to see the cathedral located on the banks of the River Tay. This stop lasts around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
75 min
The Hermitage
After tasting a small dram of whisky, the group goes to the Hermitage in Perthshire. There is a short walk through woodland that leads to the Black Linn Falls, a notable natural waterfall in the area. The visit lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Meeting point
This tour will depart at 8:15 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.
End point
This tour will depart at 8:15 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Scotland's Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Trip from Edinburgh
by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£136Overview
This nine-hour small-group day trip departs from Edinburgh, Scotland, beginning with a 30-minute visit to the Kelpies at The Helix in Falkirk, where visitors can see the world's largest horse-head sculptures. After this stop, the tour travels north through the Scottish Highlands, passing through glens, forests, and rivers, as well as alongside Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. The group then stops for about one hour and 45 minutes at the Glenturret Distillery, one of Scotland's well-known whisky distilleries. Visitors aged 12 and older may join the distillery tour and sample a dram of whisky; lunch is also available here but is not included in the tour price and must be paid on site. On the return journey, the tour visits the village of Dunkeld for approximately one hour and 15 minutes. Dunkeld features a cathedral located beside the River Tay. The final stop is a 45-minute visit to the Hermitage in Perthshire, where there is a short woodland walk to see the Black Linn Falls. The tour includes air-conditioned transport and a local English-speaking guide. Food, drinks, distillery tours, whisky tastings, hotel transfers, and gratuities are not included. The itinerary and vehicle type may vary, and the tour may be operated by a sister company.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Kelpies & The Helix
After leaving Edinburgh, the tour visits the Kelpies at The Helix. These are the world’s largest horse-head sculptures, created by Andy Scott, representing shape-shifting creatures from Scottish folklore. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
The Glenturret Distillery
The route continues on back roads through Scotland’s scenic glens, forests, and rivers, moving deeper into the Highlands. The group stops at Glenturret Distillery, one of Scotland’s well-known whisky producers. The visit lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Children must be at least 12 years old to join the distillery tour.
105 min
Dunkeld
On the way back, the tour visits Dunkeld, a village associated with Macbeth. The stop includes time to see the cathedral located on the banks of the River Tay. This stop lasts around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
75 min
The Hermitage
After tasting a small dram of whisky, the group goes to the Hermitage in Perthshire. There is a short walk through woodland that leads to the Black Linn Falls, a notable natural waterfall in the area. The visit lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Meeting point
This tour will depart at 8:15 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.
End point
This tour will depart at 8:15 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.