6 Day Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour From Edinburgh

6 Day Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour From Edinburgh

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Overview

The Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour is literally that.

We visit the best Castles and Palaces, meet Highland Cows, drink the best whisky, see the most beautiful scenery, hunt for monsters on the best boat cruise, taste superb local food, visit the best Scottish shop, visit film locations and hopefully see lots of wildlife.

This private tour (for your group only) is unique opportunity to discover Scotland whilst being expertly curated by your driver/guide.

The itinerary/locations can be changed to suit and please let us know your preferences and we will be happy to create your own tour.

We pick you up from the airport or hotel and then will take you on a true coast to coast experience and will have everything booked in advance.

Some attractions are subject to seasonal opening.

Highlights include:
St Andrews
Glamis Castle
Dunnottar Castle
Highland Cows
Balmoral Castle
Inverness
Loch Ness
Culloden
Eilean Donan Castle
Isle of Skye
Glenfinnan
Blair Castle
Scone Palace
Whisky

Activity location

St. Andrews
- St. Andrews, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

St. Andrews
- St. Andrews, United Kingdom

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What's included, what's not

Loch Ness Boat Cruise
Ferry Crossing
Transport in Minivan with Guide
Some castles are free to see from outside but charge for internal tours. See exclusions.
Door to door pick up and drop off
Tour and lunch at Highland Cow Farm
Balmoral Castle entrance fee
Private Tour for your group only
Meals other than stated
Crathes Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door if you wish to go inside. No pre booking.
Any drinks/snacks not on itinerary.
Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at gate if you wish to go inside.No pre booking.
Scone Palace - Pay at gate to enter grounds and interior. No pre booking.
Blair Castle - Pay at gate to enter grounds and interior. No pre booking.
Glamis Castle - Pay at gate to enter grounds and interior. No pre booking.
Eilean Donan Castle-Free to see from outside. Pay at gate if you wish to go inside. No pre booking.
Accommodation - Please book or ask us about our accommodation booking service.

Know before you book

Specialised infant seats are available
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Edinburgh to Aberdeen via St Andrews, Glamis Castle and Dunnottar Castle.

4 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

St. Andrews

On Day 1, we pick you up from your Edinburgh Hotel and head to St Andrews. We have a walk around this charming town and visit the famous Cathedral (this 12th Century building is Scotland’s largest and most magnificent medieval church), the Castle, the University Chapel (founded in 1450) and the very famous Old (golf) Course.

Glamis Castle

2h
Admission ticket not included

After lunch we head to Glamis Castle. This amazing masterpiece dates back to the 14th Century and is the birthplace of the Queen Mother. Entrance is chargeable - £17.50pp

Dunnottar Castle

One of Scotland's and the world's most spectacular ruined castles, Dunnottar is an ancient medieval fortress located upon a rocky headland near Stonehaven. The surviving buildings date from the 13th to the 16th centuries but was originally fortified in the Early Middle Ages. You can enjoy this wonder for free from the top of the cliff. To visit the interior there is a small charge - £11.00pp.

Aberdeen

We drop off at your Aberdeen Hotel. Aberdeen is a beautiful city built from granite and is the gateway to Royal Deeside and Balmoral Castle.

Day 2: Aberdeen to Inverness via Crathes Castle, Highland Cow Farm, Balmoral Castle and The Cairngorms.

4 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Crathes Castle

Fascinating 16th Century Castle with turrets, gargoyles, 16th-century painted ceilings and ancient, great yew hedges and walled gardens set in magnificent surroundings. Free to see from the outside. £15pp to go inside.

Aberdeenshire Highland Beef

2h
Admission ticket included

A unique opportunity to meet the famous "Highland Cow". on a private working farm tour. You learn about and meet up close, our native breed of cattle and have succulent Highland Beef lunch.

Balmoral Castle

2h
Admission ticket not included

This iconic castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852. A must on all visitors to see list. Please note castle is usually closed mid August to end of October. Entrance Fee of £20pp not included. Free to see in the low season.

Inverness

We take the scenic drive through The Cairngorm Mountains to Inverness (the lovely capital of The Highlands) and drop you off at your hotel.

Day 3: Inverness to Skye via Culloden, Loch Ness and Eilean Donan Castle.

5 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Culloden Battlefield

The famous site of the final battle during the last Jacobite Rebellion in 1746. The battlefield is free to see and to enter the interactive visitors centre and museum is £15.00pp.

Clava Cairns

The Clava Cairns are a preserved Bronze Age cemetery (4500 years old) complex of passage graves, ring cairns and standing stones in a stunning setting and inspiration for the book/show “Outlander”.

Loch Ness

2h
Admission ticket included

Take a cruise down the impressive Loch Ness. You might spot the famous monster “Nessie” and you will be able to explore centuries of history at Castle Urquhart, which sits on its banks.

Eilean Donan Castle

The world-famous Eilean Donan Castle (as seen in the film Highlander) was first built in the 13th century to defend against the Vikings and was involved in many conflicts over the centuries, making it a stunning and fascinating place to visit and photograph. Free to see from the outside and £16.50pp to go inside.

Isle of Skye

Drop off at you accommodation on The Isle of Skye, which is an island of epic and stunning landscapes, magical experiences and cultural and historical attractions.

Day 4: Explore the Isle of Skye (Fairy Pools, Whisky Distillery, Old Man of Storr)

4 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Fairy Pools

The Fairy Pools are a beautiful series of pools and waterfalls under the Black Cuillin Ridge. The pools are a vivid blue and popular with wild swimmers if you are brave enough to take a plunge. The path to the pools is well maintained but maybe muddy.

Talisker Distillery

1h
Admission ticket included

We visit the oldest working distillery on the Isle of Skye for a 1 hour immersive tour and tasting. Hosted by passionate guides, you'll journey through Talisker's history, flavour and production processes. This experience concludes with 3 dram tastings of award winning single malts.

The Old Man of Storr

We walk up to this famous and stunning stone pinnacle, which stands under the famous Trotternish Ridge, (as seen in the film Prometheus) and from this iconic place there are amazing views to behold. Weather and fitness dependant.

Portree

Drop off at your Portree Hotel.

Day 5: Skye to Pitlochry via Glenfinnan, The House of Bruar and Blair Castle.

5 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Armadale Ferry Terminal

We take the Armadale ferry back to the mainland and head to the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct.

Glenfinnan Viaduct

This must see 1000 ft long impressive railway viaduct, set amongst stunning scenery, was made even more famous when featured in the Harry Potter film franchise.

The House of Bruar

House of Bruar is a department store like no other and is located in the heart of beautiful Perthshire. It stocks an amazing range of Scottish Country Clothes (masterfully crafted luxury textiles including cashmere, merino, and lambswool), gifts, art, and many other selected products.

Blair Castle & Gardens

2h
Admission ticket not included

Blair Castle and Gardens are extremely impressive and steeped in history. It has been the home of the Atholl family for over seven centuries and has been enlarged and adapted over that time, while being witness to tumultuous periods of history. It is also the garrison for Europe’s only legal private army. The gardens feature a nine-acre walled garden, an extensive wooded grove, a ruined Kirk, a red deer park, and a gothic folly. Highland cattle graze in fields, the native red squirrel can often be spotted amongst the branches of some of the garden’s (very tall) trees, and peacocks roam freely. Interior tours are extra at a cost. Costs £16.00pp to enter castle.

Pitlochry

Drop off at your Pitlochry Hotel. Pitlochry is the most charming of small towns. Situated in the heart of beautiful Perthshire it features many lovely stores and restaurants and the famous dam and Salmon Leap.

Day 6: Pitlochry to Edinburgh via Scone Palace

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Scone Palace

2h
Admission ticket not included

Scone Palace is a stunning site in Perthshire, Scotland, with over 1,000 years of history. The original home of the Stone of Destiny and the crowning place of many a king over the centuries. Entry is £16.00pp.

Edinburgh

Drop off at your Edinburgh Hotel.

Location

Activity location

St. Andrews
- St. Andrews, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

St. Andrews
- St. Andrews, United Kingdom

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