Stirling Castle: Whisky Tasting and Highland Scenic Drive Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Experience the best of Scotland on this small group tour from Edinburgh. Visit Stirling Castle, enjoy a whisky tasting at Glengoyne Distillery, and take a scenic drive through the Highlands to Loch Lomond.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Linlithgow Palace - Catch a glimpse as we pass by the ruins of the Royal Palace of Linlithgow.
  • Stirling Castle - Visit the beautifully restored historic Stirling Castle.
  • National Wallace Monument - From Stirling Castle, enjoy fantastic views over to the National Wallace Monument.
  • Duke’s Pass - Our journey to Aberfoyle takes us…
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
What's Not Included
  • All entrance fees
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a journey into the heart of Scotland with this intimate group tour (typical group size of approximately 12 travellers). Experience the rich history and breathtaking landscapes that were once roamed by iconic Scottish figures. Your unforgettable day will include at least 5 spectacular stops such as Stirling Castle (please arrange the 10.30…

Location
Waterloo Place
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Phyllis_m
Sep 2, 2024
Superb Outing - We loved our travels with David. We got to see so many things on our trip beyond the highlights, like the Kelpies & some Highland hairy coos! Our travel mates were spectacular! We learned so much Scottish history thanks to our guide. We are grateful.
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Molly_s
Aug 11, 2024
Fantastic Day - Wonderful small group tour with a very friendly witty knowledgeable guide Angela who kept us entertained engaged and informed
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H7474irmartinc
Jun 10, 2024
Excellent day out to Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond - The trip was awesome, our tour guide Angela showed us many extra venues and gave a lot of extra information. We would certainly recommend this tour when you would like to explore the Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond. The bus tour was also very comfortable. We had a very nice day and saw a lot of magnificent historical venues! Thanks for the very enjoyable day!
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Karherine_e
May 23, 2024
Castle day - Andy was a great guide. Enjoyed the beautiful countryside, visited a castle and drank whisky. What more could you want!
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Renee_m
May 5, 2024
Lovely day in the lowlands - Angela did an amazing job with making us feel comfortable in such a small van with offering an extender so we didn't break our nails. She was knowledgeable and very nice. I would take a tour with Heart of Scotland again.
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Emily_h
Mar 18, 2024
Lovely Day Trip with Lots to See - We had an excellent trip exploring a lot of sites in one day. It was nice to be on a smaller tour with a knowledgeable guide who loves the area. The weather was a little cold, but we still enjoyed seeing Stirling Castle, Aberfoyle, Loch Lomond and Glengoyne Distillery.
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Deakoripp
Mar 5, 2024
Fantastic day with Euan! - Loved this day trip from Edinburgh! Very well organized, without too much bus time in between stops. Euan was a wonderful tour guide - informative, and kept the tour interesting at all times. This was the perfect mix of history, scenery, and whisky tasting! Highly recommend this trip to all.
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T2405blcarolinek
Nov 13, 2023
Wonderful tour of Scotland !! - I had a wonderful time on this tour!! it was a great way to see the country and made me fall in love with Scotland. The guide was very knowledgeable about history and explained everything well. It was also very nice to be part of a small group and made seeing everything extraordinary! Would book with this company again!
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Susan_s
May 18, 2024
Stirling Castle - Loved the castle. Wish we could have had more time there. Thought all fees were included, as they have been with other cruises. The description was not thorough enough. Did not realize there was a hike by a loch. The tour bus was very dated.
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Leung_t
Nov 19, 2023
Day tour to Stirling Castle and Glengoyne Distillery - I had a day tour from Edinburgh which was of a very small group of 6 persons. Our guide was Keith who drove us through the countryside on the outskirts of Edinburgh. We first had a visit to the Stirling Castle and then an early lunch at the town of Balmaha. After lunch, Keith led us for a quick walk along Loch Lomand. The highlight of the day was the tour at Glengoyne Distillery in the afternoon in which we got to know how the whisky was produced and tasted 2 glasses of Glengoyne whisky. Keith was professional, attentive and very knowledgeable about the history of Scotland. Enjoyed this day tour very much and would recommend it if you are staying in Edinburgh for a few days.
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From $88
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).