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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C668gemegang
Oct 24, 2024
Great tour from great people, and a nice welcome to Scotland - Fantastic tour with a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide. I booked this trip for my second day in Scotland during a 2-week stay and it gave me a wonderful overview of the landscape and history. The whole experience was professional without being stuffy - this isn't a big corporate tour but a well-run local operation. We started off at Stirling Castle and I opted to follow the castle's tour guide, which didn't leave a lot of time to explore myself (the castle tour was great, but maybe just poke around on your own if you want to really see it). Then we saw some Highland Cows for a few minutes and then headed to the beautiful Loch Lomond and did a little hike around the paths and up the hill to a beautiful view of everything. We ended at the Glengoyne Distillery and got a full history and tour of their whisky making and a lovely tasting. An all around fun day. Also, I was super-early to the pickup location and ended up chatting with another Heart of Scotland tour guide who was doing a bus to Hadrian's Wall, and she was as delightful as our tour guide was.
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Nissreen_f
Oct 14, 2024
A great day - This was the perfect day trip. Our hike around Loch Lomond was refreshing. Sterling castle was fascinating
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Mary_p
Oct 6, 2024
Great - Our guide Callum was very knowledgeable about the area, the Castle and whiskey. He had a great storytelling ability.
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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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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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