Whisky and Waterfalls: Day Trip from Edinburgh

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Embark on a whisky and waterfalls adventure from Edinburgh. Explore the Scottish Highlands, visit the Famous Grouse distillery, and marvel at the stunning Black Linn Falls at the Hermitage.

Duration: 9 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

The Kelpies & The Helix - Leaving Edinburgh, we make our way to the Kelpies, the world’s largest equine statues designed by Andy Scott which represent the shapeshifting creatures of Scotland’s folklore.
The Glenturret Distillery - We take to the back roads and drive through Scotlandâs scenic beauty and further into the Highlands. Glens, forests and rivers aplenty, before stopping at one of Scotlandâs most famous whisky distilleries - Glenturret.
The Hermitage Woodland Walk - After reviving ourselves with a wee dram of the âwater of lifeâ, we head to the Hermitage in the heart of Perthshire and take a short woodland walk.
Dunkeld Cathedral - Our return journey visits the quaint village of Dunkeld, in Macbeth country, where a stunning cathedral sits comfortably by the banks of the River Tay.

What's Included

In-vehicle air conditioning
Local English Speaking Guide

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Distillery tour
Dram of local whisky
Gratuities

Additional Information

Embark on a day tour from Edinburgh full of whisky tastings and waterfall sightings, guided by a local enthusiast! You’ll begin with a halt at Falkirk to admire the Kelpies, before heading through the Scottish Highlands, nearby Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Make a pitstop at the Famous Grouse whisky distillery for some delightful lunch and a fascinating tour (both at your own cost), and, taste a small measure of enticing whisky. Then proceed to the Hermitage, a location renowned for its natural scenic beauty and the remarkable Black Linn Falls.

As this tour celebrates whisky, it is unsuitable for those under the age of 18.
It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.

Location

Highland Explorer Tours

High Street

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Y7993xdgabrielan

Sep 29, 2024

Taste of whisky and of highlands - Glenturret distillery was an interesting combination of tradition and sophistication and it has cats. Brilliant. Our tour there was perfect, giving us a taste of what makes a fine whisky. Dunkeld was charming and I wish I could have stayed longer. Maybe move there and open a bakery. But still, you will have time to fuel up with some top notch pastry and cheese if you so desire. The other stops were delightful as well and, of course, the tour was great thanks to our guide, Ryan, who gave us a Scottish history crash course, music recommendations and made sure we don't get lost in the woods :)