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Whisky and Waterfalls: Edinburgh Day Trip
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210 Ratings
Edinburgh
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.
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:
24 hours
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 Scotland’s scenic beauty and further into the Highlands. Glens,…
- 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 Scotland’s scenic beauty and further into the Highlands. Glens, forests and rivers aplenty, before stopping at one of Scotland’s most famous whisky distilleries - Glenturret.
- The Hermitage Woodland Walk - After reviving ourselves with a wee dram of the ‘water of life’, 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
- 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
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Distillery tour
- Dram of local whisky
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience a delightful day of whisky and waterfalls on a small-group excursion from Edinburgh, guided by a welcoming local expert! Begin with a visit to Falkirk to admire the Kelpies, then journey through the stunning Scottish Highlands, skirting Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Enjoy a stop at the Famous Grouse whisky distillery for lunch and…
Experience a delightful day of whisky and waterfalls on a small-group excursion from Edinburgh, guided by a welcoming local expert! Begin with a visit to Falkirk to admire the Kelpies, then journey through the stunning Scottish Highlands, skirting Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Enjoy a stop at the Famous Grouse whisky distillery for lunch and a tour (both at your own cost) and, after savoring a wee dram of whisky, proceed to the Hermitage, a picturesque location featuring the magnificent 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.
- Due to vehicle availability, there may be instances where this tour runs on a bigger bus.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(210 Ratings)
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Voyage19313702443
Oct 26, 2024
Beautiful fall day in Perthshire - Really great tour, the fall colors were out in all their glory. Our tour guy Rich was great and even took is to see highland coos. The distillery was a bit too high-end and fancy in my opinion but still interesting.
Highly recommend!
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O9158bkjillr
Oct 24, 2024
Great day trip - This is a really fun day trip. We viewed the Kelpies, had a tour and tasting in a stunning distillery, ate lunch in a charming foodie village, and finished up with a wooded stroll to a scenic waterfall. All of this was experienced with our very knowledgeable and entertaining guide, Graeme, who regaled us with Scottish history and lore and played his excellent playlist. I highly recommend it. An easy, enjoyable day.
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Sharlene
Oct 24, 2024
Whisky and waterfalls - Fabulous day trip. Great sites and stunning scenery. The commentary from Graeme covered a range of Scottish history which put things in place. I would highly recommend this trip for ages above 18 as there was a whisky tour and tasting. A well paced trip we didn't feel rushed.
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Q7014usbrianc
Oct 10, 2024
Highly Recommended - Today was a wonderful experience. We had a great time, and Tim was excellent with his history, driving and was very pleasant to spend the day with. There are many beautiful places that we saw, and we had a good amount of time to spend at each stop
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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 :)
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A7047vvameliac
Sep 28, 2024
Beautiful forest - Tiegan was awesome, I could listen to her talk all day honestly the way she told the history stories were the most interesting part for me! Besides Tiegan’s knowledge, the tour was really cool and the Hermitage was beautiful.
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Loris626
Sep 26, 2024
Ryan went above and beyond - Or your operator, Ryan, was amazing. He made the tour fun and very informative. Our tour was small (14 people) from younger folks to some with more limited ability, and Ryan gave everyone time to do and see what they wanted.
Thank you, Ryan! It was a great day!!
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Beanieandtina
Sep 21, 2024
Amazing tour! - We came from Italy to visit Scotland, thanks to this tour we appreciated it more as we had the opportunity to see many amazing sightseeing. Our tour's guide, Dusty, gave us many information about the locations, he is surely well prepared and a very kind person.
Recommended!
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568devink
Sep 21, 2024
First distillery tour I’ve taken and I’m so glad my mom and I did the tour - Our guide Dusty was awesome and super knowledgeable!
First distillery tour I’ve taken and I’m so glad my mom and I did the tour.
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Sarahge4319qh
Oct 26, 2024
Learnt a lot at Glenturret whisky distillery - We first stopped by the Kelpies sculpture, then visited the Glenturret whisky distillery, the oldest working one in Scotland. We had a tour of the whole whisky production process, and tasted a triple wood whisky. We even got to see the cats living there. We had some free time in Dunkeld for lunch, and went to see the waterfalls at the Hermitage. It was a nice trek in the woods there. As a surprise final stop, our guide took us to see some highland cows. Our guide, Rich, had lots of stories to share on Scottish culture and history, and recommendations of things to do in Edinburgh.
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