Highlights
Your Private Highlights of Scotland Excursion allows you to escape into the heart of Scotland. You Customise the itinerary according to your interests, this excursion is private so you call the shots.
Scotland has so much to offer, our team offer personalised advice on where to visit and being all locals if you want that real Scottish experience away from those tourist routes this excursion is for you.
• Explore the Highlands & National Parks
• Walk the shores of one of our many Loch's
• Sample a Dram or Two of our Famous Whisky
• Step back in time with a Castle visit
All from the comfort of a luxury Mercedes Benz, skip the stress of a rental car, let your chauffeur do the driving while you take in all what Scotland has to offer.
With Door to Door service from Edinburgh, complimentary Bottled Water and Wi-Fi Access you truly are getting that First Class experience the Scottish Way.
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: The Kelpies & The Helix, 4 Stadium Way The Helix, Falkirk FK2 9EE Scotland
Heading West from Edinburgh towards the The Trossachs National Park we will pass The Kelpies, the world's largest equine sculptures. Two gigantic, gliniting horse heads rising to the sky. Monuments in tribute to the horse power heritage of industrial Scotland.
Stop At: Stirling Castle, Castle Esplanade Upper Castle Hill, Old Town, Stirling FK8 1EJ Scotland
As your journey continues West will pass Stirling with its imposing castle towering over the City and welcoming you to the Highlands. After a stop for Photos of Stirling Castle as a back drop it is onwards to Aberfoyle.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Aberfoyle VisitScotland iCentre, Main Street Trossachs Discovery Centre, Aberfoyle, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park FK8 3UQ Scotland
Aberfoyle is a charming village on the banks of the River Forth in the magnificent Trossachs National Park. With an attractive main street and well served with individual shops and cafés. Take a walk around and visit some local stores and gift shops.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Trossachs Pier Loch Katrine, By Callander, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park FK17 8HZ Scotland
Loch Katrine is steeped in history, natural beauty and is the gateway to the Great Trossachs Forest National Nature Reserve, in the Heart of the National Park. It is the perfect place for a cruise on a Scottish Loch. The stunning and ever changing scenery is absolutely breathtaking, do not miss the opportunity to make memories in one of Scotland’s most beautiful hidden gems.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Venachar Lochside, Callander FK17 8HP, UK
A beautiful stop for lunch on the shores of Loch Venachar in the heart of the Loch Lomond National Park.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Callander, Stirling FK17 8BA, UK
Callander is a bustling tourist town situated on the River Teith, west of Stirling, and gives visitors ataste of the Highlands. It is set dramatically beneath high, wooded crags, and gained fame as the location for the original Doctor Findlay’s Casebook television series.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Deanston Distillery & Visitor Centre, Deanston Distillery Near Doune, Stirling FK16 6AG Scotland
Deanston Distillery is on the banks of the River Teith and started life back in 1785 as a cotton mill until 1966 where it transformed into today's distillery, the only distillery in Scotland to be self-sufficient in electricity with its power coming from the River Teith. Tours are run hourly, if you wanted to experience the Heritage Tour then advance booking is required.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Doune Castle, Castle Hill, Doune, Stirling FK16 6EA Scotland
As an alterntive to Deanston Distillery you can visit Doune Castle, made famous as Castle Leoch in the Outlander TV Series. Doune Castle was built around 1400, a magnificent late 14th century courtyard castle. Its most striking feature is the 100ft high gatehouse which includes the splendid Lord’s Hall with its musicians’ gallery, double fireplace and carved oak screen and you can hear the stories of the making of Monty Python and the Holy Grail which was also filmed at the castle.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Royal Burgh of Culross, A985, 4 Miles East of the Kincardine Bridge, Culross KY12 8JH Scotland
The Royal Burgh of Culross, a town that time has passed by, which lies on the banks of the River Forth dating back to the 16th Century. It is the most complete example in Scotland today of a Burgh of the 17th & 18th centuries.
Stop At: Forth Bridges Viewpoint, 9XY, Queensferry, South Queensferry EH30 9SF, UK
Our final stop is at the World-Famous UNESCO-listed Forth Bridge, we stop in South Queens Ferry and allow you time to experience the awesome sight of the Forth Bridge. Photos taken and maybe a drink on the banks of the Forth before departing for Edinburgh.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Private Excursion (1 to 6 Passengers)
- Door to Door Service
- Cruise Ship Pickup and Drop-Off
- Services & Stories of a Scottish Chauffeur
- Wi-Fi Access
- Bottled water
Exclusions
- Entrace Fees to Visitor Attractions
- Gratuities (Passenger Discretion)
- Entry/Admission - Loch Katrine
- Entry/Admission - Venachar Lochside
- Entry/Admission - Deanston Distillery & Visitor Centre
- Entry/Admission - Doune Castle
Duration
7 to 8 hours
Voucher Info
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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