Highlights
Follow the journey of our beloved and treasured Queen, your Mary Queen of Scots Private Excursion is a fantastic way to explore many of the locations connected to Mary during her time in Scotland. With the Mary Queen of Scots film this is an ideal time to explore the story first hand.
On this Excursion, you get a chance to explore some of the below locations
• Linlithgow Palace
• Stirling Castle
• Falkland Palace
• Lochleven Castle
• Craigmillar Castle
So indulge in the story of our Queen on your own luxury excursion. No waiting for other passengers remember you call the shots this is Your Day, Your Way!
With Door to Door service from Edinburgh along with complimentary Bottled Water and Wi-Fi Access you truly are getting that First Class experience the Scottish Way.
*Some Attractions are not open all year round and are subject to closure, we will always advise if this is the case on booking and offer alternatives.
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Stirling Castle, Castle Esplanade Upper Castle Hill, Old Town, Stirling FK8 1EJ Scotland
Your tour takes you west towards Stirling Castle where Mary was crowned as an infant and her home until she was 5 years old. Visit the beautifully restored Royal Apartments, where costumed guides tell tales of her life.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Linlithgow Palace, 9 Kirkgate Sulisker, Boghall, Linlithgow EH49 7AL Scotland
From here you travel to Linlithgow Palace the birthplace of Mary, explore this magnificent palace and imagine the sights and sounds.
Visit The Four Mary’s, a historic Pub with parts dating back to the 16th Century. Enjoy and drink and some lunch surrounded by Mary Queens of Scots Memorabilia.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Forth Road Bridge, South Queensferry, Edinburgh EH30 9SF Scotland
As your tour crosses the Fort admire magnificent views across the Firth of Forth as you drive north to Fife. Keep a look out for the UNESCO-listed Forth Bridge as you cross the Forth Road Bridge, then soak up the scenery as you wind through the countryside.
Stop At: Falkland Palace & Garden, 11 miles north of Kirkcaldy, Falkland KY15 7BY Scotland
Following lunch in Linlithgow, you make your way to Falkland Palace & Gardens a favourite retrest of the Stewarts. Mary enjoyed her time here, Hunting, Hawking and playing tennis on the worlds oldest tennis court.
Opening Subject to Time of Year - Alterntives will be offered
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lochleven Castle, Pier Road, Kinross KY13 8UF Scotland
Your Final stop is Lochleven Castle where Mary was imprisioned for nearly a year of her life, and where she was forced to abdicate in favour of her son James. Eventually escaping with the help of George Douglas but after defeat at the Battle of Langside imprisioned again in England.
Opening Subject to Time of Year - Alterntives will be offered
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Craigmillar Castle Road, Edinburgh EH16 4SY Scotland
The castle of Craigmillar is one of the most perfectly preserved castles in Scotland and is often called Edinburgh's second Castle.
Even today, the castle retains the character of a medieval stronghold.
Building began in the early 15th century, and over the next 250 years the castle became a comfortable residence surrounded by fine gardens and pastureland. The castles history is not only closely involved with the city of Edinburgh, but plays an important part in the story of Mary Queen of Scots who fled to Craigmillar Castle following the murder of Rizzio. It was in the castle where the plot was hatched to murder Marys husband, Lord Darnley.
Built round an L-plan tower house of the early 15th Century, Craigmillar was much expanded in the 15th and 16th Centuries. It is a handsome ruin, including a range of private rooms linked to the hall of the old tower.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated
- 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
- Entrance Fee to Visitor Attractions
- Gratuities (Passenger Discretion)
- Entry/Admission - Stirling Castle
- Entry/Admission - Linlithgow Palace
- Entry/Admission - Falkland Palace & Garden
- Entry/Admission - Lochleven Castle
- Entry/Admission - Craigmillar Castle
Duration
7 to 8 hours
Voucher Info
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Aura Journeys in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
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