Scottish Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Tour from Edinburgh including distillery entry
Whisky, history, and scenery: a truly Scottish combination and you experience all three in one day! First, visit the iconic Kelpies, a monument to horse-powered heritage across Scotland. Then, make a toast to the Highland scenery with a wee dram in a whisky distillery, journey through the breath-taking Sma’ Glen and explore one of Perthshire’s most beautiful woodland walks and waterfalls.
What's included
- Local Scottish Guide
- Whisky Distillery
- Hermitage Forest Walk
- Downloadable audio guides in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish
- WiFi
Overview
We depart Edinburgh and make our way to the majestic Kelpies, the world’s largest equine sculptures, dedicated to horse-powered heritage across Scotland.
We drive through Scotland’s scenic landscapes, venturing further into the Highlands before stopping at one of Scotland’s famous whisky distilleries. Here you will have an immersive tour of one of Scotland’s renowned whisky distilleries and sample the 'water of life’
After passing through the stunning Sma’ Glen, a valley of ancient myths in the Scottish Lowlands, wewe explore The Hermitage forest in the heart of Perthshire to take a leisurely woodland walk amid captivating rivers and waterfalls.
Our return journey visits the charming village of Dunkeld and its cathedral before returning to Edinburgh, passing the iconic Forth Bridges on the way.
Know before you go
Adults / Students must be over 18.
The minimum tour age is 5
We operate a minimum numbers policy
Meet inside the Edinburgh Bus Station . Edinburgh bus station has two entrances. One entrance is on St Andrew Square EH13DQ, The second entrance is on Elder Street EH13DX. Gate J is the usual gate, but please check departure boards to confirm.
**New Departure Point – from Monday 5 February 2024 we will be departing from 60 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1TB. Please note that all tours departing before this date will depart from inside Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J. There are 2 entrances.
We do not allocate seats.
Please be on time returning to the coach for all itinerary stops.
PLEASE NOTE: from 5 February 2024, we will no longer depart from Edinburgh Bus Station. Our departure point will be from a city centre location. We will contact you via email and confirm the new departure point before your tour.
Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated when accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark.
Health measures:
• Use hand sanitiser, please bring your own
• Wearing a mask is a matter of personal preference
• If you feel ill, develop COVID like symptoms, please inform the guide
Checking in for your Tour
Please just bring your Reference Number and photographic ID.
Please note that for any tours visiting a whisky distillery, photographic ID (Drivers Licence or Passport) may be required to ensure participation in the whisky tasting activity.
Students must also bring a must also bring a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC or you will be charged the full price for your tour and an administration fee of 25 GBP.
Baggage Allowance
1 x medium case / + 1 x sma x small carry-on bag. Maximum 15 kg.
Travel insurance cover is not included in your tour. It is advisable for you to have travel insurance.
All cancellations must be made through your agent Evan Evans
Cancellation policy
A full refund will be given if cancelled more than 24 hours prior to departure time. No refund if cancelled less than 24 hours to departure time.
