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Whisky and Waterfalls: Edinburgh Day Trip
4.8
219 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 Scotlandâs 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 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
- 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
4.8
(219 Ratings)
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Kim_b
Apr 24, 2025
Scenic Highlands - We traveled with Dusty as our guide. He was entertaining and informative. He even managed to squeeze a few extra sights in for us! Great tour. Did whiskey tour/tasting with a child in our group and he enjoyed it as much as we did.
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726terrab
Apr 23, 2025
Excellent tour by Dusty! - Dusty led an excellent tour! Dusty told entertaining and historical stories about the locations, monuments and buildings we passed,as he drove us along, which was great! I would definitely recommend this tour!
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Matthewbx828gx
Apr 18, 2025
Great tour with Graeme - Graeme was a fantastic guide with amazing stories, recommendations, and guiding ability. We had a wonderful trip! Highly recommend.
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114chelsyc
Apr 14, 2025
Day trip to the Scottish highlands - Alistair was an amazing tour guide. We got to see beautiful Scotland highlands and had a wonderful time. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable of the history of Scotland and was so fun on our day trip.
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Teodoram495
Apr 11, 2025
A 5 star trip - Went on this tour with 3 friends and we really enjoyed it. The Glenturret distillery tour was very interesting & insightful & our guide, John, was very kind & funny. Also, we ate our lunch next to the river, in a beautiful area, near the church in Dunkeld. We enjoyed our short walk to the waterfall in Hermitage and took some incredible photos with the Kelpies. Besides these attractions, our driver & guide, Paul, was kind enough and took us on a short detour to visit the beautiful hairy coos. I recommend this tour if you want to have a nice experience outside the city.
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Ioanaa336
Apr 11, 2025
Perfect day trip 🤩 - The trip was amazing: beautiful views, awesome whisky tour and a very nice place for lunch.
Thank you, Paul, for the nice stories and the extra trip to see the 🐄 . 100% recommended
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O8413qtalexandrak
Apr 11, 2025
Terrific! - Wonderful day trip with our delightful tour guide, Paul. Great way to get out of the city and see a little bit of everything!
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Msalexisfigueroa
Apr 7, 2025
Great highland experience - This was an amazing trip ! What can I say Scotland speaks for itself . Everywhere you turn there is beauty . This company highlights that beauty even more by taking you to places you only can dream of . Beautiful little hikes if you want and many other options for every one on the trip. Cara was a fantastic tour guide ! She oozes with enthusiasm and gets the listeners to engage in more by telling stories , historical facts and much more ! Definitely would book again !
Oh I saw highland cows!
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Amanda
Apr 7, 2025
Relaxed, fun time - Our tour guide Cara was lovely! This is the perfect tour if you’re looking to both see some nature and check out a whiskey distillery.
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Clarabarreiradias
Mar 26, 2025
To do! - Little excursion with Ali P, she is great and very funny. We had a good day, with beautiful scenery.
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