Full Day Tours from Edinburgh

BLAIR CASTLE & PITLOCHRY - 7 hours

Travelling from Edinburgh we cross the Forth Road Bridge and drive through the Kingdom of Fife to Crieff. We will visit the Caithness Glass Works, to see how intricate paperweights are hand-made. Then it's into the Highlands as we make our way to Blair Castle. Blair Castle is the ancestral home of the Duke of Atholl, the only man in Britain allowed his own standing army - the Atholl Highlanders. After time to visit the castle we make the short drive to Pitlochry, a pretty little town on the River Tummel, where we will visit Edradour malt whisky distillery, the smallest in Scotland. There is free time in Pitlochry before we start our return journey to Edinburgh.

Cost: £350.00

LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS - 8.5 hours

The ancient town of Stirling is our first stop where we will visit magnificent Stirling Castle. We then travel to Callander, a popular holiday town that dates from Victorian times. Next we enter the Loch Lomond National Park and tour through the Trossachs, a scenic area of lochs and mountains before arriving in the pretty town of Aberfoyle. At Loch Lomond we can join a cruiser to see the "bonnie, bonnie banks" from the best vantage point, the loch itself. We'll return to Edinburgh by way of Glasgow, Scotland's largest city.

Cost: £350.00

ST ANDREWS, the home of golf - 7.5 hours

On this tour you can discover the home of golf and much more besides. After leaving Edinburgh we cross the River Forth and enter the Kingdom of Fife. Our journey will take us to the East Neuk of Fife where we will visit the scenic fishing village of Anstruther. On arrival in St Andrews there will be an orientation tour of the town before enjoying free time to explore the grounds of the ancient university, the castle or Cathedral, visit the famed Old Course and British Golf Museum, or simply shop!

Cost: £325.00

TRAQUAIR HOUSE & THE BORDERS - 7.5 hours

From Edinburgh we travel through the rolling Border countryside to visit the popular market town of Peebles, which sits astride the River Tweed. We follow the banks of the river as we make our way to Traquair House, one of Scotland's most important historic buildings. The house has a strong connection with the Stuart dynasty, indeed Bonnie Prince Charlie visited the house in 1745 on his ill-fated march south to capture the Crown. Our return to Edinburgh will takes us to Galashiels, with it's weaving traditions and picturesque Dryburgh Abbey, which dates back to the 12th century.

Cost: £325.00

SCONE PALACE & THE FAIR CITY OF PERTH - 7.5 hours

Our journey takes us across the Forth Road Bridge, with its magnificent views, and on through the Kingdom of Fife. On the outskirts of Perth we stop to visit Scone Palace, home to the Earls of Mansfield and the ancient coronation site of the Scottish kings. After a tour of the Palace and its extensive grounds we will continue into the heart of Perth for free time for shopping and/or independent sightseeing. We return to Edinburgh through the pleasant market town of Crieff, Gleneagles and Glen Devon.

Cost: £325.00

GLASGOW - 7.5 hours

Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow has a wealth of interest for visitors. First we will see the historic Cathedral and Merchant City, then the Georgian grandeur of Blythswood Square, followed by Kelvingrove Art Gallery and the University Campus. Later we will cross the River Clyde to visit the world famous Burrell Art Collection in Pollok Country Park. If we are lucky we may also see the largest herd of Highland Cattle in Britain, who live in the Park. Later we will return to Edinburgh by way of Linlithgow and South Queensferry.

Cost: £325.00

LOCH NESS ADVENTURE - 11 hours

A glorious day in the Highlands. From Edinburgh travel through Rob Roy MacGregor country to lonely Rannoch Moor and onwards to Glen Coe, the Glen of Weeping. There will be a stop in this awe-inspiring place so that you can marvel at the scenery. Next we drive through Fort William and make our way to the Great Glen. We’ll make a stop in the pretty village of Fort Augustus, on the banks of Loch Ness. Here you can take a stroll or enjoy a cruise on the loch. Our journey southwards takes us through “Monarch of the Glen” country then over the dramatic Drumochter Pass. From Perth we make our way through the Kingdom of Fife to the Forth Road Bridge and back to Edinburgh.