6 Day Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour From Edinburgh

Day 1: Edinburgh to Aberdeen via St Andrews, Glamis Castle and Dunnottar Castle.

1. St. Andrews
   2h
   On Day 1, we pick you up from your Edinburgh Hotel and head to St Andrews. We have a walk around this charming town and visit the famous Cathedral (this 12th Century building is Scotland’s largest and most magnificent medieval church), the Castle, the University Chapel (founded in 1450) and the very famous Old (golf) Course.
2. Glamis Castle
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   After lunch we head to Glamis Castle. This amazing masterpiece dates back to the 14th Century and is the birthplace of the Queen Mother.
   Entrance is chargeable - £17.50pp
3. Dunnottar Castle
   1h
   One of Scotland's and the world's most spectacular ruined castles, Dunnottar is an ancient medieval fortress located upon a rocky headland near Stonehaven. The surviving buildings date from the 13th to the 16th centuries but was originally fortified in the Early Middle Ages. You can enjoy this wonder for free from the top of the cliff.
   To visit the interior there is a small charge - £11.00pp.
4. Aberdeen
   30m
   We drop off at your Aberdeen Hotel. Aberdeen is a beautiful city built from granite and is the gateway to Royal Deeside and Balmoral Castle.

Day 2: Aberdeen to Inverness via Crathes Castle, Highland Cow Farm, Balmoral Castle and The Cairngorms.

1. Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
   2h
   Fascinating 16th Century Castle with turrets, gargoyles, 16th-century painted ceilings and ancient, great yew hedges and walled gardens set in magnificent surroundings.
   Free to see from the outside.
   £15pp to go inside.
2. Aberdeenshire Highland Beef
   2h · Admission ticket included
   A unique opportunity to meet the famous "Highland Cow". on a private working farm tour. You learn about and meet up close, our native breed of cattle and have succulent Highland Beef lunch.
3. Balmoral Castle
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   This iconic castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852. A must on all visitors to see list. Please note castle is usually closed mid August to end of October. Entrance Fee of £20pp not included. Free to see in the low season.
4. Inverness
   30m
   We take the scenic drive through The Cairngorm Mountains to Inverness (the lovely capital of The Highlands) and drop you off at your hotel.

Day 3: Inverness to Skye via Culloden, Loch Ness and Eilean Donan Castle.

1. Culloden Battlefield
   2h
   The famous site of the final battle during the last Jacobite Rebellion in 1746. The battlefield is free to see and to enter the interactive visitors centre and museum is £15.00pp.
2. Clava Cairns
   1h
   The Clava Cairns are a preserved Bronze Age cemetery (4500 years old) complex of passage graves, ring cairns and standing stones in a stunning setting and inspiration for the book/show “Outlander”.
3. Loch Ness
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Take a cruise down the impressive Loch Ness. You might spot the famous monster “Nessie” and you will be able to explore centuries of history at Castle Urquhart, which sits on its banks.
4. Eilean Donan Castle
   1h
   The world-famous Eilean Donan Castle (as seen in the movie Highlander) was first built in the 13th century to defend against the Vikings and was involved in many conflicts over the centuries, making it a stunning and fascinating place to visit and photograph. Free to see from the outside and £16.50pp to go inside.
5. Isle of Skye
   1h
   Drop off at you accommodation on The Isle of Skye, which is an island of epic and stunning landscapes, magical experiences and cultural and historical attractions.

Day 4: Explore the Isle of Skye (Fairy Pools, Whisky Distillery, Old Man of Storr)

1. Fairy Pools
   2h
   The Fairy Pools are a beautiful series of pools and waterfalls under the Black Cuillin Ridge. The pools are a vivid blue and popular with wild swimmers if you are brave enough to take a plunge. The path to the pools is well maintained but maybe muddy.
2. Talisker Distillery
   1h · Admission ticket included
   We visit the oldest working distillery on the Isle of Skye for a 1 hour immersive tour and tasting. Hosted by passionate guides, you'll journey through Talisker's history, flavour and production processes. This experience concludes with 3 dram tastings of award winning single malts.
3. The Old Man of Storr
   2h
   We walk up to this famous and stunning stone pinnacle, which stands under the famous Trotternish Ridge, (as seen in the movie Prometheus) and from this iconic place there are amazing views to behold. Weather and fitness dependent.
4. Portree
   30m
   Drop off at your Portree Hotel.

Day 5: Skye to Pitlochry via Glenfinnan, The House of Bruar and Blair Castle.

1. 1h
   We take the Armadale ferry back to the mainland and head to the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct.
2. Glenfinnan Viaduct
   1h
   This must see 1000 ft long impressive railway viaduct, set amongst stunning scenery, was made even more famous when featured in the Harry Potter movie franchise.
3. House of Bruar
   1h
   House of Bruar is a department store like no other and is located in the heart of beautiful Perthshire. It stocks an amazing range of Scottish Country Clothes (masterfully crafted luxury textiles including cashmere, merino, and lambswool), gifts, art, and many other selected products.
4. Blair Castle & Gardens
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Blair Castle and Gardens are extremely impressive and steeped in history. It has been the home of the Atholl family for over seven centuries and has been enlarged and adapted over that time, while being witness to tumultuous periods of history. It is also the garrison for Europe’s only legal private army. The gardens feature a nine-acre walled garden, an extensive wooded grove, a ruined Kirk, a red deer park, and a gothic folly. Highland cattle graze in fields, the native red squirrel can often be spotted amongst the branches of some of the garden’s (very tall) trees, and peacocks roam freely. Interior tours are extra at a cost. Costs £16.00pp to enter castle.
5. Pitlochry
   30m
   Drop off at your Pitlochry Hotel. Pitlochry is the most charming of small towns. Situated in the heart of beautiful Perthshire it features many lovely stores and restaurants and the famous dam and Salmon Leap.

Day 6: Pitlochry to Edinburgh via Scone Palace

1. Scone Palace
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Scone Palace is a stunning site in Perthshire, Scotland, with over 1,000 years of history. The original home of the Stone of Destiny and the crowning place of many a king over the centuries.
   Entry is £16.00pp.
2. Edinburgh
   30m
   Drop off at your Edinburgh Hotel.

Pickup details

We will pick you up from your Edinburgh hotel, accommodation, train station, airport or cruise liner. The location may adjust the tour route.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Service animals allowed
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels