Scottish Highlands Day Trip and Edinburgh Military Tattoo
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Scottish Highlands Day Trip and Edinburgh Military Tattoo

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Stop At: National Wallace Monument, Hillfoots Road Abbey Craig, Stirling FK9 5LF Scotland

We stop to hear tales of Scotland’s most famous patriot and his part in the medieval Wars of Independence.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Glenturret Distillery The Hosh, Crieff PH7 4HA Scotland

We visit a local whisky distillery where you will learn how our national drink, the 'water of life' is made with an informative tour and sample a wee dram.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Hermitage Woodland Walk, Just off A9 at Dunkeld, Dunkeld Scotland

Explore a stretch of magical Perthshire forest; the peaceful Hermitage. Take a short woodland walk to see the Black Linn Falls on the River Braan and don't forget to look up! You can spot here the giant Douglas firs which are among the tallest trees in Britain.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Dunkeld Cathedral, 1.5 hours drive north of Edinburgh, Dunkeld Scotland

Take in Dunkeld with its spectacular cathedral on the banks of the River Tay

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Forth Bridge, North Queensferry KY11 1HP Scotland

Return to Edinburgh via the inspiring Forth Bridges - Forth Rail Bridge, Forth Road Bridge and the Queensferry Crossing.

Stop At: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Johnston Terrace Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh EH1 1QB Scotland

The Tattoo is an iconic Edinburgh institution, and a sellout year after year after year. Music, dance and precision display with the Massed Pipes and Drums, the Massed Military Bands, cultural troupes, singers and the poignant refrain of the Lone Piper against the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Whisky distillery tour, dram of whisky included
  • WiFi on board coach
  • Entry/Admission - The Glenturret Distillery
  • Entry/Admission - The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Not included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Entry/Admission - National Wallace Monument
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 23 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
  • The Castlehill location at Edinburgh Castle, where the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo takes place, is reached via a short walk along an old cobbled street of some 262 feet (80 meters) and on a steep incline. Some people may find this difficult. There is another 197-foot (60-meter) walk including several steps before the steeply tiered seating area is reached
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
70%
Reviews
4.5
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ruthzoda
5 | 2018-08-14

Our tour guide Carrie (sp?!) was knowledgeable, entertaining, organized and patient- we loved her! A great one day trip...the countryside was beautiful, the brief hikes were a nice break, the distillery was better than expected, the town stop at the end was charming and the Tattoo with Saturday night fireworks was the perfect topper. It's a long day on a bus and patience is tested getting out of the stadium after the late night (well after midnight), but we all agreed it was a day well spent.

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David Z
4 | 2017-08-19

The military tattoo was great, but the day time itinerary is mainly a whiskey distillery visit and a few other attractions. You don't really much time to enjoy the other attractions half hour at most other than the distillery but it was interesting. If you're looking for a quick highlight and don't mind sitting in the bus quite a bit then it's a good choice. The only minor complain is that would be nice to have the speaker on the buss turn down a little so is not so loud that is hard to get rest if you didn't want to listen to the stories and jokes the driver tries to tell the whole ride.

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Beatrice D
4 | 2017-08-16

The Scottish Highlands portion of the trip was very good in that the driver was extremely knowledgeable - he's missed his calling as a history teacher! - and engaging. The visit to the whiskey distillery, on the other hand, was too long. They put on a good presentation but it was just drawn out unless I guess you were extremely interested in the subject. Now, the Tattoo....worth everything else about the trip - it was fantastic, the seats were very good - I have nothing but accolades to give. I'm so glad we were able to be part of that memorable night it was one of the top highlights of our 14 day trip to the UK and Ireland!!! I'd suggest you drop the distillery and go further into the Highlands.

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