The Best of Scotland in a Day
This 9 hour tour combines all that is great from Scotland, a castle, mountains, lochs, photo opportunities, a riverside walk, a battlefield, history, heroes and highland cows in a luxury Mercedes Bus. You will have a scenic drive through Highland Perthshire and you will visit the Hermitage woodland and a waterfall walk. The tour will begin at the Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place and end at The Hermitage.
- Stroll through quaint narrow streets and visit Dunkeld Cathedral.
- Visit a famous Highland fortress with a 700 year history.
- Experience Highland scenery and nature at a relaxing pace.
AVAILABILITY
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
DURATION
9 h 45 min
START LOCATION
Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place
END LOCATION
The Hermitage
TOUR LANGUAGE
English
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Detailed Description
You will depart from the Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place in a luxury Mercedes Red Bus and experience Highland scenery and nature at a relaxing pace.
On your way to Highlands you will pass Loch Leven and the fair city of Perth before arriving at the picturesque village of Dunkeld. Here you can stroll through quaint narrow streets and/or visit Dunkeld Cathedral.
You will continue your journey to Blair Castle, a famous Highland fortress with a 700 year history incorporating the Jacobite Rebellions, the disaster at Culloden and Mary Queen of Scots. You will learn about Queen Victoria’s love affair with the Scottish Highlands and her role in creating the only legally recognised private army in Europe - the Atholl Highlanders.
You can have lunch in the castle restaurant but is not included. Then, a scenic drive takes you to the beauty spot and battlefield of Killiecrankie Gorge. Your next stop is Queen’s View, the much-admired Highland vista along Loch Tummel towards the distant peaks of Glen Coe.
You will continue through some of the oldest inhabited areas of prehistoric Scotland on a beautiful drive amidst classic Highland Perthshire scenery. Here in the ‘Heart of Scotland’ there are wonderful photo opportunities as you travel though Tummel Bridge, traverse the mountain shoulder of Schiehallion, drive past Castle Menzies and cross the River Tay via the famous General Wade Bridge into the quaint village of Aberfeldy.
Then you will follow the River Tay, Scotland’s longest, past the Dewar's whisky distillery to finish your day at The Hermitage. This lovely riverside walk takes you past some of the tallest trees in Britain to a spectacular waterfall and viewpoint where salmon can often be seen leaping the falls. A lovely way to finish your 9 hour and 45 minutes tour.
Tour Tickets (may vary by date)
| Ticket | Price (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Adults (P/P) | 45.00 (GBP) |
| Student (w/ID) | 42.00 (GBP) |
| Seniors (60+) | 42.00 (GBP) |
| Children (5 to 17 years old) | 42.00 (GBP) |
Tour Documents
| Tour Map | Download |
Included
- Transport in a luxury 16 seat Mercedes Wee Red Bus.
- Fully guided services of a Heart of Scotland tour leader.
Not Included
- Entry fees to attractions.
- Meals and refreshments.
Recommended
- Please be there 15 mins before the advertised departure time.
Cancellation Policy
When the passenger cancels a tour reservation, the effective date of cancellation will be the date on which we receive notification by telephone, email or in writing. Your notice of cancellation must be confirmed (in writing or verbally) as received by Heart of Scotland Tours Ltd to be effective. No refunds are offered if a customer is late for a tour/cannot find the pick-up point. Please be there 15 mins before the advertised departure time.
Cancellation charges for day tours are applied as follows:
Outwith 5 days of departure date - a full refund will be granted.
Within 2 - 5 days of departure date - a full refund will be granted if the seat can be resold. Every effort will be made to resell the seat, but a 50% charge will be applied if the seat cannot be resold. In the event of a tour being cancelled by Heart of Scotland Tours Ltd the customer will be fully refunded and every effort made to find a suitable alternative.
Within 24 hours of departure date - no refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What size are your buses?
All our buses have 16 seats.
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Are there toilets on the bus?
No but we make regular comfort stops throughout the day.
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Can I bring my luggage?
There is limited luggage space on the vehicles so please restrict luggage to one small bag per person – max 15kgs (about the size you carry onto aircraft). Most hotels and guesthouses will happily store luggage for you. There is also a left luggage facility at Waverley Rail Station (5 mins walk from our pick-up point on Waterloo Place). Luggage is carried free of charge but at the passenger's own risk.
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Do you take children under 5 years?
Sorry, we do not carry children under 5 years on our scheduled tours.
