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Overview
The Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour is literally that.
We visit the best Castles and Palaces, meet Highland Cows, drink the best whisky, see the most beautiful scenery, hunt for monsters on the best boat cruise, taste superb local food, visit the best Scottish shop, visit movie locations and hopefully see lots of wildlife.
This private tour (for your group only) is unique opportunity to discover Scotland whilst being expertly curated by your driver/guide.
The itinerary/locations can be changed to suit and please let us know your preferences and we will be happy to create your own tour.
We pick you up from the airport or hotel and then will take you on a true coast to coast experience and will have everything booked in advance.
Some attractions are subject to seasonal opening.
Highlights include:
Dunnottar Castle
Highland Cows
Balmoral Castle
Inverness
Loch Ness
Culloden
Corrieshalloch Gorge
Eilean Donan Castle
Isle of Skye
Glenfinnan
Blair Castle
Scone Palace
Whisky
Activity location
- Dunnottar Castle
- Dunnottar Castle Lodge
- AB39 2TL, Stonehaven, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Dunnottar Castle
- Dunnottar Castle Lodge
- AB39 2TL, Stonehaven, United Kingdom
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What's included, what's not
- Loch Ness Boat Cruise
- Ferry Crossing
- Transport in Minivan with Guide
- Door to door pick up and drop off
- Tour and lunch at Highland Cow Farm
- Balmoral Castle entrance fee
- Most castles are free to see from outside but charge for internal tours
- Private Tour for your group only
- Any drinks/snacks not on itinerary.
- Meals other than stated
- Blair Castle - £18 per person to enter. Pay at gate.
- Dunnottar Castle. Free to see from outside. £11 per person to go inside. Pay at gate.
- Eilean Donan Castle. Free to see from outside - £16 per person to inside.Pay at gate.
- Scone Palace -£16 per person to enter. Pay at gate.
- Accommodation - Please book or ask us about out accommodation booking service
Know before you book
- 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
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Aberdeen to Inverness via Dunnottar Castle, Highland Cow Farm, Balmoral Castle and The Cairngorms.
- 4 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
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.
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.
Balmoral Castle
- 1h
- Admission ticket 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.
Inverness
- 15m
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 2: Inverness to Ullapool via Culloden, Loch Ness and Corrieshalloch Gorge
- 5 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
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.
Culloden Battlefield
- 1h
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.
Clava Cairns
- 30m
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”.
Corrieshalloch Gorge
- 1h
Corrieshalloch is one of the most spectacular gorges of its type in Britain and also the deepest at 60m. This glacial meltwater phenomenon is a very impressive sight. The 2Km path is very well maintained and there are superb viewing points.
Ullapool
- 15m
Hotel drop off at this beautiful fishing village surrounded by spectacular scenery.
Day 3: Ullapool to Skye via Gruinard Bay, Inverewe Gardens and Eilean Donan Castle.
- 4 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
Gruinard Bay
- 30m
Gruinard is a stunning, secluded beach known for its amazing views of the surrounding rugged countryside and Gruinard Island and its crystal clear waters.
Inverewe Garden
- 2h
- Admission ticket not included
Inverewe Garden are like no other and you will be amazed, whilst getting lost in the vast lush setting. In the many acres there are species that simply shouldn’t grow including pre-historic trees, rhododendrons (400 varieties), Himalayan poppies and Tasmanian eucalyptus and many many more. From the perfect vantage point over Loch Ewe, coastal birds, seals and otters can be seen. £15.00pp to enter. Payable at entrance.
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.
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)
- 4 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
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.
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.
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.
Portree
- 30m
Drop off at your Portree Hotel.
Day 5: Skye to Pitlochry via Glenfinnan, The House of Bruar and Blair Castle.
- 5 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
Armadale Ferry Terminal
- 1h
We take the Armadale ferry back to the mainland and head to the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct.
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.
The 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.
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.
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
- 3 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
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.
Aberdeen
- 30m
Drop off at your Aberdeen Hotel.
Edinburgh
- 15m
Option to drop off in Edinburgh. Please contact us for a price.
Location
Activity location
- Dunnottar Castle
- Dunnottar Castle Lodge
- AB39 2TL, Stonehaven, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Dunnottar Castle
- Dunnottar Castle Lodge
- AB39 2TL, Stonehaven, United Kingdom
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