Highlights of Scotland Custom Private Tour With Scottish Local

Your Private Highlights of Scotland Excursion allows you to escape into the heart of Scotland. You Customise the itinerary according to your interests, this excursion is private so you call the shots.

Scotland has so much to offer, our team offer personalised advice on where to visit and being all locals if you want that real Scottish experience away from those tourist routes this excursion is for you.
• Explore the Highlands & National Parks
• Walk the shores of one of our many Loch’s
• Sample a Dram or Two of our Famous Whisky
• Step back in time with a Castle visit

All from the comfort of a luxury vehicle, skip the stress of a rental car or crowded bus tour, let your chauffeur do the driving while you take in all what Scotland has to offer.

With Door to Door service from Edinburgh, complimentary Bottled Water and Wi-Fi Access you truly are getting that First Class experience the Scottish Way.

Heading West from Edinburgh towards the The Trossachs National Park we will pass The Kelpies, the world’s largest equine sculptures. Two gigantic, gliniting horse heads rising to the sky. Monuments in tribute to the horse power heritage of industrial Scotland.

Stirling Castle is one of Scotland’s most historically important sites and was once a favoured residence of the Stewart kings and queens who held grand celebrations at the castle.

Knights, nobles and foreign ambassadors once flocked to Stirling Castle to revel in its grandeur with its superb sculptures and beautiful gardens.

It was a favoured residence of the Stewart kings and queens who held grand celebrations from christenings to coronations.

You can meet the costumed characters in the roles of bodyguards, court officials, maids of honour and servants who will welcome you into 16th century life.

Families can have fun in the palace vaults where children can try out activities such as dressing in period costume and playing medieval instruments.

Don’t miss a guided tour with knowledgeable staff who will bring the castle’s infamous characters and history to life in great detail.

Other highlights include the Great Hall, Chapel Royal, Castle Exhibition.

Aberfoyle is a charming village on the banks of the River Forth in the magnificent Trossachs National Park. With an attractive main street and well served with individual shops and cafés. Take a walk around and visit some local stores and gift shops.

Regarded as one of Britain’s best drives, leads you through some of the most scenic parts of the Trossachs.

It was originally built by the Duke of Montrose in the 19th century to improve access to his estate.

Later it was upgraded to accommodate the Victorian tourists drawn to the area after the publication of Sir Walter Scott’s epic poem ‘The Lady of the Lake’ which celebrates the beauty of Loch Katrine.

Regarded as Many breathtaking views await you as you travel through the Duke’s Pass.

Set in the centre of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, the loch has served as the main fresh water supply for the city of Glasgow for over 150 years.

The name Loch Katrine comes from the Gaelic cateran meaning Highland robber, the most famous of which was born on the loch’s northern shores, famous hero Rob Roy MacGregor.

The beauty of the loch has long inspired literary figures, including Sir Walter Scott who was inspired to write his famed poem Lady of the Lake in 1810 after visiting Loch Katrine. It also inspired poets Samuel Coleridge and William Wordsworth.

Queen Victoria famously sailed up the loch in 1869. Following in the steps of royalty, the feat that can be repeated today on the historic steamship, Sir Water Scott. Launched in 1899, the steamship still ferries passengers up and down the loch from the Trossachs Pier.

There are also bike hire facilities at the pier so you can explore the loch side on two wheels and be rewarded with some spectacular views.

No visit to Scotland is complete without a stop and Photos with our famous “Highland Coos”. Located next to the Trossachs Woollen Mill you will have the opportunity to meet some coos and feed them, freshly made goodie bags are available in the store for purchase. A great stop for some photos with these incredible Scottish animals, a memory to remember for sure.

Callander is a bustling tourist town situated on the River Teith, west of Stirling, and gives visitors a taste of the Highlands. It is set dramatically beneath high, wooded crags, and gained fame as the location for the original Doctor Findlay’s Casebook television series.

Great location for some souvenir shopping or a walk amongst the local Scottish stores.

Set within its own gardens and woodlands on the banks of the River Teith the Roman Camp has a lovely Scottish Highlands location.

At the Roman Camp the chefs use the best of Scottish produce to provide delicious meals served in an award winning restaurant.

The main dining rooms offer an elegant setting in which to enjoy our Scottish fare after a day’s touring.

The cosy bar has a selection of over 40 whiskies from all over Scotland as well as local craft ales.

The Garden Bistro provides a relaxing atmosphere and is very popular. Offering the best of Scottish food simply cooked in a garden setting, serving coffee, tea, cakes and sandwiches all day as well as a full lunch and dinner.

Located on the banks of the River Teith and started life back in 1785 as a cotton mill until 1966 where it transformed into today’s distillery, the only distillery in Scotland to be self-sufficient in electricity with its power coming from the River Teith.

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Our final stop is at the World-Famous UNESCO-listed Forth Bridge, recognisable all over the world.

It has distinct sections stretching across the Firth of Forth made from red steel and millions of rivets.

Over 100 meters tall and 2,529 meters long, around 200 trains cross every day, you stop in South Queens Ferry and allow you time to experience the awesome sight of the Forth Bridge.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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• Wi-Fi Access
• Door to Door Service from Edinburgh and Cruise Ports
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