Scotland's Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Trip from Edinburgh
Overview
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9 hours
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Enjoy a day of whisky and waterfalls on a small-group day trip from Edinburgh, led by a friendly local guide! After a stop in Falkirk to see the Kelpies, travel through the Scottish Highlands, passing alongside Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Stop at the Famous Grouse whisky distillery for lunch and a tour (both payable at own expense) and, after sampling a wee dram of whisky, continue to the Hermitage, a natural beauty spot that’s home to the impressive Black Linn Falls.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under 5 years old, including infants who do not require a seat, are not permitted to travel. We are unable to accommodate any child under the age of 5. Please note children must be 12+ in order to join the distillery tour.
It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
Due to vehicle availability, there may be instances where this tour runs on a bigger bus.
The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures.
If downloading an audio guide, remember to bring your headset.
The order of the itinerary route is subject to change.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local English Speaking Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Distillery tour
Dram of local whisky
Gratuities
What To Expect
The Kelpies & The Helix
Leaving Edinburgh, we make our way to the Kelpies, the world's largest equine statues designed by Andy Scott which represent the shapeshifting creatures of Scotland's folklore.
The Glenturret Distillery
We take to the back roads and drive through Scotland’s scenic beauty and further into the Highlands. Glens, forests and rivers aplenty, before stopping at one of Scotland’s most famous whisky distilleries - Glenturret. Please note children must be 12+ in order to join the distillery tour.
Options
Including Whisky Distillery
Highland Whisky Distillery : The guided tour gives you an insight into how 'uisge beatha' (the 'water of life') is made and includes a whisky tasting.
Whisky and Highland Waterfalls Day Trip from Edinburgh
Reviews
294 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour
N9075DWchristines,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this tour, out tour guide Graeme was great and very knowledgeable on various topics. The pacing and number of stops was great so you were never in the car too long and plenty of chances to made needed stops. Perfect blend of seeing the countryside, sampling local cuisine, and of course whiskey. Price matched experience.
We had a wonderful trip with our guide Graeme, very informative and enjoyable, it exceeded our expectations
Noemi K,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had great fun today exploring the highlands with our tour guide, who answered all our questions and provided a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. It was a fantastic experience - we strongly recommend
Lovely little slice of Scotland!
lindseykU5827YC,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic trip and great stories from Graeme! Every stop was lovely, plenty long enough and showed us a little slice of Scotland. Would absolutely recommend!
Unforgettable day with Ry as our guide
erinkN294CF,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an absolutely amazing day in the Scottish Highlands! The scenery was breathtaking from start to finish, and the whisky tastings were a real treat, the Glenturret distillery had its own charm and story. Our guide, Ry, was exceptional, knowledgeable, funny, and full of passion for both Scotland and whisky. He made the whole experience engaging and enjoyable, with great stories and plenty of interesting facts along the way. The tour was perfectly organised with the right balance of sightseeing, history, and relaxation. I can’t recommend this experience enough, a must-do for anyone visiting Scotland!
Whisky tour
K8081HMbenh,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went on the whisky tour through Goenturret with Ry from haggis tours. With a few foot adventures along the way. Fantastic day, very knowledgeable which makes for a great experience!
Great top to bottom experience
ericsY282CH,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide. Great knowledge of Scottish history. Kept travel between sites fun with music and Scottish history.
A nice day trip covers the beauty of the highlands, beautiful waterfall and a whiskey stop !
Pooja G,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A day well spent - a good day trip from Edinburg driving through the Beautiful highlands . The stop at Glenturret was great along with the stop at the waterfall as well as the Kelpies . Our guide Ryan P made it better with all the interesting stories along the way !
A Fun well rounded tour.
Birky1995,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great tour if you can spare the whole day. Laurie was a great tour guide, and I appreciated her history lessons. She drove us safely, and was welcoming throughout the tour.
Great 1-day tour
felixkC9081ZR,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Laurie was an amazing driver and entertainer. Amazing playlist, history & funfacts and jokes. We thought lunch was planned with the group and part of the price. However, for a small amount you can have lunch in a small village near the hermatige waterfalls. The whisky tour is also not included in the price, we explored the nature instead. Unfortunately, we did not see any highland cows, which did not affect the experience. Overall, a great 1-day tour!
Music, Malts & Misty Trails – A True Scottish Experience
LizzyBethCannuck,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was great! Graeme had great stories, great music, and was very engaging. A very great tour for groups or a solo traveller (me). Very doable for all levels of activity.
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