Private Tour

Steamship Cruise, Sheepdog Demo, Foraging Walk, Trossachs Trail

Overview

Available languages

Punjabi

Portuguese

English

French

Urdu

Spanish

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Take a cruise on the 124-year-old Steamship Sir Walter Scott. Explore the Trossachs Trail and the birthplace of Scottish tourism, taking in the breathtaking scenery. Go foraging with a professional herbalist and learn about the history and use of the wild plants and herbs around you. Marvel at a sheepdog in action, visit a working eco farm, meet their beautiful animals and sample some artisanal goat's milk ice cream made daily. Meet and feed our famous 'Highland Coos', and visit the tallest equine statues in the world!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Total drive time is 4hrs 20 mins with 3hrs 40 mins at the various attractions

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Private Guide, this tour is for you and your group only

Scottish snacks

Air-conditioned vehicle

Parking Fees

Lunch

Guide's gratuity (optional)

Steamship cruise (£20pp, with discounted senior, children and family tickets)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

The Scottish Wool Centre

At the Scottish Wool Centre in the small village of Aberfoyle, in the shadow of Craigmore, you can discover the story of Scottish Wool. You can visit the Spinner's Cottage and try your hand at making wool into yarn in the traditional way. We will get you to the Wool Centre for 11:00am, in time to see The Gathering dog and duck show, where the shepherd will demonstrate the use of a Scottish sheep dog and delve into the history of sheep farming. (April to September) You can also wander around the outside paddocks where there are rare breeds of sheep and goats. There is also a large retail area with something for everyone, from cashmere, Harris Tweed, country and casual wear to Scottish gifts and a large range of whisky.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Aberfoyle

Foraging walk with professional forager and herbalist Rox Madeira. A unique opportunity to go on an easy walking route with a renowned forager, to discover the hidden gems of the Scottish countryside: Wild Food and Wild Medicine. A different way to connect with Scotland, its history and culture, learning plant folklore, history of plant use in Scotland and current usage.

50 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Up to 6 passengers

Minivan
Pickup included

Up to 4 passengers

Sedan/SUV
Pickup included

Up to 7 passengers

People Carrier
Pickup included

Up to 8 passengers

Large people carrier
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazingly Different
Elizabeth H,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This tour was brilliant. I had something else booked that I had to cancel due to flight delays and found this as an alternative and am so glad I did. The sheep dog demonstration was absolutely amazing to watch. The hour long trek into the woods to forage was a real highlight for my children and something they continued to do throughout the rest of our trip. The herbalist was so knowledgeable and patient! We even got to try a natural tea she had made. The cruise on the steamship was fantastic. And feeding the coos was a delight. The Kelpies are just gorgeous. Our driver/ guide was Darryl and he was so personable and flexible. He really listened and took everything in stride. And the fact that the kids wanted to forage a little longer for billberries didn’t ruffle his feathers at all. I would do this tour again in a heartbeat!
We had a blast and it was...
Jennifer Z,
Jun 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a blast and it was an amazing experience. Joao and Rox were phenomenal tour guides and we learned a lot about local plants, wildlife, history and of course folklore! Also got some great recommendations for local live music in Glasgow, which was our next stop in our travels.

From £690.00