As for all our tours, our One-day Tours are customised to your requirments and below you can see a few example tours that we have conducted in the past. Usually the day tours will start at 9 am and will finish at around 5 pm - with the exception of tours further afield such as Loch Ness when you will arrive back later. But again we believe that you the guest knows the best timing and destinations that suit you and we will meet your requirements!
Scotland's capital Edinburgh is said by many to be one of Europe's finest cities. Just to mention a few of the many attractions this city has to offer - The Palace of Holyrood - the Official Seat of Queen Elizabeth II when in Scotland, and close by, the very modern 21st century Scottish Parliament Building, both surrounded by the beautiful public park of Holyrood. Tours can be arranged to visit the Palace, the Parliament building and we can go for a stroll in Holyrood Park. From there, the Royal Mile - situated in the very heart of the old town - winds it's way up to Edinburgh Castle, the most visited castle in Scotland! The Royal Mile is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a walk through it's medieval buildings and alleyways is a must. In August, during the Edinburgh festival, this street becomes a thronging mass of performers and visitors from all over the world. It is a wonderful opportunity to witness some of the annual festival's hundreds of shows, and of course the famous Military Tattoo. The New Town, which was built to replace the Old Town in the 18th century, has a unique and impressive collection of streets and buildings. A panoramic city tour is a must, and a visit to Carlton hill - a viewpoint - is recommended. Edinburgh is also home to the beautiful Botanical Gardens, various art galleries and museums. The port of Leith, with the Royal Yacht Britannia, where Lady Diana and Prince Charles spent their honeymoon, is today a visitor's centre. Not far from Edinburgh is the famous Rosslyn Chapel (where the movie 'The Da Vinci Code' was filmed), to which a visit could be arranged. Edinburgh offers a very rich historical past including mysterious murders, tales of bodysnatchers and thieves and is also home to many famous writers, including Robert Louis Stevenson (Treasure Island), Arthur Conan Doyle(Sherlock Holmes) and J.K Rowling (the famous Harry Potter series).
Departing from Edinburgh we will head towards Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland and a city that played a pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century. We will then drive though the city centre and continue along the famous River Clyde to Loch Lomond, surely one of the most beautiful lochs in Scotland, with its many islands. We will then visit Luss, a Conservation Village with beautiful houses, gardens and a romantic beach. We will take time to look at the Church with its graves dating back to the Viking times. Continuing on to Balloch we can take a short cruise on the tranquil waters of Loch Lomond. Next we will make our way to the Trossachs - firstly to Aberfoyle, a small village with a few good shops and bars where we will have our lunch and, after lunch, we will travel onwards through the Duke’s pass, passing spectacular scenery of Lochs and mountains – an area that used to hide numerous illegal distilleries and where Rob Roy Macgregor and his gang hid during the era of the cattle drovers. Arriving in Kilmahog we can admire Hamish the world famous highland bull, and from there we shall journey through Callander and Doune, before arriving at Stirling to visit the magnificent Castle, situated strategically in order to control the passage to the highlands. From Stirling, we will drive back to Edinburgh passing by the 19th century Forth rail bridge and the modern road bridge that crosses the estuary Firth of Forth.
We will start the tour from Edinburgh, crossing the Firth of Forth via the Forth Road bridge, and see the famous 19th century rail bridge that was nicknamed the 8th wonder of the Modern World. We will then continue to Dunfermline to visit the Abbey that was established by Queen Margaret in the 11th century, before passing through the village of Rumbling Bridge and stopping for a short walk to see the stunning gorge of the the Devon Water river. We shall continue on our way through Gleneagles, passing by the world-famous Hotel of the same name with its renowned golf courses. We can always stop for a gourmet cup of coffee and a cake. This will be followed by a visit to the Glenturret Whisky Distillery – established in 1717 and the the oldest in Scotland – before taking a tour of the Famous Grouse - a unique experience where we shall see first hand how the Scottish national drink is made. The centre has a good restaurant for lunch or we can go to the nearby village of Crieff. Onwards to the Hermitage for a great walk to see some of the U.K.’s tallest trees that were brought from America. This will be followed by a stop in either Dunkeld or Pitlochry before returning to Edinburgh.
Leaving Edinburgh, we will cross the River Forth by the Forth Road Bridge, viewing the older and impressive 19th century Forth Rail Bridge on our way to the ancient kingdom of Fife. We will continue our way north-east where we will have the opportunity to visit Falkland Palace, once a popular home for the royals in the hunting season. From there we will continue to St Andrews, a stunning and historically important town by the sea, dating back to the 4th century with the arrival of the remains of the patron saint of Scotland (Andrew). St Andrews holds the oldest and most prestigous university in Scotland that dates back to the 15th century. St Andrews also played a very important role in the 16th century Protestant revolution. Today St Andrews is made famous by its old and ancient golf club, the birthplace of modern golf. From St Andrews we will continue along the coast to see some quaint fisherman's villages such as St Monan's, Pittenweem and Crail. We shall also visit the village of Largo, where we can pass by to see the house and statue of the famous Alexander Selkirk (the real Robinson Crusoe). From there we will return to Edinburgh passing by more beautiful seashores and countryside.
Starting early in the morning, we will make our way North-west passing by some of Scotland's most beautiful countryside and glens (valleys). Arriving at Fort William, the western end of the Caledonian canal - a 60 mile -long canal built in 1800, that goes through 5 lochs, and a man-made canal to connect the Atlantic with the North Sea. We will stop at Fort Augustus to admire the lock system that helps boats navigate through different levels of water. From there we have to keep our eyes open as we will drive alongside the famous loch. Keep your cameras at hand - you never know what you might see lurking in the waters! This loch is very big, very deep and holds the largest amount of water of any water body in Britain. Arriving at Urquhart Castle, an impressive and strategically located castle, today in ruins. After a visit to the castle we will take a cruise on the mystical waters of Loch Ness in hope to see the famous Nessie. For the Nessie enthusiasts there is a possibility of visiting a museum dedicated to the monster. A return drive to Edinburgh concludes the trip.
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