Scottish Highlands Day Trip and Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Tour the Scottish Highlands on a day trip from Edinburgh, and then watch the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at night. Capturing the essence of Scotland in one day, the experience offers the perfect combination of Scottish Highland countryside, a whisky distillery tour with a sample and a guaranteed ticket to the Military Tattoo — where festival-style performances and marches take place at Edinburgh Castle’s historical esplanade.
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Scottish Highlands Day Trip and Edinburgh Military Tattoo
What's included in Scottish Highlands Day Trip and Edinburgh Military Tattoo
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The Kelpies & The Helix
We stop at the majestic Kelpies, the world's largest equine sculptures.
The Glenturret Distillery
We visit a local whisky distillery where you will learn how our national drink, the 'water of life' is made with an informative tour and sample a wee dram.
The Hermitage
Explore a stretch of magical Perthshire forest; the peaceful Hermitage. Take a short woodland walk to see the Black Linn Falls on the River Braan and don't forget to look up! You can spot here the giant Douglas firs which are among the tallest trees in Britain.
Inclusions
- Edinburgh Military Tattoo Ticket
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local English Speaking Guide
- Whisky distillery tour, dram of whisky included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Castlehill location at Edinburgh Castle, where the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo takes place, is reached via a short walk along an old cobbled street of some 262 feet (80 meters) and on a steep incline. Some people may find this difficult. There is another 197-foot (60-meter) walk including several steps before the steeply tiered seating area is reached
- Minimum age to travel is 5 years
- 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.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- This tour will depart at 8:15 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.
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Ticket Redemption
Please meet 15 minutes before departure and look for your designated queue. Our staff will check you in. We are not able to wait for anyone arriving late.
