1 Day Loch Ness Whisky Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

Departure Point We meet in front of Burns Monument at 1759 Regent Road Edinburgh. What3Words: ///allow! topped! joined CHECK-IN STARTS AT 7:50 AM BUS DEPARTS 8:05 AM. Return Details We meet in front of Burns Monument at 1759 Regent Road Edinburgh. What3Words: ///allow! topped! joined CHECK-IN STARTS AT 7:50 AM BUS DEPARTS 8:05 AM. Duration 12 hours and 25 minutes Languages Available Human tour guide - English Points of Interest Stop At: Deanston Distillery & Visitor Centre Deanston Distillery Near Doune Perthshire Stirling Our journey begins with a visit to Deanston Distillery nestled on the banks of the River Teith. Housed in a former cotton mill the distillery produces a range of premium single malt whiskies. Enjoy an optional guided tour through the distillery (tickets not included purchased on-site) where you’ll learn about the traditional whisky-making process and the history behind this unique location. Finish with a tasting of Deanston's finest malts guided by an expert who will explain the distinct flavours and characteristics of their whiskies. Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes Stop At: Glencoe Scottish Highlands We stop for a short visit to Glencoe which was the scene of one of Scotland’s most shocking massacres. As you gaze at the haunting hills you notice the Glen is eerily silent. In the 17th century one of the worst acts of betrayal occurred here. Your guide will recount the details of this betrayal for you. You can almost feel the sorrow in the mountains of the ‘weeping valley’. Above all though Glencoe is one of Scotland’s most beautiful landscapes. A highlight of any tour to the Scottish Highlands! Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Fort William Fort William The tour then takes you through Fort William and past the spectacular Ben Nevis the tallest mountain in the British Isles. The Nevis Range towers over the winding road as you continue your journey to Loch Ness. Duration: Not Available Stop At: Fort Augustus Fort Augustus Desperate for a glimpse of ‘Nessie’?Fort Augustus a charming postcard-perfect Highland village on the Southern shores of the Loch.You will have time to explore the village and its beautiful Caledonian Canal lock system built by the famous engineer Thomas Telford in the 19th century that descends through the heart of the village into Loch Ness. Walk further along the canal and into the surrounding countryside to enjoy mountainous views and sights of farm animals and possibly red deer. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Commando Monument Spean Bridge Spean Bridge Along the route we’ll stop at the Commando Memorial. In 1942 this setting became the training ground for Britain’s Special Forces. Harsh unforgiving and breathtakingly beautiful. A statue of our heroes overlooks the Nevis range. Bring a camera – this is undoubtedly one of our favourite photo-stops in all of Scotland.Here weather permitting you could also spot Ben Nevis. The tallest mountain in The United Kingdom. Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Cairngorms National Park Scottish Highlands Heading south we travel through the Cairngorm National Park where Red squirrels roe deer red deer soaring buzzards pine martens golden eagles and osprey can be found. Our final stop of the day is Pitlochry Duration: Not Available Stop At: Pitlochry Pitlochry On our way south we stop by the town of Pitlochry to stretch our legs and enjoy the fresh air. This picturesque town is situated in the heart of the stunning scenery of Highland Perthshire. It sits below Beinn Bhracaigh (Ben Vrackie) the speckled mountain and beside the River Tummel in some of the most magnificent scenery in Scotland. With a backdrop of surrounding hills and beautiful woodlands it is wonderful walking country. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Forth Bridge North Queensferry As we re-enter Edinburgh from the North you will be met with views of Scotland’s greatest piece of engineering and a UNESCO World Heritage Site the Forth Bridge. This 19th century engineering marvel was at one point the World’s longest cantilever bridge. Today it neighbours the 20th century Forth Road Bridge and the 21st century Queensferry Crossing which opened in 2017. Three spectacular bridges from three different centuries span the Firth of Forth connecting our Capital city and the Kingdom of Fife. Duration: Not Available Stop At: Edinburgh Edinburgh We drop you off in the city centre our estimated arrival time is 8:30 PM. Please note that during the winter season we may be arriving earlier than estimated.We recommend leaving 2 hours between the expected arrival time and any onward travel or reservations in case of delayed and that we are not able to offer individual drop-offs. Duration: 10 minutes Additional Information Public transportation options are available nearby Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness There are regular stops on tour for comfort breaks as we do not have