Highlights: ~ Dunkeld and the Hermitage.
~ Cairngorm National Park.
~ The River Spey.
~ Elgin.
~ Speyside Cooperage.
~ 4 Whisky Distilleries.
~ Royal Deeside.
A warm welcome awaits you in Speyside, home to more than half of Scotland's malt whisky distilleries. Your 3 day adventure allows you to sit back and let us do the driving whilst you visit some of the finest whisky distilleries in Scotland and enjoy the magnificent scenery of Cairngorm, Speyside and Royal Deeside.
Stay 2 nights in Grantown on Spey in the Cairngorm National Park.
Please phone us if date you want to travel is unavailable to book online.
Departs: 09.00 am. Returns: 18.30 approx.
Day 1 takes you north to the historic village of Dunkeld and the stunning Hermitage forest waterfalls. After lunch in Pitlochry you can sample the delights of Scotland's highest distillery at Dalwhinnie, near the source of the River Spey. Warmed by the amber nectar you continue on your way through the Cairngorm National Park before reaching Grantown on Spey, your base for 2 nights.
Day 2 A whole day exploring Scotland’s most famous whisky region. After a scenic drive toward the coast your first stop of the day will be at the family owned Benromach Distillery for a personalized tour. From here it is a short distance to Elgin – home to Gordon and Macphail – one of the world’s leading specialist whisky bottlers and suppliers. From here you will travel back up the Spey to Craigellachie for a visit to the Speyside Cooperage where you will see another aspect of the whisky making process. After lunch here or in nearby Aberlour you will visit Cardhu Distillery. Cardhu is the most important whisky in Johnnie Walker Black Label. From here is back to Grantown on Spey.
Day 3 takes you through the beautiful Cairngorm Mountains on route back to Edinburgh. In the morning you will explore Glenlivet – not just a distillery but also a beautiful glen with great walks and wonderful wildlife. You will then enjoy the majesty of Royal Deeside, passing by Balmoral Castle, and stop in the village of Braemar in the heart of the National Park. From here the route south passes over Scotland’s highest mountain pass through Perthshire before arriving back in Edinburgh.
Highlights: ~ Loch Lomond National Park .
~ Kilmartin standing stones .
~ Bowmore .
~ The Islay Distilleries .
~ Sandy beaches of Islay’s west coast.
~ Oban.
~ Inveraray.
This unique 4 day tour takes you to the “Queen of the Isles” and the Whisky Coast. Islay is home to 8 of Scotland’s finest malt whisky distilleries Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Bowmore, Bunnahabhain, Bruichladdich, Ardbeg, Caol Ila and Kilchoman. For the whisky enthusiast this tour will give an in depth knowledge and even better - you won’t need to drive anywhere yourself! But Islay has much more to offer from stunning sandy beaches to fascinating wildlife and a vibrant local culture.
Stay 3 nights in the 18th Century village of Bowmore.
Friday departures of this tour can pick-up/drop off in Glasgow (You can book online then arrange this by telephone or email).
Monday departures offer the chance to see more whisky production as all the distilleries are in operation on weekdays. We recommend the Monday departures as the best choice for real enthusiasts and we try to fit in additional tastings where possible.
Please note: Monday departures of this tour will reverse the itineraries for days 1 and 4 and it is not possible to depart from Glasgow.
Day 1 includes travelling through Loch Lomond National Park and visits to Inveraray, Loch Fyne and the Kingdom of Dalriada. Here you can visit the Kilmartin standing stones and community museum before catching the ferry to Islay for 3 nights in Bowmore.
Day 2 Your day is quite flexible with a mixture of beautiful scenery, white sand beaches, short walks and the famous Islay whiskies - renowned for their strong peaty flavours and nurtured by the salty sea air. The day’s highlights include the lovely sandy bays of Islay’s west coast, Saligo Bay, Kilchoman Distillery, Machair Bay, the tiny harbour village of Portnahaven and Bowmore Distillery.
Day 3 Explore the south side of Islay, home to Laphroaig and Lagavulin followed by a tour, tasting and lunch with local produce at Ardbeg. Other options include the ruins of Kildalton church with its famous 8th Century Celtic cross, free time in Bowmore village or a visit to the community craft producers at Islay House Square and the woodlands along the River Sorn.
Day 4 Farewell to Islay as you take the ferry back to Argyll then follow the coast north to Oban. You will be able to enjoy some free time in this busy harbour town before returning through the mountains to Glasgow and Edinburgh. Those guests who are continuing on one of our combination tours will be dropped off at their accommodation in Oban.
Highlights: ~ Scottish Borders.
~ Hadrian’s Wall.
~ Lake Windermere.
~ Wordsworth’s Cottage.
~ Derwent Water.
~ Honister Pass.
~ Moffat.
3 Days spent discovering the secrets of Roman Britain and the stunning Lakes and Mountains of Cumbria. Highlights include The Scottish Borders, Hadrian’s Wall, Lake Windermere, Wordsworth’s Cottage, Derwent Water and Honister Pass. For the variety of landscapes and history packed into three days this tour is difficult to beat.
Stay 2 nights in Keswick in the heart of the Lake District.
Departs: 09.00 am. Returns: 18.00 approx.
Details and Itinerary: Day 1 Travel south into the Scottish Borders stopping at the world famous Scott’s View for stunning views over the Borders, the River Tweed and the Cheviot Hills that separate Scotland and England. You then travel along what remains of Hadrian’s Wall, built as the frontier of the Roman empire, with stops along the way. In the afternoon you will reach the charming town of Keswick, your base for 2 nights.
Day 2 gives you the opportunity to explore some of the highlights of the Lake District, including visits to Castlerigg standing stones and Ullswater, described as England’s most beautiful lake, where you can take a forest walk to see the mighty Aira Force waterfall. You will have options to take lunch and a boat cruise on Lake Windemere and the afternoon will be spent exploring Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter country around Coniston water, Hawkes head and the charming village of Grasmere.
Day 3 gives you time in the dramatic Whinlatter Forest Park, the rural village of High Lorton, Crummock Water, Butter mere and the Honister mountain pass, famous for its old slate mines. Your tour continues through the forest of Borrowdale, along Derwent Water and back to Keswick for lunch and some free time, before returning to Edinburgh in the afternoon via the spa town of Moffat, the Galloway Hills and the Southern Uplands.
Highlights: ~ Alnwick Castle.
~ York Minster.
~ Robin Hood’s Bay.
~ Yorkshire Dales.
~ Wordsworth’s Cottage.
~ Lake Windermere.
~ Scottish Borders.
5 Days spent discovering the best of northern England - the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. Highlights include Alnwick Castle, York and York Minster, Whitby, Robin Hood's Bay, the Yorkshire Dales, Lake Windermere, Wordsworth’s Cottage, Hadrian’s Wall and the Scottish Borders.
Stay 2 nights in the historic city of York and 2 nights in Keswick in the heart of the Lake District .
Departs: 09.00 am. Returns: 19.00 approx.
Details and Itinerary: Day 1 Highlights include Berwick Upon Tweed, one of Europe’s finest examples of a walled town hugging the banks of the River Tweed. From here we travel south to Alnwick Castle and gardens, home to the Dukes of Northumberland. Our afternoon continues on the Great North Road that takes us through Newcastle Upon Tyne to the historic city of York.
Day 2 is a leisurely day with time to explore the medieval city of York before heading through the north Yorkshire moors to the bustling fishing port of Whitby, where Bram Stoker wrote “Dracula”. The afternoon will give you time to visit Robin Hood’s Bay, accessed on foot only, before returning to York.
Day 3 will take you into the magnificent Yorkshire Dales National Park, a haven of natural scenery, wildlife and rich cultural heritage. Stopping in the brewing town of Masham and the cheesmaking town of Hawes you will get a real taste of Yorkshire today. Passing Hardraw Force waterfall you continue over the hills before reaching the charming town of Keswick in the heart of the Lake District, your base for 2 nights.
Day 4 highlights include visits to Castlerigg standing stones and Ullswater, described as England’s most beautiful lake, where you can take a forest walk to see the mighty Aira Force waterfall. You will have options to take lunch and a boat cruise on Lake Windemere and explore Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter country around Coniston water, Hawkes head and the charming village of Grasmere.
Day 5 climbing inland towards the 1900 ft. Hart side Pass we continue along Hadrian’s Wall, built as the frontier of the Roman Empire, with stops along the way. Crossing the border into Scotland at Carter Bar we continue through the Scottish Borders stopping at the world famous Scott’s View overlooking the River Tweed before returning to Edinburgh.
Highlights ~Oban.
~ Iona and Staffa.
~ Eilean Donan Castle.
~ Glenfinnan and the ‘Harry Potter’ viaduct.
~ White sands of Morar.
~ Isle of Skye .
~ Castle Stalker.
~ Quiraing mountain pass.
~ Mull.
~ Loch Ness.
5 days to enjoy 4 fantastic West Coast Islands including the islands of Mull, Iona and Staffa and the romantic beauty of the Isle of Skye. Highlights also include Loch Lomond National Park, Eilean Donan Castle, Glenfinnan, the White sands of Morar, travelling over the sea to the Isle of Skye, Glencoe and Loch Ness for a great sample of the best of Scotland.
Stay 2 nights in Oban, seafood capital of Scotland and 2 nights in the picturesque harbour town of Portree, on the Isle of Skye.
Departs: 09.00 am. Returns: 19.00 approx.
Details and Itinerary: Day 1 Highlights include Loch Lomond National Park, Inveraray, seat of the Campbell clan, and the heart of the ancient Scots kingdom of Dalriada, before staying in the beautiful harbour town of Oban for 2 nights.
Day 2** is an island adventure exploring the dramatic southern coastlines of Hebridean Mull and the peace and tranquility of Iona - birthplace of Celtic Christianity and traditional burial ground of Scottish Kings. It also gives you the option to take a boat trip to Staffa.
Day 3 takes you north along the west coast, passing the impregnable Castle Stalker and visiting Glencoe. Then on to Fort William, where you will take the ‘Road to the Isles’ which passes Glenfinnan with its viaduct, made famous in the Harry Potter films and the white Sands of Morar before catching the ferry over the sea to Skye, where you stay in the picturesque harbour town of Portree for 2 nights.
Day 4 focuses on exploring Skye including the wild north of the island, the Old Man of Storr, the mountain pass of the Quiraing and Skye’s most westerly point at Neist.
Day 5 returns you through the Cuillin Mountains to the mainland to Eilean Donan Castle (set of Highlander) and the dramatic mountain scenery of Glen Garry, past the 5 Sisters of Kintail and, on to eerie Loch Ness, the central Highlands, Pitlochry and Edinburgh.
**Day 2 is an early start because there is so much to see and do, so you might miss your breakfast.
Five days of Scotland’s breathtaking best, including the dramatic mountain scenery of Assynt. Experience the remote white sandy beaches of the Northern Highlands, walk through the ancient pine forests of the Cairngorm National Park and soak up the romantic beauty of the Isle of Skye.
Stay 2 nights in the fishing village of Ullapool and 2 nights in the picturesque harbor town of Portree, on the Isle of Skye. (Some tours may stay in Inverness instead of Ullapool).
Day 1 takes you north to Dunkeld, on the banks of the River Tay, before exploring the grandeur of Cairngorm National Park and its ancient pine forests. Following the afternoon here your tour will take you onto the back-roads overlooking mysterious Loch Ness before staying in Ullapool*, your base for 2 nights. (* some tours may stay in Inverness instead of Ullapool during particularly busy times of the year when Ullapool's accommodation is scarce).
Day 2 takes you into the far northern wilderness of Assynt with its mixture of cliffs, rocky inlets and unspoilt beaches. In the afternoon you will visit the 15th century ruins of Ardvreck Castle, the stunning white sand beach at Achmelvich Bay, and the traditional fishing village of Lochinver.
Day 3 takes you south to Corrieshalloch Gorge and west to the dramatic nature reserve of Torridon, and along the wild coastline to the remote community of Applecross, before travelling along Britain’s highest road to the “tropical” palm tree lined village of Plockton. Then it’s over the sea to Skye, where your base is the picturesque harbour town of Portee for 2 nights.
Day 4 is a flexible day exploring Skye with options to visit the wild north of the island, the Old Man of Storr, the mountain pass of the Quiraing, Skye’s most westerly point at Neist or the Talisker Distillery.
Day 5 returns you to the mainland to visit Eilean Donan Castle (set of “Highlander”), before travelling through the rugged scenery of the 5 Sisters of Kintail and Ben Nevis. Your afternoon highlight will be the wilderness of Glencoe before returning to Edinburgh.
Highlights: ~ Orkney Isles.
~ Glencoe and Rannoch Moor.
~ Loch Ness.
~ Skara Brae and Ring of Brodgar.
~ Assynt and Ullapool.
~ Scotland’s far north coast.
~ Culloden or Clava Cairns.
~ Cairngorm National Park.
Orkney Explorer – escape to Scotland’s northern extremes.
A tour to treasure for a lifetime. Highlights of the tour are the magical beauty and prehistoric history of the Orkney archipelago, the rugged extremes of Scotland’s northern coastline, Loch Ness and the Caledonian forests of the Cairngorm National Park.
Stay 2 nights in Kirkwall, Orkney with a night in Inverness and Ullapool before and after.
Departs: 09.00 AM. Returns: 19.00.
Day 1 takes you northwest past Stirling into the Highlands, travelling through the dramatic landscape of Rannoch Moor and Glencoe. Your afternoon’s highlights include passing Ben Nevis, travelling the full length of Loch Ness including Fort Augustus and Urquhart Castle, before arriving in Inverness for the night.
Day 2 takes you north through the Black Isle, past the imposing Dunrobin Castle, before crossing the Pentland Firth from near John o’ Groats to the Orkney Isles. You stay in the Viking town and capital of Orkney, Kirkwall for 2 nights.
Day 3 is your chance to explore this fantastic ancient island; a land of contrasts where fertile green pastures are fringed by shores of golden sands washed by waters of the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Highlights include a visit to Skara Brae, the mystical prehistoric stone circle at Brodgar, the standing stones of Stenness, and Maeshowe, where in the 12th century the Vikings left one of the largest collections of Norse runic inscriptions.
Day 4 takes you back across the water to the cliffs and sandy beaches of Scotland’s dramatic northern coastline, passing Ben Loyal, Ben Hope, Durness and Assynt with a visit to the 15th century Ardvreck Castle, and staying overnight in the whitewashed fishing village of Ullapool.
Day 5 your morning includes visits to Corrieshalloch Gorge, the ancient Clava Cairns and the more recent bloody history of the Culloden battlefield, before returning south through the grandeur of the Cairngorm National Park, the ancient Caledonian pine forest and Highland Perthshire to Edinburgh.
Aprende todo lo que hay que aprender sobre la atracción más visitada de Escocia: el Castillo de Edimburgo. Adquirirás un profundo conocimiento sobre la historia de este majestuoso lugar con una hora y media de ruta por este castillo que se yergue sobre una gran roca, hoy un volcán extinto.
Con este emocionante tour descubrirás los puntos más destacados del Castillo de Edimburgo y sus principales elementos. Conoce los Honores de Escocia, la Piedra del Destino, déjate fascinar por las leyendas y las historias de guerra, asedios y prisiones que se esconden detrás de los muros del castillo. Aprenderás cómo surgió y creció la vida alrededor del volcán, y te sorprenderá la rapidez con la que apareció la primera fortaleza, cómo la madera de la fortaleza se convirtió en piedra y luego se convirtió en un refugio para los reyes y un objetivo a batir por los ingleses. Este símbolo nacional recibe más de un millón de visitantes cada año.
Escucha el relato de los orígenes de esta ciudad fortaleza y la forma en que la ciudad creció gracias a ella, hasta convertirse en la capital de una nación. Podrás aprender mucho sobre los demás edificios importantes de la ciudad, así como sobre el más antiguo de ellos. En todo momento te acompañará un encantador guía cuyo único cometido es enriquecer tus conocimientos. Visita el Museo Nacional de la Guerra, donde los aficionados al ejército podrán disfrutar de la historia de las armas y las campañas militares. Contempla el impresionante paisaje escocés y aprecia la rica historia de esta pintoresca ciudad.
Tales of tortured martyrs, an executed lord, a lynched guardsman and many others will soon leave you in no doubt that Greyfriars Kirkyard is truly a thought provoking place. The stories will give you an understanding of what Edinburgh was like to live in...and die in. A visit to the Kirkyard with Historic Edinburgh tours is an exploration of what made Edinburgh the city it was, for good and for bad...
The Kirkyard was involved in the history of the Covenanters. The Covenanting movement began with signing of the National Covenant in Greyfriars Kirk on 28 February 1638. Following the defeat of the militant Covenanters at Bothwell Brig in 1679, some 1200 Covenanters were imprisoned in a field to the south of the churchyard. When, in the 18th century, part of this field was amalgamated into the churchyard as vaulted tombs the area became known as the “Covenanters' Prison”.
The graveyard is associated with Greyfriars Bobby, the loyal dog who guarded his master's grave. Bobby's headstone at the entrance to the Kirkyard, erected by the Dog Aid Society in 1981, marks his actual burial place in an unconsecrated patch of the Kirkyard - a peculiarity which has led to many misunderstandings and fictions about his burial. The dog's statue is opposite the graveyard's gate, at the junction of George IV Bridge and Candlemaker Row. The grave of Edinburgh police officer John Gray, where the dog famously slept for 13 years, lies on the eastern path, some 30m north of the entrance. The stone is modern, the grave originally being unmarked. Newer researchs suggest that this story is a myth.
Visita el precioso casco antiguo de Edimburgo, una de las ciudades con más historia del mundo, y descubre su rico y fascinante pasado siguiendo los pasos de sus habitantes más célebres. Descubre los lugares que frecuentaba la reina María I de Escocia, Carlos Eduardo Estuardo, Robert Burns y muchas más. Sigue las indicaciones de tu guía y, a medida que escuchas las historias de estos personajes, siente como viajas atrás en el tiempo. Disfruta de una ciudad con un rico pasado y un presente vibrante y atractivo.
Vuelve atrás sobre los pasos de los héroes y villanos más famosos de Escocia y pasa por encantadores callejones que esconden historias e intrigantes leyendas. Visita las escenas de los crímenes más conocidos del país y la taberna donde supuestamente se juzgó a este criminal. También pasarás por lugares relacionados con la Ilustración escocesa, época en la que los pensadores locales empezaron su guerra contra la esclavitud.
Conoce la antigua taberna del siglo XVIII, famosa por acabar convirtiéndose en el santuario de uno de sus patrones más famosos. Combina estas historias legendarias con paseos por calles estrechas y vistas de la riqueza arquitectónica actual. Admira el patio antiguo de la universidad y las laberínticas Closes and Wynds. Este recorrido te dará una visión del pasado y del presente de Edimburgo.
Enjoy this exclusive opportunity to explore the vaults in your own time. Descend and Discover, a self-guided experience of the Blair Street Underground Vaults allows you to linger, learn and experience the vaults at your leisure.
With a complimentary plan of the Blair Street Underground Vaults, discover this authentic and historic site; take pictures, browse our artefacts and enjoy our audio visual presentation in our newly developed interactive Discovery Room.
Descend and discover genuine 18th Century Edinburgh for yourselves!
With a complimentary plan of the Blair Street Underground Vaults, discover this authentic and historic site; take pictures, browse our artefacts and enjoy our audio visual presentation in our newly developed interactive Discovery Room.
Descend and discover genuine 18th Century Edinburgh for yourselves!
The tour 'Hidden Tales' will lead you through the dark and steep alleys of Edinburgh's Old Town, from the shadows of the imposing St. Giles Cathedral down in to the sinister and haunted vaults of the South Bridge.
You will learn of the “Edinburgh Mob“, the infamous torture loving citizens of Edinburgh – and you will learn of the plentiful torture they had to observe. Below ground, in the South Bridge vaults, you will hear of the unusual history and use of this unique architectural structure, as well as some sinister tales of those thought to remain down there...
Come be captivated by the most exciting stories of this historic city, and discover the dark and secretive side of old Edinburgh with. This is a largely historical tour, where we aim to give you a picture of some of the most intriguing incidents of Edinburgh’s past.
Book this tour if you'd like...the ultimate Mercat experience! to explore BOTH the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults and the eerie Canongate graveyard to hear of infamous spirits and cursed souls Follow the journey many made just once…
Explore the sinister history that lies beneath our feet and discover tales of Edinburgh characters who were doomed to die and doomed to haunt the living. This is your only chance to visit BOTH the long buried Blair Street Underground Vaults, exclusively with Mercat, and the atmospheric Canongate graveyard, where the spirits of the dead await you…
Adéntrate en el lado oscuro con un tour de dos horas para conocer la Historia Negra de Edimburgo. Visitaremos cementerios y callejones, conoceremos leyendas e investigaciones científicas sobre los misterios de la ciudad. Un tour para creer o no creer, imprescindible para conocer.
La ciudad de Edimburgo ha sido testigo de sangrientos sucesos, asesinatos y quema de brujas. Los ecos de estas historias han sobrevivido a través del tiempo y han quedado impregnadas en los callejones y cementerios que recorreremos al caer la noche.
Nos alejaremos de los lugares más turísticos para viajar a una época en la que la vida estaba prohibida más allá de las murallas. Nos acompañará nuestro guía, que con historias y proyecciones audiovisuales nos hará sentir la ciudad como la sentían sus antiguos habitantes. La Historia, algunas veces, supera a la leyenda.
En las fechas que rodean a la festividad de Halloween, que en Edimburgo se celebra con especial hincapié, nuestro guía centrará su discurso en esta temática, explicándonos el origen de muchas de las tradiciones de esta celebración.
Desde la Royal Mile y sus oscuros callejones, nos dirigiremos hacia el puente Norte, conocido como “Puente del Diablo”, para adentrarnos en dos cementerios de la New Town, el primero, privado, que pertenece al hotel Parliament House, y el segundo, más famoso, de Calton, donde podremos ver la tumba del filósofo David Hume y la más misteriosa de todas, la del pintor David Allan. Anteriormente habremos subido a la colina de Calton, desde donde tendremos las mejores vistas de la ciudad.
Viajar por Escocia te ofrece un tour andando por los lugares que inspiraron a Charles Dickens para crear “Un cuento de Navidad”. Los mercadillos navideños, la pista de hielo, los edificios góticos convierten Edimburgo en una postal navideña. Y, para fin de año, el espectacular Hogmanay con su quema de brujas en Calton Hill y la cuenta atrás del reloj en Princes Street. Si cuando eras niño soñabas con una Navidad de película, Edimburgo es el lugar donde cumplir tus sueños.
Escucha las curiosidades más ocultas de las fiestas más entrañables del año en un tour que recorrerá el casco antiguo de Edimburgo acompañado de un guía local de habla hispana.
El ambiente mágico que envuelve esta ciudad por estas fechas siempre ha sido fuente de inspiración para escritores y artistas. Seguro que todos recordamos la novela “Un cuento de Navidad” de Dickens en la que se han basado numerosas películas y series televisivas. Quizás muchos se acuerden de é por “los fantasmas de la Navidad” que invocan al personaje principal de la obra, el señor Scrooge, el tiempo pasado, presente y, como consecuencia de estos, el lamentable futuro por su mal comportamiento.
Historias como ésta y los atractivos del mercadillo navideño, la famosa pista de hielo y el festival de fin de año de origen céltico de Hogmanay, serán puntos a tratar durante un paseo de aproximadamente tres horas. Y al terminar el tour, recomendamos una degustación de la bebida tradicional: un hot toddy, bebida elaborada a base de whisky y especias, calentada para sobrellevar las bajas temperaturas del invierno. Y para los pequeños, un chocolate caliente.