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Highlights of Scotland Private Day Tour With Scottish Local
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Highlights of Scotland Private Day Tour With Scottish Local

By Aura Journeys | Edinburgh
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Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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  • Door to Door Service from Edinburgh and Cruise Ports
  • Services & Stories of a Scottish Local
  • Wi-Fi Access
What's not included
  • Entrance Fees to Attractions
  • Gratuities (Passenger Discretion)  
  • Entry/Admission - Queen's View
  • Entry/Admission - Loch Lomond
  • Entry/Admission - The Glenturret Distillery
  • Entry/Admission - Doune Castle
  • Entry/Admission - Loch Katrine
  • Entry/Admission - The Battle of Bannockburn Experience
  • Entry/Admission - Fife Coastal Route
  • Entry/Admission - Forth Bridge


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Airport pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
    • Turnhouse Airport, Edinburgh EH12 9DN Scotland
    Port pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
    • South Queensferry Harbour, Gote Ln, Queensferry, South Queensferry EH30 9PS, UK
    • Newhaven Harbour, Pier Pl, Newhaven, Edinburgh EH6 4LP, UK
    Additional pickup options
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.
    • Edinburgh, UK
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Pushchair accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Infant seats available
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 68313P50

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • No Restrictions
      • Most travellers can participate
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 68313P50

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        Edinburgh, Scotland
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        Great Day Out
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      Mike F
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Our driver, Martin, was delightful and enjoyable. He made sure we got a chance to see everything we wanted to see (from the “hairy coos” of the highlands to the castles and the vistas. He was knowledgeable about all the important points of interest and photo opportunities, and provided a great experience for our family. My only critique is that it was difficult to hear him from the 3rd row of the van, with the road noise and rattles.

      All-in, I would highly recommend this tour, especially if you only have one visit to the highlands!
      Written 19 July 2023
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      Thank you for such a lovely review, so pleased our tour met expectations. We appreciate allowing our services to be part of your Scottish Adventure.
      Written 21 July 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Erin OB
      23 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      June 2024 • Couples
      Perfect day from Edinburgh! Stirling Castle is stunning to visit with amazing views. The Kelpies were a site to see. We enjoyed driving through the towns. The Scottish Coos were a joy to feed and see in person. The tour at Deanston Whiskey was very interesting. Brian A was the best driver and great tour guide; lots of fun, very knowledgeable and kind. We highly recommend!
      Written 27 June 2024
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      Good Day and thank you for your lovely review, so pleased the service met expectations and Brian looked after you all. Thank you for entrusting Aura Journeys during your vaction in Scotland
      Written 2 July 2024
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      *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

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