Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Glasgow

4.8 (6 reviews) 9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Step into the footsteps of former Scottish royalty, as we visit Scone Palace, the original home to the ‘Stone of Destiny’ in the Royal burgh of Perthshire - the crowning place of Scottish kings.

Take a stroll under Scotland’s tallest tress, marvel at the waterfall from Ossian’s Hall and touch the wishing tree in the Hermitage forest in Dunkeld.

'Hand feed' our much loved 'Highland Coos' and grab a bite to eat in Taste, Perthshire

Immerse yourself in the Whisky-making process in Tullibardine Distillery followed by a couple of 'drams'.

Visit our last attraction; the (in)famous Doune Castle, featured in Outlander, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and Game of Thrones.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Punjabi, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: E2G Travel

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Snacks
Included: Private transportation: This tour is for you and your group only

Not included

Not included: Whisky tour (optional) - £12pp
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Admission fees: Scone Palace entry (optional) - £19.50 for adults, discounted rates for children and family tickets. GBP 19.50 per person

Itinerary

Stirling Castle

Passing by

One of the most important and largest castles in Scottish history, Stirling Castle sits on top of a hill of volcanic rock above the town of Stirling.
Scone Palace

one hour Admission not included

Historically the ‘Stone of Destiny’ was housed at Scone Palace, the iconic crowning place of Scotland’s Kings and Queens.

Explore the stunning art and architecture of the Palace, follow in the footsteps of 42 Scottish Kings across the Moot Hill, adventure through 100 acres of Gardens and Grounds, and relax in our Old Servants' Hall Coffee Shop with a famous Scone at Scone.

An 80 min drive from Glasgow
The Hermitage

45 min

This stretch of magical Perthshire forest was originally designed as a pleasure ground in the 18th century for the Dukes of Atholl. Douglas firs tower over the paths leading to the roaring Black Linn Falls, where the River Braan crashes down into the deep, foaming pools below. Overlooking the waterfall is the picturesque folly known as Ossian’s Hall, built in 1757 as the focal point in an extensive designed landscape. Decorated with mirrors, sliding panels and paintings, it has been refurbished to re-create the illusions of shock, surprise and amazement that were the aims of the folly’s original design. It makes a fine spot to contemplate the roaring, tumbling falls.

This forest is home to the endangered and elusive red squirrels, and if your trip is in autumn you might see salmon head up the falls to their breeding grounds.

A 35 min drive from Scone Palace
Pitlochry

40 min

Next, we will take you to Pitlochry. One of the most famous Scottish small towns, Pitlochry still retains a lot of its Victorian character, and has a plethora of boutique cafes, restaurants and independent shops to explore.
Stop 5

20 min

A charming restaurant with a reasonable priced menu including Afternoon and High Teas.

The main attraction of this stop is the opportunity to 'hand feed the Highland Coos', a true crowd pleaser.
Tullibardine Distillery

1 h 15 min

We will take you to Tullibardine Distillery in the village of Blackford, Perthshire - the gateway to the Scottish Highlands, which has a long history of distilling dating back to 1488 when King James IV of Scotland stopped by the site.

Tullibardine is one of a small number of distilleries in Scotland where all processes involved in the production of our single malt whisky take place on-site, bar malting. You can take part in a 45-minute visit to the distillery where you can explore exploration Tullibardine's whisky-making process from start to finish, and have the opportunity to taste two single malts.
Doune Castle

10 min

Doune Castle is an important Scottish historic castle, which was also a filming location for popular TV and cinema pictures, such as Outlander, Game of Thrones, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

It will be closed when we arrive, but its a nice stop for photos

20 mins drive from Tullibardine and 45 mins drive back to Glasgow
National Wallace Monument

Passing by

The National Wallace Monument is one of Scotland’s most distinctive landmarks. This stunning 220ft tower honours the famous Scottish warrior Sir William Wallace and was built in 1869 above the fields where the Battle of Stirling Bridge took place.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

The Sandyford Hotel
Smiths Hotel
citizenM Glasgow
Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel
The Wellington Glasgow by Adina
Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Riverside by IHG
Glasgow Argyle Hotel, Bw Signature Collection
AC Hotel Glasgow
The Pipers' Tryst Hotel
Sandyford Lodge
Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
Clifton Hotel

and 118 more pickup points

We are happy to pick up from Airbnb/Vrbo guest house locations.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time is included on the total tour duration.
Uk cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults
Scone Palace is closed in the winter from Nov to April
At the end of the tour you will be dropped back at the original pickup location