Mary Queen of Scots Luxury Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

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About this activity

Follow the journey of our beloved and treasured Queen, your Mary Queen of Scots Private Excursion is a fantastic way to explore many of the locations connected to Mary during her time in Scotland. With the Mary Queen of Scots film this is an ideal time to explore the story first hand.

On this Excursion, you get a chance to explore some of the below locations

Linlithgow Palace
Stirling Castle
Falkland Palace
Lochleven Castle
Craigmillar Castle

So indulge in the story of our Queen on your own luxury excursion. No waiting for other passengers remember you call the shots this is Your Day, Your Way!

With Door to Door service from Edinburgh along with complimentary Bottled Water and Wi-Fi Access you truly are getting that First Class experience the Scottish Way.

*Some Attractions are not open all year round and are subject to closure, we will always advise if this is the case on booking and offer alternatives.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Aura Journeys

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled Water
Included: Wi-Fi Access
Included: Services & Stories of a Scottish Local
Included: Cruise Ship Pickup and Drop-Off
Included: Door to Door Service from Edinburgh

Not included

Not included: Entrance Fee to Visitor Attractions
Not included: Gratuities (Passenger Discretion)

Itinerary

Stirling Castle

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Your tour takes you west towards Stirling Castle where Mary was crowned as an infant and her home until she was 5 years old. Visit the beautifully restored Royal Apartments, where costumed guides tell tales of her life.
Linlithgow Palace

one hour Admission not included

From here you travel to Linlithgow Palace the birthplace of Mary, explore this magnificent palace and imagine the sights and sounds.

Visit The Four Mary’s, a historic Pub with parts dating back to the 16th Century. Enjoy and drink and some lunch surrounded by Mary Queens of Scots Memorabilia.
Forth Road Bridge

Passing by

As your tour crosses the Fort admire magnificent views across the Firth of Forth as you drive north to Fife. Keep a look out for the UNESCO-listed Forth Bridge as you cross the Forth Road Bridge, then soak up the scenery as you wind through the countryside.
Falkland Palace & Garden

one hour Admission not included

Following lunch in Linlithgow, you make your way to Falkland Palace & Gardens a favourite retrest of the Stewarts. Mary enjoyed her time here, Hunting, Hawking and playing tennis on the worlds oldest tennis court.

Opening Subject to Time of Year - Alterntives will be offered
Lochleven Castle

one hour Admission not included

Your Final stop is Lochleven Castle where Mary was imprisioned for nearly a year of her life, and where she was forced to abdicate in favour of her son James. Eventually escaping with the help of George Douglas but after defeat at the Battle of Langside imprisioned again in England.

Opening Subject to Time of Year - Alterntives will be offered