Sightseeing Tour Descriptions
Edinburgh, Rosslyn Chapel & the famous Forth Bridges
- Rosslyn Chapel - 15th century masonic symbolism
- Edinburgh - an introductory tour of Scotland's capital
- the impressive Forth Road Bridges
With or without the 'Da Vinci Code' Rosslyn is a 15th century chapel and an architectural and artistic gem. A guided tour introduces you to the fascinating details and historical contexts followed by picnic lunch in the lovely chapel grounds.
In the afternoon a brief tour of Edinburgh is a good introduction to this cosmopolitan city - 'medieval 'Royal Mile', Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Castle, the Georgian New Town and panoramic views from Calton Hill. We pass by the famous Forth Bridge on the way back and take a look at Robert L. Stevensons inspriation for his novel 'Kindnapped' in 18th century South Queensferry.
Private tour only from £125 minibus, guide, picnic lunch
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Stirling and Doune Castle, the Trossachs,Loch Lomond, Glengoyne Distillery
- Explore Scotland's finest, historically most important castle
- 14th century Doune Castle - majestic and well preserved
- Sail on the elegant Victorian steamship SS Walter Scott
- Visit the Trossachs, Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond
Stirling Castle - a stunning location where some of the most dramatic developments in Scottish history took place: the famous and triumphant battles of William Wallace 'Braveheart' and Robert the Bruce and the coronation of Mary Queen of Scots.
The lush and dense Trossachs forests, dotted with picturesque lakes, were the home of Scotland's famous Rob Roy who roamed the area to steal from the rich and provide for the poor. Loch Katrine, the biggest of the Trossachs lakes, is set amidst rugged hills and features as the romantic backdrop in Walter Scott's 19th century legends and poems.
The afternoon offers a 45 minutes cruise on the Victorian steamship SS Walter Scott followed by a visit to the picturesque village of Balmaha at the shores of Loch Lomond.
The grand finale of the day is a visit to one of the oldest Scottish whisky distilleries, Glengoyne and to taste this very special honeycoloured water.
Wednesdays £35 including picnic lunch & refereshments
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Inveraray, pre-historic Kilmartin Valley, the West Coast
- Visit the magnificent castle of the chiefs of the Campbell Clan
- Explore 5000 year old stone circles & burial sites at Kilmartin and
- Scotland's island dotted West Coast & old Crinan Harbour
Highland scenery at its best: we drive along the high road and the bonny banks of this largest of freshwater stretches in Britian enjoying wide views across to the grandiose heights of Ben Lomond, the most southerly of the 'Munroes'.
From Tarbert the route takes us the short distance of 2 miles to the sea (which is where the Vikings hauled there longboats across to roam Loch Lomond) along the shores of Loch Long, the mountainous pass of 'Rest and be Thankful' and the banks of Loch Fyne, famous for its oysters. This tour is a revelation of the inaccessible and rugged terrain typical of the Highlands.
Inveraray - the magnificent 18th century Inverary Castle of the Duke of Argyll is a masterpiece of Scottish Georgian Architecture which is splendidly furnished and contains an interesting selection of trophies, memorabilia, documents and weaponry - and an excellent insight into Scottish history.
The Prehistoric centre of the region is Kilmartin Glen which, apart from its outstanding beauty is one of the richest archaeological landscapes in Scotland: neolithic standing stones, burial cairns, rock art, forts, duns and carved stones. Amoungst these is Dunadd Fort which is likely to have been a royal centre where Scotland's earliest kings were inaugurated.
A brief visit to Crinan with its 18th century harbour and canal is a gloriously beautiful spot from which to admire the intricate western coastline of Scotland.
Private tour on request
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Private Tours
These tours of 1 or several days are tailor made for your own group of family, friends or business colleagues. It gives you the opportunity to see Scotland at your own pace and choose your own tour itinerary.
We offer advice and guidance on itineraries and activities, you enjoy the company of a personal tour guide and we pick you up from your hotel or where it is required.
Your tour includes a complementary delicious picnic lunch or we can pre-book meals at selected good quality restaurants instead. Our service also includes help with finding and booking recommended quality accommodation for you.
Sightseeing, walking, bicycling, canoeing and horse riding
A special bonus of our private tours is the variety of activities we can include in your itinerary - the making of a great Scottish adventure!
Prices: individual pricing applies according to group size, activities and distances. Please enquire here
Bookings: info@walkwild.org or Tel +44(0)1360 870476
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Walking Tours
for day tours click here
for walking holidays click here
Further tour itineraries
City of Glasgow
Prehistoric stone circles in Kilmartin Glen
Glen Coe
Tropical West Coast Gardens
Rob Roy Tours
Tour of Scotland
We look forward to welcoming you in Scotland!
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