Company
registered in Scotland no. SC164516 at
23 Old Fishmarket Close,
Edinburgh, EH1 1RW.
Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour
A journey through the Celtic heartlands in the central Highlands taking in the waterfalls in Birnam forest, Pitlochry, the Queen's View and the splendour of Loch Tay, an area abundant with standing stone circles.
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Departure Time 09.00
Return Time 19.15 approx
Adult Prices: From £34 to £39
Discount Prices: From £32 to £36
Departure Days Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday (All year)
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4 Customer Reviews
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Depart Edinburgh at 09.00 and travel north over the Forth Road Bridge, passing one of Scotland's great engineering wonders - the Forth Rail Bridge. Continuing north into the Kingdom of Fife you pass Loch Leven castle where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned in 1567 and forced to abdicate from the throne.
Further on you will also pass Perth, the medieval capital of Scotland, before crossing the Highland Boundary Fault line, and the point where the scenery changes from the rolling farmland of the Lowlands to the forested hills and mountains of the Scottish Highlands. Surrounded by this beautiful scenery and on the banks of the River Tay is the Cathedral town of Dunkeld, your first stop of the day. Dunkeld was for many centuries the capital of the Christian Celtic Church, and its 13th century Cathedral reflects the once great importance of this quaint Highland village. From Dunkeld it's a short drive to the Hermitage, a fantastic woodland walk leading up to the Black Linn Falls where the River Braan cascades into a narrow gorge. Surrounded by some of Scotland's tallest trees and changing spectacularly in appearance throughout the seasons it's a great place at any time of year. You may even have the chance to see the spectacular sight of Salmon attempting to leap up the falls and on towards their spawning grounds.
Leaving the Hermitage you follow the wide valley of the River Tay towards the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry. You will spend around 1 hour here and you can visit the many great shops and restaurants or maybe even take a walk down towards Loch Faskally.
After lunch you take a scenic drive through the mountains of Highland Perthshire, first crossing over the Pass of Killiecrankie before a short stop at the Queen's View overlooking Loch Tummel. On a clear day the view here is stunning, looking over to the unmistakable peak of Schiehallion and beyond to the mountains of Glencoe. Continuing alongside Loch Tummel you then head over the hills and past the spectacular sixteenth century Castle Menzies towards the town of Aberfeldy and Dewars Whisky distillery*, where you can discover the secret of how Scotland's national drink is made. No visit to Scotland is complete without sampling a 'wee dram' and you will get the chance to taste some of the finished product. Known in the Gaelic as Uisge Beatha (or 'water of life') whisky has been produced for centuries in Scotland and the art is now close to perfection. Later you travel West into the ancient lands of Breadalbane, or the ‘High Country’ surrounding Loch Tay and make your way along the loch towards Killin. The small town is situated on the edge of the River Dochart and has the fantastic Falls of Dochart at its heart, flowing under the old bridge and past the ancient burial ground of the Clan MacNab who once dominated the area. After Killin you take a drive over the Braes of Balquhidder, the resting place of Highland outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor before passing Stirling Castle and Linlithgow Palace on your return journey to Edinburgh.
Return time - approx. 19.15
4 Full Details & Itinerary
6 Customer Reviews
4 Traveller Photos
Posted on 04/04/2010
We had an amazing time on our tour which was of course due to the impressive scenery but also thanks to our great tourguide Mac who went above and beyond to ensure we have a great time. He even played his pipe for us and he told all the great tales of Scottish heroes with great enthusiam and detail. The tour was much more than a bus tour and we learnt a lot about Scottish history and the way of life in the Highlands. Would definately recommend this! Thanks again
Posted on 31/03/2010
The Highlands and this tour was fantastic. A big thank to our tour guide Ally, he's the best.We will book again.
Posted on 24/03/2010
Tanks
for a very nice bustour, and a very good/funny guide.
/ The four from sweden
Posted on 15/11/2009
Just wanted to write a thanks to Helen, she made that tour such an unforgettable event! You guys are lucky to have her on your team, hope you know that!
Such a magical and superb day and loved that highlight of a nucklebitingly fistclenchingly FRESH day!
Thanks Helen you totally rock!
Posting a real nice pic of the misty loch and the best tour guide.
Posted on 05/11/2009
I would like to say that the Tour was great, but that specially thanks to our tour guide Helen. She was amazingly entertaining telling us great stories about the Scottish history, she was also a great DJ, playing beautiful music for us and explaining all about it. Really, we have been traveling all around the world and have never encounter such a nice and friendly tour guide. Congratulations Helen! Great Job!!
Posted on 05/11/2009
Mac: The Passionate
With Mac, the history of Scotland, the highland, the smell of whiskey and the rain all become magic.
With Gratitude
Jamil
Posted on 07/10/2009
we came from india to see the beauty of scotland. actually my cousin PRABHU booked ticket for me we started our one day tour on 23rd september 2009. i don't how to express the beauty of scotland . especially the couch driver was LIAM very frienly. We can understand his english very easily and he explained each and every thing excellently. we 4 at our family enjoyed very much. that too my elder son 11 years was very happy with the frienly approach of the driver. though it was drizzling all the way, driver drove the vehicle very carefully. and about the time , he is very punctual. we enjoyed the trip very well. THANKS TO RABBIES FOR THE GOOD SERVICE AND OUR SPECIAL APRRECIATION TO MR LIAM
Posted on 24/09/2009
This was an excellent trip, leaving promptly out of Edinburgh to see the lowlands and highlands. As Canadians at Dunkeld we were surprised to see a plaque honoring the birthplace of the first prime minister of Canada. The little towns were very picturesque as were the waterfalls. Thanks to Richard our tour guide, for his great knowledge and insight. Dewars was a great experience as was tasting blended and single malts. We would definitely book again with this company and recommend the one day trips.
Posted on 10/09/2009
My trip to Scotland last yr was one of the best vacatins I've take to date, I had such a wonderful time with the Rabbie's Staff, they were very accomidating. I'm goning back again in January and look forward to seeing them again. thank you Rabbie
SGT Scott Ferguson
1-158th Aviation Battalion
Posted on 27/08/2009
I go with Richard on the ture the 6 and 9/8 and it change my life. I found that missing pice, With little whiskey, Karen Matheson dreaming sea, high land and safe driving. And if I lose it I know where to find it again. I come back.
Posted on 23/07/2009
Just settling back from our vacation in Scotland, last week of May 09. Highlight was Helen's tour of the Highlands. Even though we were just her first tour or her first week of tours, she was "marvelous". Our 3 grown daughters, my wife and I highly recommend asking for any tours Helen is the guide for. In fact we will be sending her a small token of our appreciation.
Posted on 12/06/2009
My second day in Scotland and my second guided tour: That one was a shorter one and first of all, it started later so that I could sleep longer in the morning and take my breakfast in the B&B.
This time a lady (around 40 years old) was our guide. She was very funny, liked to laugh and she talked a lot. I also spoke with her: We were talking about Germany and not only about the country we were in.
The first part of the trip was nothing new to me, but it was interesting to drive the same way again into the opposite direction: We passed the Forth Bridge, then came into the “Kingdom of Fife”. Our first stop was Dunkeld: We got 30 minutes to see this historic town, which allowed us to see more than the day before where we only had 5 or 10 minutes breaks. I walked across a park which leaded to the cathedral. The cathedral itself is located on a small hill. Right in front there is a lawn with benches and down in the valley the river Tay flows. This is a true place to rest and relax.
I continued my walk through the town and finally closed the bow that I had taken by arriving back in time at the parking lot where the bus stood.
Shortly after Dunkeld we got off the bus again. I walked through a forest and along the river Tay (Tay Forest Park). Then finally we all arrived at a parking place. There was a group of young people that were half naked and did not seem to have any feelings of shame because of that. It soon got clear why this place was so interesting: We passed through a gate and then walked again for ¼ of a mile until we stood in front of some huge waterfalls. The Ossian’s Hall was located on a top. It looked like a roound stone house. The door was obviously difficult to be opened. But it wasn’t. When I passed through the door, I saw myself standing in a dark hall. The only light came from above and through the second door. This one lead to a glass door and behind the most beautiful view on the waterfalls! The guide, Angela was her name by the way- Angela like the German chancelor, took a picture from me standing in front of these natural wonders.
After a longer walk through the forest we came to Pitlochry which I also knew from the day before. We took our lunchbreak there. I spoke with people from Sweden there, but part of that family has been living in California for many years.
The next location on our plan was Queen’s View, but before I had an opportunity to take a picture of the river and a huge bridge built somewhere into a forest and that bridge could be seen from far.
On Queen’s View we had a beautiful view on the Tay valley and Loch Tummel, a very nice lake in the Highlands.
Next was a long drive on a narrow and winding road with many bends (“Whoever feels sick, please let me know”). Then we surrounded Loch Tummel, came through a very desolate landscape poor of trees and gradually reached our next aim which was the Aberfeldy Distillary. Our tour was named the “Whiskey, waterfalls and Glens Tour” so it was time now for a shot of Scotch! We got a guided tour throught the distillery and in the end we got our promised drink!
We took our last break in Killin, also already known from the day before. To get there we drove along the Loch Tay which we saw from the height. We could look down on the lake that simmered in blue as the weather had definitely improved. There were only some short and light showers in the morning, but then in the afternoon the rain stopped and we experienced more and more sunny spells.
The way from Killin back to Edinburgh was familiar to me: It was exactly the same as on Saturday. I planned in my head to cycle there another time. I asked for a B&B in Killin thinking of staying the night in this place and starting from Edinburgh. Now I discovered that practically the whole way back to Edinburgh was downhill, so the opposite way would be uphill and so it would make a huge difference in time if I started cycling in Edinburgh or if I finished there.
Posted on 06/06/2009
It's been an amazing tour through the Highlands. It really couldn't have been better - mainly thanks to the weather and our guide MacKenzie.
Absolutely recommended!!!
Posted on 29/05/2009
Thanks very much girls! So glad you enjoyed your tour. Angela
Posted on 21/04/2009
We made this tour with guide Tony and absolutely loved it. The scenery was beautiful, the visit to the whisky distillery very interesting and the guide was extremely friendly and perfectly combined smart and interesting comments with beautiful Scottish music.
Posted on 15/04/2009
A big thank you to Tony our tour guide for a fabulous day out on Sunday 12th April. We couldn't have spent Easter Sunday doing anything more special than touring through the Highlands, sipping whiskey and listening to Tony's endless stories about history and local traditions. He was a wonderful tour guide.
Posted on 09/03/2009
It was a very nice trip. I had very much fun with you.
The view of Queen`s view was amazing and unbelievable.
Posted on 16/02/2009
A brilliant day out in the snow covered Trossachs! Our tour guide Angela was fantastic - She was very informative and made the day enjoyable from start to finish. It was great to be able to see some of the countryside outside of Edinburgh, the visit to the Whisky Distillery was fascinating, and we really enjoyed the walk up to the waterfalls - made even more beautiful (and a little slippery!) by the ice and snow. We would thoroughly recommend this tour, and many thanks to Angela for making it such a great day out - we've even downloaded some Runrig!
Posted on 19/01/2009
Thanks Tony for a great day out!
Posted on 14/01/2009
hiya!
thank you so much for the great tour!
the tour guide (angela) was very knowledgeable! she knows alot! she's got a sense of humour too!
the tour was good except the weather which was not that good because it was raining and it was very windy but this is out of our control.
but the rest is fine. thanks for everythin! =)
Posted on 15/03/2010
Our tour guide(I just hate to call her 'driver') Karen was excellent. Very friendly, jovial and most importantly informative. Whenever we think of the places we visited, we still can hear her voice in the background. she really made the tour a whole lot wonderful.
Posted on 08/01/2010
I loved the stop where we walked up the trail to the house overlooking the falls and the bridge
Posted on 01/05/2009
The tour guide was most knowledgeable about Scotland and it's rich history. He was also very entertaining and accomadating.
Posted on 15/10/2008
Our guide, MAC, definitely was what made the tours the greatest, for us. I love history but my husband hates it and basically just went so i would not be by myself. He was even impressed with the tour. Mac really has a way of bring it all to life. We had a really good time. I can most strongly recommend your tours. Thanks for the great job.
Posted on 13/08/2008
Everything was fantastic, especially Queen's View. Before I was on the tour, I'd been nervous because of the first trip to Scotland alone(and you know I'm not a native English speaker). However, my feeling turned out to be satisfied because a driver(Brian?) was so friendly and gentle. That's why I'd like to recommend my friends who will go to Scotland to join the tour.
The tour will become a pleasant memory for me. Thank you very much.
Next time I go to Scotland, I'll participate another tour of Rabbie's.
Furthermore, the tour wasn't only flexible but also punctual. I was satisfied.
Full Tour Itinerary (English)
Depart Edinburgh at 09.00 and travel north over the Forth Road Bridge, passing one of Scotland's great engineering wonders - the Forth Rail Bridge. Continuing north into the Kingdom of Fife you pass Loch Leven castle where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned in 1567 and forced to abdicate from the throne.
Further on you will also pass Perth, the medieval capital of Scotland, before crossing the Highland Boundary Fault line, and the point where the scenery changes from the rolling farmland of the Lowlands to the forested hills and mountains of the Scottish Highlands. Surrounded by this beautiful scenery and on the banks of the River Tay is the Cathedral town of Dunkeld, your first stop of the day. Dunkeld was for many centuries the capital of the Christian Celtic Church, and its 13th century Cathedral reflects the once great importance of this quaint Highland village. From Dunkeld it's a short drive to the Hermitage, a fantastic woodland walk leading up to the Black Linn Falls where the River Braan cascades into a narrow gorge. Surrounded by some of Scotland's tallest trees and changing spectacularly in appearance throughout the seasons it's a great place at any time of year. You may even have the chance to see the spectacular sight of Salmon attempting to leap up the falls and on towards their spawning grounds.
Leaving the Hermitage you follow the wide valley of the River Tay towards the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry. You will spend around 1 hour here and you can visit the many great shops and restaurants or maybe even take a walk down towards Loch Faskally.
After lunch you take a scenic drive through the mountains of Highland Perthshire, first crossing over the Pass of Killiecrankie before a short stop at the Queen's View overlooking Loch Tummel. On a clear day the view here is stunning, looking over to the unmistakable peak of Schiehallion and beyond to the mountains of Glencoe. Continuing alongside Loch Tummel you then head over the hills and past the spectacular sixteenth century Castle Menzies towards the town of Aberfeldy and Dewars Whisky distillery*, where you can discover the secret of how Scotland's national drink is made. No visit to Scotland is complete without sampling a 'wee dram' and you will get the chance to taste some of the finished product. Known in the Gaelic as Uisge Beatha (or 'water of life') whisky has been produced for centuries in Scotland and the art is now close to perfection. Later you travel West into the ancient lands of Breadalbane, or the ‘High Country’ surrounding Loch Tay and make your way along the loch towards Killin. The small town is situated on the edge of the River Dochart and has the fantastic Falls of Dochart at its heart, flowing under the old bridge and past the ancient burial ground of the Clan MacNab who once dominated the area. After Killin you take a drive over the Braes of Balquhidder, the resting place of Highland outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor before passing Stirling Castle and Linlithgow Palace on your return journey to Edinburgh.
Return time - approx. 19.15
6 Full Details & Itinerary
4 Customer Reviews
4 Traveller Photos
Explore the History, Legends and Magical Tales of the Celtic and Scottish Heartlands.
You travel over the Forth Road Bridge past Perth to Dunkeld and the Hermitage in Macbeth’s Birnam Wood for a forest walk amongst spectacular waterfalls and the tallest trees in the country. Then journey north for lunch at Pitlochry before travelling to see the Queen’s View on Loch Tummel.
Your afternoon continues with a visit to Dewar’s Whisky Distillery, before travelling the length of majestic Loch Tay, beneath the dramatic Ben Lawers, to Killin in romantic Glen Dochart, an area abundant with ancient stone circles. From here you journey through Rob Roy country past Stirling Castle on your way back to Edinburgh.
Return to Waverley Bridge opposite Waverley Train Station
Inclusions
Transportation by top of the range 16 seat Mercedes minicoach for a more personal experience. We believe a small group tour with a maximum of 16 passengers really does make a big difference to your trip. It allows us to give you a more personal service and remain the only 5 Star operator to offer this personal guarantee. Touring with a maximum of 16 passengers you get more for your money, more personal attention, more time with the locals, more time off the bus, more time on the back-roads and just more of an authentic, friendly experience. The smaller groups allow you to meet people from all over the world and make friends for life.
Forced air ventilation as standard.
Services of a professional Rabbie's driver/guide
Rabbie's Discount Card - money off restaurants, shopping and attractions.
Exclusions
Lunch and refreshments.
Entrance fee to the distillery
* Dewars World Of Whisky is closed every Sunday Nov - April. Tour will divert to visit Glenturret Distillery during this period.
Discount Price
Students, Seniors over 60 and Children between 5 and 16 Important Information
Because we believe in time off the bus and give you opportunities to take nature walks we recommend you bring suitable clothing and footwear for your tour. Scotland can be a wet place!! Please note that due to safety legislation open-toed or high-heeled shoes are not permitted within the Whisky Distillery.
Full Tour Itinerary (English)
Depart Edinburgh at 09.00 and travel north over the Forth Road Bridge, passing one of Scotland's great engineering wonders - the Forth Rail Bridge. Continuing north into the Kingdom of Fife you pass Loch Leven castle where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned in 1567 and forced to abdicate from the throne.
Further on you will also pass Perth, the medieval capital of Scotland, before crossing the Highland Boundary Fault line, and the point where the scenery changes from the rolling farmland of the Lowlands to the forested hills and mountains of the Scottish Highlands. Surrounded by this beautiful scenery and on the banks of the River Tay is the Cathedral town of Dunkeld, your first stop of the day. Dunkeld was for many centuries the capital of the Christian Celtic Church, and its 13th century Cathedral reflects the once great importance of this quaint Highland village. From Dunkeld it's a short drive to the Hermitage, a fantastic woodland walk leading up to the Black Linn Falls where the River Braan cascades into a narrow gorge. Surrounded by some of Scotland's tallest trees and changing spectacularly in appearance throughout the seasons it's a great place at any time of year. You may even have the chance to see the spectacular sight of Salmon attempting to leap up the falls and on towards their spawning grounds.
Leaving the Hermitage you follow the wide valley of the River Tay towards the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry. You will spend around 1 hour here and you can visit the many great shops and restaurants or maybe even take a walk down towards Loch Faskally.
After lunch you take a scenic drive through the mountains of Highland Perthshire, first crossing over the Pass of Killiecrankie before a short stop at the Queen's View overlooking Loch Tummel. On a clear day the view here is stunning, looking over to the unmistakable peak of Schiehallion and beyond to the mountains of Glencoe. Continuing alongside Loch Tummel you then head over the hills and past the spectacular sixteenth century Castle Menzies towards the town of Aberfeldy and Dewars Whisky distillery*, where you can discover the secret of how Scotland's national drink is made. No visit to Scotland is complete without sampling a 'wee dram' and you will get the chance to taste some of the finished product. Known in the Gaelic as Uisge Beatha (or 'water of life') whisky has been produced for centuries in Scotland and the art is now close to perfection. Later you travel West into the ancient lands of Breadalbane, or the ‘High Country’ surrounding Loch Tay and make your way along the loch towards Killin. The small town is situated on the edge of the River Dochart and has the fantastic Falls of Dochart at its heart, flowing under the old bridge and past the ancient burial ground of the Clan MacNab who once dominated the area. After Killin you take a drive over the Braes of Balquhidder, the resting place of Highland outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor before passing Stirling Castle and Linlithgow Palace on your return journey to Edinburgh.
