Ruinous Highland Village and Standing Stones Day Trip

5.0
(2 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Sooth Sayers and whisky and standing stones and a ruined Highland village and mountains and lochs and clans and all the crazy stories from this rather secretive tour. This tour just might be the best private tour in Scotland, seriously, you'll be talking about it for years without actually divulging the exact locations. Be prepared to walk about a mile in total with a steep path. Chances are, there will be nobody else around.
Fixed price for up to five passengers and if you book then you will be getting me, Andrew as your tour guide. I have several years experience both as a walking tour guide and as a driving tour guide.
I like things to be fun, interesting and flexible.
My head is jam packed full of the mad stories and every time I learn something new that makes my jaw drop I just cant wait to tell folk about it.
I'm happy if my lovely visitors are happy. I'll do my very best for you.

What's Included

Private transportation
Child safety seats
Bottled water
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Possibly built around 1430 to replace an earlier bridge destroyed in the battle of 1297 fought between William Wallace and the might of the English Army.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Doune Castle

    14th century castle made famous in recent times through Monty Python. Outlander and Game Of Thrones. Castle is closed but expect a couple of local stories.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Loch Lubnaig

    Scenic spot for refreshment and restroom.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Falls of Dochart

    Epic waterfall and ancestral burial ground for the local clan. Hear tales of a couple of notorious highland chiefs.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Ancient standing stone circle and a thoughtful delve into the minds of the ancient people. There will be no one around but you. Exact location is a secret.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Abandoned Highland village. Hear tales of the local sooth sayer and explore the shell of her centuries old home. Expect a walk of about a mile in total with steep inclines. There will be no one around but you as the whereabouts of the village are known only to a few.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 7

    High mountain pass with incredible views, just jaw dropping stuff. This is a very quiet wee road so maybe enjoy a wee dram of whisky in amongst the heather.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Dunkeld

    There should be time for a wee meander around this lovely wee Highland town with Jacobite tales of divine winds before heading back to Edinburgh.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Get Off The Beaten Path

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