Destinations - Experienced Tours Scotland

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A WEE LIST OF OUR

FAVOURITE DESTINATIONS

IN SCOTLAND

These are just some of our favourite places to visit whilst on tour in Scotland

ARTHUR’S SEAT, EDINBURGH

Impressive volcanic feature dominating the Edinburgh skyline

BALMAHA VILLAGE

Picturesque heritage village on Loch Lomond

BLAIR CASTLE

Historic Seat of the Duke of Atholl

CALTON HILL, EDINBURGH

Hill-top collection of monuments with views over central Edinburgh

CRAIGMILLAR CASTLE

Edinburgh’s ‘other’ castle 3 miles south of the city.

CLAVA CAIRNS BURRIAL SITE

Highland burial chambers over 4,000 years old

CULLODEN BATTLEFIELD

The end of the Second Jacobite Uprising

DOUNE CASTLE

Ruined Medieval Castle & film set

EDINBURGH CASTLE

World-famous castle dominating the skyline

EILEAN DONAN CASTLE

Iconic highland Castle overlooking the Kyles

THE FALKIRK WHEEL

Modern & efficient canal technology

FORT GEORGE

Large army fortress built near Inverness

GLASGOW MERCHANT CITY

Industrious area in Glasgow that saw wealth from eastern trade

GLENCOE

A desolate landscape with a dark history

GLENFINNAN VIADUCT

Railway viaduct that featured in Harry Potter Films

HOLYROOD PALACE AND GARDENS

The official Royal Residence in Scotland

HOPETOUN HOUSE

Large 17th Century country mansion near Edinburgh

HUNTINGTOWER CASTLE

15th century castle connected to Mary Queen of Scots

INCHCOLM ABBEY & ISLAND

12th century Abbey on Inchcolm Island

LINLITHGOW PALACE

Birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots

LOCH KATRINE

Picturesque Loch with Paddle Steamer Sir Walter Scott

LOCH NESS

The home of the Monster and her children

LUSS VILLAGE

Quaint loch side village on Loch Lomond

MCINTOSH HOUSE

Art Deco house designed by Glaswegian Charles Rennie McIntosh

MEIKLEOUR BEECH HEDGE

The worlds tallest hedgerow, reaching to heaven

NEPTUNE’S STAIRCASE

Britains longest lock staircase on the Caledonian canal

PAISLEY ABBEY

Highland burial chambers over 4,000 years old

PRESTON MILL

Quirky grain mill building and phantassie doocot

ROSSLYN CHAPEL

Mysterious chapel with links to The Knights Templar

THE ROYAL MILE

Famous Scottish mile through the old town of Edinburgh

ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA

Famous ship that carried the Royals and entertained around the world

SCONE PALACE

Classic 12th century historic house near Perth

ST GILES CATHEDRAL

Historic Cathedral on The Royal Mile in Edinburgh

STIRLING CASTLE

Historic Royal seat and capital of Scotland

TANTALLON CASTLE

Cliff edge castle on the East Lothian coastline

THE FORTH BRIDGES

Historic crossing of the River Forth between north and south Quensferry

THE KELPIES

Modern structure designed by Andy Scott

PEOPLE’S PALACE & WINTER GARDEN

Museum and Glasshouse in Glasgow’s east end

THE SCOTT MONUMENT

Central-Edinburgh monument celebrating Sir Walter Scott

URQHART CASTLE

Famous Castle on the banks of Loch Ness

MIDHOPE CASTLE

Popularised as the set of Lallybroch Castle in Outlander

WALLACE MONUMENT

Impressive Victorian tower commemorating William Wallace

BLACKNESS CASTLE

15th century fortification that resembles a ship at sea

HAILES CASTLE

13th century castle strategic in the wars of independence