Edinburgh Tattoo & A Taste of the 'Water of Life'

Name: Edinburgh Tattoo & A Taste of The 'Water of Life'

Short Description: The tour begins with a journey past Scotland’s ancient seat of power, Stirling Castle. You’ll hear the stories that made William Wallace legendary and see the battlefields and castles that have influenced Scotland’s past and present. Further north we arrive at ‘Glenturret, Scotland's oldest working whisky distillery. You’ll be taken on an informative tour before being escorted to the exclusive ‘Warehouse No. 9’. This room’s unique aromas and impressive displays are truly breath-taking; and your ‘private nosing and tasting’ is the only whisky lesson you’ll ever need. After a light lunch at the distillery’s restaurant we make our way to Perthshire, where we take a gentle stroll through the woodlands to the cascading Black Linn Falls on the River Braan. Our return journey will take a final stop to admire the architectural delights of Dunkeld Cathedral, a building that unites Scotland’s Gothic and Norman past. Back in Edinburgh, you will have time to relax and explore the city before making your own way to the evening performance of the Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle.

Description: The tour begins with a journey past Scotland’s ancient seat of power, Stirling Castle. You’ll hear the stories that made William Wallace legendary and see the battlefields and castles that have influenced Scotland’s past and present. Further north we arrive at ‘Glenturret, Scotland's oldest working whisky distillery. You’ll be taken on an informative tour before being escorted to the exclusive ‘Warehouse No. 9’. This room’s unique aromas and impressive displays are truly breath-taking; and your ‘private nosing and tasting’ is the only whisky lesson you’ll ever need. After a light lunch at the distillery’s restaurant we make our way to Perthshire, where we take a gentle stroll through the woodlands to the cascading Black Linn Falls on the River Braan. Our return journey will take a final stop to admire the architectural delights of Dunkeld Cathedral, a building that unites Scotland’s Gothic and Norman past. Back in Edinburgh, you will have time to relax and explore the city before making your own way to the evening performance of the Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle.

Highlights

• Whisky tasting at Scotland’s oldest distillery(Glenturret)
• Whisky Distillery(Whisky)
• Wallace Monument(Wallace)
• Dunkeld Cathedral (Dunkeld)
• The Hermitage Forest(Hermitage)
• The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (Tattoo)

Inclusions

Item 1: Local Scottish Guide

Item 2: Guided tour at Scotland's oldest working distillery

Item 3: Exclusive Whisky Tasting Rooms Experience

Item 4: Soup and sandwich lunch

Item 5: Edinburgh Military Tattoo Ticket

Item 6: Foreign Language Audio Guides available

Item 7: Hermitage Forest Walk 

Item 8: Dunkeld Cathedral

Item 9: WiFi

Name: Whisky Distillery

NameShort: Whisky Distillery

Our national drink is enjoyed around the world, but there’s nowhere better to try whisky than in Scotland itself. Learn about whisky production, and sample the ‘water of life’ straight from the source at a whisky distillery.

Our national drink is enjoyed around the world, but there’s nowhere better to try whisky than in Scotland itself. Learn about whisky production, and sample the ‘water of life’ straight from the source at a whisky distillery.

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Name: Whisky tasting at Scotland’s oldest distillery

NameShort: Whisky tasting at Scotland’s oldest distillery

Glenturret Distillery is the oldest operating whisky distillery in Scotland. Learn about the traditional methods of whisky production, and access Warehouse no. 9 – which is restricted to the public – for a special sampling of our national drink.

Glenturret Distillery is the oldest operating whisky distillery in Scotland. Learn about the traditional methods of whisky production, and access Warehouse no. 9 – which is restricted to the public – for a special sampling of our national drink.

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Name: The Hermitage Forest

NameShort: The Hermitage Forest

The Hermitage is a magical woodland, created by the 3rd Duke of Atholl, who helped with the tree planting by firing seeds out of a canon! Wander through the forest to admire a thundering waterfall and some of Scotland’s tallest trees.

The Hermitage is a magical woodland, created by the 3rd Duke of Atholl, who helped with the tree planting by firing seeds out of a canon! Wander through the forest to admire a thundering waterfall and some of Scotland’s tallest trees.

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Name: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 

NameShort: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a feast for the senses. The annual events welcome musicians and dancers from around the world to perform on the iconic Edinburgh Castle Esplanade. A powerful and unforgettable experience which honours Scottish tradition.

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a feast for the senses. The annual events welcome musicians and dancers from around the world to perform on the iconic Edinburgh Castle Esplanade. A powerful and unforgettable experience which honours Scottish tradition.

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Name: Dunkeld Cathedral

NameShort: Dunkeld Cathedral

Dunkeld Cathedral is a beautiful, partly ruined structure, which sits in a peaceful location overlooking the River Tay. Look out for the cursed effigy of the ‘Wolf of Badenoch’ inside, and read about the cathedral’s history spanning hundreds of years.

Dunkeld Cathedral is a beautiful, partly ruined structure, which sits in a peaceful location overlooking the River Tay. Look out for the cursed effigy of the ‘Wolf of Badenoch’ inside, and read about the cathedral’s history spanning hundreds of years.

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Name: Wallace Monument

NameShort: Wallace Monument

The Wallace Monument is perched strikingly at the top of Abbey Craig, as a tribute to our national hero William Wallace, who rebelled against Edward I and defeated his army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297.

The Wallace Monument is perched strikingly at the top of Abbey Craig, as a tribute to our national hero William Wallace, who rebelled against Edward I and defeated his army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297.

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