Scottish Highlands Day Trip and Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Tour ID: 1170 Tour Theme: Edinburgh Day Tours (Group Tours) This tour starts from: Edinburgh Duration: 1 Day - 9 hours 30min approx.
	Operated by: Highland Explorer

Tour Description:


A stunning day tour of the Highlands, a land of forests, mountains, rivers and glens. Visit a local whisky distillery and sample a warming dram of single malt whisky. Returns to Edinburgh in time for an evening at the world famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

We leave Edinburgh behind and pass Stirling with views of its impressive Castle and the Wallace Monument. Then it's into the Highlands through the scenic beauty of The Trossachs National Park, once home to the infamous cattle thief and rogue, Rob Roy MacGregor. We follow the shoreline of beautiful Loch Earn before visiting a local Whisky Distillery where you can take an optional tour, learn how the 'water of life' is made and sample a wee dram for yourself. We then explore the peaceful Hermitage and take a short woodland walk to see the spectacular Black Linn Falls on the River Braan. We take in Dunkeld with its spectacular cathedral on the banks of the River Tay before returning south past the inspiring Forth Bridge. On returning to Edinburgh you will have free time to return to your accommodation or explore the city before making your own way to the evening performance of the Military Tattoo at the spectacular Edinburgh Castle.

The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a sell-out every year and for many people, it is a lifetime ambition to see the Tattoo live. No matter the weather, you're guaranteed an experience which will live with you forever. The 2011 action-packed programme will feature exciting contributions from the Massed Bands of Her Majesty's Royal Marines, Highland Dancing, the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland and the stirring music of the world-famous Massed Pipes and Drums. An international flavour will be added by, amongst others, a Dutch Mounted Bicycle Band and South Africa's Navy Band. Check out the Tattoo website for more information: www.edinburgh-tattoo.co.uk

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