Highland Lochs, Whisky & Wallace Day Tour from Glasgow
Visit the Wallace Monument, discover Perthshire’s beautiful scenic glens, see Gleneagles Hotel Estate – home of the Ryder Cup and then visit Scotland’s oldest distillery, The Famous Grouse. Tour runs Wednesdays and Saturdays all year.
Scotland's oldest distillery - the Famous Grouse Experience, The Wallace Monument, Gleneagles Hotel Estate (home of the 2014 Ryder Cup),The Trossachs National Park
Leaving Glasgow we travel north-east to Stirling, where our first stop is the Wallace Monument* (1); a towering stone testimonial to the Scottish legend William Wallace. Inside you will find fascinating exhibits leading you through the life of the real Braveheart and most impressive of all, Wallace’s legendary 5ft 6in(1.7m) tall broadsword.
Gleneagles
We then travel further north to Gleneagles Hotel Estate (2) - one of Scotland’s world class golf resorts and site of the 2014 Ryder Cup. Enjoy a photo opportunity here and see where the international legends of golf play.
Whisky Distillery
We continue our journey through the pretty countryside of Perthshire to our next stop in Crieff, where we visit The Famous Grouse Experience* (3) at Scotland's oldest distillery, Glenturret Distillery. Learn about the traditional whisky-making process, see how you measure up to the world’s largest bottle of whisky and sample some of ‘The Water of Life’ itself at the fantastic Taste Experience bar. Timberbush Tours customers can also enjoy an exclusive tasting of the Black Grouse Alpha Edition; a rich, smoky blend available only at Glenturret Distillery. Enjoy a range of tasty lunch options in the Glenturret Cafe or take a stroll in the distillery grounds.
Loch Earn & Trossachs
In the afternoon we travel west past beautiful Loch Earn (5) and down through Strathyre to Kilmahog Woollen Mill (4) for the chance to meet Hamish the Highland cow. We then continue on through the Trossachs - Scotland’s first national park, known as ‘the Highlands in miniature’ for its abundance of lochs, mountains and forests, where we’ll discover the lands of legendary outlaw, Rob Roy MacGregor. We then make a brief refreshment stop in the pretty town of Aberfoyle, (6) before returning to Glasgow.
Inclusions
PLEASE NOTE: Prices shown are for transport and driver-guide only.
Exclusions
OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Wallace Monument entry; The Famous Grouse Experience Distillery.
The Little Details
- Minimum Age: Age 5+
- Min Age: 5 years
- Tour Vehicle Type: Mini Coach
- Months of Operation: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, All Year
- Duration of Tour: Full Day
- Departure Point: Glasgow
- Departure Point: 266 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1QX.
- Departure Time: 09:30 Please arrive 15 minutes early
- Expected return Time: 18:00
- Duration of Tour: Full Day
Rates & Dates
| Ticket Price (Per Person ) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Season | Type | |
| Standard Tour Ticket | Discount Tour Ticket | |
| Wednesdays and Saturdays Summer | £40.00 | £38.00 |
Discount for children between 5 and 16 years, students (you must show your student card) and seniors (adults 60 years old and over).
Booking Notes
- Prices are quoted per person per tour
- Please note children under 5 cannot be accepted on any tour.
- Any booking is subject to our Booking Terms.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made by email to the email address sending the confirmation.
Please note that customers cancelling or wishing to alter any confirmed tour reservation will be charged a standard fee of 10% per booking to cover administration costs.
The following terms and conditions apply:
- Cancellation more than 3 working days before departure - full refund less administration fee.
- Cancellation less than 3 working days before departure - no refund.
Full payment is required at the time of booking. We strongly recommend that you take out appropriate travel insurance which covers eventualities such as cancellations.
Some Places We Will Visit
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Stirling
As you'd expect with such a strategically important town, Stirling has a long and fascinating history and is packed with major historical sights.
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Crieff
The well-groomed town of Crieff sits on the slopes of the Grampian foothills overlooking the wide Strathearn valley. It's a popular tourist centre and a good base for exploring the western part of Perthshire and the Trossachs.
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Gleneagles
A beautiful Scottish glen which is home to the world famous Gleneagles Hotel - a 5 star country house hotel and championship golf course, which will host the 2014 Ryder Cup.
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Aberfoyle
The sleepy village of Aberfoyle suddenly bursts into life in the summer with the arrival of hordes of tourists. It lies on the edge of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park and, along with Callander to the east, is one of the main tourist centres for the Trossachs.
Castle Visited
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Stirling Castle
Scotland's most strategic castle with a dominating position over the gateway to the North of Scotland.
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