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Scottish Highlands Walking tours

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Stirling: Gin Distillery Tour with Tasting

1. Stirling: Gin Distillery Tour with Tasting

Join a guided tour of Stirling Distillery, home to Stirling Gin, and discover the history of the trendy spirit and the scientific process behind distilling gin. Learn how to make a perfectly crafted Gin & Tonic for you to then taste the iconic drink.  On arrival, you will be served a bespoke welcome cocktail. Start the guided tour with learning from your passionate guide about the history of gin, from its medical uses to today's Scottish gin craze. Walk through the still room to see the copper Portuguese stills as your guide explains the science behind gin distilling. Your guide will then continue the tour by showing you how the bottling, waxing and labelling system works. Once the tour has come to an end you will be shown to the unique tasting tables where you will learn how to create the perfect Gin and Tonic. If option selected, you will also be given two stunning gin liqueurs (Raspberry gin liqueur and Bramble & Mint gin liqueur) and a Battle Strength Gin accompanied by a selection of hand-crafted chocolates especially made to suit the gin. You will then have the opportunity to sit, chat and enjoy your selection of drinks.

Stirling: Guided Walking Tour

2. Stirling: Guided Walking Tour

In this 1.5 hour tour, explore the old town of the city with a friendly, fun local guide. Hear tales of the kings and queens who played an important role in Stirling's history as well as how life in the city has developed today. Starting at the VisitScotland iCentre by the Old Town Jail and finishing at Stirling Castle, you'll get a full overview of Stirling's history and modern culture on a family-friendly, leisurely stroll. Explore the star pyramid, dedicated to all who have martyred themselves for civil and religious liberty in Scotland. Pass by the macabre Grave Robber Stones, and learn the long-spanning history of the 14th-century Church of the Holy Rude. On the way, you'll take some time to take in the real flavor of Scotland with a local drink tasting. All the while, pick up local tips and insights for the rest of your time in Stirling.

Oban: Daily Town Highlights Walking Tour (10:30am)

3. Oban: Daily Town Highlights Walking Tour (10:30am)

On this 1.5 hour tour, immerse yourself in the sights and sounds as you travel back through the centuries to discover the history and culture of Oban. Your local, expert guide will bring the gateway to the Isles to life through tales, traditions and stories. Once hailed by Queen Victoria as 'one of the finest spots she has ever seen', you’ll soon see why. From world famous firework fiascos to distilleries and the iconic McCaigs Tower, the history of Oban is just waiting to be discovered! The tour includes: Oban Distillery SS Breda Shipwreck War and Peace Museum McCaigs Tower And more hidden gems!

Inverness: Daily Guided Walking Tour (11:30am & 5:30pm)

4. Inverness: Daily Guided Walking Tour (11:30am & 5:30pm)

The capital of the highlands and the main shopping, entertainment and travel destination for Northern Scotland, our charming city will take your breath away! Discover Inverness through a local's eyes on our staple 1.5 hour tour, visiting the main sights of Inverness. Our city will be brought to life as you explore how Inverness has developed, our local history and folklore, and our highland culture. From its humble beginnings as a royal city, to Jacobite risings and castle sieges, to modern life in Inverness today (and of course, the Loch Ness monster!), come and discover why Inverness is officially the happiest city in Scotland. Key sights include: Inverness Castle Inverness Cathedral River Ness Old High Church And many more hidden gems!

Oban: City Walking Tour with Whisky Tasting

5. Oban: City Walking Tour with Whisky Tasting

The perfect way to discover Oban; enjoy a guided walk followed by a guided whisky tasting of three full drams with your local guide. You'll spend the first part of the tour walking with your fun, local guide and small group, discovering the heritage and culture of Oban. Throughout, your local, expert guide will bring the 'Gateway to the Isles' to life through tales, traditions and stories. Once hailed by Queen Victoria as 'one of the finest spots she has ever seen', you’ll soon see why. After the walking tour, you'll deserve a wee nip (or three) at The View! Relax with the guide and take your time to enjoy three of Scotland's finest whiskies, learning more about the whiskies as you go. Everything is included in the price, just show up and enjoy! Key sights include: Oban Distillery SS Breda Shipwreck War and Peace Museum McCaigs Tower

Stirling Castle: Skip-the-Line Guided Tour in Spanish

6. Stirling Castle: Skip-the-Line Guided Tour in Spanish

Skip the lines to enter Scotland’s second-most-popular tourist attraction as you learn about the bloody history including stories of the kings, queens, and ghost of this castle. Your tour will begin on the esplanade of the castle as you hear your guide talking about the origins of the castle and its sieges. Stirling grew in relation to Scottish history, as did the castle. This castle however suffered numerous sieges, which is the reason why this stronghold became a stage for crucial moments for Scotland. It was key in the Scottish Wars of Independence of the 14th century, where heroes like William Wallace and Robert the Bruce took part. It served as a royal residence for centuries, and was the favorite for many kings. Your guide will take you inside the castle to visit the royal palace, where kings and queens once lived. This building was the first renaissance palace in Britain, and you will explore the Great Hall where feasts were held to celebrated the baptism of the future king of Scotland. In the 16th century, John Damian was the bird-man of Stirling castle. He wanted to fly to France, but a couple of minor inconveniences deterred him from getting too far. Today, this fortress is full of history, legends, and maybe even some ghosts. In addition, the English chronicler William of Worcester identified Stirling Castle as the home of the Knights of the Round Table of King Arthur.

Callanish: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour

7. Callanish: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour

Get an insider’s view of Callanish on the Isle of Lewis on a 2-hour group walking tour of the Calanais Standing Stones and the village. Meet your local guide directly at the Calanais Standing Stones and dive straight into the historical importance of this extraordinary cross-shaped setting of stones erected 5,000 years ago. Learn about the mysterious long-standing stones from your expert guide, hearing stories and legends of its inception. Many believe it was most likely an astronomical observatory and a place of ritual activity for over 2,000 years, but its true beginnings are still unknown. Continue your journey with a visit to the nearby village of Callanish, a typical and charming Outer Hebrides township.

Stirling: Wee Walk & A Gin (or 3!)

8. Stirling: Wee Walk & A Gin (or 3!)

Enjoy an exciting way to explore Stirling with a wee guided walk followed by a premium gin tasting with your local guide in Stirling Distillery, Stirling's only distillery. Please note: you can also choose a Scottish whisky flight if you'd prefer! You'll spend the first part of the tour on a walking tour with your small group and guide, discovering the history and culture of Stirling. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce whilst you hear the tales of battles, kings and queens who shaped Stirling, and Scotland into the place it is today. Learn about executions, marketplaces and grave robbers as well as modern life in this bustling city. After the walking tour, relax with the guide and enjoy a bespoke gin tasting in Stirling Distillery, a family-owned distillery with hand-crafted gin (the nettles in the gin come from their summer foraging expeditions!). Enjoy 3 gins in a flight, including their classic G&T, a pink gin, and a premium gin liqueur. There is also the option to choose a whisky flight of three full drams of Scottish whiskies instead of the gin, you can let the guide know on the day. Everything is included in the price, just show up and enjoy!

Callanish: Romantic Guided Walking Tour

9. Callanish: Romantic Guided Walking Tour

Get a love-struck insider's view of Callanish's most romantic spots on a 2-hour guided walking tour of the village and the iconic Calanais Standing Stones. Meet your local guide directly at the Calanais Standing Stones and start your tour by watching the vibrant colors of the sun setting behind the upright stones. Listen to romantic tales and myths about the 5,000-year-old stones, and which love stories are linked to its history. Make sure to stop and snap memorable pictures along your way. Then, make your way to Callanish, a charming village typical of the Outer Hebrides. Your guide will share the most ideal date night locations in the township so you and your loved one can enjoy a romantic tête-à-tête.

Private Stirling Dark Side Tour

10. Private Stirling Dark Side Tour

Jails, graveyards, and one of the most important castles in Scotland - Stirling has it all. But on this walking tour, there are no rose-tinted glasses or stories of Robert the Bruce. Discover Stirling's darker history, walking through Stirling's graveyard and spooky streets with your local guide uncovering Stirling's dark history. From unsolved murders, to grave-robbers and ghosts, immerse yourself in the creepy history of Stirling, Scotland's city with a long, dark history. See some of the stories you will discover below. Tour highlights: The witch trials of Stirling The plague and death Holy Rude cemetery The grave robbers of Stirling …& much more! Price: £75 for a group of up to 6 then just £10pp!

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4.7 / 5

based on 34 reviews

The gin experience was great fun, well organised and very informative. Lovely friendly staff. Good value for money. Nice little retail area where there are a selection of the guns tasted on sale. A really fantastic selection of guns in the tasting.

Welcoming and well informed staff on hand to explain all about Stirling Gin. The tour and tasting was at a leisurely pace - a very good experience

We had so much fun with guide tour Beth, she is so friendly and knowledgeable and answered all of our annoying questions

Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. We enjoyed our tour of Inverness!

This gin tasting tour was amazing would definitely recommend