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New Kelpies tour up to the top

New Kelpies tour up to the top

New way to see the Kelpies A thrilling new way to experience the iconic Kelpies in Scotland has just been announced , offering visitors an adrenaline-pumping adventure that combines awe-inspiring views with an exhilarating descent. This unique tour allows participants to climb inside one of these magnificent 30-meter-tall steel horse heads, ascend to the top, and then abseil down the interior – a breathtaking way to connect with these world-famous sculptures. . The Kelpies Scotland remain Andy Scott’s biggest achievement in his career ….

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Glencoe tours, Scotland tours
2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Scotland, August 2023

2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Scotland, August 2023

For the first time ever, the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships will bring together all road, track, BMX, indoor, mountain bike and para-cycling world championships disciplines into one mega event. The world’s greatest riders will compete head-to-head for coveted rainbow jerseys in 13 individual championships, making it the biggest cycling event ever. Discover the captivating beauty of Scotland and explore its most beloved attractions with a guided tour. Visit all the highlights you can in just one day ! From Lallybroch ( Outlander…

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Scotland tours 2023

Scotland tours 2023

Discover the captivating beauty of Scotland and explore its most beloved attractions with a guided tour. Visit all the highlights you can in just one day ! From Lallybroch ( Outlander ) to Eilean Donan Castle ( James Bond film – the World is not enough ) Scotland has many amazing sights to explore . Our Outlander tours go to all the key locations in the life of Jamie Fraser , including Lallybroch , Castle Leoch , Craigh na Dun…

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Glenturret Distillery tours , Lalique restaurant, Scotland tours, private distillery tours
Glenturret Distillery adds fine dining at Lalique

Glenturret Distillery adds fine dining at Lalique

Glenturret is famous as the oldest working whisky-producing site in Scotland. Not only does it offer a fantastic distillery it’s also recently become home to the gorgeous Glenturret Lalique Restaurant.  Another great reason to book your Glenturret Distillery tour now . Book online. The new fine dining restaurant was only open for seven months before it was awarded a Michelin star in February of this year. Scottish-born Head Chef Mark Donald was brought in by new owners Lalique to run…

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where is Craigh na dun ?

where is Craigh na dun ?

Craigh na Dun The mystical and enchanting spot where Claire and Frank first come across the standing stones that soon after were to propel Claire back in time. They have been an ever-present since, including in Season 4 . No standing stones actually exist here but I think they are based on a combination of  Clava Cairns and Callanish , both of which are outstanding Scottish tourist sites. Even without the presence of the colossal pillars, this spot in Perthshire…

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Historic Mary Queen of Scots documents found

Historic Mary Queen of Scots documents found

Some important documents signed by Mary Queen of Scots have just been found at Museum of Edinburgh . They were gifted to the museum in 1920 and then ‘lost’ until recent work by curators to inventory and restore them. They are handwritten, dated numbered and signed and reveal some interesting facts about Edinburgh in the 16th century. Mary Queen of Scots tours from Private tours Edinburgh There are permits for London salt sellers allowing them to operate in Edinburgh and…

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The Outlander effect continues to boost tourist numbers

The Outlander effect continues to boost tourist numbers

The “Outlander effect” continues , telling us what we already know , that Outlander has provided a major boost to the economy in Scotland . Visitor numbers to Scotland’s attractions increased for the fifth year in a row. Outlander news from Private tours Edinburgh   The two top sites – the National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Castle – each attracted more than two million visits, only the second time any visitor attraction in Scotland has surpassed the two million…

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Doune castle visitors, including members, will be required to pre-book tickets online and to use contactless payment where possible;
Outlander castles, whisky and lochs tours

Outlander castles, whisky and lochs tours

Our Outlander castles, whisky and lochs tours feature a visit to two Outlander castles  – Midhope Castle ( Lallybroch ) and Doune Castle ( Castle Leoch ) – plus a tour of Deanston Distillery , producer of Highland malt whisky . private tour Midhope Castle ( Lallybroch ) Doune Castle ( Castle Leoch ) Deanston distillery Loch Lubnaig Loch Lubhair Doune Castle Originally dating to the 13th Century, Doune Castle near Stirling plays Castle Leoch, home to Colum MacKenzie and…

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Tour balance - Eilean Donan Castle and the Highlands tour 2022
Eilean Donan Castle tours bookings

Eilean Donan Castle tours bookings

Private tours of Eilean Donan Castle and the Highlands from Edinburgh including a visit to Glencoe and Buachaille Etive Mor . Your guide will take you to the best spots for taking pictures of the beautiful scenery of Glencoe and the Highlands . This tour starts at 10 am and costs £425 . Book your tour now on phone +447305-294773 or contact us online . Book your private tours of Eilean Donan Castle and the Highlands online Please enable javascript in your…

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will there be an “Outlaw King” effect in Scotland ?

will there be an “Outlaw King” effect in Scotland ?

At Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Scotland’s tragic Mary, Queen of Scots, the volunteer guides and workers are preparing for a tourist surge. This 15th-century palace, a bulwark of the Stuart dynasty, is astonishingly well preserved and already draws visitors who walk among its stone halls and ramparts and admire its little loch. Outlaw King tours from Private tours Edinburgh . Phone 07305-294773 for more details or contact us online. But Frances Murray, tour guide and shop manager, knows there…

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