Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Edinburgh
Traveler rating
4.4/5
Based on 5 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Edinburgh worth booking?
Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Edinburgh is a 8-hour experience in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, from $499 per person. It scores 51 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.4/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 51 / 100
- Rating
- 4.4/5 (5)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $499 per person
Step into the footsteps of former Scottish royalty, as we visit Scone Palace, the original home to the ‘Stone of Destiny’ in the Royal burgh of Perthshire - the crowning place of Scottish kings. Take a stroll under Sco
What you get
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
About this experience
Step into the footsteps of former Scottish royalty, as we visit Scone Palace, the original home to the ‘Stone of Destiny’ in the Royal burgh of Perthshire - the crowning place of Scottish kings. Take a stroll under Scotland’s tallest tress, marvel at the waterfall from Ossian’s Hall and touch the wishing tree in the Hermitage forest in Dunkeld. Lunch at Taste, Perthshire, the main attraction here is to 'hand feed' our much loved 'Highland Coos'. Immerse yourself in the Whisky-making process in Tullibardine Distillery followed by a couple of 'drams'. Visit our last attraction; the (in)famous Doune Castle, featured in Outlander, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and Game of Thrones.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Tullibardine Distillery Tour (optional) - £12p/p
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Forth Road Bridge
The Forth Road Bridge is a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site that joins the historic settlements of North and South Queensferry. The oldest bridge dates back to 1890 and is an iconic symbol of Scotland's 19th century bold engineering.
Pass by without stopping
Scone Palace
Historically the ‘Stone of Destiny’ was housed at Scone Palace, the iconic crowning place of Scotland’s Kings and Queens. Explore the stunning art and architecture of the Palace, follow in the footsteps of 42 Scottish Kings across the Moot Hill, adventure through 100 acres of Gardens and Grounds, and relax in our Old Servants' Hall Coffee Shop with a famous Scone at Scone.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
The Hermitage
This stretch of magical Perthshire forest was originally designed as a pleasure ground in the 18th century for the Dukes of Atholl. Douglas firs tower over the paths leading to the roaring Black Linn Falls, where the River Braan crashes down into the deep, foaming pools below. Overlooking the waterfall is the picturesque folly known as Ossian’s Hall, built in 1757 as the focal point in an extensive designed landscape. Decorated with mirrors, sliding panels and paintings, it has been refurbished to re-create the illusions of shock, surprise and amazement that were the aims of the folly’s original design. It makes a fine spot to contemplate the roaring, tumbling falls. This forest is home to the endangered and elusive red squirrels, and if your trip is in autumn you might see salmon head up the falls to their breeding grounds.
45 minutes here
Pitlochry
Next, we will take you to Pitlochry. One of the most famous Scottish small towns, Pitlochry still retains a lot of its Victorian character, and has a plethora of boutique cafes, restaurants and independent shops to explore.
40 minutes here
The main attraction of this stop is the opportunity to hand feed the 'Highland Coos', a true crowd pleaser.
20 minutes here
Tullibardine Distillery
We will take you to Tullibardine Distillery in the village of Blackford, Perthshire - the gateway to the Scottish Highlands, which has a long history of distilling dating back to 1488 when King James IV of Scotland stopped by the site. Tullibardine is one of a small number of distilleries in Scotland where all processes involved in the production of our single malt whisky take place on-site, bar malting. You can take part in a 45-minute visit to the distillery where you have the option to take a tour of Tullibardine's whisky-making process from start to finish, and have the opportunity to taste two single malts, or have a tasting at the bar.
45 minutes here
Doune Castle
Doune Castle is an important Scottish historic castle, which was also a filming location for popular TV and cinema pictures, such as Outlander, Game of Thrones, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
5 minutes here
National Wallace Monument
The National Wallace Monument is one of Scotland’s most distinctive landmarks. This stunning 220ft tower honours the famous Scottish warrior Sir William Wallace and was built in 1869 above the fields where the Battle of Stirling Bridge took place.
Pass by without stopping
Stirling Castle
One of the most important and largest castles in Scottish history, Stirling Castle sits on top of a hill of volcanic rock above the town of Stirling.
Pass by without stopping
The Kelpies & The Helix
The Kelpies are the largest equine statues in the world, and were commissioned not only as a homage to the horses used in the Scottish coal mines, but also as a representation of the mythical Kelpies from Scottish fairy folklore.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Large People Carrier
Up to 8 passengers Pickup included
Sedan/SUV
Up to 4 passengers Pickup included
Standard People Carrier
Up to 7 passengers Pickup included
Minivan
Up to 6 passengers Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- pa, pt, en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- E2G Travel
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time is included on the total tour duration.
- Uk cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults
- Scone Palace is closed in the winter from Nov to April
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
1 mentionThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
1 mentionTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Food and drink
1 mentionThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Good for families
1 mentionReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Edinburgh. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great time!
Wonderful excursion with Simon. He went above and beyond when he found we were interested in some things not on the itinerary. Would definitely do this again.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your review of our tour and Simon! We are glad he went the extra mile to make your day special!
via Viator
Great tour guide, incredible views
Our tour guide Shak was fantastic. He was so knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining. He knew so much about the history of the places we visited and drove through. We had some extra time so he made a bonus stop to see some Highland cows. The views were unforgettable and it was lovely to sit back and enjoy the ride rather than try to drive ourselves.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your review. Shak is one of valued guides and he always aims to entertain!
via Viator
Not to good
Tour was just ok for 700.00. Scone was a nice visit but the rest of it was average The driver was not the local Scottish guide that we were hoping for and he was often difficult to understand. The car was way too small and I had difficulty getting in and out, we were dropped for lunch at a place that wasn’t much more than a diner. The driver was very cordial and accommodating but for 700 US dollars the tour was not even close to worth it. I definitely would not recommend this tour.
Response from the operator: I am sorry you were not happy with your tour. We sent you one of our most experienced local Scottish guides, Taiymur, who has many 5-star reviews on Tripadvisor as a testament to his knowledge, experience, and dedication to ensuring his guests have a good time. I am sorry you struggled to understand his accent. Having spoken to Taiymur, he did not recall you having mentioned that on the day, otherwise he could have spoken more clearly and slowly for you. Regarding the car provided: this was the category you paid for, and is one of the biggest saloon car models in Europe. As mentioned on our tour listing, we always ask customers to bear in mind that cars in Europe are smaller than in the US. If you wanted a larger vehicle, this could have been easily provided by booking the next size vehicle category. Please bear this in mind when booking future private tours in Europe. Regarding your lunch option, we take on board your feedback regarding the choice of restaurant. However, like you mentioned, our guides are very accommodating, and Taiymur could have taken you to a different place if you were not happy with the choice. Regarding the content of the tour: on the day you decided to skip some of the places, such as the whisky tour as you were feeling unwell. Had you gone to all the places listed, you might have enjoyed your tour a bit more. If you use our services again in the future, we would ask that you let us know of any concerns on the day of the tour so we can try to fix these for you. Thank you for your feedback
via Viator
Great day out!!
We took our older kids on this tour from Edinburgh. We had such a great time and David was very knowledgeable and funny throughout the tour! There was so much beauty and things to see. the kids didn't get to try some of the whiskey (even though they are technically legal here ^^). We had some extra time and David showed us some extra places, that were not on the planned itinerary, which felt very special. A highlight for our holiday
Response from the operator: Wonderful feedback, it's greatly appreciated. David will be chuffed you mentioning him by name Thanks again
via Tripadvisor
Perfect day!
We did a two-day tour and from the outset we were very pleased with Martin's communication. We wanted something a bit different for the second day, and Martin suggested this tour of Scone Palace and Hermitage, and I must say he was spot on. We loved the palace and learning about the stone of destiny, and walking among the huge pine trees and waterfall at the Hermitage. Perfect day!
Response from the operator: I really appreciate this feed back, it was humbling to walk under the Douglas fir trees, they are truly enormous. Your 5 star rating is fantastic!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $499 to $699
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by E2G Travel, who run 24 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 58.4.
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Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Edinburgh: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Edinburgh.
How much does Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Edinburgh cost?
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Prices start at $499 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Edinburgh usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Edinburgh take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Edinburgh is not rushed.
Is Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Edinburgh worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 51 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.4/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Edinburgh, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Edinburgh?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Edinburgh suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Edinburgh?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Edinburgh can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Edinburgh and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Edinburgh start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Edinburgh within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Edinburgh?
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On Outty we rank every Edinburgh experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands, Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William, Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Mysteries, Legends and Murders. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Edinburgh?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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