Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Glasgow
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 6 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Glasgow worth booking?
Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Glasgow is a 9-hour experience in Glasgow, United Kingdom, from $776 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (6)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $776 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 Scotland’s tallest tress, marvel at the waterfall from Ossian’s Hall and touch the wishing tree in the Hermitage forest in Dunkeld. 'Hand feed' our much loved 'Highland Coos' and grab a bite to eat in Taste, Perthshire 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 you get
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. 'Hand feed' our much loved 'Highland Coos' and grab a bite to eat in Taste, Perthshire 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
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Private transportation
Not included
- Whisky tour (optional) - £12pp
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Admission fees
What you'll see and do
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.
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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. An 80 min drive from Glasgow
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. A 35 min drive from Scone Palace
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
A charming restaurant with a reasonable priced menu including Afternoon and High Teas. 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 can explore exploration Tullibardine's whisky-making process from start to finish, and have the opportunity to taste two single malts.
75 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. It will be closed when we arrive, but its a nice stop for photos 20 mins drive from Tullibardine and 45 mins drive back to Glasgow
10 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
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Sedan/SUV
Up to 4 passengers Pickup included
Standard People Carrier
Up to 7 passengers Pickup included
Large People Carrier
Up to 8 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- At the end of the tour you will be dropped back at the original pickup location
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Glasgow. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Beautiful Scotland
Sit back and enjoy the beauty of the trip. Scone palace was elegant. The chapel where they throned the kings/queens felt surreal.
Response from the operator: Thanks Marcia for your nice feedback of our Scone Palace, Nature walk, Whisky and Pitlochry tour from Glasgow, its appreciated.
via Viator
You must see this.
It's lovely. The staff was friendly and caring. The kitchen had much nice things to eat. The eating was high quality! Everything in the castle was clean and proper, even the toilets.
Response from the operator: Great review and many thanks for taking the time out to write it.
via Tripadvisor
A perfect day guaranteed by the perfect drucer
I’d give more than 5 stars if I could. Our pre tour communication for timing was just great was our driver and Guide, George R. There was a glitch in our itinerary that I didn’t notice til our lunch stop. George could see it was important and was able to recommend figure do we could see Blacknest Castle, an Outlander location. I truly appreciated the extra touches. Our lunch stop included a feeding with Highlander coos, for which George had brought apples and carrots. Delightful! I appreciated his easy going manner, professionalism and charm. I will be back to Scotland and will definitely engage B2G Toyrs and ask for George. Many thanks for a perfect day.
Response from the operator: We are so pleased you had a great experience with George. Sometimes things don't always go as planned, but our guides are always thinking about how to turn unforeseen events into a positive situation to ensure you always have a memorable time.
via Tripadvisor
Loved every minute!
We loved this tour! George was AWESOME! He was incredibly kind and helpful, making us feel very comfortable. We had a good amount of time at each stop on this tour, too, allowing us to really immerse ourselves in the culture and scenery, and were encouraged to take our time. We look forward to returning to Scotland and taking another tour with E2G Travel!
Response from the operator: Great Feedback - Haste you back !!
via Tripadvisor
Bonus trip in Scottish nature
Great day with Fiona our guide on the day. The Hermitage walk was amazing. The weather was kind, unlike the rest of my trip. Booking was easy as i had free day after work concluded
Response from the operator: The Hermitage walk under some of the tallest trees in Scotland is amazing, we are grateful for your feedback and kind words for your guide Fiona
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- 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 Glasgow: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Glasgow.
How much does Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Glasgow cost?
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Prices start at $776 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Glasgow 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 Glasgow take?
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Plan for about 9 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 Glasgow is not rushed.
Is Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Glasgow worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Glasgow, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Glasgow?
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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 Glasgow suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-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 Glasgow?
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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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow?
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On Outty we rank every Glasgow experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Glasgow: Celtic Park Tour & Dine Package, Gander Walking Tours in Glasgow, Glasgow: The Clydeside Distillery Tour. 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 Glasgow?
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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 Glasgow?
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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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What is included in Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Glasgow?
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Included: Bottled water; Snacks; and Private transportation. Not included: Whisky tour (optional) - £12pp; Lunch; Gratuities; and Admission fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Glasgow include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 131 listed pickup locations in and around Glasgow. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Glasgow offered in?
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It is offered in Punjabi, Portuguese, English, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Glasgow?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Glasgow wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available; and Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Glasgow if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Glasgow. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Glasgow?
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Across 6 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Glasgow?
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There are 4 options to choose from, including Sedan/SUV, Standard People Carrier, Large People Carrier, Minivan. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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