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Scottish History Tour: St Andrew's & Whisky
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13 Ratings
Edinburgh
Escape to St. Andrew’s for a day of history, golf, and whisky tasting at Lindores Abbey. Discover Scotland’s rich heritage in a small-group tour.
Escape to St. Andrew’s for a day of history, golf, and whisky tasting at Lindores Abbey. Discover Scotland’s rich heritage in a small-group tour.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lochleven Castle - Enjoy the scenic views of the Loch and Lochleven Castle, where Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned for a year during the 16th century.
- Falkland - Explore Scotland’s first designated conservation village, home to Falkland Palace, constructed in the early 16th century. Take a leisurely walk through the cobbled streets of this…
- Lochleven Castle - Enjoy the scenic views of the Loch and Lochleven Castle, where Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned for a year during the 16th century.
- Falkland - Explore Scotland’s first designated conservation village, home to Falkland Palace, constructed in the early 16th century. Take a leisurely walk through the cobbled streets of this delightful medieval town, which may be familiar from the TV series Outlander.
- St. Andrews - Named after Scotland’s patron saint, legend suggests that relics of Saint Andrew were brought here, leading to the founding of the now-ruined Cathedral. This town also hosts St Andrew’s University, established around 1410, with notable alumni including Prince William and Kate Middleton, who met here as students. St. Andrews is also renowned as the home of golf, played here for over 600 years, shaping the game as we know it today. The ‘Old Course’ is the oldest public course globally and frequently hosts The Open Championship, typically every five years. There will be ample time in St. Andrews to explore the town, visit the ruined castle and cathedral, view the golf course, and enjoy lunch.
- Lindores Abbey Distillery - Founded in 1191 and visited by many kings, this may be Scotland’s oldest distillery, with the earliest written record from 1494 of spirit distillation for the King. The visit includes a detailed tour of the distillery and a tasting session, with non-alcoholic options available.
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Alcoholic beverages
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Participate in this intimate group tour to explore the renowned St Andrew’s, indulge in a Whisky tour and tasting (included) at Lindores Abbey, one of Scotland’s most historic distilleries, and take in breathtaking scenery.
Leave Edinburgh behind and immerse yourself in a day filled with 1,000 years of Scottish heritage, highlighting the tales of golf, the Royal Family, and Scotch Whisky!
Participate in this intimate group tour to explore the renowned St Andrew’s, indulge in a Whisky tour and tasting (included) at Lindores Abbey, one of Scotland’s most historic distilleries, and take in breathtaking scenery.
Leave Edinburgh behind and immerse yourself in a day filled with 1,000 years of Scottish heritage, highlighting the tales of golf, the Royal Family, and Scotch Whisky!
Location
Cairngorm Coffee
Melville Place
The tour meets at Cairngorm coffee on Melvill Place. From Princes Street, turn right onto Queensferry Street.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(13 Ratings)
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683orlanes
Aug 11, 2025
Great experience - We really had a great time. Thank you to John who is an amazing guide and really passionnate about what he does. Every locations we visited was beautiful, would 100% recommend.
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Carl_c
Jul 22, 2025
It wis brilliant, so it... - It wis brilliant, so it wis. The lad that ran it kent his stuff, fair play. We had a guid blether, and the banter wis top-notch. Would dae it again in a heartbeat....
Actually, we're from Florida and would say that John was an excellent, well-informed, humourous guide/driver. We made several interesting stops on the tour and were armed with useful info from John before each stop. A thoroughly enjoyable day!
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Tobias
Jul 18, 2025
Great whiskey and even better guide. - Absolutely recommend this wonderful tour! John was an excellent guide who connected well with the guests, and who was also an excellent storyteller. The different locations were beautiful. Also really good whiskey.
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Steve_t
Jul 16, 2025
St. Andrew’s, Whiskey and More - Excellent tour. Only 5 people. John was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. Loved seeing the famous golf course.
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192ali
Jun 25, 2025
a super day out in the Kingdom of Fife - a very enjoyable day out through picturesque Fife to St Andrews and then on to the lovely little distillery near the Tay. Jenny was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Ample time to explore St Andrews and I would thoroughly recommend this tour, especially the views from both road bridges across the Forth.
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Gina_y
Jun 19, 2025
An enjoyable day and beautiful locations. - What a fun day with John!
We were thrilled to see that we would spend our day in a 12 passenger van, rather than on a large bus. There were just 8 in our group , and the stops were perfect. John’s knowledge about the history of the anrea and each of our stops was wonderful and the fun he added with music kept us all engaged and entertained. We appreciated the personal touch he added after learning about his passengers as well.
The stops were well timed, allowing just enough time at each of our locations.
The whiskey tour during the return journey was family friendly & very interesting. The location and surrounding Abbey were stunning as well.
Thanks, John, for a really enjoyable time!
Oh! And thanks for the Scottish strawberry tip! Delicious!
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Travis_s
Jun 2, 2025
Great day trip to St Andrews and more - We had a great day touring with John through some of east Scotland’s most historic and picturesque locations a short drive from Edinburgh. Our two couples traveling together particularly enjoyed the intimate group size which allowed for a relaxed pace, easy conversation, and personal attention from John. The itinerary was well designed with short drives along scenic roads with just enough time at each stop. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a relaxed, engaging day trip from Edinburgh.
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Traviss235
May 31, 2025
Great day trip to St Andrew’s and other stops - We had a great day touring with John through some of Scotland’s most historic and picturesque locations a short distance from Edinburgh. Our two couples traveling together particularly enjoyed the intimate group size which allowed for a relaxed pace, easy conversation, and plenty of personal attention from John. The itinerary was well designed with short drives along scenic roads with just enough time at each stop. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a relaxed, enriching day trip from Edinburgh.
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353oliviag
May 30, 2025
A fantastic excursion - Thanks to John, our guide and driver, for making us live a fantastic excursion! He is a man of great culture who told us many interesting stories about Scotland but also a very friendly person, very open, listening to his "customers". I highly recommend this excursion with him, you will not regret it.
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777pilotguy
May 29, 2025
Awesome tour company and a great tour! - What a great tour! John was a fantastic tour guide! Very informative and I would highly recommend booking with this company you won’t be disappointed!
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