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What to do and see in Elgin, Scotland: The Best Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Elgin, United Kingdom including BMW X5 SUV Ultimate Speyside, Macallan, Cardhu, Glenfiddich, Aberlour, Glenlivet, Elgin Cathedral Exterior Tour, The Witches Tour, High Street Graveyard Tour, Speyside Whisky 8 Seater Bus Tour from Inverness, Elgin cathedral Interior Tour, Royal West End Tour, The Anderson Tour, Culloden Battlefield and all Points East.
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1. BMW X5 SUV Ultimate Speyside, Macallan, Cardhu, Glenfiddich, Aberlour, Glenlivet
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Gavin Nicholson, the two metre tour guide has been discovering Scotland his whole life and over the last 8 years he has become one of the most sought after tour guides in Scotland. Gavin is a knowledgeable and passionate born and bred Scottish Highlander who will entertain you with stories and anecdotes about growing up in Scotland. Sit back and relax while you tour in one of the most technologically advanced luxury tour vehicles in Scotland. Gavin's BMW X5 M50d 4x4 SUV can take you to parts of Scotland other tour vehicles can only dream of. An elevated vantage point so that you can see more of the beautiful Scottish Highland scenery throughout your tour. Panoramic roof for 360° degree views. Widescreens front and back to view maps and information throughout your journey. Heated seats front and back for those chilly days where you need warmed up. Chocolate paired whisky tastings from Gavin's extensive private collection.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Snacks, Kilted Highland Guide, Whisky and Chocolate Tasting, Face Mask and Hand Sanitiser, Free WIFI so that you can stay connected
Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance Fees
Reviewed By wontonshawn
I honestly do not have enough good things to say about Gavin and his company. He organized a great day of distilleries and sights for us and it was easily the best day of our vacation. It is obvious he does this because he genuinely loves sharing Scotland (and its whisky) with people. We basically left all the planning up to him and it was the correct choice. He was also able to get us last minute reservations at a fantastic restaurant in Inverness and coordinated a taxi driver (John, who was also a lot of fun to spend time with) for us as well. In short, this is the kind of experience one hopes to have when traveling and very rarely gets. Do yourself a favor and book Gavin himself if you have the opportunity, we can't recommend him highly enough.
2. Elgin Cathedral Exterior Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Hear the history of this glorious medieval cathedral. The fires, The battle, The TRUTH about why it is ruined.
Inclusions: The history of Elgin Cathedral, Explanation of the symbols on the graves, The history of Marjory Gilzean
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Reviewed By lynnemV3091WI
Lovely tour guide, informative tour, great fun - would definitely recommend. Good for locals or visitors ????
3. The Witches Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
We will unmask and trial two witches EXACTLY as they would have been trialled back in the 1600s (well we won't kill them but you know what i mean) Join Sister Ruthless from the Sisters of NO Mercy as we unmask and take to task some witches here in Elgin, Follow the trail of tears and heartbreaking cries to the different points in town where the trials were held. Witness the debauchery and torture as it would have been (i promise i won't hurt anyone for real though, unless you ask me to?? ) You will also find out about some little known points of history en route.
Inclusions: Some of the history of Greyfriars, Small photo stop at Elgin Cathedral
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Reviewed By lynnemV3091WI
Lovely tour guide, informative tour, great fun - would definitely recommend. Good for locals or visitors ????
4. High Street Graveyard Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 13 reviews
Hear the history of Elgin. Explore little known stories. Find out about the oldest graveyard in town, and its destruction. A few documented ghost stories. And Elgin's ONLY documented poltergeist
Inclusions: Hear about an unsolved murder in town, What happened to the oldest graveyard in town, Elgin's only documented Poltergeist case
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Reviewed By CatM381
Best tours around (I've done three different tours) , Lynda is very knowledgeable on local history and ghost/witch stories and very reasonably priced. Very friendly relaxed tours, full of fun and laughter. Can't recommend enough, can't wait to do some more.
5. Speyside Whisky 8 Seater Bus Tour from Inverness
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 30 reviews
Scotland is world renowned for its production of the finest single malt whisky. Each single malt whisky boasts its unique taste and characteristics, influenced by the wonderful natural spring water so abundant throughout the country. The production methods for each single malt has been meticulously preserved through tradition and guarded by the distillery. Their traditional production methods and fine ingredients creates the subtle differences and intricate flavours which differentiates one malt whisky from the next. Happy Tours will take you to visit some of the most wonderful Speyside whisky distilleries so you can learn their secrets, and taste their wares.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Whisky tastings, Gratuities
Reviewed By 953naomip
We loved this tour so much that we booked another Happy Tour for the next day! Our man in a kilt, Drew, and trainee, Robert, were knowledgable, funny and full of stories. There was only the 3 of us as we had to book a private tour due to COVID and we really got to know our guides. The scenery is stunning and the tour covers a lot of history and sights. The Viaduct is a great highlight especially for the Harry Potter fans but you see so much more too. The bus is also very comfy and spacious and the guides go out of their way to ensure you’re happy, would strongly recommend!
6. Elgin cathedral Interior Tour
A personal guided tour of the building, in English or Spanish by a guide who knows the Cathedral well.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, The history of Marjory Gilzean, Explanation of the symbols on the graves, The history of Elgin Cathedral, The Elgin Stones Collection display , One of the tallest gravestones in Europe
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Reviewed By lynnemV3091WI
Lovely tour guide, informative tour, great fun - would definitely recommend. Good for locals or visitors ????
7. Royal West End Tour
The story of the Royal History of the town. MacBeth - The real one, not Shakespeare's version Longshanks - Edward 1st of England The Royal Hunting Lodge
Inclusions: Guided Tour, The Real MacBeth story, Remains of Ladyhill Castle and it's history , Explanation of the monument at the top
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Reviewed By lynnemV3091WI
Lovely tour guide, informative tour, great fun - would definitely recommend. Good for locals or visitors ????
8. The Anderson Tour
Follow the Story of a noble woman who ends up homeless and destitute, and hear about her famous son's success story.
Inclusions: The history of Marjory Gilzean, Small photo stop at Elgin Cathedral
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Reviewed By lynnemV3091WI
Lovely tour guide, informative tour, great fun - would definitely recommend. Good for locals or visitors ????
9. Culloden Battlefield and all Points East
An opportunity to visit some of Scotland's well known and not so well known historic attractions in the comfort of a new Toyota RAV4 in the company of your guide, Kieron. The attractions listed are an indication of what's possible on this tour. You may want to spend a little more time at an attraction or miss one out altogether. You create your own itinerary. My wish is your command!
Inclusions: Private transportation, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
