Location: South Queensferry
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What to do and see in South Queensferry, Scotland: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours
Queensferry, also called South Queensferry or simply "The Ferry", is a town to the west of Edinburgh, Scotland, traditionally a royal burgh of West Lothian. It lies some ten miles to the north-west of Edinburgh city centre, on the shore of the Firth of Forth between the Forth Bridge, Forth Road Bridge and the Queensferry Crossing. The prefix South serves to distinguish it from North Queensferry, on the opposite shore of the Forth. Both towns derive their name from the ferry service established by Queen Margaret in the 11th century, which continued to operate at the town until 1964, when the Road Bridge was opened.
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1. Private Day Trip Outlander Filming Locations from Edinburgh
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Whether you're a highlander or a sassenach, this tour has something for every fan of the show and books. Your guide cannot wait to show you the locations and inspiration for the Outlander world that Diana Gabaldon created. On your travels you will take in the Duke of Sandringham's home, the French home that Claire and Jamie occupied. You will visit Castle Leoch, the Grand Palace of Versailles, the train station where Claire and Frank said their goodbyes, the prison headquarters of Captain "Black Jack" Randall, as well as the many breathtaking landscapes as you travel from site to site. This will be an adventure you will never forget as you too will be transported back to the 1740s just as Claire was. The outlander tour contains filming locations from season 1, 2, and 3, and also from the books Dragonfly in Amber and Voyager. This is full day tour and will last 8 hours depending on traffic. This will allow you plenty of time to visit the filming locations (where access is permitted).
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Round-trip private transfer, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch
Reviewed By SidMaxwell
Kevin arranged a custom version of his St Andrews trip for us to add multiple stops at film locations for Outlander — our favorite TV series. Kevin is the expert on the show and is full of interesting details about the filming locations across Scotland and the show itself. I’m re-watching the early seasons now that I have his insights. We also enjoyed the St Andrews visit of course. Kevin was patience and great with the children and is simply a great tour guide. He is not only very knowledgeable but he is considerate and kind. Highly recommend.
2. Outlander Season 2 Day Tour from Glasgow and Edinburgh
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Outlander Season 2 tour otherwise known as the Vivent Les Frasers tour is a brilliant way to see some of the fantastic locations used for filming Season 2 of the hit Stars TV Show Outlander. It includes The Drummond Castle Gardens (Gardens of Versailles), Hopetoun House (Paris Bedrooms), Linlithgow Palace (Wentworth Prison) and Callendar House (Where the Duke of Sandringham loses his head in Season 2). The tour has two meeting points, one at Glasgow and the other at Dalmeny Train Station near Edinburgh. The tour lasts around 8 to 10 hours and is a must for any visitor whether you are a fan of the show or not.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Local guide, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Drinks, Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities, Entrance Fees
Reviewed By Gretchen Z
I booked a 3 day outlander tour for £1080 last June 2020. I paid a £108 deposit. The trip was for my 70 year old mother. It reached Christmas 2020 and I contacted Slainte tours who operate as Clyde coast tourism at Companies house. After a few weeks I had confirmation that the trip in February was cancelled and that I could rearrange which I understood with Covid-19. I sent new dates and chased for 2 months. Nothing. I received one email saying an owner (Helmut) had been ill and that they would get back to me. The former owner left the company last August 2020. This business is owned solely by Catriona Stevenson and is a scam. I asked for a refund repeatedly from February 19th 2021 as the company had breached contract. No contact. On the register at Companies house it shows the business is not financially stable and has a number of filing issues. The website shows they are part of a tourism group but again this is a lie and they have been asked to remove the logos (which they have not done). They are not part of any group that guarantees trips or money. As they use PayPal invoicing for trips, you are not protected financially. I am now looking at legal options having taken advice and am going through the slow steps required before I can take the company to small claims court (I have done the initial legal letters which have all been ignored). Save your money and book elsewhere! At least I found out before I travelled to Scotland with my 70year old mother! Avoid this scam.
3. Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands - 2 Day Tour from Glasgow
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Take two leisurely days and savour the delights of the Highlands with your Driver-Guide. See rivers, lochs and mountains; experience plenty of rich Highland history and spend overnight in the Highland capital of Inverness.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Accommodation, unless chosen
Reviewed By Deepshikhash
Good and comfortable tour. Informative tour guides and chauffers. Well though stops. Sterling castle has a entry ticket and worth the tour
4. Outlander Luxury Private Day Tour with Scottish Driver
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
See the sights that inspired the story of ‘Outlander’ and tour the places where the series was filmed. This private tour caters to you, keeping your comfort in mind at all times as you are chauffeured from your hotel or the cruise ship port in a luxury vehicle. Visit the sets that stood in for Mrs. Baird’s B and B, Castle Leoch, the village of Cransemuir, Wentworth Prison and Fort William. Your guide will share stories of Scotland as you travel. • See the Scottish spots you love from the Outlander TV Show • Door to Door Luxury Service from any Edinburgh Location • Private Tour for you with the services of a Local Scottish Driver Your day is planned to cover the sights and attractions from the Outlander TV Show at your pace, with no waiting for other passengers. With so many places to visit our sightseeing excursion allows you to sit back and relax in luxury taking in the stunning scenery and if you want to stop you can. Just remember this is Your Day Your Way!
Inclusions: Bottled Water, Cruise Ship Pickup and Drop-Off, Door to Door Service, Services & Stories of a Scottish Chauffeur, Wi-Fi Access
Exclusions: Entrance Fees to Visitor Attractions, Gratuities (Passenger Discretion)
Reviewed By Vic_Polly011
Where to start? After a year of planning our itinerary with Nick of Aura Journeys, we put it into play with 8 days of touring with William. William is professional, but he knows how to have fun with you after he sizes you up. His humor was like spending a week with your best friend from college. Subtle, but pointed, we traded barbs and laughed away the week. No worries about spending a week with a stranger when your guide is William! His knowledge of the area was deep but if he didn't have an answer to your question, he'd look it up and have it for you quickly. He soon got to know what we liked and what we didn't, from meal times and toilet stops, to type of food and sightseeing preferences. We had daily itineraries but we would often adjust based on our own energy level or suggestions from William. Nothing was ever a problem for William. We went to several places William had never been to and he thanked US for taking him there. We ended as good friends and hated to leave him at the end of our journey. Highlights: * Always arrived early with a clean van and lots of water * Very safe driver * Served as photographer when asked - we finally have trip pictures with both of us * Flexible and accommodating * Knowledgeable - great suggestions for restaurants, activities, places to visit and places to skip * He did all the work and let us be tourists rather than trying to drive and read guidebooks while we flew past sights. Worth every penny on this 50th wedding anniversary trip
5. Virtual Live Private Outlander Tour
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Dreaming of Scotland? Join us on our new Virtual Outlander Tour of Scotland. Based on our Classic Outlander tour, it will come to you live, via Zoom. Enjoy the Outlander experience as if you were here in with us. 3 great reasons to join us Join us from your own home on a virtual tour of beautiful Outlander locations in Scotland with award-winning guides. It’s the same tour we gave Outlander author, Diana Gabaldon. Been on a tour before? Relive it with us and share your favourite moments. This would also be a great way of organising a meet up with a group of Outlander friends. Get a group together and we will set up a personal tour just for you. Get in touch.
Inclusions: Private Virtual Classic Outlander Tour with a tour guide
Exclusions: This a virtual tour via Zoom from the comfort of your own home., Gratuities
Reviewed By KudlyKoala
Emma at Mary’s Meanders is Amazing! All our interactions with these operators has been exceptional. Nothing is too much trouble, prompt response to all emails. All our requests were met, highly organised group of people.....Super Service. Highly recommended if you are after a personal experience. Many thanks all the way from Australia.
6. The Ultimate Whisky Experience from Edinburgh
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4.9 based on 35 reviews
Take a trip into Whisky paradise on our 1 day Ultimate Whisky Experience tour from Edinburgh. Visit two distilleries; Dewar's and Deanston; view stunning scenery across Loch Lubnaig and enjoy a relaxing stop in the village of Killin on this Scottish Whisky trail
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By 167mahmoudm
A fantastic day with Neil our tour guide. A PLENTY of information in attractive way. Ask to go the trip with him. You deserve a trip like this with a fantastic tour guide like Neil. We saw 7 lochs, 4 castles, and two villages. Thank you Neil
7. 2-Day Inverness and the Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
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4.9 based on 145 reviews
Join this small group tour for a magical two day escape to the Highlands. Traveling through spectacular scenery, this tour is the perfect way to see Scotland and many of her highlights. These include stops at Doune Castle, Glen Coe, Glenfinnan Viaduct (April - October only) and Loch Ness. Overnight is in the bustling Highland capital of Inverness followed by visits to Culloden Battlefield, prehistoric standing stones, Pitlochry (optional whisky distillery tour) and a riverside walk at Dunkeld.
Inclusions: Small-group tour - 13 passengers or less, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes mini coach
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Attraction Entrance Fees, Accommodation: See the Additional Info section below to select your preferred accommodation choice
Reviewed By EmJo
23 October 2020. Almost everything is so good, but Glencoe stood out due to its natural beauty. We were on the foot of the mountains. I highly recommend this tour to everyone!! Keith was our tourguide and driver. Very professional. :)
8. 1.5 hour Firth of Forth Sightseeing cruise
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 10 reviews
This is an award winning sightseeing cruise, which offers passengers an amazing experience on the Forth. Cruise under the Forth Bridges and enjoy breathtaking views of Edinburgh and Fife from our panoramic top deck. Listen to our full commentary on the rich history and wildlife. Look out for seals together with a wide range of seabirds throughout the season, including the ever popular puffins.
Inclusions: Restroom on board, Fully stocked bar available for food/drink purchases
Exclusions: Landing and facility fees, Use of Binoculars
Reviewed By Johnny_and_Kat
Enjoyed a Sunday lunchtime cruise on the “Maid of the Forth”. Weather was kind with perfect sailing conditions. Particularly enjoyed seeing the seals and a friendly commentary from a member of the crew. Would throughly recommend.
9. The Outlander, Palaces & Jacobites Experience from Edinburgh
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 178 reviews
Enjoy a one day tour visiting filming locations of the award-winning TV series, Outlander. Visit castles, palaces and mansions. Explore Linlithgow Palace, Outlander's Wentworth Prison; see Blackness Castle, the Headquarters of Black Jack Randall, and explore the Royal Burgh of Culross, Claire's herb garden; and many more!
Inclusions: Driver/guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entry to attractions
Reviewed By 167mahmoudm
A fantastic day with Neil our tour guide. A PLENTY of information in attractive way. Ask to go the trip with him. You deserve a trip like this with a fantastic tour guide like Neil. We saw 7 lochs, 4 castles, and two villages. Thank you Neil
10. Private Outlander Day Tour from Edinburgh
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 5 reviews
Join us on this private Outlander tour which lasts between 8 and 10 hours. You are guaranteed to be the only persons on the tour and you have the opportunity of customising any part of the tour.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Snacks, Bottled water
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Entrance Fees
Reviewed By Gretchen Z
I booked a 3 day outlander tour for £1080 last June 2020. I paid a £108 deposit. The trip was for my 70 year old mother. It reached Christmas 2020 and I contacted Slainte tours who operate as Clyde coast tourism at Companies house. After a few weeks I had confirmation that the trip in February was cancelled and that I could rearrange which I understood with Covid-19. I sent new dates and chased for 2 months. Nothing. I received one email saying an owner (Helmut) had been ill and that they would get back to me. The former owner left the company last August 2020. This business is owned solely by Catriona Stevenson and is a scam. I asked for a refund repeatedly from February 19th 2021 as the company had breached contract. No contact. On the register at Companies house it shows the business is not financially stable and has a number of filing issues. The website shows they are part of a tourism group but again this is a lie and they have been asked to remove the logos (which they have not done). They are not part of any group that guarantees trips or money. As they use PayPal invoicing for trips, you are not protected financially. I am now looking at legal options having taken advice and am going through the slow steps required before I can take the company to small claims court (I have done the initial legal letters which have all been ignored). Save your money and book elsewhere! At least I found out before I travelled to Scotland with my 70year old mother! Avoid this scam.
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