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Kings Country and Cairngorm National Park Tour Experience

New To The Site! Edinburgh, Scotland

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10 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Leaving the capital we journey north. After a brief photo opportunity at the Forth Bridges viewpoint, we’ll make it to our first stop, at the beautiful city of Perth. Here you can visit the new ‘Stone of Destiny’ exhibition.

Continuing our travels through Perthshire and over the highest road in Scotland we will stop at Glenshee where you’ll have a chance to walk a mountain.

Next, we move firmly into our King’s country, passing Balmoral, to arrive in bonnie Ballater. A short break here allows you to enjoy this idyllic little town.

The adventure continues through the Cairngorms with opportunity to spot wildlife, see the Lairig Ghru, and visit Ruthven Barracks.

Our tour then start its journey south. A time to relax and take in the Highland scenery. Our final stop will be at The House of Bruar where you can try some Scottish delicacies.

The last leg home returns via the impressive Stirling Castle, Linlithgow Palace; birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, and the magical Kelpies.

What's Included

  • Occasional stops for photos and rest breaks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Digital photo pack
  • Lunch In general, food and drink is not provided. We do stop at some excellent places that offer tasty Scottish food!
  • Gratuities
  • Restroom on board
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Pick-ups are generally restricted to City Centre and hotels in the North and West of the city. This is to ensure that the tour can meet the allocated journey time*

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Meeting point

Charlotte Square
Edinburgh EH2, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Forth Bridge

Visit the Forth Bridges Viewpoint, learn about the history of each bridge, and the river they cross.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Perth Museum

Trip to Perth to visit the new home of the 'Stone of Destiny'. This fascinating historical artefact, has been used for crowning every monarch in England since 1296! It was relocated to Edinburgh Castle on St Andrews Day in 1996, and has now found it's way back home to it's origin.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Spittal of Glenshee

Visit the site of an old kirk (church) and discover the magic that stopped it from being moved elsewhere. Then drive on Scotland's highest road.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Glenshee Ski Centre

Optional activity to climb Scotland's easiest Munro - Carn Aosda. Learn about Scotland's mountain history, Scottish Rights of Way and more...
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Ballater

A Victorian village set in the heart of Royal Deeside and the Cairngorm National Park. This picturesque village is sometimes visited by the Royal Family when they take up residence of nearby Balmoral Castle every Summer. It's a great place to pick up a memento and grab an ice-cream.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Knock Castle

A 16th Century ruin on the outskirts of Ballater, that is typical type of residence for a Laird (Lord), holds history of a feud with a tragic outcome.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cairngorms National Park (Pass By)

Enjoy the drive through our National Park. This wild land offers spectacular scenery, is home to a wide array of wildlife, ancient woodland and whisky distilleries,
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Ruthven Barracks

This historical site is probably the finest example of the military barracks created by General Wade to prevent a Jacobite uprising, and is known to be one of the final gathering places of the Jacobites following their defeat at the Battle of Culloden. It sits on the location of an older medieval castle ruin.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The House of Bruar

The is Scotland's most prestigious independent store and holds a splendid array of Scottish classical wares and traditional cuisine. An excellent rest break before the journey home.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Kings Country and Cairngorm National Park Tour Experience?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Occasional stops for photos and rest breaks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Digital photo pack
  • LunchIn general, food and drink is not provided. We do stop at some excellent places that offer tasty Scottish food!
  • Gratuities
  • Restroom on board
  • Walking equipment (footwear, poles etc)

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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