Edinburgh, Pitlochry & Glasgow — The Heritage Collection

Edinburgh

For your added comfort, a Meet and Greet assistant will welcome you upon your arrival at the airport. Your assistant will help to co-ordinate meeting up with your private driver at the airport, and accompany you to your hotel for check-in.. A full welcome package will be waiting at your first property, including your itinerary, destination notes, and any admissions or documents you need for the journey ahead.. Deciding where to eat in any foreign city isn't always the easiest task. To help narrow the field, you’ll receive a supplemental composition within your final trip documents, showcasing our top restaurant suggestions for scrumptious bites in Edinburgh, as selected by Memori Tours Destination Experts.

Accommodation: Virgin Hotels Edinburgh (B) (Chamber King Room)

Edinburgh

Meet your private guide at your hotel and depart on foot for a half-day walking tour through Scotland’s hilly capital, Edinburgh, founded over 1,200 years ago. You'll also explore New Town, co-listed with the Old Town as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which features the famous Princes Street with its ornate 200-foot-high Scott Monument, along with historic Georgian and neo-classical architecture. Stroll the renowned Royal Mile in Old Town, book-ended by the 12th-century Edinburgh Castle at one end, and the 16th-century Holyrood Palace at the other, residence of the British monarch in Scotland. Spot the prominent St Giles’ Cathedral, a religious focal point for nearly 900 years. Pass the National Museum of Scotland and learn of the city’s hidden subterranean passages running below street level. Visit the iconic Edinburgh Castle, perched on Castle Rock with an imposing stance upon the historic old town below. Stroll the courtyard and learn about the historic royal residence from the outside before leaving your guide while you visit the inside of the castle, where you can see the lavish interiors, and even the Crown Jewels.. Situated in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic old town, Holyrood Distillery pays homage to the city's brewing past. Established in 2019, the facility's team explores recipes, malts, and fermentation ideas that time left behind, giving them a new purpose for today to shape the Scotch of tomorrow. See first hand how the brewmasters make whisky at Holyrood during this shared guided tour. Discover how the distillery team utilizes Edinburgh’s rich brewing history to explore new and innovative distilling methods. End on a guided tasting of 4 drams of the distillery's new make spirit.

Accommodation: Virgin Hotels Edinburgh (B) (Chamber King Room)

Edinburgh, Pitlochry

Journey from Edinburgh with your private driver-guide to Doune Castle, a medieval stronghold dating back to approximately 1400 AD. Visit and explore this castle, heavily featured in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Continue on before making a stop at Aberfeldy to experience a one-of-a-kind Highland Safari. Equipped with cameras and binoculars, climb aboard a private Land Rover and journey to the high tops through a land sculptured by the elements and steeped in history, culture, and nature. The breathtaking views promise no shortage of photo opportunities. You may even be lucky enough to see the Majestic Red Deer, the Famous Grouse, the elusive Mountain Hare or the soaring Golden Eagle as you travel through forests, mountains and moors on private hill tracks. Leaving your Land Rover behind, At day's end, arrive in Pitlochry.

Accommodation: The Old Manse of Blair (B) (Walled Garden Room), Edinburgh

Pitlochry

Embark on a journey through Pitlochry's picturesque surroundings with your personal driver-guide. Your first stop is the remarkable Blair Castle, the historic residence of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl, dating back to the 13th century. Explore the castle's exquisite 18th-century interiors and discover more than 700 years of Atholl family history. Nestled in the heart of Highland Perthshire, the castle boasts one of Scotland's most breathtaking locations. In the afternoon, visit the Blair Athol Distillery, situated on the slopes of Ben Vrackie. Take a guided tour of the distillery and savor a tutored tasting of the local spirit. Your day continues at Tay Forest Park, where you'll embark on the Hermitage & Braan Walk, a 1.5-mile woodland trail featuring charming follies and cascading waterfalls. Your day concludes with a return to your hotel.

Accommodation: The Old Manse of Blair (B) (Walled Garden Room), Pitlochry

Pitlochry, Inverness

Journey North out of Pitlochry with your private driver-guide en-route to Inverness through the dramatic Cairngorm National Park. On the slopes of the Cairngorm Mountains, come face to face with 150 reindeer that wander 10,000 acres of magnificent mountainside. The reindeer love to be hand-fed, and their endearing, friendly characters will have you captivated, while their soft velvet noses will have you utterly charmed.  Next, it's on to Clava Cairns, home to an exceptionally well-preserved pre-historic burial cairn built almost 4000 years ago.  Your last stop of the day will be the battlefield at Culloden Moor, scene of the tragic last battle fought on British soil between the Jacobites and the Government troops.

Accommodation: Kingsmills (B) (Garden Room), Pitlochry

Inverness

Along with your private driver-guide, the Isle of Skye welcomes you to experience its dramatic mountain scenery and picturesque seascapes. Travel by way of the Black Isle to Garve and lonely Achnasheen, down through picturesque Glen Carron to visit the famously romantic 13th-century Eilean Donan Castle. Situated on a small tidal island, it's one of Scotland's most picturesque and iconic sights. Your tour then continues via Kyle of Lochalsh where you cross "over the sea to Skye" and head for the stunning Ord-Tarskavaig loop road into the hills for spectacular views overlooking the Sound of Sleat. Experience the rural charm of the area, often meeting up with some of the local characters, namely sheep and cattle on the road. Head inland through rolling hills and wild moorlands, ancient forests, bounded by lochs and streams, before heading back for the mainland. Return to Inverness via scenic Loch Duich, the Five Sisters of Kintail Mountains and Glen Moriston before reaching the famous shores of Loch Ness, and stopping for photographs by the loch side. Keep a careful look out, just in case you-know-who makes an appearance.

Accommodation: Kingsmills (B) (Garden Room), Inverness

Inverness, Glasgow

After check-out, meet your private driver-guide for a full day transfer to Glasgow. En route, you'll pass through the stunning Glencoe Valley of the Scottish Highlands, a picturesque and historic pass - as it was the location of the 1692 Massacre of Glencoe, where 38 members of Clan MacDonald were killed by forces of King William II. Continuing along, you'll pass through Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, catching views of the Arrochar Alps as you skirt alongside the shores of the massive loch. Enjoy a visit of the quaint village of Luss, with cottages for the 18th and 19th century workers of the nearby quarry. At the end of the pier, you can gaze out over Loch Lomond with the imposing Ben Lomond in the background. Conclude your day on arrival to Glasgow.

Accommodation: Dakota Glasgow (B) (Classic King), Inverness

Glasgow

Explore Scotland’s timeless heritage on a full-day private tour with bagpipe lessons, scenic Loch Lomond vistas, and a hands-on haggis-making experience. After meeting with your personal guide and vehicle at your hotel, set out to The Museum of Piping at The National Piping Centre to start your day in true Scottish style. Guided by a passionate Bagpiper, learn about the instrument's rich history, enjoy live performances, and relish the opportunity to try your hand at playing the iconic bagpipes. Continue to the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond where you’ll be surrounded by charming villages, rolling countryside and views of the shimmering loch. The day continues with a hands-on culinary experience, as you learn the art of making traditional haggis from scratch alongside a skilled local chef. During your class, explore the history of this dishand its ties to the famous poet Rabbie Burns, concluding the experience with a delectable lunch of freshly made haggis and traditional accompaniments. Conclude your day with a return transfer back to Glasgow.

Accommodation: Dakota Glasgow (B) (Classic King)

Glasgow

Meet your private driver and vehicle for an airport transfer.