Honest Review: Scotland Whisky Explorer Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

If you are like your’s truly and looking to properly take in some pretty sights and taste proper, authentic Scotch, a day tour from Edinburgh into the Highlands might just sound like the perfect recipe, right? This review will look closely, so very closely, at the “Scotland Whisky Explorer Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh” to find out if it really delivers on that promise of amazing views, and amazing whisky, and basically a pretty awesome experience. We are talking costs, sights, whisky—everything, really. Get comfy, because we are about to take a deep look.

First Stop: Getting There and Settling In

The day kicked off, or got going to be accurate, in Edinburgh. What is actually important to understand first is locating the meeting point—that part could be a tiny bit tricky, just a little bit. I’d really suggest arriving, maybe, like, fifteen minutes early? In that case, you might just be able to secure a prime seat on the bus. Seriously, a good seat can seriously change your entire experience, especially on a long day of sightseeing. The guides often have their own ways of making everything more inviting and are clearly passionate about the country. And if that is the case, it becomes really infectious too. Like, you suddenly care about obscure bits of Scottish history! Who knew?

Loch Lomond: A Scenic Start

Pretty quickly, the tour gets you right into some breathtaking scenery with a visit to Loch Lomond. Very pretty views, actually. It looks like it could be straight off a postcard, that really calming sense, and also maybe slightly windswept, depends on the weather of course! What you will find here, is that there tends to be something for everyone. I spotted folk taking photos—like your average tourist, a family all trying to fit in one selfie—and others seemed rather content just sitting and drinking in the tranquil view. If you’re feeling active, that maybe Loch Lomond provides the space to take a hike of some kind around that place. I feel this is needed due to the amount of hours on the coach and maybe a small section dedicated to nature. It is actually, in fact, a great way to stretch your legs before the whisky part of the tour gets underway! I’d advise layers, because in some respects, Scottish weather might, probably will, surprise you and at some points of the year can bring all sorts of weather. The one tip you really need to take away here is you will want the picture for your Instagram. Clearly.

Whisky Distillery Time: Glengoyne

Of course, for many, the real draw will be Glengoyne Distillery, which in short might just be whisky tasting! What is amazing about the trip, is how good the tour gets presented. From how it gets made to the general past of it, everything becomes pretty simple to grasp, in some respects at least. And clearly the highlight? What the tour wants you to believe you are here for? Trying the whisky. The tasting session tended to be very well handled, and gives a really good chance, a wonderful opportunity indeed, to sample some proper, high-end Scotch. What I liked too, is that the guides generally seem really informed, actually they tend to make a clear effort in trying to ensure everyone felt involved and that their questions were properly answered. For those that have a huge interest, there is an entire shop that sells all things whisky! So bring some of those bank cards because they might just need a little flexing! What you should very seriously consider is, how it can get very busy, especially during high season, you see many a tourist indeed and people might be trying to grab attention for the sake of a photo. What a nightmare for all those involved.

The Highlands: Lochs and Mountains

Look, the Highlands are pretty, clearly they are the definition of the trip! I believe it takes place when the tour decides to head off beyond the distilleries. We passed a landscape with stunning views, you will want a decent camera. You would look rather out of place. A quick pointer here and there from the guide highlighted particular bits and also relevant history that would actually make those views make even more sense. I mean you might want to actually Google them too just in case he guide missed something out! You know, just to make sure.

What’s Good About the Tour?

It shows you what Scotland is: It presents, like, a good slice of the Highlands, especially for folks short on time or are not overly keen on driving themselves.
Whisky: Glengoyne might just provide an enjoyable, engaging whisky experience—with free tasters—which clearly are never to be sniffed at, never ever!
Guides are there to help: The tour leaders are generally, in my opinion, informed, and are on hand and can help with anything really, so much so it tends to create a better trip for people that struggle in general.

Watch Out For…

Time goes quick: Days tours tends to mean there is often little time allocated to go where you wish.
Popular Places = Crowded Places: Certain locations tend to attract huge crowds. This tends to affect certain experiences. The location looks good on a brochure! Just kidding. Kind of!
Weather Dependent: This can influence your view, but let’s face it Scotland is always going to be somewhat bad!

Food on the Road: What Are The Options?

As it appears, it would make sense to note that generally food arrangements gets carefully thought out! Basically there usually will be stops at which that it is an option to grab something for everyone. Packing something could, like, seriously reduce any unnecessary expense that one might be caught up in. The alternative, actually, might be sampling a lot more locally. Haggis for one? Yes, what you discover here, will be amazing too! Some people also advise taking some snacks too!

Is it worth the cost?

You probably, very much, want to know whether it makes some sense to put some hard earned cash aside in exchange for this experience? Clearly a tough question. The amount usually represents solid value should someone value an overview regarding what Scotland provides. The landscapes for certain looks fantastic. It probably means it could be a touch expensive, so it may pay off trying to do a comparison! I’d always recommend. Do your homework.

Tips and Recommendations

Dress correctly: Layers tends to be a common thing. Also decent waterproofs would also generally look a good idea, like your hiking or similar gear!
Photos, Pictures Photos!: Obviously, actually what some suggest is the need of external chargers that might ensure various equipment doesn’t lack the vital juice it seriously requires to help create those memories! I suggest this! What about you?
Remember To Ask Questions: Guides are often, as I said, clearly happy to pass on info! You are often going to find the better experiences appears, obviously in short from speaking from their knowledge, the amount to be had it quite surprising really!

Scotland Whisky Explorer Highlands Day Tour : Final Thoughts

Okay so what is to be had? Overall, that specific trip presents such a solid and decent intro in trying to introduce a quick flavor regarding those beloved Highlands. Its actually perfect because the distilleries actually enhance so many experiences. This includes actually seeing that iconic Glengoyne and also with regards to the pretty brilliant insight as to making whisky and suchlike. This trip probably serves people that wants everything managed that like getting moved from place to another with little demands as such. That might not be everyone. What has been spoken of above may generally look like there are always elements too, should things have run in accordance with something personal too.

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