Top Things to do in West Lothian
Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in West Lothian, Scotland
Discover the best top things to do in West Lothian, United Kingdom including Private Mary Queen of Scots Tour with free self guided MQS Edinburgh Tour, Outlander Luxury Private Day Tour with Scottish Driver, A taste of Scotland, Virtual Live Private Outlander Tour, Stirling Castle and Whisky Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh, The Outlander, Palaces & Jacobites Experience from Edinburgh, Private Outlander Day Tour from Edinburgh, Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh, 2-Day Outlander Experience Small Group Tour from Edinburgh, Award winning Blackness Castle, Three Bridges Cruise with Cream Tea.
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1. Private Mary Queen of Scots Tour with free self guided MQS Edinburgh Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Travel with the tour company named after Mary Queen of Scots. Free self-guided tour of Mary Queen of Scot's Edinburgh is included. Based in Mary's birthplace, Linlithgow. Discover the biography of Mary, Queen of Scots – one of Medieval Europe’s most fascinating monarchs. Follow in the footsteps of the queen who once claimed the crowns of four nations, and whose beauty and kindness captivated even her enemies. Learn the story of her tragic death, as you begin at her birthplace and end at one of her favourite retreats.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Local Guide who is a member of the Marie Stuart Society, Driver/Guide, FREE self guided MQOS Edinburgh included with all bookings, Private transportation, Live commentary on board
Exclusions: Lunch, Entry/Admission - Linlithgow Palace, Entry/Admission - Stirling Castle, Entry/Admission - Falkland Palace, Gratuities, Hotel pick up/drop off
Reviewed By W1192UZrobertl
I booked the personal virtual Outlander tour as a gift and while I didn't participate in the tour, the booking process was exemplary. A fair bit of back and forth emailing to coordinate three schedules was promptly accommodated by Emma and after the first email of enquiry it felt like I was emailing a friend. Those who participated in the tour enjoyed it so much that there has been talk of booking with Mary's Meanders again for a physical tour when travel is once again an option. We may not be able to physically get to Scotland for the next little while, but booking this virtual tour is a close second!
2. Outlander Luxury Private Day Tour with Scottish Driver
Overall Ratings
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
3. A taste of Scotland
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Let me show you some of the highlights of Central Scotland. Enjoy a private tour in a luxury vehicle with an experienced driver guide.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation
Exclusions:
Reviewed By conchiestetic
terrible !!!! don't book this guy !! i paid 775 libras last year when coronavirus was starting .it was 50% our friend's tour during for days . about coronavirus all was canceled and this man called david don't answer my mails and phone calls . i'm calling to him one year , from february 2020 to today , this dsvid don't answer me. don't trust him and his company and don't pay money up from.he's not trustworthy. if you come back my money i go to say to the people, while the people must to know how are you
4. Virtual Live Private Outlander Tour
Overall Ratings
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.
5. Stirling Castle and Whisky Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 331 reviews
Join this small group tour (maximum 16 passengers) and follow in the footsteps of great Scottish heroes on this historic and scenic trip into the Scottish heartlands. Enjoy a day with at least 5 fabulous stops including Stirling Castle, whisky tour and tasting at the Glengoyne Distillery and a scenic drive through the Highlands to the legendary Loch Lomond.
Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Local guide, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach
Exclusions: All entrance fees, Food and drinks, Gratuities
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. :)
6. 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
7. 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.
8. Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 474 reviews
Join this small group tour (13 passengers or less) for a classic one day tour to Loch Ness. Traveling through spectacular Highland scenery, this tour is the perfect way to see lots of Scotland and search for the famous Loch Ness monster. Highlights include stunning Glen Coe and an optional boat cruise on Loch Ness, the world’s most mysterious stretch of water. This twelve hour adventure represents great value for money.
Inclusions: Small group tour - 13 passengers or less, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach, Driver/guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Attraction Entrance Fees
Reviewed By basiao977
We went on the Loch Ness and Highlands tour and it was really good. Even though you spend a long time in the bus, you can’t really feel it because of the amazing views. 10/10 would recommend ???? (not if you have motion sickness though)
9. 2-Day Outlander Experience Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 13 reviews
Join us on our brand new small-group Outlander Experience and explore the locations where the series was filmed and inspired from. Explore the famous locations and walk in the footsteps of Jamie & Claire, relive their incredible love story as you explore the dramatic locations....
Inclusions: Breakfast, Overnight accommodation in Inverness, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Attraction Fees
Reviewed By C1893GXsallyj
Amazing day tour to Loch Ness with Michael - he looked after us all well and told great stories & took us to stunning view points! I loved it and am keen to book another tour soon.
10. Award winning Blackness Castle, Three Bridges Cruise with Cream Tea
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 9 reviews
Blackness Castle, Three Bridges and Cream Tea Cruise - take in views of Blackness Castle, the ship that never sails and featured in Outlander. There are also views of Limekilns village, mentioned in Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped. It was from Limekilns that David Balfour and Alan Breck were carried across the Forth in a rowing boat. You will also see the Three Bridges as you have never seen them before. For your comfort relax onboard in the observation lounge or on the outside decks and listen to the guided commentary while you enjoy a drink from the bar. The Marine Wildlife, during your tour, you will find plenty of opportunities to see a wide variety of marine wildlife including seabirds, porpoises and seals.
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Complimentary cream tea, scone, preserve & cream
Exclusions: All snacks, additional tea/coffee,
Reviewed By sharonhK8152DM
Booked this boat trip for my Dad’s birthday, we all thoroughly enjoyed it (ages 9 - 74). Lovely, clean, spacious boat, informative commentary, beautiful scenery on both sides of the estuary, it was a very relaxing experience. We intend to go again sometime and visit Inchcolm island when it reopens. Followed by an exquisite lunch at the Hawes Inn, it was a perfect day :)
