Activities in Scotland
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5-Day Best of Scotland Experience from Edinburgh
5 days (Departs Edinburgh, United Kingdom)
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Experience the natural beauty of Scotland on a 5-day small-group tour through the Lowlands, Northern Highlands, West Coast and the magical Isle of Skye.…Not LP reviewed
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Royal Troon
Troon, a major sailing centre on the coast 7 miles north of Ayr, has excellent sandy beaches and six golf courses. The demanding championship course Royal Troon has offers on its website; the standard green fee is £175 which includes a complimentary round at the Portland course.
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Tower Farm Riding Stables
There are many scenic bridle paths suitable for horse riding in the countryside around Edinburgh, and a number of riding schools offer two- and three-hour treks as well as tuition, including Tower Farm Riding Stables in the south of the city.
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Scotch Malt Whisky Society
If you’re serious about spirits, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society has branches all round the world. Membership of the society costs from £100 for the first year (£52 a year thereafter) and includes use of members’ rooms in Edinburgh and London.
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Cycle Scotland
The friendly and helpful folk here rent out top-quality bikes; rates include helmet, lock and repair kit. You can hire tents and touring equipment too. The company also organises cycle tours in Edinburgh and all over Scotland – check the website for details.
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Calum’s Seal Trips
Calum’s Seal Trips runs seal-watching cruises – there are swarms of the slippery fellas just outside the harbour, and the trip comes with an excellent commentary. Trips leave daily at 10am, noon, 2pm and 4pm. You may even spot otters, and there's a longer dolphin-watching trip available.
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Secrets of Edinburgh's Royal Mile Afternoon Walking Tour
90 minutes (Departs Edinburgh, United Kingdom)
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Learn the secrets of Edinburgh's historic past on this afternoon walking tour of the city's famous Royal Mile.lt;pgt;Begin your tour at the Mercat Cross which…Not LP reviewed
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Islay Marine Charters
Based at Port Askaig, offering wildlife cruises through the Sound of Islay (adult/child £16/9) to Ardmore Island to see seals and seabirds, and to Loch Tarbert on Jura (£26/15) where you can spot red deer, wild goats, seals and possibly otters.
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Cadies & Witchery Tours
The becloaked and pasty-faced Adam Lyal (deceased) leads a 'Murder & Mystery' tour of the Old Town's darker corners. These tours are famous for their 'jumper-ooters' – costumed actors who 'jump oot' when you least expect it.
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MV Glorious
To see the island close up you can take a cruise from Girvan on the MV Glorious. It’s possible to land if the sea is reasonably calm; a four-hour trip costs £20/15 per adult/child (£25 per person if you want three hours ashore).
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Elie Watersports
Elie Watersports, on the harbour at Elie, hires out windsurfers, sailing dinghies, canoes and mountain bikes, and provides instruction as well.
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Glencoe Mountain Resort Chairlift
The chairlift continues to operate in summer – there's a grand view over the Moor of Rannoch from the top station – and provides access to a downhill mountain-biking track.
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Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs Park with Optional Doune Castle Tour from Edinburgh
8 hours (Departs Edinburgh, United Kingdom)
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Take a day trip from Edinburgh to the beautiful Scottish Highlands and admire stunning views of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Take in all the…Not LP reviewed
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Haunted Halloween Tour of Edinburgh
90 minutes (Departs Edinburgh, United Kingdom)
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Expect the unexpected on a spine-chilling walking tour, discovering Old Edinburgh’s spookiest secrets.amp;nbsp; By the cover of night, your exclusive tour will…Not LP reviewed
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Skip the Line: The Edinburgh Dungeon
Flexible (Departs Edinburgh, United Kingdom)
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Skip the line! Purchase your ticket to The Edinburgh Dungeon ahead of time to take advantage of jumping the queue and gaining fast track entry. Don't waste time…Not LP reviewed
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Edinburgh Night Walking Including Historic Underground Vaults
60 minutes (Departs Edinburgh, United Kingdom)
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Explore the grim and ghastly side of Edinburgh on a ghost walking tour -- from fiendish plots that led to treason and torture, to secret lives lingering in the…Not LP reviewed
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Witches Tour
There is a Witches Tour that recounts the history and folklore of St Andrews in an unusual fashion, with tales of ghosts and witches enlivened by theatrical stunts. It starts outside Greyfriars Hotel on North St.
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Sea-kayaking
Based at North Connel, sea-kayaking coach Rowland Woollven (710417; www.rwoollven.co.uk) offers instruction for beginners and guided tours (around £100 for a full day) for more experienced paddlers in the waters around Oban.
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Huntly Peregrine WildWatch Centre
Just off the A96, 3 miles northwest of Huntly, is the Peregrine Wild Watch Centre, a centre where you can observe rare peregrine falcons, both live from a hide and via a remote camera monitoring their nest site.
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Rowland Woollven
Based at North Connel, sea-kayaking coach Rowland Woollven offers instruction for beginners and guided tours, for more experienced paddlers, in the waters around Oban.
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Gairloch Marine Cruises
Cruises run from the Marine Wildlife Centre up to three times daily (weather permitting) from Easter to October; during the two-hour trips you may see basking sharks, porpoises and minke whales.
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Edinburgh Shore Excursion: Private Tour to the Scottish Highlands
8 hours (Departs Edinburgh, United Kingdom)
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Fancy sampling a wee dram o' whisky and exploring the rugged landscape of the Scottish Highlands? Combine the two on a private shore excursion from the…Not LP reviewed
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Dunalastair Activity Centre
Dunalastair Activity Centre has a plethora of activities on offer, such as fishing, kayaking (£15), canyoning (£35) and white-water rafting (£35). You can also hire bikes for £15 a day.
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Cycle Hire Callander
The Trossachs is a lovely area to cycle around. Cycle Hire Callander rents bikes for £6 for two hours or £12 for a full day. Child seats are £3. It’s right next to the visitor centre.
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Islay Wilderness Guide
Offers wild food foraging trips, and wildlife safaris by bike or on foot (£30/60 per half-/full day). There are also family bicycle safaris (two adults plus children £60 per half-day) teaching wild camping and cycle touring skills.
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Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour
An enlightening two-hour trawl through Edinburgh's literary history – and its associated howffs (pubs) – in the entertaining company of Messrs Clart and McBrain. One of the city's best walking tours.
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