SCOTLAND
Scotland's standouts.
The 8 most-booked 2-hour experiences in Scotland. What each day actually includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
2-hour Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal cruise from Dochgarroch Lock with live narration, sonar Nessie spotting, and castle views.
“Easy, fun, entertaining, educational, cold outside the boat, warm inside, fun drinks. Staff was entertaining and great!”
A 2-hour small-group bike tour through Inverness waterways along River Ness and the Caledonian Canal with lively stops and wildlife.
“Allison was extremely knowledgeable. Personable and great fun. Would do it again in a heartbeat! The tour covered a lot of Inverness and the seaside was beautiful. Botanical gardens were lovely.”
2-hour beginner surf lesson at Dunnet Beach in Scotland with wetsuit, board, and coaching included for small groups up to 16.
“This was a last min booking after a few cans the night before, was a tad nervous but Finn is a great teacher and a great bloke , was very patient with me, great to see him after we watched him on the nc500 tv program, just wish we had this kinda thing in Essex,”
Private 2-hour surf lesson at Dunnet Bay in Scotland for up to two, with full gear and personalized coaching from North Coast Watersports.
“This was one of the highlights of our trip to Scotland this year! Iona is patient, engaging, knowledgeable and really passionate about the sea, the coast and the sport of surfing and this shows in the way she delivers her sessions. She is also local and her love of this part of the coast is…”
Italian ghost tour at dusk in Edinburgh: Old Town close legends, David Hume’s burial ground, Greyfriars cemetery, Calton Hill, 2 hours.
“Le aspettative erano troppo alte forse , però alle 18 , inizio del tour il sole e alto , atmosfera nulla , poi nessuna enfasi da parte della guida , raccontare la storia della città ok ma pubblicizzarlo il giro come un qualcosa di più teatrale per poi semRead more”
Handcrafted gin in Aberdeen with the head distiller. Pick from 100+ botanicals, taste G&Ts, and take home a labeled 70cl bottle.
“Generous tasting. A true education about gin. A chance to develop your nose and make some deliciousness.”
Private 2-hour Celtic handfasting on Loch Ness, guided by hosts in English, followed by a gourmet picnic with bubbles.
“We did the handfasting ceremony on Loch Ness for our 15th wedding anniversary. James and Kacey were lovely and kind. The location on the water was beautiful and the Gaelic ceremony vows were so touching.”
Private 2-hour Inverness walk with a guide: castle stories, Outlander nods, River Ness wildlife chances, markets, theatre, and WW1/WW2 gardens.
“Guide was extremely knowledgeable about area history, culture and food. She was wearing traditional Scottish plaid uniform and matching umbrella. She showed me hidden gems of the town.”
