Central & East Scotland

Central and East Scotland

Following the highland boundary fault, the Heart of Scotland is wealthy in its geological, cultural and historical diversity. The Gaelic south west of the isles of Islay and Jura, the Kintyre peninsula, and south Argyll is where rugged mountains meet white sandy beaches and whisky distilleries of international distinction. Whisky is a national past time in Scotland, and most of our guides would be delighted to help you sample a wee dram or two!

Further east you can find out why so many people love Loch Lomond with its sparkling blue waters, grassy golf courses all on it's infamous banks. Some of our guides are trained mountain leaders and can be coaxed into their walking boots for a hike up Ben Lomond, where they can point out interesting wildlife whilst telling you the geological history of the region.

Stirling is the royal brooch of the nation with its majestic castle towering imperiously over the M9/A9 as you travel up to soft fruit country of Tayside & Angus, where rich agricultural land supports the best strawberries and raspberries inthe country, as well as beautiful blooming gardens. Test our guides green fingered credentials whilst taking a wee break from touring in one of these gardens.

Further east the Kingdom of Fife welcomes visitors to even more golf courses such as St Andrews and Carnoustie, while the textile capital of Dundee and the Forth Bridges highlight Scotland’s engineering and industrial ingenuity.

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Key Highlights

Lagavulin Distillery - Situated at the picturesque Lagavulin Bay, come and see how this peaty whisky is made.

Stirling Castle - the Stewart stronghold in Stirling has had a makeover - our guides love it and would be happy to take you around the castle and perhaps even a walking tour round the old town afterwards.

Ben Lomond - Ben Lomond is one of the most popular Munros, rewarding the 30,000 people who make it to the top with fantastic views of the length of Loch Lomond and far into the hills to the north and the Trossachs to the east.

Village of Culross - The beautiful houses and cottages of this tranquil Royal Burgh in Fife have been preserved from the 16th & 17th centuries.

Scone Palace - The ancient crowning place of Scottish Kings, situated just outside the fair city of Perth

Guides
Local guides based in Central and East Scotland are as equally diverse and can help you make the most of our visit to this area. To search these guides, click here:
 

Photograph by Stirling Council