Do you want to explore Scotland’s royal heritage and scenic beauty in a single day tour? Join Discreet Scotland on this one-of-a-kind experience from Scone Palace to Blair Castle. Start this Perthshire forest and castles tour with a visit to the historic Scone Palace, where Scotland’s kings were crowned for centuries. Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the Stone of Destiny and its journey from Scone to Edinburgh Castle.
Next, visit the charming Victorian village of Pitlochry, nestled along the river Tummel, perfect for lunch and shopping. Continue to The Queen’s View, one of Scotland’s most stunning viewpoints, offering panoramic views over Loch Tummel. End your day with a tour of Blair Castle, home to the Duke of Atholl and a remarkable fortress dating back to 1269, surrounded by truly breathtaking landscapes.
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One of our kilted chauffeur guides will collect you from your hotel in a luxury vehicle at 8.30 am. Our tour of Perthshire’s forest and castles takes us to the Highland boundary fault line. Our first stop is the historic Scone Palace near the city of Perth, where all Scotland’s Kings were crowned from the 9th to 17th century. Sadly, the Stone of Destiny, or coronation stone, was removed from Scone when Edward I invaded Scotland in 1296. It remained in England for 700 years before returning on loan from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It is now displayed at Edinburgh Castle.
Our next stop is the picturesque Victorian village of Pitlochry. Nestled in beautiful green woodland on the banks of the river Tummel, it’s a great place for lunch and a spot of shopping. We then head to one of Scotland’s great viewpoints: The Queen’s View. Here you can enjoy breathtaking views over Loch Tummel and its magnificent mountain backdrop.
Our final stop is Blair Castle, the ancestral home of Clan Murray and the current seat of the Duke of Atholl. The earliest part of the castle dates back to 1269; the property received many additions over time until its final makeover in 1870.
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