Excursions & day trips

Highland Games tour from Edinburgh

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$169.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 10 hours

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Group tour

Why you’ll love this…

Mingle with locals, sample classic dishes and admire the traditional garb
Get a taste of Scotland with the the caber toss, Highland dancing and bagpipe displays
Enjoy a memorable day celebrating Scottish scenery and culture

What to expect

You might have seen them in the movies, but this is your chance to see the Highland Games firsthand. Prepare to soak up the unique atmosphere and experience the excitement as you enjoy a truly memorable day celebrating the Highland scenery and culture.

Leave Edinburgh behind and travel deep into the heart of Scotland to discover the picturesque towns and villages that host the Highland Games. You'll spend the day mingling with the locals, admiring the traditional Highland dress and trying Scottish specialities. The Highland Games date back over 900 years and are regarded as the ultimate test of strength between Clans.

You'll embrace your inner Scot as you see Highland dancing, pipe band display, hammer throwing, tug-of-war and, of course, the iconic caber tossing before heading back to Edinburgh.

Highland Games Programme 2025:

Sun 25th May 2025 - Blair Atholl

Sun 8th Jun 2025 - Glamis

Sat 5th Jul 2025 - Luss

Sun 3rd Aug 2025 - Bridge of Allan

Sun 17th Aug 2025 - Crieff

Sat 6th Sep 2025 - Braemar

Sat 13th Sep 2025 - Pitlochry

What's included

Entrance fees
Transportation
WiFi
Local guide

Where

60 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1TB

Meeting point:

Radical Travel Office at 60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes prior to the tour's departure time.

What to remember

Accessibility:

Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated, providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark

Know in advance:

The tour operator will be unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals
Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities
Minimum age to join the tour is 5 years old. People under 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult
Students must have a student ID to receive a student discount

Remember to bring:

Your passport or a valid ID card
Comfortable shoes and waterproof jackets

Provider

Highland Explorer

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

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