I'm visiting the military tatoo in Aug. on a SAT evening. I will have most of Sat. then Sunday / Monday free.
I'm in interested in visiting the Kelpies and generally the coastline, Skye etc. I'm open to visiting the general landscape. Or visiting other cities like Glasgow.
I'd rather avoid Viator and Get Your Guide
Any suggestions for a 1 day or 2 day guide service would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Rabbies Tours are often recommended on the forum.
I did a great tour with Rabbies.
I've taken many tours with Rabbie's and can highly recommend them.
My favorite one-day tour is the Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands tour. I've taken it twice.
https://www.rabbies.com/en-us/tour/loch-ness-glencoe-highlands-day-tour-from-edinburgh
In August, the purple heather should be in bloom throughout the Highlands.
Definitely agree with Rabbie’s, but if you want to visit Glasgow you don’t need a guide, just figure out what you want to see there and take the train there and back. It’s an easy city to get around.
Thanks.
Forget to ask about local food. I'm not into foodie/ foo-foo type places. I enjoy local mom and pop, corner bakeries, street food etc.
the madness known as the Fringe will still be taking over Edinburgh until the 31st this year.
have you taken that into account?
We were told it’s absolutely crazy in August. Dishoom in both Edinburgh and Glasgow for Indian food is great and a lot of fun. We did an Eating Europe food tour in Edinburgh that was at various pubs and really good.
Thanks for the info re: ongoing Fringe festival. I'm familiar with the event in other cities.I have secured accomodations the last week so that is the most important..
Rabbies has a one day tour out of Edinburgh that visits the Kelpies, Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle.
Rabbies tours are small van (maximum 16 people) and give you lots of time. They mostly provide transportation and commentary while driving but leave you alone at the sights.
A one day trip to Skye out of Edinburgh is not possible as the drive is over five hours each way.
As for Edinburgh during Fringe....it's not like other festivals. You'll see.
As for food....it's Scotland. Find a good pub. Having haggis at least once. It's definitely something to try. (Unless you're vegetarian or vegan)
And even then…. The Haggis Box on High Street (inside the Scottish Storytelling Centre, which is connected to John Knox House) serves traditional, vegetarian, and vegan haggis, and all are gluten free. I had the traditional recipe and plan to try the vegetarian one on my next visit.
