Highland Cows, Walk Alpacas & Scottish Wildlife Centre from Edin.
Overview
About
- A private tour for you and your party, taking you to visit some of Scotland's well-loved animals including highland cows, deer, falcons, wolves, bears and the Scottish Wildcat.
- There's also a unique opportunity for each person in your party to personally take an alpaca for an hours walk (cost included in price of tour).
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 0-120
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 9h
- Live Guide: English
What you'll do
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At:
Swanston Farm, 111 Swanston Rd, Edinburgh EH10 7DS, UK
Meet Haggis, Thelma and Louise the 'Highland Cattle' long term residents of Swanston Farm
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By:
The Kelpies & The Helix, M9, Falkirk FK2 7ZT Scotland
A drive by Scotland's iconic mythological horse statues.
Stop At:
Nith Valley Alpacas, Penfillan Steading Cottage, Thornhill Dg3 4de, Thornhill Scotland
Visit to the Alpaca Trekking center, includes a one hour farm walk with the farm's Alpacas under the supervision of the staff, starting at 11:30am (sensible footwear is recommended. The walk will take place in all weather conditions.)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By:
Stirling Castle, Castle Wynd, Stirling FK8 1EJ Scotland
Drive by one off Scotland's most famous castle's situated at the meeting point between the Highlands and Lowlands, a royal residence and a powerful stronghold.
Stop At:
The Scottish Deer Centre, A91 Bow of Fife, Cupar KY15 4NQ Scotland
The Scottish deer and wildlife centre is 45 minutes away, home to 12 different species of deer, wolves, bears, wildcats, lynx, falcons, owls and the extremely shy and elusive Haggis ;) . Our stay here is for two hours. Entry is free but there is a donation box.
Duration: 2 hours
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Alpaca Walking Cost
- Snacks in the form of Scottish delicacies
- Entry/Admission - Nith Valley Alpacas
What is not included?
- Lunch
- Scottish Deer Centre Entry Fee (currently by donation)
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Most travellers can participate
- As the walk with an Alpaca is through a forest, strollers would be a hindrance and would not be recommended.
- The 9 hour tour duration estimate includes travel times from pickup, between each attraction and drop-off.
- UK cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Edinburgh Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Highland Cows, Walk Alpacas & Scottish Wildlife Centre from Edin. in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (UK). This half-day tours experience includes 3 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Swanston Farm
Meet Haggis, Thelma and Louise the 'Highland Cattle' long term residents of Swanston Farm
Nith Valley Alpacas
Visit to the Alpaca Trekking center, includes a one hour farm walk with the farm's Alpacas under the supervision of the staff, starting at 11:30am (sensible footwear is recommended. The walk will take place in all weather conditions.)
The Scottish Deer Centre
The Scottish deer and wildlife centre is 45 minutes away, home to 12 different species of deer, wolves, bears, wildcats, lynx, falcons, owls and the extremely shy and elusive Haggis ;) . Our stay here is for two hours. Entry is free but there is a donation box.
This concludes the tour.
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