A Queen's Tale: The Life of Mary Queen of Scots Private Day Tour
Overview
Note: Lochleven Castle is only open during summer season.
Explore the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, through history and film on this private day tour from Edinburgh. Visit Craigmillar Castle, Linlithgow Palace, Stirling Castle, Falkland Palace, and seasonally, Lochleven Castle. Discover the true stories behind these historic sites and how they've been portrayed in popular films. Uncover the legacy of this iconic queen amidst Scotland's stunning landscapes.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Door to door pickup service
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Live Commentary
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Craigmillar Castle
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Linlithgow Palace
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Stirling Castle
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Falkland Palace & Garden
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lochleven Castle
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-130291P14
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Bottled water.
- Door to door pickup service.
- Private transportation.
- WiFi on board.
- Live Commentary.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the A Queen's Tale: The Life of Mary Queen of Scots Private Day Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for A Queen’s Tale: The Life of Mary Queen of Scots Private Day Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Door to door pickup service
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Live Commentary
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
