About this tour
This eight-hour guided tour from Edinburgh connects three pillars of Scottish identity: Scone Palace, where monarchs were crowned; Glamis Castle, with its turrets and storied rooms; and St Andrews, a coastal university town steeped in medieval architecture. You'll travel by private coach with a knowledgeable guide, stopping at each site to absorb the layers of royal intrigue, domestic grandeur, and scholarly tradition that shaped the nation. Lunch is on your own.
Highlights
- Scone Palace: the ancient coronation stone's former home
- Glamis Castle: imposing fortress with royal connections
- St Andrews: Scotland's oldest university and seaside setting
- Private air-conditioned coach with WiFi throughout
- Professional guide provides context at each stop
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off from Edinburgh
- Wheelchair accessible venues and transport
What to expect
You'll depart Edinburgh in a comfortable coach and spend roughly two to three hours at each location. At Scone Palace, expect to wander grounds and interiors linked to Scottish coronations; at Glamis, explore rooms furnished across centuries and hear tales of the castle's resident ghost. St Andrews offers a different pace—a chance to walk narrow streets, glimpse the university's ancient buildings, and reach the clifftop ruins of its cathedral overlooking the North Sea. Your guide fills gaps between sites with context on each castle's role in Scottish history. Bring comfortable shoes; all three sites involve some walking.
Good to know
Lunch is not included; pack a sandwich or eat in St Andrews' town centre. The coach has onboard WiFi and complimentary water. Wheelchair users and families with infants will find accessible facilities and parking. Service animals welcome. Dress for Scottish weather—layers recommended.
Frequently asked
- How long does Crowning Jewels: Scone Palace, Glamis Castle, & St Andrews take?
- Crowning Jewels: Scone Palace, Glamis Castle, & St Andrews runs for approximately 8 hours.
- How much does Crowning Jewels: Scone Palace, Glamis Castle, & St Andrews cost?
- Prices start from GBP $385 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Crowning Jewels: Scone Palace, Glamis Castle, & St Andrews run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Crowning Jewels: Scone Palace, Glamis Castle, & St Andrews?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.