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Fantastic boat trip with stunning views. Great for all ages. We did the 90 minute tour but next time I’d get the landing passes and explore the island as it looks beautiful.

Very nice trip and staff was helpful and the audio guide was clear and interesting

We did the 3 Bridges tour, bit didnt do the stopover at Inchcolm Island (there is an option to do so). The crew and lady at the booth were fantastic, so very helpful and friendly. There was a very informative commentary throughout. The trip lasted 90 wonderful minutes. The boat had clear views from both inside and outside. Inch-gnome island (a small rocky island with several gnomes glue to it) was enchanting. Well done to whoever got onto the island and put them there! Was my 1st time on the tour. It won't be my last

A friendly crew. Informative and inclusive. Relaxing and pleasant day. Anton was a wonderful host.

I had the pleasure of having Ross as my guide on tour! He was quite amazing with all of his knowledge of Scottish history and the tunes to go along with it. Ross is quite personable, and still has enthusiasm about what he does considering he’s been doing this for 25 years! Absolutely amazing trip, thank you Ross & Rabbie’s!!

Really excellent trip. Rob, our tour guide clearly cared about his work and had taken time to incorporate a vast store of interesting local and historic information.

Booked this twelve hour tour with Barney and it was absolutely fabulous! My family was picked up at the flat that we were staying in for this trip. Barney arrived early and was formally dressed in his kilt, a really nice touch! Barney drove a lovely Mercedes van that fit the five of us perfectly. We also were provided with sparking or still water throughout the trip. Although this is a 320 mile roadtrip, Barney's 14 years of tourguide experience (love the storytelling voices) and Scottish history knowledge shined throughout. I learned so much on this trip, and saw many amazing sites. Don' hesitate to book any of his tours you will not be disappointed!

We had an amazing day with Barney today, after he arrived early & prepared with refreshments and snacks for the journey. He is very knowledgeable about Scottish history, and we all appreciated how much we learned from the discussion throughout the drive. I'd gladly book another tour with Barney if we return to Scotland.

We met the boat at the appointed time and place. The crew looked tired and was just waiting for the day to end. They neither said goodbye to those leaving the boat nor hello to those of us joining it. But once we got underway all of that was behind us. The guide (recorded) welcomed us and gave a few preliminary safety remarks. The guide described the Forth and the surrounding structures in good detail. The cruise was very pleasant. The worst part was not finding a taxi or Uber back to Edinburgh. Please make it clear that visitors MUST pre book a taxi or uber.

Brilliant trip well worth the price. We were blessed with lovely weather, might not be so go in the rain :-). The guide was very informative and there’s lots to see.

Even on a chilly, misty day, the three bridges cruise was a fun trip. Seeing the seals was a highlight.

An exceptional experience from beginning to end. Cruising along the water while taking in the stunning bridges, beautiful island views, and playful sea lions was truly unforgettable. The Island of the Gnomes was such a unique and charming highlight.A beautifully relaxing way to experience the scenery from the water—elegant, memorable, and absolutely worth experiencing.

Covered lots of ground in a short amount of time with a very knowledgeable Tour guide. Many favorite picturesque stops.

Barney was super cool and had an endless amount of great knowledge to share!!! If you’re visiting the highlands and want to learn more about the history of Scotland, definitely book one of his tours!

This is my tour review Rabbies 9 onr day tour. For some reason it doesn't list the 9 Day Mull, Iona, Skye, and Orkney tour... so I'm writing it here.First, I want to rave about my guide drivers, Trevor and Chris. Absolutely wonderful men. So personable. Fantastic knowledge of all of the sites. They were so much fun. My top Rabbies guides for sure. Along with Sean, who was my 4 day Outlander guide in 2023 and Keith for the Outer Hebrides last year. This was my first tour with van and guide transfers. Chris took us to Orkney, he was so lovely and a gifted storyteller. It was so nice getting to talk with him. The changes went smoothly. We had a really fun group. Orkney was unbelievable. What a little slice of beauty and history. I have such a hard time wrapping my head around it all. Oban, Mull, and Iona were lovely. My only complaint is it needs to be 2 days longer. I'll have to visit them again. This was my 8th tour using Rabbies, I believe. I will be using you again. Please thank the guys for me as well. Cheers.

We had an awesome day-long excursion with Barney. We booked a private tour, rather than a small group, as we wanted to visit my husband's family farm and his grandfather's gravesite. Barney organized the day so we could that, as well as still hit the more typical sites we wanted to see. He was really knowledgeable and easy going (while still keeping us on track). He has so many fun stories and was very patient and accommodating of my teens who wanted to listen to the new Taylor Swift album all day (the in-car chargers were a huge hit!) He managed it make it enjoyable for all us... quite the feat. It was a great day and I would definitely recommend him to friends going to visit Edinburgh who also want to see more of the beautiful Scottish countryside.