Small-Group West Highland Lochs and Castles from Edinburgh

Edinburgh 10 hours

Your full-day tour of Scotland’s Highlands lochs and castles sets off from central Edinburgh in the morning. After meeting your friendly guide and boarding your top of the range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, sit back for the journey from the city through the Lowlands. Your first stop is at Stirling, where you visit the spectacular Doune Castle. Aside from its historic importance as a critical medieval stronghold, Doune Castle has enjoyed more modern recognition as the film site for Monty Python and The Holy Grail and the TV series Outlanders, based on the books of Diana Gabaldon. Opt to visit the castle (own expense) or snap photos from outside and take a stroll around the surrounding area. As your mini-coach continues through dense forests and highland peaks, your expert guide shares fascinating true and fictitious tales about local figures like Rob Roy MacGregor—dubbed the ‘Scottish Robin Hood’—who is buried in the Braes of Balquhidder. Stop for lunch (own expense) en route to tranquil Loch Awe and the romantic ruins of Kilchurn Castle. See Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park then continue toward Inveraray Castle on the shores of Lake Fyne, where you have free time for an optional castle tour (own expense; tour runs from April to October only). Learn about battles that occurred in this region and rulers like King Robert the Bruce and Clan Campbell, who possessed the Argyll lands for centuries. Your excursion ends near Waverly Bridge in the evening.

• Scottish Highlands day tour from Edinburgh
• Admire dramatic scenery from the comfort of a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
• Visit Doune Castle and Inveraray Castle
• Small-group tour for a more personalized experience

Top range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
Admission Fees - Doune Castle included in tour price
The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
Small Group Tour (maximum 16 passengers)

Exclusions

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meals and refreshments
Admission fees (unless stated)

Additional Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Min. age 5 years old. We do not accept children under the age of 5 years.
• Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
• Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure
• In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
• Doune Castle – We reserve tickets for you. Entrance is included in tour price
• On the dates when Inveraray castle is closed, we will try to arrange a photo stop instead.
• *As Inveraray Castle may be sometimes closed, please refer to their website to see their availability.
• *Please note that Doune Castle will be closed from 26 September - 5 October and 5 - 7 November. During this period, we will visit Stirling Castle instead.

Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3DX Get directions

A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

Guide Languages

• English

Small-Group West Highland Lochs and Castles from Edinburgh

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