Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & the Kelpies from Edinburgh
Overview
Included
- Digital translations
- Knowledgeable Driver-Guide
- Luxury Modern air-conditioned coach
Excluded
- Entrance to attractions
- Food and Drink
Important information
Where is the departure point?
Are the optional extras included?
The price of your one day tour from Edinburgh includes the services of a friendly, knowledgeable and experienced Driver-Guide, and transportation on one of our luxury modern air-conditioned coaches.
All optional extras - attraction entrance fees, loch cruises, food and drinks, etc - are not included in the price of your tour.
Optional extras for your tour (From April 2025) are as follows:
Sweeney's Cruise: Adult: £16.50, Youth (13-15): £15.50, Child: £12:50
Stirling Castle: Adult: £20.50, Concession: £16.50, Child (7-15): £12.50, Child (Under 7): Free
Do I need to pre-book optional extras?
All the optional extras can be booked on the day and your Driver-Guide will advise you of how to book. We negotiate discounted rates for you, ensuring you'll always get a great deal at Scotland's top visitor attractions.
Please note that many visitor attractions providers may not accept card payments, so please ensure you have plenty of cash with you on the day. If you have any questions about this please contact our Reservations Team - open 07.00 - 21.00 daily.
Is the tour is English?
What should I bring with me?
Don't forget your camera to capture all the lovely scenery and wildlife you'll encounter on your tour!
Since we cannot allow hot food on our buses you could also bring a cold packed lunch with you to make the most of your time at each stop, this would be particularly time-saving in the busier months!
Can children travel on this tour?
What is the song 'Bonnie Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond' about?
And I'll get to Scotland afore ye;
But me and my true love will never meet again
On the bonnie, bonnie banks o' Loch Lomond"
The famous Scottish song, "The Bonnie Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond" speaks about two Scottish soldiers stuck in a foreign prison. One of the soldiers has been released, but the one singing the song has been sentenced to death.
The lines, "You take the high road and I'll take the low road" refer to a popular celtic belief, where the low road is the path to the underworld. Once the soldier has died, a fairy will safely guide his spirit back to his homeland, Scotland.
How accessible are the locations?
Highlights
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Our one day tour from Edinburgh takes you sightseeing to Loch Lomond, the Trossachs National Park and Stirling Castle, and introduces you to the land and legends of Scottish heroes William Wallace and Rob Roy. Begin with a memorable visit to Stirling Castle and finish off with a spectacular cruise across Loch Lomond.
The Highlands in Miniature
Departing Edinburgh, we head towards our first stop of the day; the Kelpies. At 30m high, they are the largest equine sculptures in the world and depict mythical creatures from Scottish folklore.
We then travel westwards towards the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond; one of the prettiest and largest lochs in the whole of Scotland. Here you can enjoy an hour long cruise* taking in spectacular views of the loch's many islands and surrounding mountains.
We continue through the Trossachs National Park, also known as 'the Highlands in Miniature' for it's abundance of lochs, mountains and forests. It's also famous for the legendary outlaw, Rob Roy MacGregor. We will spend time exploring the area before stopping for lunch in a small village immersed in its beautiful surroundings.
After lunch, we make our way through the town of Callander, past the medieval Doune Castle before we make our final stop of the day at Stirling Castle*. The site is one of Scotland's most historically significant fortresses, sitting high on volcanic rock and offering wonderful views of the surrounding landscape.
You will have time to visit the castle and learn of the exploits of key historical figures including William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and Mary Queen of Scots. With lots of interesting things to see and do here, the Stirling Castle experience is a must for any visitor to Scotland. Our final stop of the day is at the majestic Kelpies; 30 metre high equine sculptures representing shape-shifting water spirits. Enjoy time for photos before we return to Edinburgh.
Please note: this tour may run in reverse. Certain areas of Stirling Castle are closed due to safety. Please visit their access guide for more information.
Tour Overview
- Duration: 9.5hrs
- Total Distance: 145 miles
- Pick up: Castle Terrace outside the NCP Car Park, Edinburgh, EH1 2EW at 8:45am
- Group size: 16 - 53
- Availability: All year round
- Minimum age: Travellers need to be at least 4 years-old