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Explore the beautiful Scottish Highlands on a day trip departing from Edinburgh. Admire Stirling Castle, discover the Kelpies, and enjoy the fascinating natural scenery of Loch Lomond.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 10 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
Fantastic day trip to see the Kelpies, Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond. Our tour guide was Ryan (not Brian). He was very friendly, engaging, knowledgeable and happy to answer questions. We appreciated him offering alternative activities to suit the group and the music shared to keep us all energised! The tour was a great way to get around to see key sights in a short amount of time and with as less stress as possible. Our only regret is not booking with The Hairy Coo directly to ensure they get 100% of the fee. However we are already planning our next trip to Scotland which we will be sure to include many more guided activities with The Hairy Coo!
We had an amazing time today! Colin was fabulous! He was a great driver, knowledgeable of the area and the history of Scotland. He made it fun and even found us some Highland Coos to visit! Thanks Colin, 5 Star service from the Aussies!
Itinerary
Starting location:
22 St Andrew Square
The Kelpies
Visit, Sightseeing
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
Visit
Loch Lomond
Boat cruise
Aberfoyle
Scenic views on the way
Callander
Scenic views on the way
Stirling
Sightseeing
Stirling Castle
Visit
Forth Bridge
Scenic views on the way
Arrive back at:
22 St Andrew Square
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Take in the spectacular scenery of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park
- Discover Stirling Castle and immerse yourself in its fascinating history
- Follow in the footsteps of Scottish heroes Robert the Bruce and William Wallace
- Admire the spectacular Kelpies, 30 foot high metal equine sculptures
- Lear Edinburgh behind to discover the scenery of the Scottish Highlands
Full description
Departing the historic Royal Mile on an air-conditioned bus (16-34 seats) we head towards the iconic Kelpies, where you can take a close up look at these magnificent sculptures.
We make our way towards Balloch, situated to the south of Loch Lomond’s Bonnie Banks. Here you can explore and take an optional hour-long boat cruise on the loch.
Departing Loch Lomond we head towards the quaint village of Aberfoyle before exploring the picturesque Duke's Pass.
Passing through Callander we make our way to Stirling where you can either take a stroll around the city centre or visit the historic Stirling Castle.
Heading back we stop to catch a glimpse of the famous 3 bridges that span the River Forth before returning to Edinburgh
*Boat cruise and entry to Stirling Castle are paid for on the day and are not included in the price of the tour.
Includes
- Scottish Highlands day trip
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Local driver/guide
- Live commentary
- Regular comfort breaks
- Optional Loch Lomond cruise and Stirling Castle tickets (can be purchased on the day)
- Audio guide or guidebook in other languages
- Food and drinks
- Tips (optional)
- Restrooms onboard
Not suitable for
- Children under 7 years
- Wheelchair users
Select participants and date
Meeting point
We meet at 22 St Andrew Square, EH2 1AY, outside Hotel Malmaison. What3Words: ///answer.cigar.organs. | Check-in starts at 8:15 AM and bus departs at 8:30 AM sharp.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Comfortable clothes
- Cash
Know before you go
- Children must be 7 years of age, with no exceptions.
- We do not allow groups over 8, please contact us to discuss larger group bookings.
- Optional extras are not included in ticket price and can be purchased on the day of the tour: Loch Lomond boat cruise & Stirling Castle
- Please note that we do not allocate seats. The Highlands have plenty of winding roads, if you suffer from motion sickness, we advise taking preventative measures.
- Buses don't have toilets on board, we make frequent comfort breaks instead.
- You are welcome to bring a small bag onboard the bus, along with a packed lunch, snacks or something to drink.
- Due to insurance reasons we are unable to allow passengers to remain on our buses unaccompanied at any stop on tour.
- Edinburgh return is at approx. 18:30 PM, please allow a minimum of 2 hours past arrival time for any onward travel in case of delays.
- Missed tours are nonrefundable. When using public transport or taxi to the departure point, please allow extra time.
