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

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Duration 10 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Vladimir – Canada

Our trip to Kelpies, Stirling castle and Loch Lomond with Hairy Coo was amazing, thanks to our guide Paul. Trip was well organized, Paul told a lot of stories about Scottish history, people, traditions. He explains how the kilt was made and provides a lot of information about Scottish armor. Thanks a lot, Paul! Very enjoyable tour.

Tracey – New Zealand

our driver Nick was a hoot with some of the best dad jokes. full of local information and a laugh. The tour was everything I expected and more. Thank you from the New Zealand gals

Itinerary

Starting location:
1759 Regent Rd
The Kelpies
Visit, Sightseeing
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
Visit
Loch Lomond
Boat cruise
Optional, Extra fee
Aberfoyle
Scenic views on the way
Callander
Scenic views on the way
Stirling
Sightseeing
Stirling Castle
Visit
Optional, Extra fee
Forth Bridge
Scenic views on the way
Arrive back at:
1759 Regent Rd

Main stop

Other stop

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

On this incredible tour, we explore the beautiful Scottish Highlands seeing castles, lochs, sculptures and perhaps some ‘Hairy Coos’ along the way.

Departing on an air-conditioned bus (16-34 seats) we head towards our first stop at 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.

We’ll also stop to meet and snap a selfie with the shaggy, friendly Highland cows -Scotland’s cutest locals! (Please note that we cannot guarantee hairy coos during the winter months November-March, although we will try our best to spot them!)

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

Meeting point

We meet at 1759 Regent Rd, EH8 8DR, in front of Burns Monument. What3Words: ///allow.topped.joined | Check-in starts at 8:15 AM and bus departs at 8:30 AM sharp.

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Important information

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.

From Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond