1 Day Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond Tour from Edinburgh
Overview
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10 hours 30 minutes
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Travel northwest from Edinburgh on this small-group tour for an unforgettable day of stunning mountains, lochs, and ancient Scottish castles. We will take you through historic Stirlingshire, once home to the ancient capital of Scotland, through the vast Trossachs National Park and ultimately, the West Highlands. Discover the picturesque villages of Inveraray and Luss, visit Kilchurn Castle on the glassy shores of Loch Awe, and enjoy gorgeous views of the Scottish Highlands throughout.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under 5 years old, including infants who do not require a seat, are not permitted to travel. We are unable to accommodate any child under the age of 5.
It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
There are days when Doune Castle may be closed for filming or other reasons. We will then visit Linlithgow Palace in its place. Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and a filming location for Outlander, requires a local entry fee.
If downloading an audio guide, remember to bring your headset.
Due to vehicle availability, there may be instances where this tour runs on a bigger bus.
The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures.
The order of the itinerary route is subject to change.
Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local English-speaking guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food and drinks
Doune Castle entry ticket
Gratuities
What To Expect
Doune Castle
We depart from Edinburgh at 8:00am and drive to historic Doune (75min drive). Choose to explore Doune Castle*, recognisable from the TV series "Outlander".
Tyndrum
We continue on to the charming village of Tyndrum (70min drive), which sits at the southern edge of Rannoch Moor, where we make a comfort stop.
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Tour Incl. Doune Castle Entry
Entrance to Doune Castle: A 14th century castle known from the hit series 'Outlander', 'Game of Thrones', and movie 'Monty Python and The Holy Grail'
1-Day Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond Tour from Edinburgh
Reviews
709 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Rich did a wonderful job...
ROZENAH G,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Rich did a wonderful job narrating the history of Edinburgh at the same time driving. He was very talented. Since this is a new tour, my suggestion would be to make two less stops. But my favorite stop was visiting the West Highland cows farm it was a suggestion and he made it come true. Enjoyed all the castles that we stopped. I would recommend this tour.
Cancelled on us within 24 hours
Jordan M,
Aug 4, 2025
- Viator
1.00Cancelled the night before an 8am all day tour. We can’t cancel within 24 hours but they can apparently. Created a wasted day in Edinburgh, I’d avoid this company in the future. We found out when we turned up at the office for our tour because their email system didn’t contact us. They were apologetic and showed us the email other people received and we showed them we didn’t get any alerts through email or Viator app so fair play. However we were told there were no options for other tours for the day when we asked and were told they’re not a tourist information center but we could walk up the street for suggestions. Pretty frustrating to not even offer another option since we were standing right there in their office. It’s during August Fringe Festival so things have been booked out for months. So disappointing. They did fully refund the cost but still sucks.
Steve is an awesome guide! Best one in Edinburgh
Paul O,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Had a great all-day experience with Steve. He provided some good info, was very funny & engaging, and also gave some local recommendations for other things to do. I felt like every stop was given plenty of time, didn't feel rushed like some tours I've been on with other companies. Long tour but saw a lot of interesting things including the castles.
This was a fantastic...
Meghan M,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a fantastic experience where you get to see a variety of Scottish landscapes and activities. I chose this tour over others because it seemed to have more stops and spend more time in locations than others. Bonus, we got to see things like the Queensferry bridges, the Kelpies and highland cows, which weren’t mentioned in the highlights. Charlie was fantastic and entertaining and always willing to have a chat. We were amazed at her driving skills around those narrow roads. Highly recommend!
Graeme was a fabulous,...
ann s,
May 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Graeme was a fabulous, knowledgeable guide! The Scottish villages and landscape spectacular! I would highly recommend this tour.
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