Private Tour
Central Scotland Driving Tour - Stirlingshire (Private)
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover whats beyond the city walls on your very own full day private tour of central Scotland in our Land Rover Discovery. See the castles, the lochs, the hills and even some of the filming locations that makes Scotland the stunning country it is today. All our tours can be personalised to your needs and be as action packed or relaxed as you want.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Some locations are not suitable for passengers with mobility limitations, but since all tours are customisable these can be replaced
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water is available in the car free of charge (all other food and drink is not included within the tour)
Gratuities
Entry to the sites are not included (Castles, Distilleries etc)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Edinburgh Old Town
We collect you from your accommodation and head out of the city on the start of our Central Scotland driving tour
Stirling Castle
Option - We often stop off at the stunning and important Stirling. On the road to the castle we regale some of the legends and histories that make Scotland and the places it is today. Once at the castle, bask in the stunning 360 degree views that make this vantage point so heavily fought over for generations. You have the option to go into the castle and explore it with a dedicated castle guide (tours leave in the castle at regular times and are provided directly by the castle).
Options
Central Scotland Driving Tour - Stirlingshire (Private)
Pickup included
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour!
Getaway59423442220,
Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a wonderful, memorable day! Chris was engaging, friendly and a wealth of information. We were able to see and learn much more than we would have on our own, and the Land Rover was quite comfortable. Chris was even able to accommodate our luggage and dropped us at the airport in time to catch our flight after the tour. Along the way, we were able to see castles, taste whisky, visit highland cows, stop at a medieval village and more. What a fabulous experience! Highly, highly recommend.
Flexible, Interesting and Engaging Tour of Scotland!
1204trishas,
Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent the day with Chris on a central Scotland, Braveheart inspired tour. What I enjoyed the most was the flexibility he showed throughout the day. He gave us options based off what we told him we wanted to see and the whole day was spectacular. Pick up was early and on time from our hotel, gave us a quick rundown of the day, sought our input and then started sharing Scottish history with us. The drive was engaging conversation and of good tempo. We stopped at the Kelpies first, and he gave us the history and then free reign to visit it in our own time and then off to the next. The day was really gauged off our tempo, some stops were longer for us and others we were quick, so he adapted the schedule of the day based off of it. We then went to Stirling Castle and then into Stirling for lunch, once again he gave two great recommendations off of what we stated we like to eat and then was waiting at the car when we were finished! We then went to the Stirling Bridge and William Wallace Monument. We then made a stop at another castle which was on my list of must see and then off to an old Scottish village of Culross and back to our hotel. I can't say enough about this experience. It was everything we were looking for and great company! I would definitely book again when we return to Scotland!
Fantastic way to see the countryside
Odyssey49303658438,
Sep 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Will treated us to a fantastic day tour that included stops at the Kelpies and the Stirling Castle before a drive to the Highlands. Get lunch at Mohr’s! We weren’t able to test his seemingly endless knowledge of Scottish history and culture, but we tried. His easy going style and sense of humor made the day fly by. And his driving skills were excellent - there was not a moment of driving excitement despite the occasionally narrow and winding roads. I would hire him again and recommend him without hesitation.
Beautiful Lochs
Amanda H,
May 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour! Chris was very knowledgeable about the history of Scotland and the locations we visited. We enjoyed Stirling castle and the Lochs and a stop off at a local farm store/restaurant. The vehicle was comfortable and clean. He provided perfect locations for photo opportunities. We highly recommend this tour!
Castles and chocolates!
Megan H,
Oct 6, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00We absolutely loved this tour. Castles, chocolates, and history. Our driver had a wonderful knowledge of Scottish history and was a wonderful storyteller.
Outstanding day!
Rita L,
Sep 29, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is fabulous! Very much enjoyed our day with Chris - his knowledge of Scottish history is vast & he shares it throughout the day. He arrived early & made sure we were comfortable during the trip with bottled water & umbrellas at the ready. Great day trip expert guide! Book this tour, you will thank yourself. Big thank you to Chris for a day that was a highlight of our trip to Scotland!
The BEST day in Scotland!
milanw2020,
Sep 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were blessed to spend the day with Chris. His love for Scotland and knowledge of culture and history truly made it a special day. Chris was flexible in the tour and tailored it to meet our specific request. I would highly recommend this adventure!
A real highlight of our family trip to Scotland!
Valeroe L,
Aug 1, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful day trip! Our guide Chris was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. His Range Rover was comfortable, roomy, clean and smooth. He was very flexible in taking us to various locations and very personable. Our family loved Stirling Castle, seeing part of the Highlands, stopping at Loch Lubnaig, feeding some Highland cows, seeing the Kelpies and getting to talk to our guide about all things Scottish. We’d highly recommend this driving tour!
A Taste of Scotland
K319PPaliciaf,
Jul 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My sister and I only had a few days in Scotland and wanted to get a taste of what the beautiful countryside was like outside of Edinburgh. We booked a private tour through Monarch Tours and everything was amazing. Scott, our tour guide, was polite, entertaining, knowledgeable, and knew just how to tailor the tour to our tastes, taking us to many places we would never thing of going or where the regular tour buses can't go. We are so glad we chose to experience Scotland this way and highly recommend using Monarch Tours for your tour as well!
Extraordinary day in Scotland!
Chris C,
Jul 5, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Our day with Scot was amazing! We were able to customize our trip to family interests, and were able to see the Kelpies, Stirling Castle, Doune Castle, Deanston Distillery and much more. Lunch at a fabulous place Scot had secured for us as well. He was a wealth of knowledge on Scottish history, provided many stories that we thoroughly enjoyed and was just a pleasure to talk to. Scot was great working with timing so that we were able to cover everything on our list, and did not make us feel rushed at all. If you want to see beautiful scenery, historical sites and still have fun, take this tour for sure. We would most definitely book another tour and ask for Scot.
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