Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh

Overview

Available languages

German

Portuguese

Chinese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

9 hours

Mobile ticket

Take a small-group day trip from Edinburgh to the beautiful Scottish Highlands and get to know Loch Lomond, Trossachs National Park and Stirling Castle. The remote region is home to spectacular natural scenery with picturesque dales, mountains and lochs as well as quaint villages. After visiting the banks of Loch Lomond and exploring the Trossachs National Park, continue to the city of Stirling. Discover Stirling Castle on a tour (entrance own expense), and then return to Edinburgh via a stop at the Kelpies.

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.

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.

If downloading an audio guide, remember to bring your headset.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Local English Speaking Guide

Lunch

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks

Stirling Castle

What To Expect

The Kelpies & The Helix

We depart Edinburgh and head for the stunning Kelpies, the world's largest equine sculptures dedicated to the horse-powered heritage of Central Scotland, designed by Andy Scott. They also celebrate the mythological transforming beasts living in our lochs, rivers and streams, who possess the strength and endurance of 100 horses.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Balmaha

Head west through Scotland's central belt towards the ‘Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond’ where we take time at Balmaha to admire views of Ben Lomond. Here, you will have the opportunity to go on a woodland walk that will afford you great views of the loch. Standing on its bank you will understand why Loch Lomond has been immortalised in a world-famous song.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park from Edinburgh

Tour Incl. Stirling Castle

Includes Stirling Castle Entry: Stirling Castle is arguably the most impressive and historically important castle in Scotland. Entry included approx 2.5 hrs.

Reviews

4.79

578 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

493

Beautiful trip to Kelpies, Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle
762fabiob,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Nice experience, full trip, Sophie very good and engaging, nice idea to play Scottish songs and explain them. Perhaps it would take an extra hour to visit Stirling Castle better, audio guide a bit poor in content (eg the audio of Stirling Castle)
Sterling
s bastienbW6752EW,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very nice experience I very much enjoyed the visit of the castle of sterling a beautiful discovery with total immersion
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
janagK9037VZ,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing 12-hour trip around the Highlands! The tour was very well organized, and the scenery was absolutely breathtaking. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the journey even more enjoyable with interesting stories and fun facts. Everything went smoothly, and we got to see so many beautiful places in one day. It was truly an unforgettable experience — highly recommended!
Excellent
LoryC207,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour with lots of fun.and interesting information. Great way to get a feel Of the countryside in a day tour. Charlie even made an unplanned stop so we could see the Highland cows up close.
Strirling
cerineravel1975,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The castle is a little light. The driver is very professional. A little detail fold on the stops with tips would be simpas suryout e. French.
Relaxed and breathtaking
431kaatd,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Having walked a lot through Edinburgh, this is a blissful change. Let yourself be whisked away for a day along passing Scottish landscapes, in a comfortable van with a funny guide (Alister), who is also well versed in historical facts, stories and facts. Four stops to stretch your legs and empty your bladder: the Kelpies, Loch Lomond (Balmaha Bay), Stirling Castle and on the way back a viewpoint where you can see three breathtaking bridges. Topper was the visit to the castle! Tip: choose a sunny day, to enjoy the sunset when you return. Very satisfied with this trip! Tastes like more.
Best tour guide ever - Connor
Voyage166118,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing and memorable, Connor is a person who loves what he is doing and he is doing it perfectly.Lovely experience which enriches you
Stirling Castle and the Kelpies
pandorag778,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was excellent. Graeme was very informative and knew his history. I enjoyed Stirling Castle, as I'd never been before.
Wonderful day trip.
yvonneaO185SG,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide Torva was excellent. He kept us entertained with his storytelling. His knowledge of the history was incredible.
Sterling Castle and Loch Lomond Day trip!
I6235NTdanah,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Torva was our tour guide-he was witty and very knowledgeable about Scottish history! Really great narration of history with an occasional touch of British humor. Absolutely delightful! The castle and Loch Lomond were a fabulous day trip! Dana Hindman-Allen and Randy Allen (husband and wife)