Loch Lomond, Stirling and Whisky Tour from Edinburgh
Overview
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10 hours
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Enjoy a 1-day tour of the country and experience a fantastic introduction to Scotland through three of the country's most famous elements: castles, lochs, and whisky. From Stirling to Loch Lomond and to a distillery, learn about Scotland through its history, scenery, and love of the perfect dram.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Children under 3 years not accepted
On occasion another distillery will be visited on this tour instead of Clydeside.
Prior to departure you will be contacted with details of optional Distillery and Stirling Castle tour bookings
*Bookings made less than 24 hours before departure time are not guaranteed a visit to the Clydeside Distillery Tour
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entrance to Stirling Castle - £17.50
Entrance to Distillery Tour - £18.50pp
What To Expect
The Clydeside Distillery
Our first stop of the day is at Clydeside whisky distillery.* Taste the very spirit of Scotland as the expert guides take you through the lengthy process of creating Scotland’s national drink (own expense). If whisky isn't your thing, you can take a walk on River Clyde or go into the Riverside Museum. *Please note bookings made less than 24 hours in advance are not guaranteed entry to the Clydeside Whisky Distillery.
Loch Lomond
Next, we head over to the Trossachs National Park and to Scotland’s most romantic loch (lake), Loch Lomond, learning about the inspiration for one of Scotland’s most famous and best loved songs along the way. At Loch Lomond, part of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, enjoy the views of the largest mass of fresh water in the U.K. Just admire the views, alternatively enjoy a relaxed stroll on the tranquil shores or a short hike up to Craigie Fort.
Options
L. Lomond Stirling & Glengoyne
A fantastic day out with everything that means Scottish! Visit Stirling, the largest Loch and a whisky distillery with plenty time off the bus
Reviews
174 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect tour
542ralus,
May 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible time on this tour! Our guide, John S., was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about Scottish history. He gave us fascinating insights into both the sites we visited and Scotland’s past. The day began with a whisky tour, where we tasted three distinct types and learned all about the distillation process. Afterward, we stopped for lunch at Loch Lomond—highly recommend trying the locally caught haggis, a true Scottish delicacy! Our final stop was the stunning Stirling Castle, which is beautifully preserved and rich in history. On the drive back to Edinburgh, John wrapped up the experience by tying everything together with stories and historical context from the day. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting a perfect mix of culture, scenery, and storytelling!
Incredible experience
53cl udiag,
Mar 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a day tour from Edinburgh to a distillery in Glasgow, Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle and it was very good. Iain was our guide and the trip with him was so good! The tour is well structured, you have enought time in the stops to see everything and his explanations were superb! He also explained some jokes and insights which made the trip very funny and entertaining. He was super fun and even had a playlist with scottish songs for us to hear. He had good recommendations not only for the places we were visiting but also for Edinburgh. You can tell that when a guide is passionate about his country, the experience is going to be great. Definitely would book again with this company!
Very nice private tour
christianfS8090WJ,
Oct 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing private tour with this company, reasonable price and brand new Mercedes car. Excellent tour guide and super safe driver. Very knowledgeable. Paul must be a big asset for the company, would recommend him to all my friends and family.
Enjoyed our guided tour experience
Ivan P,
Sep 13, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00It definitely helps to have a knowledgeable guide to make the most of your time in Edinburgh. We enjoyed our visit. The Whisky Tour was very informative about the process and the history of how whiskey came about in the region. Even if you are not crazy about whiskey, it's worth attending the tour. You can take just a sip, not at all, or enjoy the full tasting. Loch Lomond was a nice break for lunch in the afternoon. Our most enjoyable spot was Stirling Castle, of course. We wish we had more time to see everything!
Very disappointing
Guy M,
Sep 13, 2024
- Review from Viator
2.00Where do I start… first off, the tour started 15 minutes late (because of traffic, they said, but 5 other tour buses were on time…), with minimal apology for the delay or info as to when the bus was due to arrive. The distillery tour, which should have been part of the tour and not an extra since there is absolutely nothing else to do at this distillery, was very simplistic and with very little guidance from the distillery staff was provided (other distilleries do much better). The pause at Loch Lomond was nice, but was no more than a lunch stop. There was no photo stop or toilet pauses other than this on the tour, even if some passengers requested it Stirling Castle was the highlight of the tour but, unfortunately, this stop (90 minutes) was way too short to really take in this sight. Throughout the tour, the info provided by our guide/driver was fine but very sparse. It almost felt like we were shuttled from one place to another in a city bus Very disappointed with the experience, considering this was our first tour with this provider: other providers during our stay in Scotland fared MUCH better
Five star day trip from Edinburgh
49Lainey,
Aug 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very enjoyable day trip to Glasgow Clydeside Distillery, Loch Lomond and Stirling. Brodie, our driver/guide, provided an excellent entertaining and informative commentary as we went along. Would certainly recommend for solo travellers. My second day trip from Edinburgh with Highland Experience and definitely plan to arrange more. Five stars 🌟.
Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Distillery Tour
Tautog,
Aug 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This was a fun, informative tour led by our guide and driver, Michael. Michael is well versed in the history of the area, and could readily answer questions. Sandy traveled along, and he was also quite knowledgeable. Both were pleasant and focused on the passengers. The van was comfortable and not crowded. Michael added in an extra stop at the three bridges ( or was it four?). Anyway, that was appreciated. We also saw parts of Edinburgh that were new to me. We arrived in Glasgow at the distillery. The tour and presentation were interesting, and the drams of whiskey were warming. The setting in the area of the old shipyards was intriguing. Our lunch stop by Loch Lomond was under heavy rain, so I personally did not venture very far, but the lunch was fine. The lunch stop was pleasant. Finally, we arrived at Stirling Castle, which is quite well preserved, and has beautiful views. I downloaded the audio tour, which was worthwhile. The furnishings and decoration of the castle are not original, but the castle itself is very nice, and definitely not a ruin. When we arrived back in Edinburgh, Michael kindly dropped me off at a tram stop, that I had requested. All in all, a good day.
Not worth it!
Angelos T,
Jun 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00First we were told that because we booked the last 24 hours before the excursion it was not possible to go to a distillery! We complained and they told us that they will try but there is no chance of a refund even if it doesn't happen! We ended up going to a completely uninteresting distillery in the center of Glasgow instead of what was on the schedule. We didn't see a single barrel of whiskey! Next we went to Loch Lomond. The program said we would stay there for an hour. The driver only gave us 7 minutes (it wasn't raining in case you were wondering) and took us for an hour to an ugly village that wasn't on the schedule. He guided us to a poor quality tourist shop with lousy food. After wasting our time there unwillingly, we went to Stirling Castle which is very beautiful on the outside but the rooms very fake made on the inside. After 1.5 hours there we returned to Edinburgh. We spent 6 hours in an uncomfortable minivan, we saw beautiful nature along the way but we only had the opportunity to walk in nature for 7 minutes out of the 10 hours of travel! Overall a disappointing experience, on a day that was wasted on this tour. Do yourself a favour and don't repeat our mistake of trusting our precious time to these tour operators. The driver was funny.
Day tour with castle, nature and whisky
Medialer,
May 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with Nestor: lots of historical knowledge, well presented; he took the group's wishes into account. Pleasant driver. Really recommended!
Good Scottish trip
Cristiana o,
May 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The trip was great and the guide was very good and knowledgeable. Stirling Castle is definitely a must to visit while in Scotland.
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