Private Tour

Stirling Castle, Hairy Coo's & The Trossachs

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

This tour is a small sample of everything that Scotland is famous for including the history, the folk tales, the cuisine and of course the stunning scenery. It is perfect for cruise guests who don't have a lot of time and want to experience as much as they can in the time available or anyone who just wants a quick overview of what makes Scotland tick. The tour can be adapted to match your needs and is mostly suitable for wheelchair access although some of Stirling Castle is a challenge for wheelchairs with smaller wheels.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

A printed, personalised route map with the day's activities and time table for every passenger.

Private transportation

Our minibus comes equipped with supply of hot teas and coffees throughout the trip

Each passenger will be supplied with a fresh bottle of water with more available on request

No trip to Scotland is complete without sampling our favourite soft drink Irn Bru

Air-conditioned vehicle

During the trip we will stop at some point for a little taste of Scotland sweet treat.

Lunch

Entrance fees into attractions.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

The Kelpies & The Helix

We will walk among giants as we get up close to the magnificent Kelpies. Enjoy the old Scottish stories of these mythical creatures and visit the area where the Gentle Giants worked on the land. The Kelpies are based on a Scottish Folktale, told to keep young children away from any dangerous water edge but they are also a tribute to the Clydesdale horses that worked in 3 industries that are prevalent in this area. The 98 foot high statues are a fitting tribute to the "Gentle Giants" and the detail can only be appreciated when you walk right up to them. There is a visitor centre where the guests can pick up souvenirs and stop for a comfort break.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

We will walk on the battlefield of one of Scotland's most famous battles as we explore the story of Robert The Bruce and his incredible victory at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. Stand at the site of the famous battle and transport yourself back to the times of great war lords and bloody battles.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Stirling Castle, Hairy Coo's & The Trossachs

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent day trip
Dina S,
Mar 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Dave is extremely knowledgeable and easy-going. He allowed us to customize our tour to include the Wallace Monument. He explained Scotland's complicated history in a manner that was easy to follow and relevant to the sites we saw. His van was well-provisioned with snacks and beverages for the journey. We were 4 satisfied customers!
A great tour of Stirling Castle and more with David Cornwallis
Ken Murray1960,
Jun 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We took the tour of Stirling Castle and the Trossachs with guide David Cornwallis. It was a fantastic tour and one of the highlights of our trip. David is very knowledgeable, informative, and humorous, and we learned a lot about Stirling Castle, the history and battles, and the Scottish royal family. We saw a number of "hairy coos" and met, fed and kissed "Hamish the Hairy Coo". We had lunch at a lovely inn, including some haggis balls appetizers, and took photos at Loch Lomond. David provided us water, Scottish soda, shortbread cookies, and a bit of whiskey, and was a wonderful driver. The tour was an overall great experience. We highly recommend booking your tour with David.
Take a trip out of the city. You won't regret it!
willk244,
Dec 7, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Loved every minute! We got to see castles and feed a cows, learn history. Great way to get out the city!