Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh
Overview
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10 hours
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On this incredible tour, we explore the beautiful Scottish Highlands seeing castles, lochs, sculptures and perhaps some ‘Hairy Coos’ along the way.
Departing the historic Royal Mile on an air-conditioned bus we head towards the iconic Kelpies, where you can take a close up look at these magnificent sculptures.
We make our way towards Balloch, situated to the south of Loch Lomond’s Bonnie Banks. Here you can explore and take an optional hour-long boat cruise on the loch.
Departing Loch Lomond we head towards the quaint village of Aberfoyle before exploring the picturesque Duke's Pass.
Passing through Callander we make our way to Stirling where you can either take a stroll around the city centre or visit the historic Stirling Castle.
Heading back we stop to catch a glimpse of the famous 3 bridges that span the River Forth before returning to Edinburgh
*Boat cruise and entry to Stirling Castle are paid for on the day and are not included in the price of the tour.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There are opportunities to take short nature walks, it is recommended to bring suitable clothing and footwear.
Minimum age to travel is 7 years old. Photo ID, such as a passport, may be required. Children (8-17) must be accompanied by an adult.
This tour in an air-conditioned coach, hosted by a local Scottish guide, rated 5-stars by the official Scottish Tourist Board
There are regular stops on tour to purchase food and refreshments that cater for most dietary requirements
There are regular stops on tour for comfort breaks
No animals allowed on tour
For insurance purposes, passengers must not be unaccompanied on our buses during tour stops. Drivers take legally required breaks and cannot stay with the vehicle.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Regular Comfort Breaks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Experienced 'Hairy Coo' Driver-Guide providing live commentary and story telling throughout
Optional Cruise and Castle tickets can be purchased on morning of tour, do not pre-purchase tickets
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Restrooms onboard
WiFi on board
What To Expect
The Kelpies & The Helix
See the spectacular Kelpies – 30 foot high metal equine sculptures, built at the entrance to Forth and Clyde Canals as a tribute to Central Scotland’s industrial past. You’ll see why the Kelpies are fast becoming one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks and the perfect spot for photographs.
Balloch
Heading West we make our way towards the town of Balloch, situated at the southern of Loch Lomond’s Bonnie Banks where you will have a chance to explore and also take an optional hour-long boat cruise on the loch. Whilst enjoying the beautiful scenery from the boat you can also hear the expert onboard commentary from Neil Oliver, who is amongst other things a renowned Scottish historian and archaeologist.
Options
Stirling Castle & Loch Lomond
Reviews
241 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour to Kelpies etc.
Irene B,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very entertaining and knowledgeable guide and driver. Long day but well worth it. Learned a lot. Excellent!
Lovely tour with knowledgeable guide
Shanty R,
Jul 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was nicely organized and very punctual. Due to the 16-person bus we avoided a lot of large-scale tourism, which we found pleasant. There was an add-on for the cruise on Loch Lomond (which -as stated- was not included in the price - but you will get a fair discount for). Plenty of time between stops to enjoy the scenery and have a bathroom / coffee break. The biggest joy of the tour (apart from beautiful Scotland!) was by far our tour guide Mike. His knowledge on Scotlands rich history and mythology was incredible, even the attention to detail in the music he chose to play that was attuned to the places we visited. Would 100% travel with The Hairy Coo again. Big thanks to Mike for the lovely day!
I really enjoyed this...
Harjit K,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00I really enjoyed this tour and would absolutely recommend this. We were in a small group, which made it better in my opinion. Our tour guide Peter was very knowledgeable, had a great sense of humour and told us great stories. The tour was a good mixture of sites. We enjoyed seeing the Kelpies, the boat cruise on Loch Lomond, seeing the bridges and wandering around Stirling. We were really happy to stop and see some hairy cows! Overall, a really packed but good day.
Stuart was amazing on...
Julia B,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Stuart was amazing on this tour. Not only did we feel safe in his capable bus driving hands, but we were amazed with his wealth of knowledge of all the areas we toured. His delivery of the facts was entertaining without being kitschy or dry. Would recommend him any day!
We travelled with Freddy...
PARVEEN D,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00We travelled with Freddy from The Hairy Coo. Amazing tour guide. Provided us with much information as well as good recommendations for the stops. 10/10 would travel with Freddy again.
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