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Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh

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Overview

Available languages

English

10 hours

Mobile ticket

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

1

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.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable
2

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.

1 hour 30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Stirling Castle & Loch Lomond

Reviews

4.81

241 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Tour to Kelpies etc.

    Irene B,

    Jul 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very 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

    5.00

    The 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

    5.00

    I 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

    5.00

    Stuart 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

    5.00

    We 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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