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Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh

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Overview

Available languages

English

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

Food and drinks

Restrooms onboard

WiFi on board

Optional Loch Lomond boat cruise (£16.50 Adult 16+, £13.50 Youth 13-15 yrs, £10.50 Child 7-12 yrs).

Optional visit to Stirling Castle (£20.50 Adult, £12.50 Child, £16.50 Concession 65yrs+).

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

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Stirling Castle & Loch Lomond

Reviews

4.81

269 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great overall. Fun...

    Dan Z,

    Oct 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great overall. Fun knowledgeable driver Pete. Left on time great commentary. Awesome views and destinations.

  • Best tour guide ever

    Patricia D,

    Oct 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was a fun trip and well worth money. We were lucky to have a great tour guide and driver, John. So funny and full of knowledge imparted during the trip. Loved the Coos!!

  • Irritating

    Heather H,

    Oct 2, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    The tour itself was fine - a lot of sheep and cows. However, it was marred by the actual people on the tour. A large group of 9 people caused the tour to start a bit late while they waited for friends to arrive. Two of them were committing on the bus causing further delays. They were also chatting on the phone or listening to Tim Tok videos without headphones making it difficult to hear the narration. I’m sure the majority of these outings won’t experience this. The sights themselves were great

  • Great trip and Jason is awesome.

    Ryan H,

    Sep 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Jason was awesome. What a great trip. Thank you. I loved the landscape and the views. Jason worked very hard to make sure everyone was taken care of.

  • Excellent!

    Michele K,

    Sep 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Jason was excellent! He made the day fun and kept the laughter going with his sense of humor. He was even kind enough to wait for me as I had the time wrong to come back to bus.

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4.81
269 reviews
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