Stirling Castle, Whisky & Kelpies Tour starting Edinburgh

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Our unique 5-star tours, as awarded by the Scottish Tourism Board, offer the chance to explore and experience Scotland in the perfect setting. You will be accompanied by our knowledgeable guides who have a wealth of stories, myths, and legends to entertain you with, and of course, we welcome questions!

We operate our tours in an 8-person capacity to allow you the freedom to spend more time 'sight-doing' as opposed to sight-seeing.

What a wonderful tour you’re choosing. The Stirling Castle, Kelpies, Loch Lomond, and Whisky Distillery tour is designed to give you a fantastic overview of Scotland, all packed into one beautiful day.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Our Tours are for ages 12 and up.

Minimum numbers apply. We have a Guaranteed Departure Policy which ensures the Tour will go ahead, as soon as 2 travellers book on to our tour. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund

Our tours operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. We recommend a pair of walking shoes/boots, dressing in layers, and waterproof clothing.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

An experienced, knowledgeable fun guide

Driving and Walking Tour, we get out and experience the beautiful sights

Transport in an air conditioned 8 seater minibus

Travel around the stunning Scottish Highlands

Small group active sight-seeing tour

Guided short hikes throughout the day

No food or drinks included

Entry fees to Activities

Gratuities

Hotel pick up or drop off

Stirling Castle Approx £21.50 Pay upon Arrival at Castle

Glengoyne Distillery approx £22 pay upon arrival to Distillery

What To Expect

Stirling Castle

Your expert Tour Guide will take you over to Stirling Castle, one of the most historic Castles in Scotland. Besieged by Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1746 during the Jacobite Uprising (Think Outlander) it has connections also to Mary Queen of Scots and swapped hands between the Scots and the English during the Wars of Independence (Think Braveheart) You’ll get the chance to visit the castle and learn all about what makes this castle so significant.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Included

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

You’ll be exploring in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and hearing all about the Highland boundary fault line and how the land crashing together in this exact location millions of years ago has created the beautiful landscape renowned the world over. Your guide will share stories of history, legend, wildlife, and much more and explain why this area of Scotland is such a special location.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Stirling Castle, Whisky & Kelpies Tour starting Edinburgh

Reviews

4.91

134 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

124

A full day of exploration
Chris F,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A fun, fascinating and varied tour that hits some great highlights. From the castle, to the loch and on to the whiskey tour and the Kelpies, it was a full day of exploration. Chris need a nice job pacing us through the adventure.
Great day
Geralyn K,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful day of exploring. Cameron was awesome. Very knowledgeable and we got a great hike up to see Loch Loman involving from a peak.
Chris was truly amazing,...
Victoria S,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Chris was truly amazing, having a small group was fantastic and though solo made a second family. The castle was stunning and Chris got us there early enough to beat the crowd. Having a castle tour with every photo/video looking unreal with no one in them. He was even sweet enough to drop us off close to our hotels. 10/10 recommend
Was really tickled with...
Ashtyn C,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Was really tickled with this tour. For sentimental reasons I wanted to see Loch Lomond. Stirling Castle has so far been my favorite castle tour experience, I could easily spend more time there. The Kelpies are far more impressive in person than one would think. Would do this tour again! Thanks Geoff with a G for driving!
A perfect day in Scotland
Katja M,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Georgie is simply a magical travel companion and very good driver. . She filled the day with great information, explanations and impulses. It was a great organized and informative day. You could feel Scotland and its history. The tour was very well organized in time. We experienced a lot that day and yet it was a very pleasant trip. Sterling Castle is fantastically beautiful and you have plenty of time here. Many thanks Georgie for this unforgettable and perfect day.
Amazing tour Chris was a delight to have as a guide
Jenni S,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an amazing all day tour. Chris, our guide was very personable and knowledgeable in the history of the area. We had plenty of time to see the sites and the schedule is spot on. I highly recommend this tour to anybody that wants a nice leisurely day through the countryside to see some amazing sites in Scotland.
Won’t be forgotten
I5977IQmikef,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was very informative and a pleasure to be around. The weather was unpredictable, but our guide was ready for it. Would highly recommend Magnus.
I thoroughly enjoyed...
Patti S,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I thoroughly enjoyed Sterling Castle & the bagpipers were a nice surprise we weren’t expecting. My husband liked the whiskey tour with tasting. Kelpies…amazing!
Great tour
CeciBianu,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour, great places to see in one day, especially as a solo travaler! The tour guide Chris was great! He offered lots of interesting information!
Great day in Scotland!
Patricia H,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an all day adventure! Sterling Castle was amazing! So much to learn. Afterwards we ventured to Loch Lomond and enjoyed the stunning views. Onto to the distillery where again you will learn about whisky making and proper tasting. Then onto to view the amazing Kelpies! The weather was perfect. Our guide was Warren and he was full of knowledge as well as entertaining us with music and wit! Great day overall.