Castles, West Highlands, Loch Lomond and Inveraray 1 Day Tour from Edinburgh
by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£128Overview
This full-day tour from Edinburgh lasts approximately ten and a half hours and includes visits to castles, the West Highlands, Loch Lomond, and nearby villages. The day begins with a drive northwest to Doune Castle, where visitors have about one hour to explore the grounds and castle. Next, the tour continues to the village of Tyndrum for a short comfort stop. Afterward, the group travels to Kilchurn Castle, located on the shore of Loch Awe, for a photo stop lasting around thirty minutes. The tour then proceeds to Inveraray, where there is a two-hour break that includes time for lunch by Loch Fyne and an optional visit to Inveraray Jail, a well-preserved historic prison. On the return trip to Edinburgh, there is a brief stop at the Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint for about fifteen minutes. The final stop is the village of Luss on the shores of Loch Lomond, where visitors have thirty minutes to walk around before heading back to Edinburgh. The tour operates in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup, food and drinks, entrance to Doune Castle, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Doune Castle
The tour leaves Edinburgh at 8:00am and drives about 75 minutes to Doune Castle. Visitors may explore the castle for an hour. This site is known for its role in the TV show "Outlander."
60 min
Tyndrum
After Doune, the bus travels approximately 70 minutes to Tyndrum. This small village at the southern edge of Rannoch Moor is where the group stops briefly for comfort breaks.
15 min
Kilchurn Castle
A short 20-minute drive brings the group to the ruins of Kilchurn Castle. This stop lasts around 30 minutes and is for taking photos only. The castle overlooks Loch Awe and has historical links to the Campbells of Glenorchy and the Jacobite rebellion.
30 min
Inveraray
Next, the tour heads 30 minutes to Inveraray, stopping near Loch Fyne. There is a two-hour break here, which includes time for lunch and an optional visit to Inveraray Jail, one of Britain’s best-preserved prisons.
120 min
Rest and be Thankful
On the way back to Edinburgh, there is a brief stop at Rest and Be Thankful after a 1-hour drive. Visitors can pause here to rest and appreciate the views before continuing east.
15 min
Luss
The final stop is the village of Luss, where visitors have 30 minutes to walk and experience the West Highland environment before the two-hour drive back to Edinburgh.
30 min
Meeting point
This tour will depart at 8:00 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.
End point
This tour will depart at 8:00 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Castles, West Highlands, Loch Lomond and Inveraray 1 Day Tour from Edinburgh
by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£128Overview
This full-day tour from Edinburgh lasts approximately ten and a half hours and includes visits to castles, the West Highlands, Loch Lomond, and nearby villages. The day begins with a drive northwest to Doune Castle, where visitors have about one hour to explore the grounds and castle. Next, the tour continues to the village of Tyndrum for a short comfort stop. Afterward, the group travels to Kilchurn Castle, located on the shore of Loch Awe, for a photo stop lasting around thirty minutes. The tour then proceeds to Inveraray, where there is a two-hour break that includes time for lunch by Loch Fyne and an optional visit to Inveraray Jail, a well-preserved historic prison. On the return trip to Edinburgh, there is a brief stop at the Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint for about fifteen minutes. The final stop is the village of Luss on the shores of Loch Lomond, where visitors have thirty minutes to walk around before heading back to Edinburgh. The tour operates in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup, food and drinks, entrance to Doune Castle, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Doune Castle
The tour leaves Edinburgh at 8:00am and drives about 75 minutes to Doune Castle. Visitors may explore the castle for an hour. This site is known for its role in the TV show "Outlander."
60 min
Tyndrum
After Doune, the bus travels approximately 70 minutes to Tyndrum. This small village at the southern edge of Rannoch Moor is where the group stops briefly for comfort breaks.
15 min
Kilchurn Castle
A short 20-minute drive brings the group to the ruins of Kilchurn Castle. This stop lasts around 30 minutes and is for taking photos only. The castle overlooks Loch Awe and has historical links to the Campbells of Glenorchy and the Jacobite rebellion.
30 min
Inveraray
Next, the tour heads 30 minutes to Inveraray, stopping near Loch Fyne. There is a two-hour break here, which includes time for lunch and an optional visit to Inveraray Jail, one of Britain’s best-preserved prisons.
120 min
Rest and be Thankful
On the way back to Edinburgh, there is a brief stop at Rest and Be Thankful after a 1-hour drive. Visitors can pause here to rest and appreciate the views before continuing east.
15 min
Luss
The final stop is the village of Luss, where visitors have 30 minutes to walk and experience the West Highland environment before the two-hour drive back to Edinburgh.
30 min
Meeting point
This tour will depart at 8:00 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.
End point
This tour will depart at 8:00 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.