Edinburgh West Highland Day Trip: Lochs, Mountains, Inveraray & Kilchurn Castles
by Timberbush Tours
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This full-day coach tour from Edinburgh lasts about ten and a half hours and covers sites in the West Highlands, including lochs, mountains, and castles. The tour begins with a stop at Doune Castle, where visitors have about one hour to explore this medieval stronghold known for appearances in Game of Thrones, Outlander, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Next, the coach travels to Luss Pier for a fifteen-minute stop to view Loch Lomond. There is then a short photo stop of about ten minutes at the Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint. The tour continues to Inveraray, where there is approximately one hour to explore the village and optionally visit Inveraray Castle and its gardens. Inveraray Castle is open to visitors Thursday through Monday from late March to the end of October. After Inveraray, the coach drives deeper into the West Highlands, passing Kilchurn Castle on Loch Awe, with a brief ten-minute stop for photos of this well-known castle ruin. A twenty-minute break follows at the Green Welly for refreshments. The tour also includes a photo stop at Kings Knot near Stirling Castle. The coach is equipped with air conditioning and a knowledgeable driver-guide who provides live commentary throughout the day. Food, drinks, attraction tickets, gratuities, onboard WiFi, and restrooms are not included. The tour operates in all weather conditions, so appropriate clothing is recommended. It is suitable for passengers aged four and older and can accommodate collapsible wheelchairs if accompanied by someone who can assist boarding and disembarking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Doune Castle
This medieval castle has appeared in several popular TV shows and films including Game of Thrones, Outlander, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Visitors spend about one hour here.
60 min
Luss Pier
A 15-minute stop at Luss offers views across Loch Lomond, allowing for photos and a short walk.
15 min
Rest and be Thankful
This 10-minute photo stop provides scenic views from a well-known Highland viewpoint.
10 min
Inveraray Castle & Gardens
Guests have around one hour at Inveraray, with the option to visit Inveraray Castle and its gardens. The castle is open Thursday to Monday from 26 March to 31 October.
60 min
Kilchurn Castle
The tour passes Kilchurn Castle, one of Scotland’s most photographed ruins, located on the banks of Loch Awe. The stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
The Green Welly Stop
A 20-minute break at the Green Welly allows for refreshments and a photo opportunity at Kings Knot near Stirling Castle.
20 min
Meeting point
Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, outside the NCP Car Park. What3Words Address: ///casino.cove.works
End point
Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, outside the NCP Car Park. What3Words Address: ///casino.cove.works
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Edinburgh West Highland Day Trip: Lochs, Mountains, Inveraray & Kilchurn Castles
by Timberbush Tours
Choose from 1 available option
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.£116Overview
This full-day coach tour from Edinburgh lasts about ten and a half hours and covers sites in the West Highlands, including lochs, mountains, and castles. The tour begins with a stop at Doune Castle, where visitors have about one hour to explore this medieval stronghold known for appearances in Game of Thrones, Outlander, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Next, the coach travels to Luss Pier for a fifteen-minute stop to view Loch Lomond. There is then a short photo stop of about ten minutes at the Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint. The tour continues to Inveraray, where there is approximately one hour to explore the village and optionally visit Inveraray Castle and its gardens. Inveraray Castle is open to visitors Thursday through Monday from late March to the end of October. After Inveraray, the coach drives deeper into the West Highlands, passing Kilchurn Castle on Loch Awe, with a brief ten-minute stop for photos of this well-known castle ruin. A twenty-minute break follows at the Green Welly for refreshments. The tour also includes a photo stop at Kings Knot near Stirling Castle. The coach is equipped with air conditioning and a knowledgeable driver-guide who provides live commentary throughout the day. Food, drinks, attraction tickets, gratuities, onboard WiFi, and restrooms are not included. The tour operates in all weather conditions, so appropriate clothing is recommended. It is suitable for passengers aged four and older and can accommodate collapsible wheelchairs if accompanied by someone who can assist boarding and disembarking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Doune Castle
This medieval castle has appeared in several popular TV shows and films including Game of Thrones, Outlander, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Visitors spend about one hour here.
60 min
Luss Pier
A 15-minute stop at Luss offers views across Loch Lomond, allowing for photos and a short walk.
15 min
Rest and be Thankful
This 10-minute photo stop provides scenic views from a well-known Highland viewpoint.
10 min
Inveraray Castle & Gardens
Guests have around one hour at Inveraray, with the option to visit Inveraray Castle and its gardens. The castle is open Thursday to Monday from 26 March to 31 October.
60 min
Kilchurn Castle
The tour passes Kilchurn Castle, one of Scotland’s most photographed ruins, located on the banks of Loch Awe. The stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
The Green Welly Stop
A 20-minute break at the Green Welly allows for refreshments and a photo opportunity at Kings Knot near Stirling Castle.
20 min
Meeting point
Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, outside the NCP Car Park. What3Words Address: ///casino.cove.works
End point
Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, outside the NCP Car Park. What3Words Address: ///casino.cove.works
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.