Full-Day Oban Castles and Glencoe Guided Tour from Glasgow
by Discover Scotland 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.£112Overview
This full-day bus tour from Glasgow covers the Western Highlands, focusing on the natural landscapes and historic sites around Oban and Glencoe. The guide shares stories related to the area's history, including the 1692 Glencoe massacre and the Clan Campbell influence. The tour begins with a scenic drive along Loch Lomond’s western shore, including a short refreshment stop near the loch. Next, there is a photo opportunity at the Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint, named after 18th-century soldiers who built the military road. The group then spends about an hour and a half in Inveraray, a Georgian-style town established in 1745. Visitors can explore its shops or choose to visit Inveraray Castle or Inveraray Jail, both available with tickets purchased on the day. Inveraray Castle gardens feature seasonal azaleas and rhododendrons and are open April to October, Thursday to Monday. Following Inveraray, the tour stops briefly for photos at Kilchurn Castle by Loch Awe. Then in Oban, there is a 90-minute break to explore the port town known for seafood and ferry connections to the Hebrides. The route continues past Castle Stalker, where the guide points out a photo viewpoint of the castle on a tidal islet. In Glencoe, the group pauses for about 15 minutes to view the valley and reflect on its historical significance. The final stop is within Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park for a 30-minute early evening refreshment break before returning to Glasgow. The tour lasts about 10 hours and includes air-conditioned transport and a driver-guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Loch Lomond
The tour travels along the western shores of Loch Lomond, visible through panoramic windows. To the right is Ben Lomond, Scotland’s most southerly Munro, standing above 3000 feet, and the first mountain of the tour. There is a short refreshment stop nearby the loch.
15 min
Rest and be Thankful
A stop at the Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint allows passengers to take photos and see the stone inscription left by soldiers who built the military road here in 1753.
10 min
Inveraray
Inveraray, established in 1745 by the 3rd Duke of Argyll, features white-washed Georgian architecture. Passengers have about 90 minutes to explore the town and shops or visit the castle or jail. In winter, this stop may be shortened to 60 minutes.
90 min
Inveraray Castle & Gardens
Visitors can choose to tour Inveraray Castle, home of the Duke of Argyll, and walk the surrounding parkland and gardens, known for azaleas and rhododendrons in summer. The castle is open April to October, Thursday to Monday, and closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Inveraray Jail & Escape Room
As an alternative to the castle, visitors may tour Inveraray Jail, a 19th-century prison museum that recreates the experience of incarceration. Tickets are available on the day.
Kilchurn Castle
A brief stop is made for photographs of Kilchurn Castle, located at the head of Loch Awe and noted for its imposing ruins.
10 min
Oban
Oban offers a 90-minute break to explore the town known as the ‘Gateway to the Isles’ and Scotland’s seafood capital. The port serves as the main ferry departure point for the Isle of Mull and the Hebrides, with many restaurants offering fresh seafood and other dishes.
90 min
Castle Stalker
The tour passes Castle Stalker, a well-known castle on a tidal islet in Loch Laich. The driver-guide points out the viewpoint for photos.
10 min
Glencoe
Glencoe valley is visited for about 15 minutes to view the mountains and reflect on the 1692 massacre when Government soldiers killed members of the MacDonald clan.
15 min
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
The final stop is in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park for about 30 minutes, allowing passengers to have refreshments before returning to Glasgow.
30 min
Meeting point
Our tours depart from between stance 23 - 32. Check in is at 08:15 for a 08:30 departure. Please ensure you check in on time. The station information board will display the exact stance for the tour. If you do not arrive on time for check in you will unfortunately miss your tour.
End point
Our tours depart from between stance 23 - 32. Check in is at 08:15 for a 08:30 departure. Please ensure you check in on time. The station information board will display the exact stance for the tour. If you do not arrive on time for check in you will unfortunately miss your tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Full-Day Oban Castles and Glencoe Guided Tour from Glasgow
by Discover Scotland 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.£112Overview
This full-day bus tour from Glasgow covers the Western Highlands, focusing on the natural landscapes and historic sites around Oban and Glencoe. The guide shares stories related to the area's history, including the 1692 Glencoe massacre and the Clan Campbell influence. The tour begins with a scenic drive along Loch Lomond’s western shore, including a short refreshment stop near the loch. Next, there is a photo opportunity at the Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint, named after 18th-century soldiers who built the military road. The group then spends about an hour and a half in Inveraray, a Georgian-style town established in 1745. Visitors can explore its shops or choose to visit Inveraray Castle or Inveraray Jail, both available with tickets purchased on the day. Inveraray Castle gardens feature seasonal azaleas and rhododendrons and are open April to October, Thursday to Monday. Following Inveraray, the tour stops briefly for photos at Kilchurn Castle by Loch Awe. Then in Oban, there is a 90-minute break to explore the port town known for seafood and ferry connections to the Hebrides. The route continues past Castle Stalker, where the guide points out a photo viewpoint of the castle on a tidal islet. In Glencoe, the group pauses for about 15 minutes to view the valley and reflect on its historical significance. The final stop is within Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park for a 30-minute early evening refreshment break before returning to Glasgow. The tour lasts about 10 hours and includes air-conditioned transport and a driver-guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Loch Lomond
The tour travels along the western shores of Loch Lomond, visible through panoramic windows. To the right is Ben Lomond, Scotland’s most southerly Munro, standing above 3000 feet, and the first mountain of the tour. There is a short refreshment stop nearby the loch.
15 min
Rest and be Thankful
A stop at the Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint allows passengers to take photos and see the stone inscription left by soldiers who built the military road here in 1753.
10 min
Inveraray
Inveraray, established in 1745 by the 3rd Duke of Argyll, features white-washed Georgian architecture. Passengers have about 90 minutes to explore the town and shops or visit the castle or jail. In winter, this stop may be shortened to 60 minutes.
90 min
Inveraray Castle & Gardens
Visitors can choose to tour Inveraray Castle, home of the Duke of Argyll, and walk the surrounding parkland and gardens, known for azaleas and rhododendrons in summer. The castle is open April to October, Thursday to Monday, and closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Inveraray Jail & Escape Room
As an alternative to the castle, visitors may tour Inveraray Jail, a 19th-century prison museum that recreates the experience of incarceration. Tickets are available on the day.
Kilchurn Castle
A brief stop is made for photographs of Kilchurn Castle, located at the head of Loch Awe and noted for its imposing ruins.
10 min
Oban
Oban offers a 90-minute break to explore the town known as the ‘Gateway to the Isles’ and Scotland’s seafood capital. The port serves as the main ferry departure point for the Isle of Mull and the Hebrides, with many restaurants offering fresh seafood and other dishes.
90 min
Castle Stalker
The tour passes Castle Stalker, a well-known castle on a tidal islet in Loch Laich. The driver-guide points out the viewpoint for photos.
10 min
Glencoe
Glencoe valley is visited for about 15 minutes to view the mountains and reflect on the 1692 massacre when Government soldiers killed members of the MacDonald clan.
15 min
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
The final stop is in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park for about 30 minutes, allowing passengers to have refreshments before returning to Glasgow.
30 min
Meeting point
Our tours depart from between stance 23 - 32. Check in is at 08:15 for a 08:30 departure. Please ensure you check in on time. The station information board will display the exact stance for the tour. If you do not arrive on time for check in you will unfortunately miss your tour.
End point
Our tours depart from between stance 23 - 32. Check in is at 08:15 for a 08:30 departure. Please ensure you check in on time. The station information board will display the exact stance for the tour. If you do not arrive on time for check in you will unfortunately miss your tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.