Private 9-Hour Scottish Highlands Day Trip from Edinburgh with Highland Cows and Castles
by E2G Travel
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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.£740Overview
This private 9-hour Scottish Highlands day trip departs from a chosen location in or near Edinburgh city center at 10 am. Transportation is provided in a private vehicle with air conditioning and an experienced guide. The tour starts with a 30-minute visit to Swanston Farm to see three Highland cows named Thelma, Louise, and Angus. After that, there is a 90-minute drive to the village of Luss on the shore of Loch Lomond. Guests have 30 minutes to explore Luss, which offers views of Ben Lomond Munro, a rare Viking Hogback gravestone, gift shops, restrooms, and places for refreshments. Next, the tour continues with a 30-minute drive to the Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint, located over 800 feet above sea level, where guests spend 10 minutes taking photos of the mountain scenery. The following stop is Inveraray Castle and Gardens, a 30-minute drive away. Inveraray Castle is the residence of the Duke and Duchess of Argyle and the seat of Clan Campbell's chief. The castle grounds are open Thursday to Monday and can be explored for free, while admission to the castle itself requires an additional fee. Inveraray town nearby offers lunch options and views of Loch Fyne. The castle is closed from November to March, but the grounds remain accessible. After Inveraray, the tour drives 30 minutes to Kilchurn Castle, where guests have 10 minutes to view the former English army barracks, surrounded by water on three sides, suitable for photos. Then there is a 60-minute drive through the Glencoe mountains to the Three Sisters viewpoint, where guests spend 30 minutes. This location is the most photographed spot in Scotland. Returning through Glencoe, the tour includes multiple photo stops such as Rannoch Moor, the largest bog in the UK, with a 10-minute stop, and Loch Tulla viewpoint, also for 10 minutes, where mountains, lochs, and forests can be seen together. The final stop is The Kelpies and The Helix, approximately 90 minutes from Loch Tulla, with a 30-minute visit. These two 100-foot-tall horse statues are the tallest equine sculptures in the world. Bottled water and snacks are included during the trip. Lunch, dinner, gratuities, and admission to Inveraray Castle are not included. The tour vehicle is smaller than typical American cars, which should be considered when booking for four adults.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Swanston Farm
The tour begins with a 30-minute visit to see three Highland cows named Thelma, Louise, and Angus, who live at this farm.
30 min
Luss
After a 90-minute drive, arrive at Luss, a village on Loch Lomond’s shore with views of Ben Lomond Munro. The village features a rare Viking Hogback gravestone, gift shops, toilets, and places to get refreshments.
30 min
Rest and be Thankful
A 30-minute drive brings you to this mountain viewpoint over 800 feet high, where you can take photos of the surrounding mountain scenery during a 10-minute stop.
10 min
Inveraray Castle & Gardens
The castle is a 30-minute drive away and is still a residence of the Duke and Duchess of Argyle, clan chiefs of Clan Campbell. The grounds are open to the public free of charge Thursday to Monday, but there is a fee to enter the castle itself. Inveraray town nearby offers lunch options and views of Loch Fyne. The castle closes November to March, though the grounds remain open.
60 min
Kilchurn Castle
Located 30 minutes from Inveraray, Kilchurn Castle was used as a barracks by the English army for over 200 years. It is surrounded by water on three sides and provides a good location for photos during a 10-minute stop.
10 min
The Three Sisters
A 60-minute drive through the Glencoe mountains takes you to this well-known viewpoint. The stop lasts 30 minutes and offers views of the Three Sisters peaks, a frequently photographed site with notable history.
30 min
Rannoch Moor
On the return through Glencoe, there are several photo stops including a 10-minute visit to Rannoch Moor, the largest bog in the UK.
10 min
Loch Tulla Viewpoint
This 10-minute stop allows viewing of the Highlands’ landscape including mountains, lochs, and forests from one location.
10 min
The Kelpies & The Helix
The final stop, about 90 minutes away, is at The Helix park where the two 100-foot tall Kelpies horse statues, the tallest equine sculptures in the world, can be seen during a 30-minute visit.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Private 9-Hour Scottish Highlands Day Trip from Edinburgh with Highland Cows and Castles
by E2G Travel
Choose from 10 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.£740Overview
This private 9-hour Scottish Highlands day trip departs from a chosen location in or near Edinburgh city center at 10 am. Transportation is provided in a private vehicle with air conditioning and an experienced guide. The tour starts with a 30-minute visit to Swanston Farm to see three Highland cows named Thelma, Louise, and Angus. After that, there is a 90-minute drive to the village of Luss on the shore of Loch Lomond. Guests have 30 minutes to explore Luss, which offers views of Ben Lomond Munro, a rare Viking Hogback gravestone, gift shops, restrooms, and places for refreshments. Next, the tour continues with a 30-minute drive to the Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint, located over 800 feet above sea level, where guests spend 10 minutes taking photos of the mountain scenery. The following stop is Inveraray Castle and Gardens, a 30-minute drive away. Inveraray Castle is the residence of the Duke and Duchess of Argyle and the seat of Clan Campbell's chief. The castle grounds are open Thursday to Monday and can be explored for free, while admission to the castle itself requires an additional fee. Inveraray town nearby offers lunch options and views of Loch Fyne. The castle is closed from November to March, but the grounds remain accessible. After Inveraray, the tour drives 30 minutes to Kilchurn Castle, where guests have 10 minutes to view the former English army barracks, surrounded by water on three sides, suitable for photos. Then there is a 60-minute drive through the Glencoe mountains to the Three Sisters viewpoint, where guests spend 30 minutes. This location is the most photographed spot in Scotland. Returning through Glencoe, the tour includes multiple photo stops such as Rannoch Moor, the largest bog in the UK, with a 10-minute stop, and Loch Tulla viewpoint, also for 10 minutes, where mountains, lochs, and forests can be seen together. The final stop is The Kelpies and The Helix, approximately 90 minutes from Loch Tulla, with a 30-minute visit. These two 100-foot-tall horse statues are the tallest equine sculptures in the world. Bottled water and snacks are included during the trip. Lunch, dinner, gratuities, and admission to Inveraray Castle are not included. The tour vehicle is smaller than typical American cars, which should be considered when booking for four adults.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Swanston Farm
The tour begins with a 30-minute visit to see three Highland cows named Thelma, Louise, and Angus, who live at this farm.
30 min
Luss
After a 90-minute drive, arrive at Luss, a village on Loch Lomond’s shore with views of Ben Lomond Munro. The village features a rare Viking Hogback gravestone, gift shops, toilets, and places to get refreshments.
30 min
Rest and be Thankful
A 30-minute drive brings you to this mountain viewpoint over 800 feet high, where you can take photos of the surrounding mountain scenery during a 10-minute stop.
10 min
Inveraray Castle & Gardens
The castle is a 30-minute drive away and is still a residence of the Duke and Duchess of Argyle, clan chiefs of Clan Campbell. The grounds are open to the public free of charge Thursday to Monday, but there is a fee to enter the castle itself. Inveraray town nearby offers lunch options and views of Loch Fyne. The castle closes November to March, though the grounds remain open.
60 min
Kilchurn Castle
Located 30 minutes from Inveraray, Kilchurn Castle was used as a barracks by the English army for over 200 years. It is surrounded by water on three sides and provides a good location for photos during a 10-minute stop.
10 min
The Three Sisters
A 60-minute drive through the Glencoe mountains takes you to this well-known viewpoint. The stop lasts 30 minutes and offers views of the Three Sisters peaks, a frequently photographed site with notable history.
30 min
Rannoch Moor
On the return through Glencoe, there are several photo stops including a 10-minute visit to Rannoch Moor, the largest bog in the UK.
10 min
Loch Tulla Viewpoint
This 10-minute stop allows viewing of the Highlands’ landscape including mountains, lochs, and forests from one location.
10 min
The Kelpies & The Helix
The final stop, about 90 minutes away, is at The Helix park where the two 100-foot tall Kelpies horse statues, the tallest equine sculptures in the world, can be seen during a 30-minute visit.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.