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Stirling Castle, Trossachs National Park and Loch Lomond Day Tour from Edinburgh
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Stirling Castle, Trossachs National Park and Loch Lomond Day Tour from Edinburgh

by Haggis Adventures

9 hours
Edinburgh
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Overview

This nine-hour day tour departs from Edinburgh by air-conditioned coach with a local English-speaking guide. The first stop is The Kelpies and The Helix, where visitors spend about thirty minutes viewing the world’s largest horse sculptures, which honor Scotland’s industrial heritage. The tour then continues west to Balmaha on the shore of Loch Lomond, Britain’s largest loch. Here, travelers have one hour to enjoy views of Ben Lomond and may take an optional woodland walk along the loch’s edge. Next, the route passes through Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, an area known for its mountains and lakes. The final major stop is Stirling Castle, where visitors have approximately two hours and forty-five minutes to explore the historic castle, known for its royal connections and role in Scottish history. Entrance to the castle is optional; those who do not enter can spend time in the town of Stirling visiting local shops and sights instead. Food, drinks, gratuities, hotel pickup and drop-off, and entrance fees are not included. The order of stops and schedule may vary depending on conditions. The minimum age to join is five years old, and children aged five to seventeen must be accompanied by an adult. Travelers should arrive at least fifteen minutes before departure for check-in and allow extra time for onward travel after the tour due to possible delays.

Highlights

See The Kelpies, the largest horse sculptures in the world
Stop at Balmaha for views of Loch Lomond and Ben Lomond
Walk in the woods near Loch Lomond’s shore
Visit Stirling Castle or explore Stirling town
Travel through Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
Tour includes air-conditioned transport and local guide

What's included

Air-conditioned vehicle transport
Local English speaking guide

What's not included

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance fees

Itinerary

1

The Kelpies & The Helix

After leaving Edinburgh, the tour stops at The Kelpies, the world’s largest horse sculptures created by Andy Scott. These sculptures honor Central Scotland’s horse-powered industrial past and are located within The Helix park.

30 min

2

Balmaha

The tour continues west to Balmaha on the shore of Loch Lomond. Visitors can admire views of Ben Lomond and take a woodland walk that offers views of the loch. This area is famous for the song about Loch Lomond and its natural scenery.

60 min

3

Stirling Castle

The final stop is Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s most historically significant castles. Many Scottish monarchs, including Mary Queen of Scots, were crowned here. The castle played a key role in the Wars of Independence led by William Wallace. Entrance to the castle is optional; visitors may instead explore Stirling town’s shops and sights.

165 min

Meeting point

This tour will depart at 8:45am 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 8:45am 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

German (audio)Portuguese (audio)Chinese (audio)English (guide)Italian (audio)French (audio)Spanish (audio)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

Up to 10 travelers
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Minimum age to join is 5 years; children aged 5-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking transport to the departure point in advance is advised. Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure for check-in. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated or refunded.
Return times are approximate and depend on traffic and weather. Allow at least three hours after return for onward travel.
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels are allowed if accompanied by someone who can assist boarding and disembarking.
This tour may operate together with Highland Explorer Tours.
Vehicle size may vary; sometimes a larger bus is used.
The order of itinerary stops may change.
Travel insurance is recommended.
Guests using audio guides should bring their own headsets.
Total
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