West Highlands, Lochs and Castles Day Tour Including Doune Castle Admission
by Rabbies Trail Burners
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The West Highlands region of Scotland is known for its lochs, castles, and rugged landscapes. This full-day bus tour from Edinburgh lasts about 10 hours and travels through lochs, mountains, coastal villages, and historic castles. The tour begins with a stop in Luss Village, a small settlement on Loch Lomond’s shore where visitors have about 30 minutes to walk the village paths. Next is a brief 10-minute stop at Rest and be Thankful, a scenic spot once used by soldiers as a rest point. Afterward, the tour reaches Inveraray, a town on Loch Fyne, where guests have 90 minutes for lunch and free time. Visitors may explore the town, try local food, visit the Old Jail, or see Inveraray Castle from April to October (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays). Then the group travels north for a photo stop by Kilchurn Castle, a ruined castle on Loch Awe, viewed from a distance. The last stop is Doune Castle, one of Scotland’s best-preserved medieval castles. It is included with admission in the tour price and is known for appearances in Monty Python’s Holy Grail, Outlander, and The Outlaw King. The tour is shared with up to 16 passengers and includes transportation by a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach and commentary from an English-speaking driver-guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Luss Village Paths
Luss is a small village on the shore of Loch Lomond. Visitors spend about 30 minutes walking around the village paths and taking in the surroundings.
30 min
Rest and be Thankful
A 10-minute stop at Rest and be Thankful, a viewpoint known for its natural beauty and historical use as a rest area for soldiers.
10 min
Inveraray
Inveraray is a town on Loch Fyne where guests have 90 minutes for lunch and free time. Visitors can try local dishes, explore the town, visit the Old Jail, or see Inveraray Castle from April to October (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
90 min
Kilchurn Castle Photo Stop
A short stop to photograph Kilchurn Castle, a ruined castle on the edge of Loch Awe. The castle is viewed from outside as it is not included in the admission.
10 min
Doune Castle
Doune Castle is a well-preserved medieval fortress included in the tour price. It has been featured in Monty Python’s Holy Grail, Outlander, and The Outlaw King. Visitors spend about 30 minutes here.
30 min
Meeting point
Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ (Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure)
End point
Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ (Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
West Highlands, Lochs and Castles Day Tour Including Doune Castle Admission
by Rabbies Trail Burners
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.£166.44Overview
The West Highlands region of Scotland is known for its lochs, castles, and rugged landscapes. This full-day bus tour from Edinburgh lasts about 10 hours and travels through lochs, mountains, coastal villages, and historic castles. The tour begins with a stop in Luss Village, a small settlement on Loch Lomond’s shore where visitors have about 30 minutes to walk the village paths. Next is a brief 10-minute stop at Rest and be Thankful, a scenic spot once used by soldiers as a rest point. Afterward, the tour reaches Inveraray, a town on Loch Fyne, where guests have 90 minutes for lunch and free time. Visitors may explore the town, try local food, visit the Old Jail, or see Inveraray Castle from April to October (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays). Then the group travels north for a photo stop by Kilchurn Castle, a ruined castle on Loch Awe, viewed from a distance. The last stop is Doune Castle, one of Scotland’s best-preserved medieval castles. It is included with admission in the tour price and is known for appearances in Monty Python’s Holy Grail, Outlander, and The Outlaw King. The tour is shared with up to 16 passengers and includes transportation by a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach and commentary from an English-speaking driver-guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Luss Village Paths
Luss is a small village on the shore of Loch Lomond. Visitors spend about 30 minutes walking around the village paths and taking in the surroundings.
30 min
Rest and be Thankful
A 10-minute stop at Rest and be Thankful, a viewpoint known for its natural beauty and historical use as a rest area for soldiers.
10 min
Inveraray
Inveraray is a town on Loch Fyne where guests have 90 minutes for lunch and free time. Visitors can try local dishes, explore the town, visit the Old Jail, or see Inveraray Castle from April to October (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
90 min
Kilchurn Castle Photo Stop
A short stop to photograph Kilchurn Castle, a ruined castle on the edge of Loch Awe. The castle is viewed from outside as it is not included in the admission.
10 min
Doune Castle
Doune Castle is a well-preserved medieval fortress included in the tour price. It has been featured in Monty Python’s Holy Grail, Outlander, and The Outlaw King. Visitors spend about 30 minutes here.
30 min
Meeting point
Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ (Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure)
End point
Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ (Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.