Loch Lomond National Park & Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh

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Activity Schedule

When does it run?
Daily
Duration
9 hours (approx).
Start time
09:15am
Meeting Point

Make your way to Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.
Please report at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time. This is mandatory to allow time for pre-departure briefing.
Ending Point
Same as start point

Key Highlights

Explore the magnificent Stirling Castle known as the "Key to Scotland"
Learn the history of Scotland and the 6 year old Queen Mary at Linlithgowshire
Visit the Trossach's National park to find out about the fabulous birds of prey in the park, including nesting spots of the ospreys
Travel through the protected lands of Scotland’s first National Park and walk the Bonny banks of Loch Lomond
Award winning service and tour provider
Travel by luxury, top of the range, 16 seater Mercedes minibus

Overview

Spend a day in the land of Scots heroes Rob Roy, Robert the Bruce and William Wallace.

Travel through the historic area of Linlithgowshire and Forth Valley and marvel at the magnificent splendour of the medieval stronghold of Stirling Castle and understand why it is called the Key of Scotland.

From Stirling, head into the Highlands and an area known as the Trossachs. Marking the point where the Lowlands meet the Highlands, the area has shimmering lochs, rugged mountain tops and forest-filled glens. It is easy to forget that this was once thought of as a dangerous frontier fought over by the fiercely territorial Highland clans.

Admire the beautiful nature and forests of Scotland's first National Park and the remote north east side of the banks of Loch Lomond. Spend time on the trails by the Loch Lomond and gain an unforgettable insight into the real Scotland.

This tour is ideal for anyone who loves to explore stunning scenery and discover the heroes, disasters and landscapes that shaped Scotland's history.

Itinerary

You will be picked up and taken to the tour destinations in an air conditioned Mercedes minibus accompanied by a guide.

Depart Edinburgh 09:15am and travel northwest through the historic area of Linlithgowshire, close to the historic palace. Mary Queen of Scots was born at Linlithgow palace, and became Queen when she was only 6 days old.

Drive along the Forth Valley, which was the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire, later used by the English King Edward I as he marched proudly towards Stirling. Today it is the centre one of Scotland’s most important industries with huge oil refineries dominating the area.

See the magnificent Stirling castle dominate the view as you reach Stirling. Explore the castle, which was known as the ‘Key to Scotland’.

Also, see the 220ft high tower of the National Wallace Monument commemorating Scotland’s great hero William Wallace, played by Mel Gibson in the Oscar-winning movie Braveheart.

From Stirling, head into the Highlands and an area known as the Trossachs. Marking the point where the Lowlands meet the Highlands, the area has shimmering lochs, rugged mountain tops and forest-filled glens. It is easy to forget that this was once thought of as a dangerous frontier fought over by the fiercely territorial Highland clans.

Stop for an optional lunch in the heart of the Trossachs national park, just off the Duke’s pass, where you will have the opportunity to find out about the fabulous birds of prey in the park, including nesting spots of the ospreys.

After lunch, take the high road to Loch Lomond, Scotland’s largest loch at over 22 miles wide at its widest point. Travel through the protected lands of Scotland’s first National Park.

Stop at Inversnaid on the secluded north-east of the loch and enjoy a walk along the ‘bonny banks’, up to a viewpoint for a fantastic view of the loch and the mountain it is named after, Ben Lomond.

Leaving Loch Lomond, return to Edinburgh passing the only body of water in Scotland to be referred to as a “lake” and not a “loch” - the Lake of Mentieth.

The tour ends at Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh. You will reach Edinburgh at around 6:30pm.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

Transportation by top-of the range, 16-seat Mercedes minibus with air ventilation
Entrance to Stirling Castle
Driver/guide
All bridge crossings

Exclusions

Food & drinks
Hotel pick up & drop off

Please note

Voucher Information: You must print and surrender a paper version of your booking voucher for this activity (showing your voucher on a smartphone is not accepted). No refund can be given for customers without a printed copy of their voucher.

Travel light: You are only allowed to carry 14 kgs (31 lbs) of luggage on this tour. A carry-on bag plus a small bag is preferable as advised by the local authorities.