Highlands Tour: Full-day West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles Tour from EdinburghDay trips and Excursions

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Overview

Take a Highlands tour from Edinburgh and enjoy a taste of all things Scottish, as you journey through a wonderful and fascinating part of the Highlands. Experience scenic lochs, impressive mountains, and historic castles visit a pretty Highland village and explore the picturesque loch-side town of Inveraray.

◾ Experience the beauty of Scotland on this 10-hour Highlands day tour from Edinburgh
◾ Admire Doune Castle featured in many different tv programs and films such as Game of Thrones, Outlander, Monty Python, and the Holy Grail
◾ See one of the most photographed castles in Scotland, Kilchurn Castle, jutting into beautiful Loch Awe
◾ Visit the picturesque and loch-side town of Inveraray and visit its castle

About this experience

✔ Health & safety measures apply
✔ Best-in-class experience
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 10 hours
STARTING TIME: 9.15 am
LANGUAGES: English
DISTANCE COVERED: 225 miles
OPEN SEASONS: Year-round
MEETING POINT: 521 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PE
WHO CAN COME: This Highlands tour is suitable for everyone above the age of 4

Description - What to expect

Start your Highlands tour with a drive west towards the first stop, the Doune Castle. You might recognize this medieval stronghold from many different tv programs and films such as Game of Thrones, Outlander, Monty Python, and The Holy Grail. On your way, you will pass the historic and imposing Stirling Castle, high on its volcanic rock, Wallace Monument, and The Kelpies. From there you will journey into the Highlands, past the stunning Loch Lubnaig and up through impressive Glen Ogle, stopping nearby for lunch and beautiful views of the surrounding scenery.

After lunch we drive further into the Highlands, passing one of the most photographed castles in Scotland, Kilchurn Castle, jutting into beautiful Loch Awe and stunningly framed by the surrounding mountains. Then it’s on to Inveraray, a quaint small town built in the mid-18th century, on the shore of Loch Fyne. Explore the town and pick up some Highland souvenirs, or pay an optional visit to Inveraray Castle (April to September only), the historic home of the Duke of Argyll, chief of the Clan Campbell, which is set in large beautiful gardens overlooking Loch Fyne. Inveraray Castle is also featured in the TV series Downton Abbey.

On your homeward journey, drive over the Arrochar Alps, an attractive range of mountains, with a brief pause near the top of the Rest and Be Thankful Pass. A little later we reach enchanting Loch Lomond, where we stop at the pretty loch-side village of Luss before returning to Edinburgh.

Free Cancellation

Free cancellation is available for this Highlands tour up to 48 hours before the start of the experience

What's included, what's not

✔ Digital translations
✔ Knowledgeable Driver-Guide
✔ Luxury modern air-conditioned coach
✖ Entrance to attractions
✖ Food and drinks

Bring with you

◾ As we like to give you as much time off the coach as possible with the opportunity for walks, we recommend you bring warm and/or waterproof clothing, wear comfortable walking shoes and take sunblock or a hat for sunny days.
◾ Don't forget your camera to capture all the lovely scenery you'll encounter on your Highlands tour!
◾ Since we cannot allow hot food on our buses you could also bring a cold-packed lunch to make the most of your time at each stop, this would be particularly time-saving in the busier months!