--- title: Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 67 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 717 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [de, pt, cmn, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 59 of 90 (Day Trips from Edinburgh) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/day-trip-to-loch-lomond-and-trossachs-national-park-with-optional-stirling-castl/ --- # Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** Loch Lomond's banks and Trossachs National Park lead into a stop in Stirling, with an optional castle visit. Guided travel in an air-conditioned vehicle is included; hotel pickup is excluded, and castle admission depends on your chosen option. 4.8 from 717 reviews at €67 per person for 9h. ## Overview Take a small-group day trip from Edinburgh to the beautiful Scottish Highlands and get to know Loch Lomond, Trossachs National Park and Stirling Castle. The remote region is home to spectacular natural scenery with picturesque dales, mountains and lochs as well as quaint villages. After visiting the banks of Loch Lomond and exploring the Trossachs National Park, continue to the city of Stirling. Discover Stirling Castle on a tour (entrance own expense), and then return to Edinburgh via a stop at the Kelpies. ## Before you book - Meeting point: This tour will depart at 8:45 am from 60… - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Lunch, Food and drinks - Children from €63: ages 5 to 16 ## Key facts - Price: from €67 per person for the Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park from Edinburgh option; other options up to €100 - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.8/5 from 717 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 96% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Highland Explorer Tours Ltd ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park from Edinburgh | €67 / person | English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Portuguese, Italian | - | | Tour Incl. Stirling Castle | €100 / person | English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Portuguese, Italian | Includes Stirling Castle Entry: Stirling Castle is arguably the most impressive and historically important castle in Scotland. Entry included approx 2.5 hrs. | ## What's included - Air-conditioned vehicle - Local English Speaking Guide ## Not included - Lunch - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Food and drinks - Stirling Castle ## Itinerary 1. **The Kelpies & The Helix** (30m) - We depart Edinburgh and head for the stunning Kelpies, the world's largest equine sculptures dedicated to the horse-powered heritage of Central Scotland, designed by Andy Scott. They also celebrate the mythological transforming beasts living in our lochs, rivers and streams,... 2. **Balmaha** (1h) - Head west through Scotland's central belt towards the ‘Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond’ where we take time at Balmaha to admire views of Ben Lomond. Here, you will have the opportunity to go on a woodland walk that will afford you great views of the loch. Standing on its bank you... 3. **Stirling Castle** (2h 30m) - The afternoon is spent exploring Stirling. Take the chance to discover impressive Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s most important structures both historically and architecturally. Many royals have been crowned at Stirling Castle, including Mary Queen of Scots, and it was... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point This tour will depart at 8:45 am 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJu2Nt9YXHh0gRwRNOsSM8tBk ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children under 5 years old, including infants who do not require a seat, are not permitted to travel. We are unable to accommodate any child under the age of 5. - It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals. - Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities. - Due to vehicle availability, there may be instances where this tour runs on a bigger bus - The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures. - The order of the itinerary route is subject to change. - If downloading an audio guide, remember to bring your headset. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #59 of 90** | €67 | 9h | 4.8 (717) | shared | | [Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish](/uk/edinburgh/tours/stirling-highlands-distillery-in-spanish/?format=md) | €77 | 12h | 4.98 (405) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-glenfinnan-viaduct-glencoe-fort-william/?format=md) | €54 | 12h | 4.93 (6417) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-loch-ness-glencoe-and-the-highlands/?format=md) | €54 | 12h 30m | 4.92 (6699) | shared | Ranked #59 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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