--- title: Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 61 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.67 reviews: 1435 duration_minutes: 570 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 86 of 90 (Day Trips from Edinburgh) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-loch-lomond-stirling-castle-and-the-kelpies-day-tour/ --- # Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour **Guidekin's take:** Combine the Kelpies, Loch Lomond, Trossachs National Park and a stop at Stirling Castle on a day trip from Edinburgh. Air-conditioned transport and live commentary are included; attraction tickets and food cost extra. 4.67 from 1435 reviews at €61 per person for 9h 30m. ## Overview This one-day tour from Edinburgh takes you sightseeing at the impressive Kelpies, to beautiful Loch Lomond, the magnificent Trossachs National Park and the land of Scottish legends William Wallace and Rob Roy. Before a fascinating stop at Stirling Castle to experience the history and stories of Scottish royalty. Please note: from 3rd December 2024 our Edinburgh tours will depart from NCP Castle Terrace, EH1 2EW. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle… - Starts 08:45: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €59: ages 4 to 16 ## Key facts - Price: from €61 per person - Duration: 9h 30m - Rating: 4.67/5 from 1435 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 93% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Timberbush Tours ## What's included - Driver/guide - Air-conditioned vehicle - Live commentary on board ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities - Attraction Tickets - Restroom on board - WiFi on board ## Itinerary 1. **The Kelpies & The Helix** (15m) - Departing Edinburgh, we head towards our first stop of the day; the Kelpies. At 30m high, they are the largest equine sculptures in the world and depict mythical creatures from Scottish folklore. 2. **Balloch** (1h) - We stop at Balloch at Loch Lomond to give our customers the option of taking a cruise across Loch Lomond. Admission for the cruise is not included. 3. **Loch Lomond Shores** (1h) - For those who are not interested in taking the cruise, we stop at Loch Lomond Shores, for customers to take a leisurely walk. 4. **Aberfoyle VisitScotland iCentre** (1h) - We continue through the Trossachs National Park, also known as 'the Highlands in Miniature' for it's abundance of lochs, mountains and forests. It's also famous for the legendary outlaw, Rob Roy MacGregor. We will spend time exploring the area before stopping for lunch in a... 5. **Stirling Castle** (1h 30m) - After lunch, we make our way through the town of Callander, past the medieval Doune Castle before we make our final stop of the day at Stirling Castle (optional extra). The site is one of Scotland's most historically significant fortresses, sitting high on volcanic rock and... 6. **South Queensferry** (10m) - We stop at South Queensferry for views of the Forth Bridges ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:45 - 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 Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, outside the NCP Car Park. What3Words Address: ///casino.cove.works Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ9bZ-iprHh0gR7dBw_WOL7kY ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Minimum age is 4 years old. - Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark. - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. - Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund. - Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request. - Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time. - Entrance tickets for Stirling Castle are not included in the price of your tour but can be purchased on the day from your driver-guide. - Please note: from 3rd December 2024 our Edinburgh tours will depart from NCP Castle Terrace, EH1 2EW. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #86 of 90** | €61 | 9h 30m | 4.67 (1435) | 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 #86 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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