--- title: Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 69 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.67 reviews: 588 duration_minutes: 630 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-west-highland-lochs-mountains-castles/ --- # Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles **Guidekin's take:** Views of Kilchurn castle, time in Inveraray and a stop in Luss shape this Highlands route. Air-conditioned coach travel and live commentary are included; attraction tickets cost extra, and Inveraray Castle has limited opening days. 4.67 from 588 reviews at €69 per person for 10h 30m. ## Overview Take an adventure into the Highlands as you explore the lochs, mountains and castles of Scotland. Enjoy spectacular views of Kilchurn castle, wander around Inveraray and explore its 18th century castle before reaching the village of Luss. Your modern coach will ensure that you see some of the best sites that Scotland has to offer in comfort on this 10 hour tour of the Highlands. Inveraray Castle is open to visitors Thursday to Monday, 26 March – 31 October ## Before you book - Meeting point: Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle… - Starts 09:15: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €67: ages 4 to 16 ## Key facts - Price: from €69 per person - Duration: 10h 30m - Rating: 4.67/5 from 588 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 - Air-conditioned vehicle - Live commentary on board - Knowledgeable driver-guide ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities - Attraction Tickets - Restroom on board - WiFi on board ## Itinerary 1. **Doune Castle** (1h) - You might recognise this medieval stronghold from many different tv programmes and films such as Game of Thrones, Outlander, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. 2. **Luss Pier** (15m) - We stop at Luss for views across Loch Lomond 3. **Rest and be Thankful** (10m) - Photo stop for beautiful views. 4. **Inveraray Castle & Gardens** (1h) - We stop at Inveraray for around one hour, giving customers the option of visiting Inveraray Castle if they wish. Please note Inveraray Castle is open to visitors Thursday to Monday, 1 April – 31 October 5. **Kilchurn Castle** (10m) - W drive further into the Highlands, passing one of Scotland's most photographed castles, Kilchurn Castle, which juts into the beautiful Loch Awe. 6. **The Green Welly Stop** (20m) - A brief refreshment stop at the iconic Green Welly and a photo stop at the historic Kings Knot, in the shadow of Stirling Castle. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:15 - 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. - Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request. - 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. - Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time. - Please note Inveraray Castle is open to visitors Thursday to Monday, 26 March – 31 October ## More in Edinburgh - All Edinburgh tours: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-west-highland-lochs-mountains-castles/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. 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