--- title: Highland Lochs, Glens and Castles Small Group Tour from Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 76 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 466 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 14 of 90 (Day Trips from Edinburgh) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/highland-lochs-glens-and-castles-small-group-tour-from-edinburgh/ --- # Highland Lochs, Glens and Castles Small Group Tour from Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** Visit Luss on Loch Lomond alongside Highland lochs, glens and opportunities to explore castles. A driver-guide and air-conditioned transport are included; castle entry costs extra, and Doune Castle requires a separate booking if you wish to enter. 4.89 from 466 reviews at €76 per person for 10h. ## Overview On our Highland Lochs, Glens & Castles tour from Edinburgh we will take you to some of the best scenery Scotland has to offer. Majestic mountains tumble down to shimmering lochs and castles, while glens tell tragic tales of centuries gone by. You will have the opportunity to visit a castle or two and we’ll also have the chance to get some photos of castle ruins. We visit the picturesque highland village of Luss which sits on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond with views to Ben Lomond, Scotland’s most southerly Munro. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Our tour departs from Bus Stand ZE, - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Children from €73: ages 5 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €76 per person - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 466 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Discover Scotland Tours ## What's included - Services of your Driver-Guide - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Meals and Refreshments - Entrance to Inveraray Castle, can be paid on the day: Adult £18.50, Concession £16.00, Child £12.00 - Inveraray Jail Ticket can be paid on the day: Adult £16.50, Senior/Student £14.50, Child £10.00 - Doune Castle should be booked for a 10am arrival via the castle website if customers wish to visit. ## Itinerary 1. **Stirling Castle** (pass by, no stop) - We’ll pass Stirling Castle, great royal residence of Stuart Kings and Mary Queen of Scots who acceded to the throne in 1542 when she was only 6 days old. 2. **Doune Castle** (1h 15m) - Our first stop will be at Doune Castle, a magnificent late 14th century stronghold. The castle stood in for Winterfell in Game of Thrones and Castle Leoch in Outlander. It also starred as Swamp Castle, Castle Anthrax and Camelot in the cult comedy movie Monty Python and the... 3. **Loch Lubnaig** (20m) - We'll visit the lovely Loch Lubnaig. This small but stunningly located stretch of freshwater nestling between two striking mountains, Ben Ledi and Ben Vane is where we’ll stop for some light refreshments. 4. **Kilchurn Castle** (10m) - stands at the head of Loch Awe, surrounded by mountains. While enjoying the views we'll stop for some photos at this mid-15th century ruined castle. 5. **Inveraray** (1h 50m) - enjoys a picturesque setting on the shores of Loch Fyne and is therefore the perfect place to stop for lunch. With just under 2 hours here, you'll certainly have lots of time to explore. You may choose to visit the 19th century Inveraray Jail (open all year round, tickets... 6. **Rest and be Thankful** (10m) - We pause for photos at the ‘Rest and Be Thankful’. An iconic Scottish viewpoint, so named thanks to the words carved in stone by weary soldiers who built the original military road in 1753. 7. **Luss** (30m) - Our last stop of the day is at the charming highland village of Luss which sits on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. Around 1,500 years ago, an Irish missionary, St Kessog, arrived at Loch Lomond, subsequently bringing Christianity to the area. There is time for you to walk... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30 - 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 tour departs from Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh (Opposite Howie's Restaurant). what3words:///decay.laws.likes. Check in is at 08:15 for a 08:30 departure. Please ensure you check in on time. IMPORTANT: There are 2 Howie's in Edinburgh, we depart from Waterloo Place only. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJTzypz47Hh0gR73RNMsBHxvI ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - We cannot accommodate children under the age of 5 - Our tour departs from Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh (Opposite Howie's Restaurant). what3words:///decay.laws.likes. Check in is at 08:15 for a 08:30 departure. Please ensure you check in on time. IMPORTANT: There are 2 Howie's in Edinburgh, we depart from Waterloo Place only. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #14 of 90** | €76 | 10h | 4.89 (466) | 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 #14 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €54 to €940, median €77; typical length 10h. 26 of 90 are private. 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