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Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and Kelpies Tour from Edinburgh

4.8 Excellent 63 reviews
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9h 30m
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Combine the Kelpies and Stirling Castle with a stop in Balloch for views over Loch Lomond towards Ben Lomond. Guided travel in an air-conditioned vehicle is included; the Loch Lomond cruise and castle admission cost extra. 4.84 from 63 reviews at €68 per person for 9h 30m.

From the guide

The Loch Lomond tour from Edinburgh has a little of everything that Scotland has to offer, from a leisurely cruise on bonnie Loch Lomond to the mountains of the ‘Highlands in miniature’ and majestic Stirling Castle.

Leaving Edinburgh, we're soon at the Kelpies, the largest equine sculptures in the world.

Our stop in Balloch is a great opportunity to enjoy the views over Loch Lomond to Ben Lomond in the distance. You can learn about the area’s lawless Vikings and feuding clans during an optional loch cruise.

Then it's onwards, further into the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty where Rob Roy MacGregor was celebrated as a hero and an outlaw. There's time for a photo or two and a lunch stop in this area.

We end our day at Stirling Castle where you can step back in time to the lavish days of Scotland’s Renaissance kings and queens.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 08:45
Scheduled through December 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 08:45. Scheduled through December 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Services of your Driver-Guide

What's Not Included

Loch Lomond Cruise: Adult - £16.50, Youth (13-15) - £14.50, Child (5-12) - £11.50
Meals and Refreshments
Stirling Castle - Adult £20.50, Concession £16.50, Child £12.50

Itinerary

The Kelpies & The Helix Stop 1
The Kelpies are the world's largest equine sculptures in the world. At 100ft tall they are a great photo opportunity for visitors and locals alike.
30 min
Balloch Stop 2
We visit the village of Balloch on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. Passengers can purchase tickets to join a 1 hour cruise on the loch, offering picturesque scenery and interesting history on the area. If you prefer to stay on dry land then, Balloch Country Park is a perfect spot to explore.
1h
Trossachs Stop 3
We follow the dramatic Duke’s Pass and deep into the Trossachs, the ‘Highlands in miniature’. Opinions differ on the meaning behind the Trossachs, but our favourite is from the Gaelic meaning ‘the bristly country’. We'll stop for a photo or two in this area, as well as a longer stop to enjoy some lunch. This landscape inspired Sir Walter Scott’s poem The Lady of the Lake and his novel Rob Roy and we think you’ll be inspired too, whether to pick up your camera or your notebook. Look out for a favourite photographic subject, our woolly, long-horned Highland cows. We call them hairy coos!
1h
Stirling Castle Stop 4
Passengers have the opportunity to visit Stirling Castle (tickets not included,see tour exclusions), great royal residence of Stuart Kings and of Mary, Queen of Scots, who was declared monarch here in 1543, aged only nine months. It’s an imposing sight, perched on its crag, and you’ll have 90 minutes to explore this historic gem.
1h 30m

Departure & Return

Start point

Our tour departs from Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh (Opposite Howie's restaurant). what3words:///decay.laws.likes. Check in is at 08:30 for a 08:45 departure. Please ensure you check in on time. IMPORTANT: There are 2 Howie's in Edinburgh, we depart from Waterloo Place only.

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End point

Our tour departs from Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh (Opposite Howie's restaurant). what3words:///decay.laws.likes. Check in is at 08:30 for a 08:45 departure. Please ensure you check in on time. IMPORTANT: There are 2 Howie's in Edinburgh, we depart from Waterloo Place only.

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We are unable to 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 08:30 for a 08:45 departure. Please ensure you check in on time. IMPORTANT: There are 2 Howie's in Edinburgh, we depart from Waterloo Place only.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #47 of 90€689h 30m4.84 (63)shared
Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish€7712h4.98 (405)shared
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William€5412h4.93 (6417)shared
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands€5412h 30m4.92 (6699)shared

Ranked #47 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. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 90 Day Trips from Edinburgh

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