--- title: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and Kelpies Tour from Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 68 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.84 reviews: 63 duration_minutes: 570 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 47 of 90 (Day Trips from Edinburgh) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/loch-lomond-stirling-castle-and-kelpies-tour-from-edinburgh/ --- # Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and Kelpies Tour from Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Our tour departs from Bus Stand ZE, - Starts 08:45: one departure a day - Children from €64: ages 5 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €68 per person - Duration: 9h 30m - Rating: 4.84/5 from 63 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Discover Scotland Tours ## What's included - Air-conditioned vehicle - Services of your Driver-Guide ## 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 1. **The Kelpies & The Helix** (30m) - 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. 2. **Balloch** (1h) - 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... 3. **Trossachs** (1h) - 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... 4. **Stirling Castle** (1h 30m) - 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,... ## 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 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. 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 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. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #47 of 90** | €68 | 9h 30m | 4.84 (63) | 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 #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. 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