--- title: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and The Kelpies Tour from Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 67 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.52 reviews: 181 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 87 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-the-kelpies-tour-from-edinburgh/ --- # Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and The Kelpies Tour from Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** Combine Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and The Kelpies on a day trip from Edinburgh. Air-conditioned minivan transport and live commentary are included; castle admission and Loch Lomond activities cost extra, and children under three cannot join. 4.52 from 181 reviews at €67 per person for 10h. ## Overview Enjoy a 1-day tour of the country and experience a fantastic introduction to Scotland through three of the country's most famous elements: castles, lochs, and iconic landmarks. From Stirling to Loch Lomond and to the Kelpies, learn about Scotland through its history, scenery, and extraordinary engineering heritage. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please check in with Highland Experience… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €64: ages 3 to 12 ## Key facts - Price: from €67 per person - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.52/5 from 181 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 88% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Highland Experience Tours ## What's included - Driver/guide - Live commentary on board - Transport by air-conditioned minivan ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities - Admission fee to Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond activities ## Itinerary 1. **Stirling Castle** (2h) - As you make your way toward Stirling, hear the story of the true "Braveheart," William Wallace. Explore one of the largest and most important castles in Scotland, Stirling Castle (own expense) and enjoy incredible views from the battlements to the Wallace Monument. If you... 2. **Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park** (3h) - Travel into the heart of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and arrive at the picturesque conservation village of Luss, one of Scotland's most charming and photogenic stops. Enjoy free time to stroll along the loch shore, explore the quaint historic cottages, browse... 3. **The Kelpies & The Helix** (30m) - On the return journey to Edinburgh, stop to admire one of Scotland's most spectacular and distinctive modern landmarks. Standing 30 metres tall, The Kelpies are the world's largest equine sculptures, crafted from gleaming steel and inspired by the mythical water horses of... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Thu, Sat - Departures: 09:00 - 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 Please check in with Highland Experience staff inside/outside Caffe Nero by 08:45 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJeUQBaoXHh0gR2xisBknRHo8 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Children under 3 years not accepted. Valid proof of ID may be required at check in. - On occasion another distillery will be visited on this tour instead of Clydeside. - Prior to departure you will be contacted with details of the optional whisky tastings, Loch Lomond cruise and Stirling Castle tickets. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #87 of 90** | €67 | 10h | 4.52 (181) | 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 #87 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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