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Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

5.0 Excellent 46 reviews
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8h
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English
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Overview

Guidekin summary

Travel from South Queensferry via Linlithgow Palace and Stirling Castle to Loch Lomond on a private tour for your party. A guide, air-conditioned transport and bottled water are included; lunch is at your own expense. 5 from 46 reviews at €297 per person for 8h.

From the guide

First we stop to admire the views over the Forth Bridges from South Queensferry before continuing to Linlithgow Palace with its rich and varied history.

Then we take the 'Royal Route' to Stirling Castle and explore the ancient royal seat of Scotland. Learn the varied history of the Stuart Royals and the great battles of the middle-ages that were fought nearby.

Travel on to the National Park and explore the idyllic Loch Lomond with its calm waters that make way to dramatic highland scenery. Visit the conservation village of Luss and hear the local stories from hundreds of years of tradition.

The private tour is conduced in our luxury Mercedes minivans that comfortably accommodate up to 6 passengers. Your passionate Driver-guide will bring the day to live with stories and living history and will personally escort you to all monuments and locations.

Each itinerary is entirely customisable so if there is something specific you would like to see along the route please let us know!

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 09:00
Scheduled through March 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 09:00. Scheduled through March 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

Private transportation
Bottled water
In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Kilt-wearing private guide

What's Not Included

Lunch
Gratuities

Itinerary

South Queensferry Stop 1
We stop here to take in the view of 'The Three Bridges', a stunning collection of road and railway bridges with a long and interesting history.
10 min
Linlithgow Palace Stop 2
We visit this interesting ruined Palace and view it from the exterior. Linlithgow is the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and has a long and complex history that you will hear about from the historic peel.
10 min
The Kelpies & The Helix Stop 3
We will drive past the impressive Kelpies public art installation as we travel to and from Stirling. These impressive statues of Clydesdale horse heads tower 30 meters above the Canal basin as we drive along the Royal Route.
Pass by
Stirling Castle Stop 4
We visit Stirling Castle at the top of Castle Hill. With breathtaking views across the carse of Stirling and a rich history. We will explore the entire castle including Great Hall and Royal Apartments on a walking tour of the castle with your guide.
1h 15m
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Stop 5
We will drive through the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park which has beautiful scenery. This is a remove area of Scotland and often referred to as 'The Highlands in Miniature'. There are many photo opportunities along this route.
Pass by
The David Stirling Memorial Stop 6
We stop to take in the views over The Trossachs area and learn about local man David Stirling and his huge contribution to World War 2.
15 min
Doune Castle Stop 7
We will visit medieval Doune Castle, arguably Scotland's most famous caslte. Doune has been used in Monty Python, Game of Thrones and Outlander. It also has an interesting past and notable architecture.
15 min
Trossachs Stop 8
We drive through the picturesque Trossachs area, described as 'the highlands in miniature'. We also pass by Scotland's only Lake!
Pass by
Balmaha Stop 9
We stop at the picturesque loch-side village of Luss. We see the beautiful Loch Lomond and explore the coastline after lunch at a local historic tavern serving great Scottish food and beer.
1h 30m

Departure & Return

Pickup included

We can collect and return you from any Edinburgh hotel or accommodation and Edinburgh cruise ports and airport.

178 pickup points listed by the operator, 174 of them hotels

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #25 of 90€2978h5.0 (46)private
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 #25 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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