A local guide and air-conditioned transport are included; Stirling Castle admission and hotel pickup are excluded, and the trip may run on a larger bus. 4.61 from 83 reviews at €67 per person for 9h.
In our comparison: #71 of 89 in Day Trips from Edinburgh, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €67 per adult.
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90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 75 of 83
Star breakdown of all 83 ratings
Reviewers praise Stirling Castle and the scenery; some find the commentary short on historical detail
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After departing Edinburgh you will have the chance to visit and marvel at the stunning Kelpies, the world’s largest equine sculptures dedicated to the horse powered heritage of Central Scotland, designed by Andy Scott.
30 minWe head west through Scotland’s central belt towards the ‘Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond’ where we take time at Balmaha to admire views of Ben Lomond. Here, you will have the opportunity to go on a woodland walk that will afford you spectacular views of the loch. Standing on its bank you will understand why Loch Lomond has been immortalised in a world famous song.
1hTake the chance to discover impressive Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s most important structures both historically and architecturally. Many royals have been crowned at Stirling Castle, including Mary Queen of Scots, and it was central to William Wallace’s fight in the Wars of Independence. If you choose to not pay entrance to see the Castle and its splendour, you can visit the town of Stirling and experience the local shops and sights around town instead.
2h 45m · Admission not includedA perfect introduction to Scotland on this small-group tour - history, legend, and breathtaking landscapes all in one.
This journey takes you from striking modern art to ancient battlegrounds. We’ll start with The Kelpies, the world’s largest horse sculptures and a tribute to Scotland’s industrial past. Then, it’s off to Loch Lomond, the largest loch in Britain, whose beauty has inspired poets and painters for centuries.
From there, we’ll venture into The Loch Lomond Trossachs National Park, a land of towering peaks and shimmering waters, before stepping back in time at Stirling Castle where kings met their fate, rebellions took root, and Scotland’s story was shaped.
A little bit of everything, all in one unforgettable day.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #71 of 89 | €67 | 9h | 4.61 (83) | shared |
| Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish | €78 | 12h | 4.98 (405) | shared |
| Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William | €54 | 12h | 4.93 (6417) | shared |
| Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands | €54 | 12h 30m | 4.92 (6699) | shared |
Ranked #71 of 89 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €54 to €944, median €78; typical length 10h. 26 of 89 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 89 Day Trips from Edinburgh