--- title: Stirling Castle, Whisky & Kelpies Tour starting Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 118 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 147 duration_minutes: 570 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 12 of 26 (Whisky Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/stirling-castle-whisky-kelpies-tour-starting-edinburgh/ --- # Stirling Castle, Whisky & Kelpies Tour starting Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** Stirling Castle, whisky and the Kelpies form the theme of this outing, with short guided hikes breaking up the driving. Minibus transport and guiding are included; activity entry fees, including Stirling Castle admission, are extra. 4.88 from 147 reviews at €118 per person for 9h 30m. ## Overview Our unique 5-star tours, as awarded by the Scottish Tourism Board, offer the chance to explore and experience Scotland in the perfect setting. You will be accompanied by our knowledgeable guides who have a wealth of stories, myths, and legends to entertain you with, and of course, we welcome questions! We operate our tours in an 16-person capacity to allow you the freedom to spend more time 'sight-doing' as opposed to sight-seeing. What a wonderful tour you’re choosing. The Stirling Castle, Kelpies, Loch Lomond, and Whisky Distillery tour is designed to give you a fantastic overview of Scotland, all packed into one beautiful day. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet us outside the Jolly Botanist. - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food not included: No food or drinks included - Children from €118: ages 12 to 17 ## Key facts - Price: from €118 per person - Duration: 9h 30m - Rating: 4.88/5 from 147 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Experience Scotland's Wild ## What's included - An experienced, knowledgeable fun guide - Driving and Walking Tour, we get out and experience the beautiful sights - Travel around the stunning Scottish Highlands - Transport in an air conditioned 8 seater minibus - Guided short hikes throughout the day - Small group active sight-seeing tour ## Not included - No food or drinks included - Entry fees to Activities - Gratuities - Hotel pick up or drop off - Stirling Castle Approx £21.50 Pay upon Arrival at Castle - Glengoyne Distillery approx £22 pay upon arrival to Distillery ## Itinerary 1. **Stirling Castle** (1h 30m) - Your expert Tour Guide will take you over to Stirling Castle, one of the most historic Castles in Scotland. Besieged by Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1746 during the Jacobite Uprising (Think Outlander) it has connections also to Mary Queen of Scots and swapped hands between the... 2. **Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park** (20m) - You’ll be exploring in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and hearing all about the Highland boundary fault line and how the land crashing together in this exact location millions of years ago has created the beautiful landscape renowned the world over. Your guide... 3. **Glengoyne Distillery** (1h) - Your guide will quench that thirst of our “water of life” and get you over to Glengoyne Distillery where you’ll have the freedom to enjoy a guided Whisky Distillery Tour and see how Scotch Whisky is produced and even sample a wee dram or two to warm you after the hike. 4. **The Kelpies & The Helix** (20m) - These mythical creatures are prevalent in Scottish waters and depending on what you believe can cause a lot of havoc to unsuspecting locals. The origins of the kelpie are believed to be rooted in human sacrifices to the water gods however this concept eventually died out and... 5. **Edinburgh** (15m) - Start your tour in the most beautiful of cities, Edinburgh 6. **Balmaha** (1h) - Visit the gorgeous wee town in the Highlands of Scotland and go for a scenic hike with in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park 7. **Drymen** (pass by, no stop) - Travel through the beautiful village of Drymen in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park 8. **Croftamie** (pass by, no stop) - Travel through the quaint wee town of Croftamie as you get ready to drink whisky at a Highland Whisky Distillery 9. **Killearn** (pass by, no stop) - Travel towards your Highland Whisky Distillery 10. **Kippen** (pass by, no stop) - Travel from Stirling Castle to the beautiful Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30 - 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 Meet us outside the Jolly Botanist. Check in 15 minutes before tour start time. Our van will have the Experience Scotland's Wild logo on it. If you're running late please call us. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJd4YiXaTHh0gR725jCG-cBO4 ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Our Tours are for ages 12 and up. - Minimum numbers apply. We have a Guaranteed Departure Policy which ensures the Tour will go ahead, as soon as 2 travellers book on to our tour. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund - Our tours operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. We recommend a pair of walking shoes/boots, dressing in layers, and waterproof clothing. ## Compared with other Whisky Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #12 of 26** | €118 | 9h 30m | 4.88 (147) | shared | | [Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish](/uk/edinburgh/tours/stirling-highlands-distillery-in-spanish/?format=md) | €77 | 12h | 4.98 (405) | shared | | [Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge](/uk/edinburgh/tours/scotch-whisky-tasting-stories-bespoke-whisky-lounge/?format=md) | €21 | 2h | 4.94 (1008) | shared | | [4 Day Islay Whisky Tour from Edinburgh](/uk/edinburgh/tours/4-day-islay-whisky-tour-from-edinburgh/?format=md) | €1302 | 4 days | 4.98 (172) | shared | Ranked #12 of 26 in Whisky Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €14 to €1302, median €68; typical length 9h. 0 of 26 are private. 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