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Highland Adventure: Explore Standing Stones, Inveraray, and Kilchurn Castles from Glasgow
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124 Ratings
Glasgow City
Embark on a highland adventure from Glasgow to discover the ancient standing stones, Inveraray Castle, and Kilchurn Castle. Join our small group tour and immerse yourself in Scotland's rich history and breathtaking landscapes.
Duration:
10 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Glasgow - Start your Standing Stones, Inveraray Castle, Kilchurn Castle and Highlands of Scotland Day tour in Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city
- Balloch - Stop to pick up additional visitors as you get ready to explore the Standing stones, castles and Highlands of Scotland
- Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - Discover the beauty of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
- Luss - Visit the beautiful town of Luss on the banks of Loch Lomond for some scenic views
- Tarbet - Travel through the lovely, Lochside village of Tarbet in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
- Arrochar - Travel through the beautiful Sea Loch village of Arrochar as you travel through the Highlands of Scotland, on your way to Inveraray Castle
- Rest and be Thankful - See the beauty of Glen Crow at the Rest and be Thankful
- Inveraray Castle - You’ll visit the Gothic style castle of Inveraray, (closed 1st November - 31st March) home to the Dukes of Argyll and the seat of Clan Campbell. Here you will discover the part the Clan Campbell played in the Wars of Scottish Independence and get the chance to see rifles which were supposedly used against the Jacobite soldiers. For those who love flowers and gardens, there’s also a wonderful 16-acre Garden to explore.
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Dunadd Fort - Dunadd Fort, the ancient and Royal Power Centre of Celtic Kings that travelled across the Irish Sea and made Scotland their home.
Dunadd is a place steeped in our early histories. It’s first mentioned in AD 683, and was believed to be the stronghold of Dál Riata. -
Kilmartin Glen - We’ll get out for a nice short walk to see what is probably, the largest finding of cup and ring marked rock art in the country. These are essentially rock carvings dating back to over 4000 years ago.
Now it’s time for the Outlander fans to have their fun and pretend they’re Claire and Jamie discovering each other at some ancient standing stones. This very impressive collection of historical standing stones, stone circles and burial cairns is believed to be over 5000 years old and is one of the finest displays anywhere in Scotland. - Loch Awe - Discover the beauty of one of Scotland’s longest Lakes, Loch Awe as you driver the single track road on your way to Kilchurn Castle
- Lochgilphead - Travel through the town of Lochgilphead as you get ready to explore Standing Stones
- Kilchurn Castle - Take a walk to Kilchurn Castle, a stronghold which once belonged to member of the Clan Campbell, this one though is very different to Inveraray. This ruined castle on the banks of Loch Awe was once a fortress, a comfortable residence and then ended it’s days as a garrison stronghold before being destroyed by lightning. We’ll take the short walk in and explore this historic Castle.
- Tyndrum - Travel to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and stop at the town of Tyndrum
- Crianlarich - Explore the Highlands of Scotland and travel through one of the most northern towns within Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
What's Included
- Experienced, fun guide leading the way
- Combination of driving and walking to explore sights
- Comfortable travel in an air-conditioned 8-seater minibus
- Intimate small group for active sightseeing
- Guided short hikes to immerse in the scenery
- Discovery of Scotland’s historical castles and landmarks
What's Not Included
- No food or drinks included
- Entry fees to Activities
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up or drop off
Additional Information
We’re a unique Scotland-based tour service that offers an exclusive exploration of the remarkable 5000-year-old Standing Stones. Our tours maintain a small, intimate group size with no more than 8 explorers per trip.
Our distinctive 5-star tours, recognized by the Scottish Tourism Board, provide an ideal environment for discovering and immersing yourself in the beauty of Scotland. You’ll be in the company of our well-informed guides rich with a collection of tales, lore and fables to captivate you, and of course, curious queries are always welcome!
With our expert guide steering your journey, you’ll spend a day filled with exploration, enjoyment, and adventuring through Scotland’s majestic highlands, all while being captivated by a treasure trove of stories, myths, and legends. Embark on an exploration of Kilchurn Castle, encounter the Highland Cows, set foot in the Campbell Stronghold of Inveraray Castle before stepping back in time to the societies of the Neolithic & Bronze Age. Discover Standing Stones, Stone Circles, Burial Cairns, Cup and Ring Rock Art, and experience the wonders of Dunadd Fort.
- Our Tours are for ages 12 and up. If you have a child and would like to join us on our Tours, please get in contact directly through [email protected]
- Unfortunately this tour isn’t suitable for wheelchairs. For a tour designed for wheel chair access, please get in touch by email on [email protected] and we will be more than happy to create a suitable day out.
- 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.
Location
Buchanan Bus Station Taxi Rank
Cowcaddens Road
• Meet at Taxi Rank on North side of Buchanan Bus Station
• Check-in: 7:15am
• Please arrive on time as Tour needs to leave 7:30am
• Look for Van with Experience Scotland's Wild Logo
• Contact details found on ticket for help
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Emilie
May 20, 2024
An absolute gem. - Cat is the best! We spent a day with her, she was uniformally knowledgeable, witty, professional and highly personable. We learned so much. I cannot say enough great things about her tour. She is a fabulous driver which on these narrow roads is no mean feat!
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Theodore_l
May 19, 2024
Wondeful trip and guide, would've liked warning about food availability - We had Cal as our guide, he was excellent. Tons of knowledge about all sorts of Scottish things that we foreigners had questions about, the history of the areas, and notable topics. Did an incredible job of ensuring each guest was as involved as they wanted to be.
Only notable issue: The description said "no food provided", but nothing about "food available during the trip". It leaves early enough that most breakfast places aren't open, and it's ~1.5 hours before the first option to buy breakfast becomes available. Iveraray Castle has a tea room where you could buy food, but otherwise there's just no actual access to food during the trip. I'd recommend bringing something - a cliff bar, coffee, sandwiches.
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John_m
May 18, 2024
Wonderful day - Driver was wonderful, and very knowledgeable about what we were seeing. Views of the Lochs were incredible
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Rose_b
May 9, 2024
Fun and Amazing day in the Scottish highlands - It was the best experience I had in Scotland, not the usual crowded places but lots of hidden gems. The group size is ideal to engage with the group. The best part of the tour was Lauren our guide, she is knowledgeable, flexible and fun. We had a great day full of laughter and even got to sing and toast a birthday girl in our group courtesy of yummy muffins from Lauren. Thank you Lauren for a great tour full of fun facts and the best of the Scottish highlands
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Biljana_l
May 7, 2024
Great way to experience the Scottish Highlands - Great day tour to sample Scottish Highlands and learn some history. Derrick was very knowledgeable and had plenty of fun facts and information about the sites we were visiting. He definitely made the tour memorable especially the climb up to Dunadd Fort which had a fantastic view.
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Susan669
May 6, 2024
Small group tour - We had a delightful day with our guide Lauren, who took us around the Loch’s and highlands.
She has a cheerful & relaxed disposition and she an excellent safe driver that made our day even more enjoyable. The smaller group size is an added plus with this tour.
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432jaydaf
May 6, 2024
Well Worth it - So worth it! Got to see a part of Scotland I wouldn’t have been able to on my own. Lauren was amazing and so fun to spend the day with. Would recommend!
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Mollean_s
May 6, 2024
This tour had a little bit of everything - Lauren was a wonderful tour guide and an excellent driver. This was the perfect addition to my visit to Glasgow before walking the West Highland Way!
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Joni_f
May 6, 2024
Loved the castles and the... - Loved the castles and the standing stones. Our guide, James, was very informative and a lot of fun!!
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Duane_k
May 8, 2024
Nice tour - This was a nice tour to get out of Glasgow for the day. Lauren did a great job guiding us and showing some beautiful places. I recommend the tour.
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