Edinburgh to Loch Lomond and Trossachs Day Trip: Experience Scotland’s Wild Beauty

Embark on a day trip from Edinburgh to the stunning Scottish Highlands. Explore Loch Lomond, Trossachs National Park, and Stirling Castle, and marvel at the breathtaking natural beauty of the region. Don’t miss a visit to the iconic Kelpies on your way back to Edinburgh!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Kelpies & The Helix - We depart Edinburgh and head for the stunning Kelpies, the world’s largest equine sculptures dedicated to the horse-powered heritage of Central Scotland, designed by Andy Scott. They also celebrate the mythological transforming beasts living in our lochs, rivers and streams, who possess the strength and endurance of 100 horses.
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Local English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fee to Stirling Castle (approximately £17.50 for an adult)
Additional Information

Embark on a day journey from Edinburgh through the stunning landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. Experience the charm of Loch Lomond, Trossachs National Park, and the historical Stirling Castle. This remote territory boasts breathtaking nature scenes with picturesque dales, mountains vistas and serene lochs, coupled with quaint little towns. After your…

Location
Highland Explorer Tours
High Street
This tour will depart at 8:45 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Minna
Oct 14, 2024
A super-trip! - Heidi was a superstar! What a lovely, funny and including woman! You got that authentic, charming Scottish accent, which made the tour better! A great storyteller - you’d want to sit and listen to her all day! If you want a roadtrip, but not that long of one, this is perfect! And so nice to come out of the city for a while! Though, the only negative part was that the bus was loud and added with the broken roads it was hard to hear her voice sometimes. She’d have to either talk louder or closer (or both) to the microphone. Hopefully there’s a solution to that for future travels!
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Maryannec532
Oct 13, 2024
Fantastic day trip - Heidi did a great job orchestrating the tour! She was knowledgeable, efficient, and accommodating which made for a fun and rewarding day! The Kelpies were magnificent and we truly enjoyed Loch Lomond and our time in Stirling!
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Boris
Oct 13, 2024
Amazing experience, enjoy it to the fullest every minute and no place, do it you will not regret - Super recommended to anyone who is interested in this tour, it is worth it. Heidi is an amazing Guide with many stories to tell
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Sandyso1198gw
Oct 8, 2024
Amazing views - Sohie was a great driver and tour guide. She was very friendly and detailed. The tour included amazing views and stops. We got to see different towns and landmarks.
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Julie_t
Oct 5, 2024
Nice - The tour is great and you see amazing places. Some areas are difficult to walk in and it should be stated in the description so people wear the right footwear and those with any physical limitations can make decisions if this is the right tour for them.
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Z2044vkthomasf
Sep 30, 2024
Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and more. - Dusty provided a wonderful running commentary that was both informative and humorous. It helped to brighten the gray and misty day.
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Trek48453691194
Sep 30, 2024
A Great Day Out - Epic. A great day out with Dusty as our driver and guide. There was a good mix of informative commentary and Scottish music played on the bus. It appealed to both adults and teens. The group was well sized. The day ran to schedule. Next time back in Scotland I will not hesitate to partake in another tour by this company.
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Chihoc230
Sep 30, 2024
Great guide Dusty - The views from stirling castle is amazing that make you feel how King was feeling back then when living in this castle. Really nice experiences for a day trip. Lastly, well done for Dusty, informative guide that gave us a lots history about different locations when passing by
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Marianda705nq
Sep 28, 2024
Stirling Castle, Barron and Duke plus, plus - Had a great day with Emily and our group. Stirling castle was the highlight but everything was good. Many thanks. Lloyd &. Marian
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Kathi117
Oct 8, 2024
Great trip for anyone who wants to get a little glimpse at Scotland outside the city - This trip is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and gives a good little glimpse of Scotland’s nature. I only wish we would’ve had more time the loch and the castle! Our guide and driver, Sophie, was super knowledgeable and kind - in fact, I would love her to drive me through all of Scotland and explain its history with lovely little anecdotes! Would recommend!
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From $67
up to 9 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).