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.

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Seaside37296731258
Dec 19, 2024
A great tour of Loch Lomond and Stirling by Heidi - This is a small 16 bus tour that reaches both the highlands and a majestic castle and cute town. Heidi was a great tour guide who was knowledgeable about the history of Scotland. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone that is only in Edinburgh for a short while and want to have a taste of the highlands. I would only wish for more time in Balmaha to sit back and enjoys the views for a little longer.
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Joshuasa3434zj
Dec 18, 2024
Grand Day Out - Steve was our guide and he was a legend, had a wonderful day out and heard many interesting stories about Scotland's history
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Mimibd1864kh
Dec 16, 2024
Thanks for the best tour Emily! - Emily was such a wonderful tour guide and we had a wonderful time! Will definitely recommend this to friends who are coming to Edinburgh soon!
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Navigate46293980958
Dec 16, 2024
Amazing day out with very knowledgeable EMILY - It was a beautiful journey to all sites with some good story telling and music. Got enough time to explore the places and had a lovely time.
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Fabriceme2472hu
Dec 13, 2024
Thank you, Heidi. - Thank you Heidi for this day of discovery despite the fog Great visit to Sterling Castle We will come back and wish you the best for the future Fabrice and Frederique
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980nazn
Dec 13, 2024
Great day in Stirling with Heidi - Heidi was an amazing tourguide! She told us a lot about Scottish history and helped us find the best spots to explore. She was very well organised, funny and overall just very kind and helpful. We had lots of fun!
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602jiamint
Dec 12, 2024
Enjoyable day out :) - My family and I had a memorable time touring the beautiful sights and learning about the fascinating history of Scotland while on this day tour. Heidi, our guide, was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful! Will definitely look forward to signing up for another tour with Highland Explorers in future!
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K3191pmmarcok
Dec 12, 2024
Wonderful day in Scotland - Wonderful day tour. We have seen and experienced a lot. Heidi was a fantastic tour guide. It was an all-round successful day.
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828calving
Dec 9, 2024
Great Guide - Really appreciate our guide Connor who regaled us with entertaining stories of Scotland’s past and for sharing the inaccuracies in Braveheart
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S9618vcmh
Nov 30, 2024
Brilliant Day!! - The actual locations themselves were beautiful and worth seeing but honestly our tour guide (Alistair) made the day! Very informative we learned some culture (Gaelic words, music, propensity for whisky), some wildlife (detailing the different birds but an overview of predators and flora as well), and a whole lot of history. Would absolutely recommend to anyone traveling through Edinburgh.
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