Scotland's Historic Big Four: Stirling Castle, Forth Bridge, Wallace Monument & Linlithgow Palace

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Edinburgh

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Experience the best of Scotland’s history and scenery on this private tour. Visit Stirling Castle, Forth Bridge, Wallace Monument, and Linlithgow Palace in one day.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Forth Road Bridge - If you’re looking for a breathtaking experience, consider booking a tour that includes a visit to the Forth Bridges. These three impressive bridges span the Firth of Forth, and are a sight to behold.
The Forth Bridge is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks.
The Forth Road Bridge, opened in…

What's Included

Driver as a guide
Bottled water

What's Not Included

Admission fees
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Additional Information

This excursion offers a unique mixture of Scottish history, mesmerizing architecture, and awe-inspiring scenery. Guests get the chance to delve into four of Scotland’s famed landmarks, including the Forth Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage site; Stirling Castle, an ancient royal fortress with origins in the 12th century; the William Wallace Monument, a…

Location

17 Charlotte Square

Charlotte Square

The default pick-up location is in front of the West Register Office. Please look for a vehicle, the details of which you will receive the day before.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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383gustavof

Sep 18, 2024

Honor to those who have honor. - The honor of a people is very well defined by how they treat their heroes. This beautiful monument to William Wallace depicts how the Scots reverence those who shed blood for their soil.

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Graça

Aug 5, 2024

Magnificent experience - Time flies during the visit to this space starting a pleasant walk up the hill, with its wooden sculptures alluding to the events. Arriving at the foot of the tower, we have a blurred view and a brief theatrical staging that begins us in the story. The climb is interrupted at three points, with historical presentations and fun interactions, and written/spoken in Portuguese!

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Jazminr453

Jun 18, 2024

Interesting and lovely views - Steep walk up but glad we took the path rather than the shuttle bus as there where Interesting facts to read along the way. 11.50 per adult to go to the top. Lovely views and lots to learn on each floor about Willaim wallace.

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Savvyw06

May 20, 2024

We will be bbbaaaaaaaa-ck! - Ed was very flexible and knowledgeable to work with. We felt very safe with driving and was on time or ahead of schedule. He was very well versed in the history of Stirling Castle, Wallace Monument and other stops along the way to Inverness. Along with picking out great lunch spots! He helped get great pictures and made many wonderful memories for us! Thank you Ed for taking care us! Savanna, Amy and Darcy

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Albert_o

Mar 14, 2024

Oriented in history - Ed knows his Scottish history. He tailored the tour to our desires by asking lots of questions about what we had seen on previous tours and what we wanted to see. His walking tour through Stirling Castle helped us integrate the castle’s history into the larger historical timeline. He was invaluable at Linlithgow castle. His descriptions brought the ruins to life. I would not have appreciated the former grandeur of this structure without his help.

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1341leew

Feb 11, 2024

“Freedom!!!” The Wallace Memorial- superb! - After a morning spent at nearby Stirling Castle this seemed a must, short drive across Stirling, stopped at Stephens Bakery which is about 4 minute drive from WM car park, local steak birdie and a brew- packed with locals so you know it’s good! Then drive up the side of William Wallace pub, twisting steep access road takes you to free car park. Free Shuttle bus not running- we enjoy a walk so off we went through the gift shop and up you go! Steep wet gravel path, it’s one to pace yourself- interesting forest statues on way and a welcome halfway marker! Get to top and £11 each to enter- 249 steps up tight, narrow winding staircase- the only one! Great place to meet people going up and down but everyone soon gets hang of it! 3 floors on way up- Wallace’s sword and big screen story- loads of story boards re Battle of Stirling Bridge, I think we both loved the Scottish Heroes best- very atmospheric. Thankfully seating a plenty so time to recover between floors! The view from the top level is incredible and the site of Wallace’s triumph unfolds like a map in front of you… We were especially taken with the actor, he was fabulous at bringing the story and Scottish history to life! Not sure this is everyday so lucky us!!!! There is a gift shop and coffee shop at ground level, thoroughly enjoyable/ strenuous afternoon out!

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Happywanderer1960

Jan 6, 2024

Fantastic architecture - First time ever at the monument and really impressed with everything The architecture is fantastic and the displays on each level is brilliant Price on entry very worth it The restaurant at the historical site is brilliant to.Very clean and food piping hot. A well worth journey to visit this famtastic monument for a scottish hero 5☆☆☆☆☆

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Janma839wt

Nov 15, 2023

You need to see this - Amazing experience which will cost you many stairs to climb but it is well worth it. Impressive on the outside, Wallace Monument is a place you should visit if you are in the area. The parking is for free and then you can either take a shuttle bus or walk to the top. The Monument has a few floors and you can rest and read a lot about history on each. You can even make your own coat of arms! The weather at the top of the monument may be pretty harsh but the views are truly amazing. There is a cafe, a souvenir shop and toilets at the parking place.

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Angelapi2824ua

Oct 24, 2023

Ed was terrific! - Ed was terrific! He was flexible with our schedule when the ship disembarkation ran late, providing options to maximize the time we had. He also helped my mother with limited mobility to help her make the most of her time. He was very knowledgeable in guiding us through the castles.

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Partie-of-seven

Jun 4, 2024

Day trip from Edinburgh - Lots of stairs to climb to the top for a great view. The stairs wind and are narrow in most spots, so it makes it difficult to pass. Learned a lot of interesting history about William Wallace. We took a ScotsRail train from Edinburgh to Stirling then a local bus to the monument, very easy to do.

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