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Scottish Castles Tour: Hidden Gems and Movie Sets
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3 Ratings
Edinburgh
Join us for a day out that ticks all the boxes - from historic Scottish castles, to mountains, to movie sets. This is the perfect opportunity to get off the beaten track and visit some of Scotland’s hidden gems, including Tyndrum, Kilchurn Castle. Inveraray and Luss.
Join us for a day out that ticks all the boxes - from historic Scottish castles, to mountains, to movie sets. This is the perfect opportunity to get off the beaten track and visit some of Scotland’s hidden gems, including Tyndrum, Kilchurn Castle. Inveraray and Luss.
Duration:
10 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Doune Castle - We depart Edinburgh at 8am and make our way to Doune Castle (75min drive), otherwise known as Castle Leoch in the Outlander series or Winterfell in Game of Thrones. In real life, Doune Castle is a purpose-built 14th century military stronghold, and an impressive example of medieval Scottish architecture. Optional add-on, £14pp….
- Doune Castle - We depart Edinburgh at 8am and make our way to Doune Castle (75min drive), otherwise known as Castle Leoch in the Outlander series or Winterfell in Game of Thrones. In real life, Doune Castle is a purpose-built 14th century military stronghold, and an impressive example of medieval Scottish architecture. Optional add-on, £14pp. Tickets available to purchase at tour check-in.
- Tyndrum - We then make our way to the charming village of Tyndrum (70min drive), which lies at the southern edge of Rannoch Moor.
- Kilchurn Castle - Marvel at the imposing ruins of Kilchurn Castle (20min drive). Known originally as the stronghold of Clan Campbell, today the castle sits peacefully by Loch Awe and is the perfect spot to pause and snap a few pics. Photo stop only.
- Inveraray - Inveraray is perhaps best-known for Inveraray Jail, a former prison that is now a tourist attraction. Choose to take part in an optional tour there, and make the most of your lunch break by visiting the charming village itself which boasts gorgeous views of Loch Fyne.
- Rest and be Thankful - On the return leg we stop at one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the world, coined the “Rest and Be Thankful”. This is your last chance to soak up the mountains before we return to the city, so make sure to soak it all in.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English-Speaking Local Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English-Speaking Local Guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Doune Castle entrance - £10pp
- Inveraray Jail entrance - pay locally £15pp
- Lunch
- Doune Castle entrance - £10pp
- Inveraray Jail entrance - pay locally £15pp
Additional Information
- The remaining hours not accounted for on the itinerary are allotted for transportation time.
- Minimum age to travel is 5
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark.
- It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in…
- The remaining hours not accounted for on the itinerary are allotted for transportation time.
- Minimum age to travel is 5
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark.
- It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
- Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
- This tour may run in conjunction with our sister company, Highland Explorer Tours.
- In October, Doune Castle will only be a photo stop, due to their opening times. To make up for this, the allocated time will be given to other stops.
- There are days when Doune Castle may be closed for filming or other reasons. The allocated time will then be added to other stops.
Location
Haggis Adventures
High Street
This tour will depart at 8:00 am from the Haggis Adventures booking office at 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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N6653tlanam
Oct 28, 2024
An atmospheric castle and loch tour - We had so much fun on this day trip. The natural scenery was breathtaking and dramatic in autumn, different colors interspersed with forests, lakes and mountains. Our guide Ali P was very friendly and knowledgeable and had a killer of a Scottish-inspired playlist 👌
The castles were like a time capsule and really bring on the atmosphere of a movie /novel, and it was cool we found out about some shows shot in Doune Castle 🍀
All in all, highly recommended and would repeat gladly 🌈
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The_traveling_expat
Sep 30, 2024
Great Tour - The tour was very well organized and interesting. The tour guide, Emily, was very personable and quite entertaining. The tour itself is a great way to check out different areas of Scotland without needing to navigate the logistics of transportation on your own.
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Lizsy7876fv
Sep 10, 2024
Lovely solo day trip to see outside of Edinburgh - During my weeklong trip to Edinburgh, I wanted a chance to see outside of the city and get a feel for the Highlands. This was the perfect choice! I chose the West Highlands day tour because you got a mix of everything - beautiful Highlands scenery, castles, lochs and small towns/villages. There wasn't too much bus time at once, often 45 min-1 hour before reaching the next destination. Tiegan was a wonderful tour guide and was so knowledgeable and entertaining during the drive. The roads can be a bit windy, so if you tend to get car sick, try to get there early in the morning to get a seat up front on the bus! The only thing I'd change is to have just a bit more time at each tour stop, but overall I really enjoyed it and think its well worth the price!
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