Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk, Whisky & Kelpies Tour starting Edinburgh
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42 Ratings
Edinburgh
Experience the best of Scotland on our 5-star Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk, Whisky & Kelpies Tour. Explore historic sites, stunning landscapes, and enjoy a taste of Scotland's famous whisky.
Duration: 9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Stirling Castle - Your expert Tour Guide will take you over to Stirling Castle, one of the most historic Castles in Scotland. Besieged by Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1746 during the Jacobite Uprising (Think Outlander) it has connections also to Mary Queen of Scots and swapped hands between the Scots and the English during the Wars of Independence (Think Braveheart) You’ll get the chance to visit the castle and learn all about what makes this castle so significant.

  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - You’ll be exploring in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and hearing all about the Highland boundary fault line and how the land crashing together in this exact location millions of years ago has created the beautiful landscape renowned the world over. Your guide will share stories of history, legend, wildlife, and much more and explain why this area of Scotland is such a special location.

  • Glengoyne Distillery - Your guide will quench that thirst of our “water of life” and get you over to Glengoyne Distillery where you’ll have the freedom to enjoy a guided Whisky Distillery Tour and see how Scotch Whisky is produced and even sample a wee dram or two to warm you after the hike.

  • The Kelpies & The Helix - These mythical creatures are prevalent in Scottish waters and depending on what you believe can cause a lot of havoc to unsuspecting locals.
    The origins of the kelpie are believed to be rooted in human sacrifices to the water gods however this concept eventually died out and the story of the kelpie was then used to keep children from playing too near to lochs and dangerous rivers.

  • Edinburgh - Start your tour in the most beautiful of cities, Edinburgh

  • Balmaha - Visit the gorgeous wee town in the Highlands of Scotland and go for a scenic hike with in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

  • Drymen - Travel through the beautiful village of Drymen in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

  • Croftamie - Travel through the quaint wee town of Croftamie as you get ready to drink whisky at a Highland Whisky Distillery

  • Dumgoyne - Travel towards your Highland Whisky Distillery

  • Kippen - Travel from Stirling Castle to the beautiful Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

What's Included
  • Experienced, fun, and knowledgeable guide
  • Combination of driving and walking tours
  • Comfortable transport in air-conditioned minibus
  • Exploration of the stunning Scottish Highlands
  • Personalized experience in a small group
  • Guided short hikes for active sightseeing
What's Not Included
  • No food or drinks included
  • Entry fees to Activities
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick up or drop off
  • Stirling Castle Adult(16-64yrs) £16.50 online /£18 at the gate. Child(5-15yrs) £10, £11.
  • Glengoyne Distillery £18.00
Additional Information

Our distinct tours, rated 5-stars by the Scottish Tourism Board, provide the perfect backdrop to discover and enjoy Scotland. Our well-informed guides, filled with tales, myths, and folklore will enrich your experience, and naturally, we invite inquiries! We organize our tours for 8 persons at a time, permitting more space for ‘scene-activity’ rather than just scene-watching.

You’re choosing an amazing tour. The Stirling Castle, Kelpies, Loch Lomond, and Whisky Distillery tour is crafted to present you a splendid sneak peek of Scotland, condensed into a single day of beauty.

  • Our Tours are for ages 12 and up.
  • 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
256-260 Morrison St
Morrison Street
Meet us outside the Jolly Botanist. Check in 15 minutes before tour start time. Our van will have the Experience Scotland's Wild logo on it. If you're running late please call us.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Beth_j
Jun 4, 2024
Worth it! - Excellent tour guide with interesting stories. It was a great day from beginning to end. Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond was incredible.
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Courtney_w
Jun 4, 2024
Highly Recommend - Our guide Karen was so nice and was very accommodating. I highly recommend this tour. We went from Edinburg and it was a great way to see outside the city. Stirling castle was beautiful and the kelpies are definitely worth seeing.
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Passenger57838508263
May 24, 2024
One of the best tours we’ve ever taken. - My wife and I recently took the Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, Whisky, and Kelpies tour with Experience Scotland's Wild, and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Our guide, Andrew, truly made the day exceptional with his humor and knowledge of Scotland's rich history and culture. The well-planned itinerary, made this tour an absolute delight. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore some of Scotland’s most iconic sights while being thoroughly entertained. Andrew's engaging anecdotes and witty comments made the historical facts easy to digest and immensely enjoyable.
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Paul_t
May 17, 2024
Lock Lomond, etc. - Very enjoyable tour. Karen, our driver/guide is a very personable and knowledgeable guide. She kept everyone entertained and informed. She was able to keep us on time to the locations on the tour and at the same time was able to give us lots of time to explore. Stirling Castle is amazing. Take the time to do the free tour offered by castle staff. Lock Lomond is beautiful. The whisky distillery tour is very fun. Kelpies are incredible works of art. This tour is well worth your time and money. Highly recommend it.
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Michelle_c
May 9, 2024
Best day enjoying Scotland’s finest! - What a great day we had! Karen, our tour guide knew just how to make our day special. We were comfortably whisked away in a roomy van to the countryside of Scotland where we enjoyed Sterling Castle (spectacular!), then a hike along Loch Lomond, a distillery tour (and tasting), and finally for a photo shoot at the Kelpies. Could not have had a better outing.
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Edward_w
May 6, 2024
Stirling Castle the highlight - Entire tour was awesome. Stirling Castle was super interesting. Could have spent more time there.. Kelpies were interesting, but not a must do. In a pretty nice Greenland park.. Would also have loved to have seen Wallace monument, but was not part of tour. Our guide Derek was great.
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Anthony_m
May 5, 2024
The full Scot experience - We really enjoyed our tour with Colllin and his vast knowledge and passion for Scotland. The highlight was definitely the tour and tasting at Glengoyne Distillery. Stirling Castle was also very enjoyable and felt a lot more relaxed compared to a visit to Edinburgh Castle. We arrived just in time for the free tour which was included with price of admission to the castle.
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Skyler_m
May 2, 2024
Exploring, learning, and just plain fun - The entire tour was a great time. Collin was an amazing host with lots of fun stories and so much information about the history of the places we were going to! Getting to explore the countryside and have some good conversations with different folks was a lot of fun! We had great weather and getting to see Stirling Castle and Loch Lomand in all their glory were highlights for sure! Definitely reccomend for the day!
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Bob_s
Apr 30, 2024
Excellent tour, highly recommend! - Booked this tour for myself and the family. We wanted to get out of the city and see the Scottish country side. We went to Loch Lomond, Sterling Castle, Glengoyne Distillery and the Kelpies. Chris, our tour guide was knowledgeable and engaging! Highly recommend this tour for anyone staying in the city who wants a break from the hustle and bustle.
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Kelly_s
May 15, 2024
Get out of town and enjoy - Saw a ton. Great way to get out of town. A nice small group. While bus was nice it was hard to hear guide in the back and the side rails getting out where a hazard. Great stops to see nature and castles. Too much time spent at lake area that has paid potties fyi.
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