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Highland Adventure: Explore Standing Stones, Inveraray, and Kilchurn Castles from Glasgow
4.9
171 Ratings
Glasgow City
Embark on a highland adventure from Glasgow to discover the ancient standing stones, Inveraray Castle, and Kilchurn Castle. Join our small group tour and immerse yourself in Scotland’s rich history and breathtaking landscapes.
Duration:
10 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Glasgow - Start your Standing Stones, Inveraray Castle, Kilchurn Castle and Highlands of Scotland Day tour in Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city
- Balloch - Stop to pick up additional visitors as you get ready to explore the Standing stones, castles and Highlands of Scotland
- Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - Discover the beauty of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
- Luss - Visit the beautiful town of Luss on the banks of Loch Lomond for some scenic views
- Tarbet - Travel through the lovely, Lochside village of Tarbet in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
- Arrochar - Travel through the beautiful Sea Loch village of Arrochar as you travel through the Highlands of Scotland, on your way to Inveraray Castle
- Rest and be Thankful - See the beauty of Glen Crow at the Rest and be Thankful
- Inveraray Castle - You’ll visit the Gothic style castle of Inveraray, (closed 1st November - 31st March) home to the Dukes of Argyll and the seat of Clan Campbell. Here you will discover the part the Clan Campbell played in the Wars of Scottish Independence and get the chance to see rifles which were supposedly used against the Jacobite soldiers. For those who love flowers and gardens, there’s also a wonderful 16-acre Garden to explore.
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Dunadd Fort - Dunadd Fort, the ancient and Royal Power Centre of Celtic Kings that travelled across the Irish Sea and made Scotland their home.
Dunadd is a place steeped in our early histories. It’s first mentioned in AD 683, and was believed to be the stronghold of Dál Riata. -
Kilmartin Glen - We’ll get out for a nice short walk to see what is probably, the largest finding of cup and ring marked rock art in the country. These are essentially rock carvings dating back to over 4000 years ago.
Now it’s time for the Outlander fans to have their fun and pretend they’re Claire and Jamie discovering each other at some ancient standing stones. This very impressive collection of historical standing stones, stone circles and burial cairns is believed to be over 5000 years old and is one of the finest displays anywhere in Scotland. - Loch Awe - Discover the beauty of one of Scotland’s longest Lakes, Loch Awe as you driver the single track road on your way to Kilchurn Castle
- Lochgilphead - Travel through the town of Lochgilphead as you get ready to explore Standing Stones
- Kilchurn Castle - Take a walk to Kilchurn Castle, a stronghold which once belonged to member of the Clan Campbell, this one though is very different to Inveraray. This ruined castle on the banks of Loch Awe was once a fortress, a comfortable residence and then ended it’s days as a garrison stronghold before being destroyed by lightning. We’ll take the short walk in and explore this historic Castle.
- Tyndrum - Travel to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and stop at the town of Tyndrum
- Crianlarich - Explore the Highlands of Scotland and travel through one of the most northern towns within Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
What's Included
- Experienced, fun guide leading the way
- Combination of driving and walking to explore sights
- Comfortable travel in an air-conditioned 8-seater minibus
- Intimate small group for active sightseeing
- Guided short hikes to immerse in the scenery
- Discovery of Scotland’s historical castles and landmarks
What's Not Included
- No food or drinks included
- Entry fees to Activities
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up or drop off
Additional Information
We’re a unique Scotland-based tour service that offers an exclusive exploration of the remarkable 5000-year-old Standing Stones. Our tours maintain a small, intimate group size with no more than 8 explorers per trip.
Our distinctive 5-star tours, recognized by the Scottish Tourism Board, provide an ideal environment for discovering and immersing yourself in the beauty of Scotland. You’ll be in the company of our well-informed guides rich with a collection of tales, lore and fables to captivate you, and of course, curious queries are always welcome!
With our expert guide steering your journey, you’ll spend a day filled with exploration, enjoyment, and adventuring through Scotland’s majestic highlands, all while being captivated by a treasure trove of stories, myths, and legends. Embark on an exploration of Kilchurn Castle, encounter the Highland Cows, set foot in the Campbell Stronghold of Inveraray Castle before stepping back in time to the societies of the Neolithic & Bronze Age. Discover Standing Stones, Stone Circles, Burial Cairns, Cup and Ring Rock Art, and experience the wonders of Dunadd Fort.
- Our Tours are for ages 12 and up. If you have a child and would like to join us on our Tours, please get in contact directly through [email protected]
- Unfortunately this tour isn’t suitable for wheelchairs. For a tour designed for wheel chair access, please get in touch by email on [email protected] and we will be more than happy to create a suitable day out.
- 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
Buchanan Bus Station Taxi Rank
Cowcaddens Road
• Meet at Taxi Rank on North side of Buchanan Bus Station
• Check-in: 7:15am
• Please arrive on time as Tour needs to leave 7:30am
• Look for Van with Experience Scotland's Wild Logo
• Contact details found on ticket for help
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(171 Ratings)
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Frequentflier687040
Oct 1, 2024
Wonderful!! - Absolutely wonderful tour! Jim was our driver and guide and he did an excellent job! I would highly recommend this tour and Jim!
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T4715sxannt
Sep 29, 2024
Definitely recommend - I had a fantastic trip with guide Jim, who was polite, friendly, and knowledgeable. We visited beautiful, off-the-beaten-track spots that were peaceful and scenic. The van was comfortable, and even the drive offered picturesque views. Highly recommend!
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Voyager385160
Sep 17, 2024
Fun full day tour! - Great tour, James was so friendly and fun. Learned lots about the culture, history, some funny stuff and relevant music that he played in the van while traveling.
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Mary_w
Sep 17, 2024
Fabulous - James was well informed and made our stops meaningful as he explained the history of where we were. He was helpful and kind. Great experience. Would do it again.
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U4463ramarting
Sep 11, 2024
Loch Lomond and beyond - Great chance to see the countryside and some outstanding locations. The ancient sites were a highlight, only one was difficult to access. The group of 7 got along nicely and our guide Lauren was knowledgeable and fun. There is a lot of driving involved.
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Donna_l
Sep 6, 2024
You need to do this tour! - What an awesome day. Lauren our guide was incredible. Each stop was a different and exciting experience.
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G9383aokennethf
Aug 31, 2024
Highly recommended - Ilsa did a fantastic job. Great information. Great leadership. Loved the tour. We now want to live along the shore of Loch Lammond
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Binhar
Aug 28, 2024
Great way to see these historic landmarks in a day! - We had the best day with Jimmy. He was knowledgeable and really enjoyed his job. Jimmy never hurried us and it was a really enjoyable day.
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William_z
Aug 26, 2024
Inveraray Castile & standing stones - Andrew with Wild Scotland Tours was a fantastic guide. He was very informative, knowledgeable and funny. I learned so much about this area of Scotland. The weather was terrible. It rained all day with gusty wind and cold. The 8 of us on the tour were soaked to the skin and shivering with cold. Andrew made sure we did not miss anything. We walked through fields in driving rain and mud to see the standing stones. We stopped at a pub to warm up. The whole time he was telling us facts and stories about the area. Even with the shivering wet rain, I was so glad I took the tour. I loved the Scottish music Andrew played in the vehicle
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Boyd_f
Sep 28, 2024
Good Trip - Probably the cairns, mounds and standing stones. were most memorable.
Would have loved to see some more.
Single track road along Loch Awe was an experience.
LONG drive.
Derrick was very nice and informative. As a retired educator I know that presenters need to be aware of verbal tics that might be distracting. Clearing the throat does not require an "excuse me" everytime even though I absolutely understand the intent to be polite.
Four of the six participants did not eat lunch at the Inveraray Casstle because we minsunderstood the instructions. Pretty hungry by the stop at the Green Welly.
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