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Oban, Glencoe & West Highland Castles from Glasgow: Explore Nature's Wonder and Ancient Castles
4.7
210 Ratings
Glasgow City
Immerse yourself in the picturesque West Highlands, featuring stunning landscapes of lochs, mountains, and age-old castles. Explore Inveraray residing by Loch Fyne, witness the mystic Glencoe – the scene of the MacDonald Clan massacre, and drop by the charming coastal town of Oban, the stepping stone to the Isles.
Duration:
9 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Inveraray Castle - The historic home of the Duke of Argyll, chief of the Clan Campbell, nestled in large beautiful gardens overlooking Loch Fyne. Alternatively, explore the town’s white-washed Georgian houses, wide streets and breathtaking views across the loch.
Inveraray Castle is open to visitors Thursday to Monday, 1 April – 31 October
- Kilchurn Castle - We then pass Kilchurn Castle, one of Scotland’s most photographed castles, nestled on the banks of Loch Awe and beautifully framed by mountains.
- Oban - Next we make a stop for lunch in the picturesque harbour town of Oban, ‘Gateway to the Isles’, with free time to explore its horseshoe bay and see McCaig’s Folly, an iconic 19th century tower reminiscent of the Colosseum in Rome
- Castle Stalker - After free time exploring, we travel onwards past the 15th century Castle Stalker, which is set on a small island on Loch Laich.
- Glencoe Mountain - Glencoe, one of Scotland’s most haunting glens and site of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald clan.
- Luss Pier - At the pretty conservation village of Luss on the ‘Bonnie, Bonnie Banks’ of Loch Lomond, we can walk along the shore or admire the village before returning to Glasgow where your Oban tour will end.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Attraction Tickets
- On-board restrooms
- On-board WiFi
Additional Information
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.
- Minimum numbers apply. 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 or a full refund.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
- Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour’s departure time.
- Please note Inveraray Castle is open to visitors Thursday to Monday, 1 April – 31 October
Location
19 Killermont St
Killermont Street
This is located outside the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and opposite Buchanan Bus Station.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(210 Ratings)
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Sebastien_b
Aug 2, 2024
Historical - David was my bus driver and he was amazing. The story about the only lake in Scotland and why it is will stay in my mind for the rest of my life. I only wish the people I was riding with were interactive but has nothing to do with the company itself.
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John_m
Jul 28, 2024
Wee David, where Scottish History comes to Life - “Wee” David was an outstanding tour guide and we absolutely loved the tour and the knowledge that David shared. We learned a lot more about not only the tour sites, but Scotland’s history. He brought history to life. I highly recommend this tour.
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Lisa_g
Jul 3, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyable - The incredible landscape of the highlands, excellent seafood lunch in picturesque Oban, and Glen Coe - just stunning. Our driver/guide (Stuart) provided a fascinating overview of Scottish history in a pleasant storytelling style. A thoroughly enjoyable tour. One false note: the spot where we stopped to view gorgeous Loch Lomond was disappointing. You might want to rethink that. But I still loved the tour.
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Amdeb2
Jul 2, 2024
Highly recommend. - What a fantastic day with our driver Stuart. I highly recommend this tour we had the best time so lots of really cool stuff and don’t worry about going on a day that the Inveraray Castle is closed because it’s still was pretty spectacular from the outside.
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Nick_z
Jun 22, 2024
Thanks Stuart - I think the guide/driver Stuart brings the trip together really well. If you like nature and cultural experiences, you shouldn't be disappointed spending a day with Stuart
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Adrienne_l
Jun 16, 2024
Best mixed platter of the highlands - The whole tour was a great mix of information, fun facts and musical inspiration. We enjoyed the tour with Marc and his humour a lot, thanks again.
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Alicia_t
Jun 10, 2024
Breathtaking Experience - Our tour guide was FABULOUS!! he had a bus full of Canadian crackers on board as well. He was so knowledgeable and shared packets of information about the Scottish landscapes throughout the entire journey. 10/10 recommend!
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L
Jun 10, 2024
Excellent Highlands Tour from Glasgow! - This was a fantastic tour! our guide and driver, Andrew Forrest was extraordinary. He was funny, factual, and enthusiastic. The tour exceeded our expectations. There were many more stops at sites we did not expect. I highly recommend using this tour service, you will not be disappointed. The tour bus was comfortable, modern and had charging docks for our electronics.
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Kab122189
May 30, 2024
Memorable Day Trip from Glasgow - My boyfriend and I went on a great 1-day tour with guide Simba during our weeklong stay in Scotland. We had based our trip around overnight stays in Edinburgh and Glasgow as homebases but we wanted to see outside the cities and their immediate areas, so this tour was an opportunity to see more of Scotland and some of its lochs and highlands. We encountered some road issues traveling to Oban so Simba had to adjust the itinerary and skip that part of the tour, but he was quick to make suggestions and take a poll of the group to adjust based on what we could do and wanted to do. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to have a visit outside of the cities into other areas of Scotland. We covered a lot of ground in the 10+ hours on the bus with the schedule adjustment and Simba played Scottish bands and related music along with providing interesting facts along the way. We had various appropriate stops for restroom breaks, photo opportunities, and other tourist needs. The bus was a little cramped and toasty, but all in all it was a memorable day and I am grateful to have seen so much more of Scotland and its beauty! I would definitely recommend Timberbush Tours to others interested in similar journeys.
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Adelaidet146
Jun 1, 2024
Pick up address - The tour was fabulous
Only problem for future tourists is the pick up location
It is in a loading bay outside the operatic society, no numbers on the buildings on Killermont Street. It is across the street from Buchanan St Bus Station
Tourists get confused and think it’s the first bus stop outside the bus station
There are no signs , numbers or directions to indicate where the pick up actually is
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