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Oban, Glencoe & West Highland Castles from Glasgow: Explore Nature's Wonder and Ancient Castles
4.6
197 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
- Driver/guide included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
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
4.6
(197 Ratings)
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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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Gina_g
May 16, 2024
Great! - Great tour!!! I totally recommend it, as day trip was very interesting, itinerary was beautiful! And Stuart, was very helpful and knowledgeable!
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Jessica_k
May 1, 2024
Amazing guide, even better views! - Had an amazing tour with Stevie! Beautiful scenery, great guide! Lovely spots and photo places. The stop in oban was great with many options for lunch!
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Albamf876ob
Apr 28, 2024
A good day trip - The tourist guide was excellent. Mark was patient, kind and very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend this tour to those wanting to explore the Scottish countryside.
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Alecia_l
Apr 26, 2024
Great tour to Castles, Oban and Glencoe! - Marc was a great tour guide! We saw some beautiful sights on way to the highlands. Would recommend this trip to anyone.
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Samantha_b
Apr 17, 2024
Great trip! - Great day trip into the highlands from Glasgow! Gide was fun and knowledgeable. Scenery just beautiful!
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Carmen_m
Apr 10, 2024
Interesting - The nature of the area was amazing and the little villages are very pleasant and interesting.
The driver was very attentive and professional with a lot of knowledge and some suspense in his stories… amazing.
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Christine_a
Mar 24, 2024
Beautiful, timing was perfect at each stop - What a wonderful special day for our family on this tour. Stuart was simply amazing & took very good care of us. Such stunning crountyside, I highly recommend this tour
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Hillary_k
Mar 17, 2024
Lovely Day in the Highlands - Relaxing day trip through the Highlands region with a great tour guide. Very informative and made stops at a variety of locations for great pictures. Oban was the highlight of the trip though, for sure!
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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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