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Edinburgh · Lothian · Scotland

Castles, West Highlands & Loch Lomond

Starting From From $112.15 per person Current Project Expedition rate
10 Hours 30 Mins 4.47 / 5 1 reviews Easy activity level Small Group Single Day Tour Operated by Highland Explorer Tours
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The Experience

What your day looks like

Head northwest from Edinburgh for a jam-packed day of extraordinary mountain ranges, lochs, and Highland castles. This tour takes you through historic Stirlingshire, home of William Wallace, to the famous Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, and on to the West Highlands. Explore the charming Highland villages of Inveraray and Luss, travel through Campbell country to Kilchurn Castle on the shores of Loch Awe and soak up some of the most stunning views of the Scottish Highlands along the way.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Visit Doune Castle, one of Scotland’s bestpreserved medieval castles
  • Explore the charming Highland villages of Inveraray and Luss
  • View Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and the West Highlands
  • View Arrochar Alps & Kilchurn Castle
Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Edinburgh

Sightseeing at Doune Castle.

Continued

Edinburgh

Sightseeing at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.

Continued

Edinburgh

Sightseeing at Kilchurn Castle.

Continued

Inveraray

City/Town Tour.

Continued

Edinburgh

Sightseeing at Arrochar Alps.

Continued

Luss

Local Flavor.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Passionate local guide

Not Included

Entrance to Doune Castle

What to Bring

Bring travel insurance Passport Raincoat Comfortable walking shoes Water bottle

Restrictions

Students must hold a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC card. Students must be over 18 at the time of travel. Any October departure will not have a tour of Doune Castle; there will be a photo stop there. Those who are 17 years old pay the adult price but need to be accompanied by someone aged 18 or over.

Meeting & Pickup

Departure is from the Highland Explorer Sales office on 60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB - High Street 60, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1TH.

Planning Notes

Minimum age: 5 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic

Traveler Impressions

What travelers are saying

2025-11-04 5.00 / 5

Our guide Charlie was so informative and fun! And the scenery was incredible. Great way to experience the West Highlands!

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