Stirling, The Kelpies, Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Day Trip, Edinburgh

Stirling, The Kelpies, Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Day Trip

Loch Lomond

A Highland cow

Stirling Castle

Get a slice of Highland life on this day trip to western Scotland, taking in one of its most scenic lochs, the old capital of Stirling, and the Trossachs: land of William Wallace and Rob Roy.

Details

Duration

10 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Transport by bus
English–speakin driver–guide
Written translations on request

Not included

Admission to attractions
Meals

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 4 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Meeting point

Castle Terrace

Reviews of our customers

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Exceptional 200 Travelers·13 reviews

October 21, 2025
Alessandra
Salvador, Brazil
Apesar do equipamento de som estar um pouco ruim (alguns ruídos), o ônibus era novíssimo e muito confortável. O guia Marty foi divertido e nos manteve...
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October 24, 2023
Maria-elena
Virginia, United States
Andrew T was very pleasant, polite, and knowledgeable Thank you Andrew for sharing interesting facts and music.
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September 5, 2023
Liwei
Canberra, Australia
We went on the cruise on Loch Lomond, and visited Stirling Castle. It was a great day.
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September 15, 2021
Debbie
United Kingdom
Paul was extremely informative tour guide and gave us a really interesting stories to make it even more pleasant a journey. Couldn't wish for a bet...
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September 13, 2019
Clare
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Awesome tour! Our guide and bus driver Stewart was very informative. He had a great sense of humor too! Loved our day looking at iconic spots of Scotl...
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March 1, 2019
Angela O Sullivan
Cork, Ireland
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour today with Gary! He shared with us his in-depth knowledge of the different areas interspersed with humour and music whi...
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June 6, 2018
Anonymous
Washington Dc, United States
Nice tour. Unfortunately, there is a substantial amount of driving time and too little time at Sterling Castle (only 1.5 hours — not nearly enough). ...
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Get a slice of Highland life on this day trip to western Scotland, taking in one of its most scenic lochs, the old capital of Stirling, and the Trossachs: land of William Wallace and Rob Roy.

Tour Details

Departing Edinburgh, we'll head towards our first stop of the day: the Kelpies. At 98 ft (30 m) high, they are the largest equine sculptures in the world, and get their names from the mythical creatures from Scottish folklore that they depict.

We'll travel westwards for our first stop of the day at the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, one of the prettiest and largest lochs in the whole of Scotland. Once we arrive, you'll have the option of an hour-long cruise with spectacular views of the loch's many islands and surrounding mountains.

We'll continue through the Trossachs National Park, known as 'the Highlands in Miniature' for its abundance of lochs, mountains, and forests. It's also famous as the home of the legendary outlaw, Rob Roy MacGregor. We will spend time exploring the area before stopping for lunch in a small village immersed in its beautiful surroundings.

After lunch, we'll make our way through the town of Callander, past the medieval Doune Castle, before making our final stop of the day at Stirling Castle. This is one of Scotland's most historically significant fortresses, sitting high on volcanic rock and offering wonderful views of the surrounding landscape. You will have time to visit the castle and learn of the exploits of key historical figures, including William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, and Mary Queen of Scots, before hitting the road again, back to Edinburgh.

Important Info

This tour may occasionally run in reverse, beginning in Stirling and ending at Loch Lomond.

Points of interest in Edinburgh

Royal Mile Edinburgh Castle Greyfriars Kirkyard Palace of Holyroodhouse

Types of activities in Edinburgh

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Get a slice of Highland life on this day trip to western Scotland, taking in one of its most scenic lochs, the old capital of Stirling, and the Trossachs: land of William Wallace and Rob Roy.

Tour Details

Important Info

This tour may occasionally run in reverse, beginning in Stirling and ending at Loch Lomond.

Stirling, The Kelpies, Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Day Trip