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Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Tour from Edinburgh

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Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle
  • 9 hours 30 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle, and delve into the world of William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, and Rob Roy on this tour from Edinburgh. Visit Stirling Castle—widely considered among Scotland’s most impressive fortresses—with a guide. Head through the Trossachs National Park to the Highland village of Balloch, nestled by the banks of magical Loch Lomond. Perhaps take a lake cruise or enjoy capturing the pretty town of Luss on camera before the journey back to Edinburgh.
  • Explore the Scottish Highlands, Loch Lomond, and Stirling Castle in just one day
  • Visit picturesque Highland towns and villages including Balloch
  • Learn the roles William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, and Rob Roy played in Scottish history and folklore
  • Tour includes round-trip travel from Edinburgh

What's Included

  • Driver/guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Live commentary on board
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Attraction Tickets
  • Restroom on board
  • WiFi on board

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 521-523 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PE, UK

Start time

08:45 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

The Kelpies & The Helix

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Balloch

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Loch Lomond Shores

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Aberfoyle VisitScotland iCentre

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Stirling Castle

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

South Queensferry

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 53 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Michele_R
Great tour! Shug, our guide was awesome! He had some great stories, knew so much history of all the areas we visited. Would highly recommend this tour and group. Prefect amount of time at each stop.

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Sherba_B, May 2024
We were so happy to see Martin as our driver and guide. We had him the day before and absolutely adored him. His driving was A+++ and his commentary was just right!! He is a JOY!!!
Great day outside Edinburgh
Gwen_G, May 2024
Tom and Lorna made a wonderful itinerary even better! Great historic stories, and a fun atmosphere on the bus.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for this amazing review! We are very happy to hear that you had a great time on our Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies tour with Tom and enjoyed his commentary. I will be sure to inform him of your kind feedback. We are very proud of our driver-guides and the bespoke experience they provide to each one of our customers no matter the group size. Hopefully we will see you on another tour someday soon! Kind regards, Amy
I really enjoyed the...
Leda_C, May 2024
I really enjoyed the tour. The guide was really good! The places visited were great too. Not much to do in Loch Lomond if you’re not doing the cruise.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for taking the time to get in touch, We are very happy to hear that you had a brilliant time on our Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies tour with one of our knowledgeable and passionate driver-guides. We will take on the feedback about the timings of the Cruise, we just need to be careful with our timings for the itinerary . Hopefully we will see you on another tour someday soon! Thanks again, Amy
Great Experience
Michele_R, May 2024
Great tour! Shug, our guide was awesome! He had some great stories, knew so much history of all the areas we visited. Would highly recommend this tour and group. Prefect amount of time at each stop.
Response from Host, May 2024
Hello there, Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great tour with Shug. It's wonderful to know that found the amount of time at each stop to be perfect. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another tour soon! Best wishes, Mark
All depends on the driver.. some are just that.. drivers..
Deborah_H, Apr 2024
Lackluster trip made even more boring by a voiceless driver who didn't add to the trip at all! Didn't speak to the history or sights.. simply drove...
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Deborah_H, We appreciate you taking the time to review us. We are sorry to hear you found your trip a bit boring. We are really surprised to hear that the driver-guide didn't give you any story at all of the places you were visiting. We are very proud to have very knowledgeable and personable guides, who love to show their love for Scotland with their own touch with their stories, facts, music, etc. Our customers' experience is our priority, so we would appreciate it if you could send us more information so we can investigate this case further. You can contact us by email at tours@timberbushtours.com. We are looking forward to hearing from you and hope that we will see you again in the future! Kind regards, Aleix
Fab tour
Katherine_K, Apr 2024
Highly recommend this tour. Gary was our driver and guide. Great information given throughout the tour. Nice manner. I thought it was good value for money too.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thanks for your review! We are sure Gary will be happy to hear that you enjoyed your time on your Loch Lomonds tour with him, and we hope you learned a lot of new and interesting facts about Scotland! We hope we can welcome you back to Scotland in the near future! Kind regards, Fatima
Fantastic tour
Darlene_D, Apr 2024
The Kelpies are a sight to see, for certain. We enjoyed Stirling Castle far more than Edinburgh Castle. The grounds are beautiful. The Loch Lomand portion was okay. Our tour guide, John, was great. He was very knowledgeable. And, we had an added bonus of getting up close to some hairy coos, aka Highland cows. A wonderful treat.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for leaving a review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Kelpies & Stirling Castle, both can find themselves overshadowed sometimes and they're well worth the visit as you found! We'll also be sure to pass your kind words onto John, as we know he always appreciates it! Hopefully we can welcome you back to Scotland again soon! Warm regards, Clara
Wonderful day tour from Edinburgh
Michael_S, Apr 2024
An excellent day tour that gives a great overview of the Stirling Castle, Kelpies, the highlands, great villages and a chance to feed the Coos
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for your review! We are so happy that you had such a good time on your tour seeing the highland cows, they are definitely a must see. This tour really gives a chance to see some beautiful Scottish nature as well as the amazing Stirling Castle! We are so happy to hear that you appreciated this balance in the tour! We hope that you will join us again on tour and we can show you some more amazing scenery! Kind regards, Fatima
Wonderful in every way!
Shirley_L, Apr 2024
We changed our mind on the trip we wanted to take, and I’m so glad we did. Graem was truly phenomenal, such fun. We had a small group, but he kept us energized and told the best stories and jokes. He made the tour, and we are going to be booking others on our next trip round.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hello Shirley, Thank you for sharing your review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic time on our tour with Graem as your guide. It's wonderful to know that he kept the energy high and entertained you with his stories and jokes. We can't wait to welcome you back for a more memorable experience with Timberbush Tours. Best wishes, Mark
Excellent tour
SusanA_S, Apr 2024
Anthony was an excellent tour guide, he was fun, informative, and played some fun Scottish music for us. Even though it was raining and had snowed overnight we were able to do everything. The highlight was being able to feed the hairy coos.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hello Susan, Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that Anthony provided an excellent tour experience for you. It's wonderful that he was able to keep the tour fun and informative, even with the rainy and snowy weather. Feeding the hairy coos sounds like a fantastic highlight! We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for more tours in future! Best wishes, Mark
Impressive
Alba_G, Apr 2024
We had a great time, our tour guide Neil is very entertaining and very informative, funny and a very nice guy!! The tour was great, the kelpies are impressive, the lochs too, I would recommend it!!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hello there, Thank you for your review, We're delighted to hear that you had a great time on the tour with Neil as your guide. We're happy you found the Kelpies and the lochs impressive and would recommend the tour. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we hope to welcome you back for more memorable experiences in the future! Best wishes, Mark
Get out to the countryside. It's beautiful!!
Chris_F, Apr 2024
Everything was great as planned. But we got to see Ireland's "woolie coo", which was really an unexpected surprise
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hello there, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beauty of the countryside and that the tour went as smoothly as planned. We're glad you had a great time, and we hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future! Best wishes, Mark
Insightful tour with a talented pro!
Charla_S, Mar 2024
Brian was full I facts and fun. He made the day fly by. I completely enjoyed the very long day and recommend every busy tourist take a day to see the Kelpies and Stirling Castle with a comedic talent like Brian!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Im sure Brian will be happy to hear that you enjoyed your time on our Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies tour with him and we hope you learned a lot of new and interesting facts about Scotland. We hope you were able to take some great photos and that we can welcome you on another one of our tours again in the future! Kind regards, Amy
Incredible tour guide made the day even better
Lydia_B, Mar 2024
What a brilliant day. Our guide Stuart made it unforgettable, his knowledge and experience was like no other guide. Not only did we see fantastic sites, Stuart gave us information throughout the day which was a great balance of history, sport, music and fun facts so it was really interesting and varied. The kelpies were magical and we loved the boat trip on Loch Lomond, would recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for this amazing review! We are very happy to hear that you had a great time on our Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies tour with Stuart and enjoyed his commentary. I will be sure to inform him of your kind feedback. We are very proud of our driver-guides and the bespoke experience they provide to each one of our customers no matter the group size. Hopefully we will see you on another tour someday soon! Kind regards, Amy
Great day.
Suzanne_R, Mar 2024
We had a wonderful day with Steward as our guide. Informative and entertaining! Stirling castle was terrific as was the kelpies. Would have been nice if the day was clearer, but that can't be helped and we still felt it was a good trip.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for this amazing review! We are very happy to hear that you had a great time on our Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies tour with Stuart and enjoyed his commentary. I will be sure to inform him of your kind feedback. We are very proud of our driver-guides and the bespoke experience they provide to each one of our customers no matter the group size. Hopefully we will see you on another tour someday soon! Kind regards, Amy
Well worth it!
Lesley_J, Mar 2024
Brilliant day out with great driver Natalie and host Adrian. Comfy modern minibus. The sights visited were breathtaking. Stirling castle worth the visit!!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed tour and the company of our guide, Natalie and driver Adrian. It's wonderful that you found the tour well-organised and packed with loads of facts, and history. We'll be sure to pass on your compliments to them, im sure they will be delighted to know that he contributed to your great time. We look forward to welcoming you back for another incredible experience in the future. Best regards, Amy
Amazing experience
Valeria_C, Mar 2024
I definitely recommend this experience, specially the castle you can learn a lot about the Sctoland's history
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for taking the time to get in touch, We are very happy to hear that you had a brilliant time on our Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies tour with one of our knowledgeable and passionate driver-guides. We will take on the feedback about the timings of the Cruise, we just need to be careful with our timings for the itinerary . Hopefully we will see you on another tour someday soon! Thanks again, Amy
A really good day in Scotland.
CarolA_J, Mar 2024
Everything was lovely. The Kelpies are impressive. Loch Lomond is very nice. And Sterling Castle was really interesting! But, my favorite part was getting to “hang out” with a hairy cow! Thanks Gary for letting us linger for that.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dear CarolA_J, We appreciate you taking the time to review us. We are pleased to hear you had a really good day out on your Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies tour with Gary. We are glad you liked our itinerary and saw some Hairy Coos, they are very nice. We hope that we will see you again in the future! All best, Aleix
Great experience and a...
Franz_H, Mar 2024
Great experience and a good way to see more than just Edinburgh. The highlands are really impressive!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dear Franz_H, We appreciate you taking the time to review us. We are glad to hear you had a great time on your Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies. The highlands are indeed really impressive, so we are happy to hear you enjoyed them. We hope that we will see you again in the future! All best, Aleix
A brilliant day, stunning...
Suzanne_M, Mar 2024
A brilliant day, stunning views, good value ! Our driver was amazing ( jada) she told us lots of interesting Scottish history, and nothing was too much trouble I would highly recommend!!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dear Suzanne_M, We appreciate you taking the time to review us. We are pleased to hear you had a brilliant day out on your Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies tour with Jada, who was amazing and told you a lot of history. Scotland is stunning, so we are glad you liked the views. We hope that we will see you again in the future! All best, Aleix
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