West Highlands Lochs & Castles Tour From Edinburgh Highlights
Spend a joyous day out session in the midst of rich arts and culture when you embark on the Edinburgh West Highlands lochs & castles tour
Grasp the glimpses of the prominent monuments of the country such as the castles, including Doune Castle, and Stirling Castle
Catch a peek of the country's sparkling lochs such as Loch Luibnaig, Loch Awe and Loch Lomond, known to be Scotland's largest loch
Hop on your comfortable 16- seater Mercedes bus to enjoy hassle-free transportation from Edinburg
Gather immense information with the assistance of an English-speaking guide who will accompany you throughout the tour
West Highlands Lochs & Castles Tour From Edinburgh Overview
Meeting Location: Rabbie's Cafe Bar, 6 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3EG, United Kingdom
Activity Timings: 08:15 AM onwards
Activity Duration: 10 hours (approx.)
About West Highlands Lochs & Castles Tour From Edinburgh:
Home to some exotic sights Edinburgh city gives immense pleasure to all its visitors and tourists. On this tour make your way through the scenic beauty of the mesmerizing Western Highlands and embrace the opportunity of exploring Scotland's brilliant lochs and castles with hassle-free transportation. View the charming foggy castles and blazing lochs, along with villages and mountains and make full use of your West Highlands lochs & castles tour from Edinburgh.
About The Activity:
- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your scheduled activity time and get ready to enjoy your trip to the Western highlands.
- Get seated on your 16-seater air-conditioned Mercedes bus and take your small group with you to explore some Lochs and Castles.
- Your first stop will be Doune Castle, which was built for Robert Stewart, known to be the duke of Albany.
- Next, you can take some time to sip the authentic coffee at Callander before you see some forests of the Highlands.
- You'll then visit Loch Luibnaig which is near Callander, nestling between mountains.
- Drive for 6 km to reach Balquhidder Parish Church and see the final resting place of Rob Roy MacGregor, known to be the Robin Hood of Highlands.
- Make your way through the Breadalbane mountains and visit Inveraray town which is on the shores of Loch Fyne.
- Enjoy lunch at a small West Highland village before you continue to your journey and reach Kilchurn Castle which is in the middle of Loch Awe.
- You'll be going to see many more castles and Lochs before ending your trip and heading back to Edinburg.
How To Reach?
- By Walk: Just at the centre of the city, your activity location is just 1 min walk from the Edinburg city centre.
- By Train: The nearest train station to the meeting point is Edinburgh Waverly. From there you can take a walk for 2 mins to reach the location.
- By Bus: The nearest bus stop to the meeting point is Waterloo Palace Bus Stop. From there you can take a walk for 7 mins to reach the location.
Don't Miss:
- If you are in Edinburgh, you can surely book our Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour and Three Bridges Sightseeing Tour.
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West Highland Lochs and Castles: Small-Group Tour
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Know Before You Go for West Highlands Lochs & Castles Tour From Edinburgh
- Small group tours, maximum of 16 passengers. Touring with a small group you will get more for your money, more personal attention, more time with the locals, more time off the bus, more time on the backroads, and just more of an authentic, friendly experience. The smaller groups allow you to meet people from all over the world and make friends for life.
- It is recommended that you bring suitable clothing and footwear for possible nature walks. Scotland weather can be wet.
- Inveraray Castle is open Easter - mid October only.
- You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on the tour. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
- Children aged 0-5 years are not permitted on this tour and children between the age of 5-15 years will be charged on a child price basis. Individuals above the age of 15 years will be considered adults and charged at adult rates.