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Day Tour of Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & The Kelpies from Edinburgh

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Explore the shimmering shores of Loch Lomond, the historic Stirling Castle, and the world's largest equine sculptures at The Kelpies on a full-day tour from Edinburgh.

Highlights

  • Experience the natural beauty of Loch Lomond and the majesty of Stirling Castle, two of Scotland's most iconic landmarks.

  • Join a full-day tour of the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh to admire the shores of Loch Lomond.

  • Explore the historic Stirling Castle, and see the world's largest equine sculptures at the Kelpies.

  • For a hassle-free experience upgrade your ticket to include entry fee to Stirling Castle, Scotland's most important structure both historically and architecturally.

  • Fun Fact: The Kelpies stand 30 meters high and are made of 300 tonnes of steel.

Inclusions

  • Day tour of Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & The Kelpies

  • Local Scottish Guide

  • Audio guide in 6 languages

  • Transportation

  • Scottish local guide

  • Stirling Castle entry (optional)

Exclusions

  • Lunch

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

This full-day tour from Edinburgh will take you to some of the most beautiful and historically important spots in the Highlands. Start your adventure at the picturesque community of Balmaha, where you may take in the breathtaking scenery of Lake Lomond and the imposing Ben Lomond. You will get the opportunity to take a hike into the woods and see some of the most breathtaking views that the Loch has to offer. Make your next stop at Stirling Castle, which is one of the most well-known sites in all of Scotland.

Before continuing on your trip, take a little break at the Kelpies, which are the world's biggest statues depicting horses. These towering buildings, which reflect Scotland's long history of using horses for transportation, were designed by the famous Scottish artist Andy Scott. Before you make your way back to Edinburgh, be sure to stop for a while in the early evening to take in the breathtaking beauty of the sculptures and the exceptional creativity they display. This trip is ideal for anyone who is interested in Scotland's history, who is eager to increase their understanding of the natural world, and who is ready to take in some of Scotland's most stunning beauty.

Important Information

  • Audio guide is available in Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, and Spanish.

  • Guests under the age of 17 should be accompanied by adults.

  • Bring along your passport or photo ID for the experience.

Restrictions

  • The experience is not suitable for children under the age of 5 years.

Timings

  • Fri & Sun: 8:30am
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays

Meeting Point

  • Meet your guide at Edinburgh Bus Station.

  • Address: Edinburgh Bus Station at 26 Elder Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3DX

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

  • The closest bus stop is Edinburgh. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the meeting point.

  • Board buses 978, X62 and X95 to get you there.

By Train

  • The closest train station is Edinburgh Waverley. It is a quick 6-minute walk to the meeting point.

  • Board trains Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper and CrossCountry to get you there.

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