Highland Adventure: Edinburgh Day Trip
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Stirling Castle's rich history
- Breathtaking views of Trossachs National Park
- Encounter the iconic Highland Cows
- Discover the beauty of Loch Lomond
- Experience Scotland's picturesque landscapes
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Scottish Highlands
- Visit to Stirling Castle
- Scenic drive through Trossachs National Park
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
1759 Regent Rd, 1759 Regent Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8DR, UK
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves moderate walking; ensure you're comfortable with this level of activity.
- The itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and group preferences.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult; please inform us in advance if traveling with minors.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for varied terrains.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and wildlife.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day's conditions.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Please note that the tour route will vary depending on your chosen option. The Distillery option will stop at Deanston, the Castle option will stop at Blackness Castle. These cannot be combined.
- Minimum age to travel is 8 years old. Photo ID, such as a passport, may be required. Children (8-17) must be accompanied by an adult.
- There are regular stops on tour for comfort breaks, as we do not have toilets onboard the coaches
- This tour in an air-conditioned coach, hosted by a local Scottish guide, rated 5-stars by the official Scottish Tourist Board
- There are opportunities to take short nature walks, it is recommended to bring suitable clothing and footwear.
- No animals allowed on tour
- When using public transport or a taxi to the departure point, please allow extra time for possible delays.
- Any time not specified in the itinerary is allotted to travel between stops, exploring Scotland while on the coach.
- There are regular stops on tour to purchase food and refreshments that cater for most dietary requirements
- Ouch coaches are not wheelchair accessible, but we can accommodate folding wheelchairs. Please notify us ahead of time to confirm available space. Bus has 3x approximate 30 cm steps at entrance.
- Please note that Blackness Castle is closed 29.09.25 - 19.10.25, during these dates we'll make an alternative stop during the Castle option at: 29.09.25 - 06.10.25: Linlithgow Palace. 07.10.25 - 20.10.25: Doune Castle.
Traveler reviews
Lovely experience!
Awesome day out! Peter, our guide was very friendly, funny & knowledgeable. He gave us heaps of history along the stops which was great. Chose this tour mostly to see the Highland Cows & they didn’t disappoint at all, and the other stops were of course enjoyable as well with gorgeous views. It was more relaxed and slow paced, wasn’t super overwhelmed and exhausted by the end of the tour which i’ve found with others, without compromising the experience. Thanks Peter!
Great day!
I highly recommend this highlands with distillery tour. Our tour guide and driver, Mike was fantastic! He shared lots of Scottish history, clarified facts from fiction and played traditional music. We had several rest stops with clean bathrooms in addition to our tour destinations. The whisky distillery was really interesting and we also ate lunch there which was all scratch made soups, sandwiches, quiche and pastries. The national park was beautiful with time for a short hike to incredible views. Of course, the hairy coos stole the show with their chilled out dispositions and the option to feed them. What a great day!
Great day trip to see Scottish cos and Callander with Craig
Great day trip out of Edinburgh city to see the Scottish cows and Loch Katherine. Cows so cute and eat carrots provided to us or you can buy in the shop for 1 euro. My favorite was the small village of Callander outside of Stiling for a lunch or shop around. Craig our driver super friendly and told us so much about Scottish history and the area. He’s a great guide. Ask him about Highlander movie with Sean Connery and who his favorite bond actor was. Picked up 10:30 back by 6 pm
The most brilliant bus tour I have had
He was good with the history and these song that go with them and it never got boring
Best experience of the Highlands.
William our tour guide was brilliant and great at telling us the dark and twisted history between Scotland and England and the witch trail also the songs they've played were perfect for the story he was telling. My favourite part was seeing the hogwarts express go by and seeing the places that places were filmed/inspired by once they were pointed out. Would definitely recommend and would do it again.