Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore historic Stirling Castle
- Marvel at the Kelpies sculptures
- Enjoy scenic Loch Lomond views
- Learn about Scottish history
- Experience Scotland's natural beauty
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Stirling Castle
- Visit to the Kelpies sculptures
- Scenic drive around Loch Lomond
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
1759 Regent Rd, 1759 Regent Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8DR, UK
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm your booking at least 24 hours in advance.
- Be aware that the tour operates rain or shine.
- Ensure you have a valid ID for age verification if required.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the castle tour.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- There are opportunities to take short nature walks, it is recommended to bring suitable clothing and footwear.
- Minimum age to travel is 7 years old. Photo ID, such as a passport, may be required. Children (8-17) must be accompanied by an adult.
- This tour in an air-conditioned coach, hosted by a local Scottish guide, rated 5-stars by the official Scottish Tourist Board
- There are regular stops on tour to purchase food and refreshments that cater for most dietary requirements
- There are regular stops on tour for comfort breaks
- No animals allowed on tour
- For insurance purposes, passengers must not be unaccompanied on our buses during tour stops. Drivers take legally required breaks and cannot stay with the vehicle.
Traveler reviews
Sterling Castle
Must be in good shape to climb steps. Take money for admission to Sterling Castle. Great driver (Howard) and guide.
Great laid back multi-site tour!
This is a laid back, all-day tour that provided plenty of flexibility and responsiveness to guest’s preferences. Our driver/guide, Bob, was personable and flexible, even allowing us to take longer or shorter time at a particular stop based on the group’s preferences! We got to meet some actual Hairy Coos (the name of the company) on our way to Stirling Castle, and he showed us lots of locales that were inspirations or settings for movies (like Braveheart) tv shows (like Outlander). 10/10!
Join the wee herd of hairy coos!
Great day with Dougie! 10/10 Tips for travellers: •no toilets near the meeting point. •it's worth it to take snacks or even food you may like as not many options on the way.
Honey the 'Coo' is so cute 🙂
Mike was great at narrating and guiding us through the trip. I didn't expect the 'Coo's feeding' to be my favourite but it was 😁. The highlands were magnificent. I haven't felt that kinda of awe in years! Well, worth the time and effort! Only, wish kids younger than 7 years old, could come as well. It's such a great family activity.
Adventures with Neil
This was a full day of touring with with Neil.. It was very overcast and misty so the group on the bus decided not to go on the boat ride. We went to lake, stopped at a place where 3 bridges were beside each other and went to a town where we had lunch. We saw the Kelpie’s,, which was my favorite and then to Sterling Castle. We also stopped by and visited the three famous Highland coo’s, Hamist, Honey and Baxtor. Neil was very engaging with the crew on the bus. He told great stories and what I liked best is that he played Irish music along the way. One of the songs was about the Highland coo’s. I really enjoyed my day and our tour guide., Neil!