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Lochs, Castles and The Kelpies

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

This tour mixes up the world’s largest equine sculptures “the Kelpies”, the seriously stunning beauty of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park with the savage history of Stirling Castle.

DurationFull day
Start & End Time08:30 to 17:30
Minimum Age5 years old
Start & End LocationEdinburgh

Lochs, Castles and The Kelpies Highlights

  • Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us
  • Visit the stunning Loch Lomond, Scotland's largest freshwater lake
  • Explore the historic Doune Castle, a filming location for Outlander and Monty Python
  • Marvel at The Kelpies, Scotland's iconic horse-head sculptures
  • Experience the beauty of the Trossachs National Park on a scenic drive

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the tour depart from?

Your Lochs, Castles & Kelpies tour departs from the city centre in Edinburgh. Check out our departure info page for more details on your pick-up location.

It’s an approximately 9-hour long adventure*. It's not all about sitting on the coach —there's a sweet mix of driving through scenic landscapes, exploring the city of Stirling, grabbing cool pics, and a laid-back walk in the woods with gorgeous views of Ben Lomond.

*Tour duration might change based on traffic and weather.

Picture this: colossal horse-head sculptures towering at a whopping 30 meters. This makes the Kelpies the largest equine sculptures in the world. On the Lochs, Castles & Kelpies tour you’ll visit the Helix Park where you can go right up to these giants. Let’s be real, who can resist snapping a selfie with two enormous horse heads?

Visiting the Kelpies on your tour won't cost you anything. It's totally free!

You've got around 2 hours of free time to explore Stirling at your own pace. If you're all about diving deep into Scotland's history, you can add a ticket to Stirling Castle at the time of booking the tour. There will be enough time to have lunch in Stirling and visit the castle.

Besides Stirling Castle, there's a bunch of cool stuff to check out during your lunch break in Stirling. Before you continue with your tour, you have time to wander through the Old Town, take a wee stroll in King's Park, or swing by the Church of the Holy Rude.

While our coaches do not have onboard toilets, our itineraries are designed in such way that allows for frequent comfort stops, ensuring access to restroom facilities.

Our guides are unable to assist with wheelchairs or offer physical assistance when embarking or disembarking from the bus. Passengers should be able to board and disembark the coach themselves using the access stairs or with the assistance of a travelling companion. Wheelchairs should be foldable so that they can be stored away in our luggage storage onboard while driving.

Please be aware that some of the stops on our tours may be on rough terrain or be only accessible by steps. 

 

Absolutely! Our routes integrate stops where you can grab a wee bite or replenish your energy with a drink*. Sometimes we stop at shops that offer local souvenirs, too. It’s always best to ask your Guide about the specifics regarding times and stops.

*Vegetarian snack and meal options are available in most places in the Highlands.

While our tours have a set plan with main stops, the beauty lies in the unique twists! Due to factors like weather, traffic, and preferences of our Driver Guides, we refrain from offering more details than the ones outlined here. Rest assured you’ll have an adventure beyond the expected.

If you need to cancel your tour, you will need to inform us in writing by sending an email. 

Standard 1-Day Tours

  • Full refund if cancelled more than 24 hours prior to departure time.
  • No refund if cancelled 24 hours or less prior to departure time.

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A Refundable Booking is available at checkout. This will provide 100% refund for one of the many reasons included via our terms - including adverse weather, sickness or delays with transport.

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