Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond Tour from Edinburgh: Exploring Scottish Highlands

Embark on an incredible tour from Edinburgh to explore the stunning Scottish Highlands. Visit Stirling Castle, the iconic Kelpies, and Loch Lomond while enjoying breathtaking scenery and optional boat cruises. Don’t miss the chance to see the famous 3 bridges spanning the River Forth!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Kelpies & The Helix - Marvel at the stunning Kelpies, 30-foot-tall metal horse sculptures, located at the entrance to the Forth and Clyde Canals. These sculptures pay homage to Central Scotland’s industrial heritage and are quickly becoming one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks, perfect for photographs.
  • Balloch - Traveling west, we head…
What's Included
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
  • Frequent comfort breaks
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • Live commentary from an experienced ‘Hairy Coo’ Driver-Guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Restrooms onboard
  • On-board WiFi
  • Admission fees
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

Join this amazing tour to discover the stunning Scottish Highlands, featuring castles, lochs, sculptures, and possibly some ‘Hairy Coos’ along the journey.
Starting from the historic Royal Mile, travel in comfort on an air-conditioned bus towards the iconic Kelpies, where you can admire these impressive sculptures up close.
The tour continues to Balloch,…

Location
1759 Regent Rd
Regent Road
We meet at 1759 Regent Rd, EH8 8DR, in front of Burns Monument. What3Words: ///allow.topped.joined CHECK-IN IS AT 8:15 AM, BUS DEPARTS AT 8:30 AM SHARP.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Beverlybg2278th
Oct 9, 2025
Most enjoyable trip - We had a great trip with David as our driver and guide. He was most informative and amusing. We had a most enjoyable day visiting Loch Lomond, the Kelpies and Stirling Castle.
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Ryan_h
Sep 30, 2025
Great trip and Jason is awesome. - Jason was awesome. What a great trip. Thank you. I loved the landscape and the views. Jason worked very hard to make sure everyone was taken care of.
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Michele_k
Sep 30, 2025
Excellent! - Jason was excellent! He made the day fun and kept the laughter going with his sense of humor. He was even kind enough to wait for me as I had the time wrong to come back to bus.
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Bruce_w
Sep 26, 2025
Excellent tour. ... - Excellent tour. Recommended for anyone interested in castles, Loch Lomond, and history. Paul was funny and imparted a lot of interesting Scottish history.
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Mariaeloisa_s
Sep 22, 2025
Fun, Informative, and Totally Worth It! - This tour was worth every penny! The itinerary was well-planned, with a great balance of sightseeing, history, and fun. Our tour guide and driver, Collin, made the experience even better — his storytelling, historical insights, and great taste in music kept the ride lively and engaging throughout the day. He was also kind enough to wait for three guests who arrived 15 minutes late at the start, which I'm sure was really appreciated by those guests. Despite the delay, we still managed to visit all the planned stops with ample time to explore and enjoy each location. One of the highlights for me (as an Outlander fan) was the thoughtful detour to Midhope Castle (Lallybroch) — such a nice surprise! Plus, the extra stop to see the Highland "hairy coos" was a fun bonus. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting a deeper look at Scotland with a guide who truly brings the journey to life.
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Thierry_l
Sep 20, 2025
This excursion allows you to... - This tour allows you to see Highland cows in addition to Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and the Kelpies.
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Melmm09
Sep 16, 2025
Amazing!!!! - Amazing tour! Peter, our guide was incredible! Full of energy and a very good sense of humor! Besides, his knowledge about Scotland is great! I loved the music! Perfect for the tour! Worth it!
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Heather_h
Oct 2, 2025
Irritating - The tour itself was fine - a lot of sheep and cows. However, it was marred by the actual people on the tour. A large group of 9 people caused the tour to start a bit late while they waited for friends to arrive. Two of them were committing on the bus causing further delays. They were also chatting on the phone or listening to Tim Tok videos without headphones making it difficult to hear the narration. I’m sure the majority of these outings won’t experience this. The sights themselves were great
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Elaine_l
Sep 20, 2025
Value for money - This tour was interesting with the driver, Rod, regailing us with the Scottish history. The Highland cows and Sterling Castle were the highlight.
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Melissa_b
Sep 30, 2025
Boring but maybe would be better with a different guide - Was excited about this tour but it disappointed greatly. Our guide mumbled the whole time, literally could not understand what he was saying which made it difficult to enjoy. The castle part was great, the cruise was not. Don’t waste your time and money, instead take your time for a nice lunch.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).