Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Glengoyne Distillery - Day Tour from Edinburgh
- Transportation in an air-conditioned minibus
- English-speaking driver/guide
Key Highlights
- Travel through the majestic scenery of the Highlands
- Visit magnificent Stirling Castle
- Get a taste of the true spirit of Scotland and find out how whisky is made
- Hear hair-raising stories of historic battles and great heroes
Overview
The Bonnie Bonnie Banks O' Loch Lomond are your lunchtime stop and you can stretch your legs and take in the scenery. Also, there will be a chance to enjoy lunch at a pub built out of a 300-year-old oak tree.
In the afternoon, you have the opportunity to experience the real spirit of Scotland and visit one of Scotland's most beautiful distilleries – Glengoyne. You'll find out how whisky is made and discover why a whisky matured in the lowlands is classified as a Highland malt.
Activity Schedule
Itinerary
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Head off into the Highlands on the Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Glengoyne Distillery excursion.
you'll be passing through a landscape steeped in history. You'll journey past the famous battlefield of Bannockburn and your guide will bring to life the turbulent times of Robert the Bruce and Scotland's fight for independence.
You will stop at the beautiful city of Stirling, site of the Wallace Monument. You'll have ample time to explore the splendid castle (entrance payable direct) or stroll through the ancient streets that surround it.
The route then takes you through the spectacular Duke's Pass which offers magnificent views to the peaks of the stunning Trossachs Mountains and carries you past some of Scotland's most picturesque lochs.
Your lunchtime stop is by Loch Lomond. Why not try lunch at a traditional pub built out of a 300-year-old oak tree (payable direct) and then walk the shores of Britain's largest expanse of fresh water?
The journey home holds one last treat. You'll have the chance to visit one of Scotland's most beautiful distilleries and get a taste of the true spirit of the country - a Highland Malt Whiskey (entrance fee payable direct).
At the end of the tour you will be dropped back at the starting point.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
- Transportation in an air-conditioned minibus
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Stirling Castle (approx £9)
- Glengoyne Distillery (approx £6.50)
- Food and drinks
Please note
Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour for reconfirming departure details
Children Below 3 years of age are not allowed on this tour
Please bring the age proof of child
Additional info
Customer Reviews
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An awesome experience
F M ALVAREZ ALDANA, United Kingdom 04/18/2014 -
Fanatastic tour, t a truly Scottish experience!
K S MATHESON, United Kingdom 08/13/2012 -
One day bus tour with Rob
Ms Julie A Middleton, Australia 06/01/2012
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