Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Glengoyne Distillery - Day Tour from Edinburgh
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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
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Activity Schedule
When does it run?
17 Oct 16 - 08 Apr 17: Saturday
Duration
09 Apr 17 - 14 Oct 17: Daily9 hours
Start time09:15am
Meeting Point1 Parliament Square - Royal Mile, (Caffe Nero next to St Giles Cathedral), EH1 1RE, Edinburgh.
Ending Point
Please reach the meeting point 15 minutes earlier for pre-departure briefing.1 Parliament Square, Edinburgh
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Overview & Itinerary
Overview
Travel through a landscape steeped in history. As you journey past Linlithgow palace and on to Stirling Castle, your guide will bring to life the turbulent times of the Stuart Kings and Mary Queen of Scots. Once at Stirling, you'll have plenty of time to explore this amazing fortress or the beautiful city that it overlooks.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.
Itinerary
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
Inclusions
- Transportation in an air-conditioned minibus
- English-speaking driver/guide
Exclusions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Stirling Castle (approx £9)
- Glengoyne Distillery (approx £6.50)
- Food and drinks
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Please note & Additional info
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
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have
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reviews
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An awesome experience
It was totally worth it. The places we visited were breathtaking and very interesting. The guide was really good, a local. He transported us in a very comfortable van....
F M ALVAREZ ALDANA, United Kingdom, 18/Apr/2014 -
One day bus tour with Rob
Rob was amazing! so much so that I already sent an email to your website thanking him for a fantastic day. It was a very personalised tour and he was a bag of laughs all day...
Ms Julie A Middleton, Australia, 01/Jun/2012 -
Fanatastic tour, t a truly Scottish experience!
We had a wonderful tour, with a superb tour guide Brian! He was very knowledgeable and told us lots of stories with music to set the scene. He was very willing to answer...
K S MATHESON, United Kingdom, 13/Aug/2012 - Read all
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