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Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Whisky, Kelpies & Highlands Tour

By Experience Scotland's Wild
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$183 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Visit Stirling Castle, connected to Mary Queen of Scots and William Wallace
  • Drink whisky at a Highland scotch distillery and learn about its production
  • Take a short guided hike in Loch Lomond and The Trossarchs National Park
  • See the Kelpies sculpture in Falkirk and hear about these mythical creatures
  • Experience the Highlands of Scotland on a day tour from Edinburgh

Activity location

    • Edinburgh
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 256-260 Morrison St, Edinburgh EH3 8DT, UK | Meet outside the Jolly Botanist. Check in 15 minutes before tour start time. Your guide will be with a van which will have the Experience Scotland's Wild logo on it.
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Whisky, Kelpies & Highlands Tour
  • Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes9h 30m
    9h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30 am
Price details
AU$182.73 x 1 AdultAU$182.73

Total
Price is AU$182.73
Until Fri, 18 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport
  • What's includedWhat's included Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included Guided Walk in Loch Lomond National Park
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Food or drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Entry fees to Stirling Castle and Whisky Glengoyne Distillery
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Tips

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle
  • Not suitable for: Children under 12 years, People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Embark on a guided day tour from Edinburgh to Stirling Castle, the Kelpies, Loch Lomond, and Glengoyne Distillery. Learn about Scottish history and culture as you explore some of the country's most famous landmarks.

Depart from Edinburgh and travel first to Stirling Castle. Discover the secrets of this historic castle, which was the childhood home of Mary Queen of Scots and James VI. It is situated overlooking the River Forth, at the meeting point between the Lowlands and Highlands.
Visit the Royal Palace of the castle and witness lavish decor from the 1500s. Visit the last Royal Scottish building at Stirling, The Chapel Royal, and learn how Stirling castle is linked to famous names like King Robert the Bruce, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and the Jacobite uprising.

From Stirling Castle, you will then visit the banks of Loch Lomond. Take a short hike on the shores and hear all about local legends along with the history, wildlife, and culture of Trossachs National Park. Learn more about the Vikings that landed and colonised this area many years ago.

After hiking the banks of Loch Lomond, head to Glengoyne Distillery where you’ll get the opportunity to take a tour to learn about the whisky-making process. Discover how they create the famous “water of life” and get the chance to taste a delicious dram or two.

Continue to the Kelpies sculpture in Falkirk and marvel at the almost 100ft work created by Glaswegian sculptor, Andy Scott. Learn about these mythical creatures that are said to be prevalent in Scottish waters, and who can cause a lot of havoc to unsuspecting locals with their shape-shifting abilities.

Finally, relax on the journey back towards Edinburgh. Be dropped off in the city centre and say your farewells as you enjoy the rest of your time in Scotland.

Location

Activity location

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    • Edinburgh
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 256-260 Morrison St, Edinburgh EH3 8DT, UK | Meet outside the Jolly Botanist. Check in 15 minutes before tour start time. Your guide will be with a van which will have the Experience Scotland's Wild logo on it.
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

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Shinuk S

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
15 Nov 2024
Britain
It was an incredibly impressive day. Every spot on the tour was amazing, and I was especially touched by James’ kindness and knowledgeable guidance. If I visit Edinburgh again, I would love to join another tour!

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Sue A

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
18 June 2024
United States
Absolutely perfect!

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Ciara O

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
12 Nov 2023
Australia
Our guide Laura was wonderful! My partner and I had an amazing time on this tour, Laura was helpful, friendly and provided much enthusiasm about the history of Scotland which we enjoyed. An overall great introduction to Scotland and managed to see a lot in one day.

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Janette P

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
18 Sept 2023
Australia
Owen was awesome… very friendly and extremely knowledgeable, we were blessed with a beautiful Scottish day of highland mist, and a bit of rain.. but around Loch Lomond, it was fitting. We were also the only couple on the trip, so had Owens undivided attention… he was very clear with where we were going, and at the Whiskey tasting, what time he’d be back for us… the Whiskey experience was the best we’ve ever been to… Stirling Castle was amazing and the whole day was fantastic… Would definitely recommend this tour and we’d definitely be going back again if we come back to Edinburgh (but only if we get Owen again !!!)

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Rose Marie C

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
17 Sept 2023
United States
Excellent. Very informative

8.0 out of 10

Anja K

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
30 Aug 2023
Denmark
Great guide Craig very informative and friendly, had great knowledge of the history and sights. Stop around Loch Lomond is a bit to short, but you do get to see a lot of different things on this trip but also feels a bit compact.

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Suvarna P

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
21 Aug 2023
India
Craig was wonderful. The kind of guy you'd love to ve friends worh. Thetrip was offbeat and so fun. The distillery and loch lomond are fantastic

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James M

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
3 July 2023
United States
Could not ask for a better guide or a better trip. So amazing!

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Gabriella T

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
15 June 2023
Hungary
It was amazing. We loved every minute of it, got to learn so many thigns about scottich culture which was pretty interesting to hear. Would recommend definetely to anyone who would like to get to know ( a 'wee' bit :)) the scottish culture, landscapes, traditions in a unique way.

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Eddie A

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
23 May 2023
United States
Derrick was excellent guide. Tour was just the right amount of time at each place. Highly recommend.