Edinburgh: The Kelpies, Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Trossachs
Description
View The Kelpies, located in The Helix park near Falkirk. These 30-meter horse-head sculptures pay tribute to Scotland's industrial and mythical heritage, representing the water spirits known as kelpies from Scottish folklore. Visit the village of Luss for Lunch, on the western shore of Loch Lomond. Known for its charming cottages and stunning views of the loch. A short drive from Luss brings you to Tarbet, another picturesque village on Loch Lomond's shores. Here you can take part in an optional boat cruise of Loch Lomond. Proceed north to Glen Ogle, a glen known for its dramatic landscapes and the historic Glen Ogle Viaduct. This area provides breathtaking views and is a testament to Scotland's natural beauty. Your final stop is the Trossachs Woollen Mill near Callander. This establishment offers a variety of Scottish woollen products and souvenirs. Additionally, visitors have the opportunity to see Highland cows, "Hairy Coos", making it a delightful cultural experience.
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The Helix Park is The Home of The Kelpies - the largest equine sculptures in the world. The visitor centre at the Kelpies has a café, gift shop and you can learn more about The Kelpies themselves.
Time at Stirling Castle feels like stepping into the heart of Scottish history, with sweeping views over the countryside and thick stone walls echoing tales of kings, queens, and battles. Wandering its halls and ramparts, you can almost imagine the lives and dramas that shaped the nation centuries ago. If the Castle is not your thing, you can spend some time historic city which was once the capital of Scotland and the coronation place of James VI and I, and has a population of about 37,000.
A visit to Luss offers delightful combination of natural beauty, history and charm. On the western shores of Loch Lomond, the picturesque village is a popular destination for both locals and tourists. Its quaint cottages, flower-filled gardens, and breath-taking views of the loch create an enchanting atmosphere that is perfect a leisurely stop. The newly built Luss distillery offers a range of immersive gin adventures alongside a curated selection of dedicated Loch Lomond Whiskies experiences. Whether you're a seasoned gin or whisky explorer, or simply passing through and feeling curious, there’s something here for everyone. If you're lucky you'll get a chance to meet the hairy coos in the paddock opposite the distillery.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(317)
This tour itinerary was exactly what I was looking for and the pacing of each stop was perfect! My family doesn't like to be rushed and have time to see the sights and also relax a bit. Stirling Castle was the highlight of our day, but the Kelpies, Loch Lommond/Luss and Falkirk Wheel were all great too! Highly recommend this tour!
The whole trip was excellent especially Debie ( Hey Jude ) who was our driver and guide she talked us through the whole day with so much information it was excellent she was also a great driver, one of those days you won’t forget in a whikk k e brilliant thanks very much, Geoff
The tour was really fun - what a great opportunity to learn some Scottish history and visit some beautiful sites. Deborah is a great tour guide, and we couldn’t have asked for a better day.
This was a first class tour! The bus was comfortable and cool. Our driver and guide had great knowledge of the areas we visited and the history of Scotland. The meeting location was easy to access via the city bus. 10/10 would recommend!
The tour guide Deborah was extremely knowledgable and friendly. She had a real challenge on her hands as got very little to no interesction from most of the people in her group that we attended with. Some due to being non English speaking and others were just boring or rude. We had a great day but it could have been better had the group on the bus with us been engaging. There was absolutely nothing Deborah could do to get them to respond or laugh. Well done and thank you for the fasinating insite into Scotish history, breathtaking sceneries and memorable day.
Bus was hot…the music was not very good(we are not fans of 80’s music)…other than that it was as fine.
We were in Scotland for my husband's 40th and took our 6 yo daughter with us. We all had the best experience with our guide on this trip! Our guide was super knowledgeable and fun to hang out with. Saw the beautiful highlands, smaller quant towns, and had the opportunity to feed highland cows. Highly recommend!
We had lots of fun on this excursion. Our tour guide was great. We would recommend to friends. We got to see a lot without it feeling like our whole day was taken with travel like some other tours
What a perfect day roaming through Scotland. All the stops were great and our tour guide Keith was the BEST. He gave us a history lesson that kept my kids so engaged. Didn’t want the day to end
Super chill and relaxing. The kelpies were magical to see. Sterling castle is wonderful to strole around. Loch Lomond is graceful and worth the views.
