Glasgow: Oban, Glencoe & West Highland Castles
Description
Experience the natural beauty of the West Highlands, with lochs, scenic mountains and ancient castles. Visit Inveraray on the shores of Loch Fyne, see haunting Glencoe; site of the massacre of the MacDonald Clan and visit the quaint fishing town of Oban, gateway to the Isles.
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Itinerary
The historic home of the Duke of Argyll, chief of the Clan Campbell, nestled in large beautiful gardens overlooking Loch Fyne. Alternatively, explore the town’s white-washed Georgian houses, wide streets and breathtaking views across the loch. Inveraray Castle is open to visitors Thursday to Monday, 1 April – 31 October
We then pass Kilchurn Castle, one of Scotland's most photographed castles, nestled on the banks of Loch Awe and beautifully framed by mountains.
Next we make a stop for lunch in the picturesque harbour town of Oban, ‘Gateway to the Isles’, with free time to explore its horseshoe bay and see McCaig’s Folly, an iconic 19th century tower reminiscent of the Colosseum in Rome
After free time exploring, we travel onwards past the 15th century Castle Stalker, which is set on a small island on Loch Laich.
Glencoe, one of Scotland’s most haunting glens and site of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald clan.
At the pretty conservation village of Luss on the ‘Bonnie, Bonnie Banks’ of Loch Lomond, we can walk along the shore or admire the village before returning to Glasgow where your Oban tour will end.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
- Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time.
- Please note Inveraray Castle is open to visitors Thursday to Monday, 1 April – 31 October
Reviews(247)
The tour was great. I could see a lot of things I had never seen before. The stops for pictures were very worth it and our driver Jerry was very knowledgeable about the places we were visiting.
Hi there, thank you for your review. We are glad you loved the views and had a nice time on our tour with one of our knowledgeable driver-guides and appreciated his commentary! We are also happy to hear that you enjoyed the views throughout the day. We hope we'll see you again soon for another adventure! Best wishes, Luisa
We had a fantastic time with our Guide Jack. The weather was cooperating and it was beautiful. Jack was very knowledgeable and entertaining and told us a lot of interesting facts. There were plenty of stops to enjoy the views and sites or to just use the bathroom. I can highly recommend.
The tour guides, Michelle and Blair were excellent. They kept spirits high and entertained us all day with stories, songs and laughs. I took my book for the long day out and never once thought to take it out. The two of them went above and beyond. The sights and scenery were breathtaking and we all loved every twist and turn in the road. Thank you Michelle and Blair for a truly memorable day.
Hi there! Thank you so much for your great review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time on tour with Michelle and Blair! They certainly know how to make a tour fun! We hope you learned plenty of new and interesting facts. We hope to see you again sometime soon so we can help you experience more of the magic of Scotland! Best wishes, Elizabeth
We had a fantastic day. The tour leaders, Michelle and Blair were informative and entertaining, they made our day. I would highly recommend this tour.
Hi there! Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy to hear that you had a great time on tour with Michelle and Blair! Their amazing knowledge and fantastic facts really make a tour memorable! We will be sure to pass along your kind words to them! Please don't be a stranger, we hope we can welcome you back on tour with us again soon! Best wishes, Elizabeth
Robert, our driver told some interesting historic stories. Fun to see the highlands up close. We even saw some random hairy coos in some fields!
Hi there, Thank you for leaving us a lovely review! We are so glad you enjoyed your time on tour with us and got to experience some hairy coos! The Highlands have some amazing scenery to offer and we are glad we go to share that with you! We hope to see you on tour with us again in the future! Kind regards, Eleanor
Michelle was exceptional, and a super interesting tour guide!! Very recommend activity if you want to escape the city!
Hi there, Thank you for your kind words! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your time on tour with Michelle. We hope that we will see you again in the future! Kind regards, Faye
Excellent daily trip! The itinerary was spot on, we were given plenty of time to take photos and enjoy our visit and above all Michelle (our guide) was an absolute star! Thanks for making our trip such
Hi there, Thanks for your lovely review! Michelle really knows how to ensure everyone has a wonderful time on tour, whilst providing lots of new and fantastic facts! We hope we can welcome you on another tour soon, and please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any further questions. Kind regards, Fatima
We did five private tours with Timberbush. All were coordinated through the bespoke consultant Paulina. She was awesome and incredibly helpful. I had to make a big change too all the dates I originally booked but Paulina was so patient and helpful and I could not appreciate her more! Our Driver Guide was Chris. I can't say enough about him. He had four adults and two kids under the age of ten. He was so patient with my grandkids. We also had to deal with Storm Amy while we were there and it hit hard while on our tour of Glencoe. Chris managed to get us back to the hotel safe and sound and we appreciated his skilled driving and calm demeanor in the storm. He was also a very knowledgeable guide who answered all our questions and would recommend him to anyone looking to do a private tour with Timberbush.
Hi there! Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your private tour with Chris! Paulina and the rest of the Private Hire team are wonderful at curating a tour based off our guests needs. We’re delighted to hear that your tour went as expected and you enjoyed your time in Scotland! Please don't be a stranger, we hope to welcome you back on tour with us someday soon! Best wishes, Elizabeth
Great tour to Highlands, very beautiful city of Oban and castles. Long trip from Glasgow Pre booked through Viator. Worth the loong visit of 9 hours
I rated this tour a 5 out of 5. Our tour guide Jerry was great. He provided lots of history about Scotland and also on the towns we were visiting.
Dear Freedo, Thanks for your wonderful review! Jerry really knows some of the most magical spots Scotland has to offer – and we’re glad you agree! We hope we can welcome you on another tour soon! Kind regards, Fatima
