Edinburgh Highlands Castle and Scenic Tour

Travel northwest from Edinburgh for an unforgettable day of stunning mountains, lochs, and ancient Scottish castles. We will take you through historic Stirlingshire, once home to the ancient capital of Scotland, through the vast Trossachs National Park and ultimately, the West Highlands. Discover the picturesque villages of Inveraray and Luss, visit Kilchurn Castle on the glassy shores of Loch Awe, and enjoy gorgeous views of the Scottish Highlands throughout.

Meeting Point

Highland Explorer Tours

60 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1TB, UK

This tour will depart at 8:00 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.

What's included:

• Local English-speaking guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included:

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Food and drinks
• Doune Castle entry ticket - £9.50 per adult

What to expect:

Duration: 10 hours, 30 minutes

Doune Castle

Castle Hill, , Doune, FK16 6EA

We depart from Edinburgh at 8:00am and drive to historic Doune (75min drive). Choose to explore Doune Castle, recognisable from the TV series "Outlander".

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Tyndrum

Tyndrum

We continue on to the charming village of Tyndrum (70min drive), which sits at the southern edge of Rannoch Moor, where we make a comfort stop.

15 minutes

Kilchurn Castle

Lochawe, Dalmally PA33 1AF, UK

We visit the impressive ruins of Kilchurn Castle (20min drive). Once home to the Campbells of Glenorchy, Kilchurn Castle overlooks the peaceful Loch Awe and has a rich history connected to the Jacobite rebellion. Photo stop only.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Inveraray

Inveraray

Our next stop of the day takes us to Inveraray (30min drive) where we stop at the beautiful Loch Fyne for lunch, before an optional visit to Inveraray Jail, one of the best-reserved prisons in Britain.

2 hours

Rest and be Thankful

A83, Arrochar, G83 7AD

In the afternoon we begin our journey back to Edinburgh, making a quick stop at the aptly named "Rest and Be Thankful" (1hr drive) where we do exactly that. Take in the amazing views before continuing east.

15 minutes

Luss

Luss

Our final stop of the day is in Luss where you will feel as if you have been transported back in time. Breathe in the west highland air one last time before we return back to Edinburgh. (2hr drive)

30 minutes