Glasgow Standing Stones and Highlands Adventure

We're the only Tour Operator in Scotland who provides a tour like this and includes these 5000 year old Standing Stones.
We have a maximum of only 8 travellers per tour keeping the group size small and personable

Our unique 5-star tours, as awarded by the Scottish Tourism Board, offer the chance to explore and experience Scotland in the perfect setting. You will be accompanied by our knowledgeable guides who have a wealth of stories, myths and legends to entertain you with, and of course we welcome questions!

Your knowledgeable guide will whisk you away for a day of exploration, fun and adventure in the majestic Scottish Highlands and enchant you with stories, myths and legends.
Explore Kilchurn Castle, meet Highland Cows, visit the Campbell Stronghold of Inveraray Castle before travelling back in time to the Neolithic & Bronze Age period to explore Standing Stones, Stone Circles, Burial Cairns, Cup and Ring Rock Art and experience Dunadd Fort.

Meeting Point

Buchanan Bus Station Taxi Rank

70 Cowcaddens Rd, Glasgow G4 0BA, UK

• Meet at Taxi Rank on North side of Buchanan Bus Station
• Check-in: 7:15am
• Please arrive on time as Tour needs to leave 7:30am
• Look for Van with Experience Scotland's Wild Logo
• Contact details found on ticket for help

What's included:

• An experienced, knowledgeable fun guide
• Driving and Walking Tour, we get out and experience the beautiful sights
• Transport in an air conditioned 8 seater minibus
• Small group active sight-seeing tour
• Guided short hikes throughout the day
• Travel around Scotland's historical castles and landmarks

Not included:

• No food or drinks included
• Entry fees to Activities
• Gratuities
• Hotel pick up or drop off

What to expect:

Duration: 10 hours, 15 minutes

Glasgow

Glasgow

Start your Standing Stones, Inveraray Castle, Kilchurn Castle and Highlands of Scotland Day tour in Glasgow, Scotland's largest city

15 minutes

Balloch

Balloch

Stop to pick up additional visitors as you get ready to explore the Standing stones, castles and Highlands of Scotland

15 minutes

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Stirlingshire

Discover the beauty of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

15 minutes

Luss

Luss

Visit the beautiful town of Luss on the banks of Loch Lomond for some scenic views

20 minutes

Tarbet

Tarbet

Travel through the lovely, Lochside village of Tarbet in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

Pass by without stopping

Arrochar

Arrochar G83, UK

Travel through the beautiful Sea Loch village of Arrochar as you travel through the Highlands of Scotland, on your way to Inveraray Castle

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Rest and be Thankful

A83, Arrochar, G83 7AD

See the beauty of Glen Crow at the Rest and be Thankful

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Inveraray Castle & Gardens

Inveraray, PA32 8XF

You'll visit the Gothic style castle of Inveraray, (closed 1st November - 31st March) home to the Dukes of Argyll and the seat of Clan Campbell. Here you will discover the part the Clan Campbell played in the Wars of Scottish Independence and get the chance to see rifles which were supposedly used against the Jacobite soldiers. For those who love flowers and gardens, there’s also a wonderful 16-acre Garden to explore.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Dunadd Fort

2m south of Kilmartin off the A816, Lochgilphead

Dunadd Fort, the ancient and Royal Power Centre of Celtic Kings that travelled across the Irish Sea and made Scotland their home.
Dunadd is a place steeped in our early histories. It’s first mentioned in AD 683, and was believed to be the stronghold of Dál Riata.

30 minutes

Kilmartin Glen

Kilmartin

We'll get out for a nice short walk to see what is probably, the largest finding of cup and ring marked rock art in the country. These are essentially rock carvings dating back to over 4000 years ago.
Now it’s time for the Outlander fans to have their fun and pretend they’re Claire and Jamie discovering each other at some ancient standing stones. This very impressive collection of historical standing stones, stone circles and burial cairns is believed to be over 5000 years old and is one of the finest displays anywhere in Scotland.

30 minutes

Loch Awe

Loch Awe

Discover the beauty of one of Scotland's longest Lakes, Loch Awe as you driver the single track road on your way to Kilchurn Castle

15 minutes

Lochgilphead

Lochgilphead

Travel through the town of Lochgilphead as you get ready to explore Standing Stones

15 minutes

Kilchurn Castle

Lochawe, Dalmally, PA33 1AF

Take a walk to Kilchurn Castle, a stronghold which once belonged to member of the Clan Campbell, this one though is very different to Inveraray. This ruined castle on the banks of Loch Awe was once a fortress, a comfortable residence and then ended it’s days as a garrison stronghold before being destroyed by lightning. We’ll take the short walk in and explore this historic Castle.

45 minutes

Tyndrum

Tyndrum

Travel to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and stop at the town of Tyndrum

15 minutes

Crianlarich

Crianlarich

Explore the Highlands of Scotland and travel through one of the most northern towns within Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

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