West Highlands, Lochs, and Castles Tour

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Discover the beauty of Scotland's Western Highlands on a day tour from Edinburgh
Admire the sight of some of Scotlands most beautiful loch, castles, and villages
Visit Doune Castle, a location for many scenes from Monty Python's Holy Grail
Enjoy the beautiful views on a scenic drive through Loch Lomond National Park
Visit the charming and historic towns of Callander, Balquhidder, and Inveraray

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Leaving Edinburgh, we travel west, passing Stirling Castle on our way to a short stop in the conservation village of Luss, located on the 'Bonnie, Bonnie Banks' of Loch Lomond. Take some time to wander around, admiring its quaint houses and stunning views across the loch. Keep an eye out for the iconic Ben Lomond. As we continue westward, the scenery becomes more dramatic as we navigate through the steep-sided mountains known as the Arrochar Alps, stopping at the viewpoint called 'Rest and Be Thankful.' From there, we head to the picturesque town of Inveraray on the shores of Loch Fyne. This is your lunch stop, and you can decide how to spend your free time. Sample some local specialties, explore the town, admire the 18th-century Inveraray Castle (open to visitors from April to October, please note it's closed on Tuesday and Wednesday), or visit the Old Jail. Next, we travel north and make a photo stop to admire Kilchurn Castle, a magnificent ruin situated on the edge of Loch Awe. Some say it's cursed, so it's best to appreciate it from a distance. We continue through Trossachs National Park and stop at Loch Lubnaig to admire the forest-cloaked hills reflected on the loch’s glassy surface. Our next stop is the renowned Doune Castle built over 600 years ago. Take time to visit this iconic stronghold and learn about the filming of Monty Python and The Holy Grail, The Outlaw King, or the Outlander series. After a day filled with views of mysterious lochs, charming castles, and rugged mountains, we make our way back to Edinburgh, arriving in the capital in the early evening.

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Entrance to Doune Castle Tour guide Transportation during the activity

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•You are restricted to 14 kg (31 lbs) of luggage per person on the tour. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 22x17x10 inches) plus a small bag for onboard personal items •As Inveraray Castle may be sometimes closed, please refer to their website to see their availability
To maintain balance and comfort on board, group bookings are limited to a maximum of 8 passengers per booking. Please note this does not mean the tour is capped at 8 people overall - our small-group tours operate with up to 16 participants in total. This way, you’ll share the journey with other like-minded travellers while still enjoying the benefits of a smaller group: more personal service, more time with locals, more opportunities off the bus, and a friendlier, more authentic travel experience. *Please note that Doune Castle will be closed from 26 September - 5 October and 5 - 7 November. During this period, we will visit Stirling Castle instead.

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West Highlands, Lochs, and Castles Tour

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