Discover the West Highlands, Loch Lomond and Castles - Optional Doune Castle Entry

Medieval castle, Inverary, beautiful lochs and charming villages. Head northwest from Edinburgh for a packed day of extraordinary mountain ranges, lochs and Highland castles. 

This tour takes you through historic Stirlingshire, home of William Wallace, to the famous Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and on to the Western Highlands. 

Explore the charming Highland villages of Inveraray and Luss, travel through Campbell country to Kilchurn Castle on the shores of Loch Awe and take in some of the most stunning views of the Scottish Highlands.   

We depart Edinburgh and head northwest through famous Stirlingshire, home of the legendary Scottish warrior William Wallace. Our first stop is Doune, where you can visit *Doune Castle (If option is selected), one of Scotland's best preserved medieval castles and a filming location for Outlander, Game of Thrones and Monty Python.

We continue west through Scotland's famous Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, home to the stunning West Highland mountain ranges, lochs and castles. As you travel through Campbell country, marvel at Kilchurn Castle on the shores of Loch Awe.

Head south to Loch Fyne and stop for lunch in the charming town of Inveraray, where you can visit Inveraray Jail, described as one of the best preserved courtrooms and prisons in the world.

After lunch, we head back east to the iconic beauty spot of Rest and Be Thankful, which offers stunning views of the Arrochar Alps. The beautiful conservation village of Luss, on the lush banks of Loch Lomond, is our final stop before we head back to Edinburgh, arriving in the evening.

Book now and experience the thrill for yourself!

Languages

Local Scottish Guide (English live).

Audioguide available in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin.

Important information – There may be restrictions 

We are unable to hold the bus or refund tickets for any late arrivals. Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.

Please note that in April and May we will be visiting Linlithgow Palace instead of Doune Castle. Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and a filming location for Outlander, requires a local entry fee.