Loch Lomond and Historic Castles Tour
Available: All Year
Departing from: | Glasgow |
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1-4 People | £525 |
5-8 People | £645 |
9-16 People | £POA |
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The scenery of Scotland's first National Park is just fabulous and is the ideal introduction to the Scottish landscape. Begin your exploration with a leisurely visit to the ‘bonnie banks’ of Loch Lomond and the charming village of Luss, the ancestral home of Clan Colquhoun. Next, enjoy a guided distillery tour followed by a fun and informative whisky tasting. After a relaxing lunch near Stirling city, spend the afternoon experiencing some of Scotland's most important castles.
Included:
*Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
*Private tour.
*Driver/guide.
*Bottled water.
*Live commentary on board.
*Transport by Luxury Land Rover Discovery or air-conditioned 8 seat VW People Carrier.
Exclusions:
*Entrance fees.
*Food and drinks.
*Gratuities (optional).
1st stop
Loch Lomond & Luss village
The scenic journey around Loch Lomond is a fabulous introduction to the Scottish landscape, as we explore Scotland’s first National Park and the ‘bonnie banks’ of Loch Lomond. We wind our way along the lochside and stop to view Loch Lomond and enjoy the charming village of Luss. This is the ancestral home of Clan Colquhoun, and several early medieval monuments survive in the present churchyard which date to as early as the 7th century, including a Viking hogback grave-cover of the 11th century.
2nd stop
Balmaha
We now head for the picture postcard setting of Balmaha where we will visit the town and enjoy a spot of lunch.
3rd stop
Doune Castle
Explore the 14th century courtyard castle in Doune, with a striking 100 ft high gatehouse and one of the best preserved great halls in Scotland. Doune Castle was used as a film location for the BBC production of Ivanhoe, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and more recently the fictional ‘Castle Leoch’ in Outlander. This is a fascinating place and you will get a real sense of a living, working castle with its labyrinth of rooms, interconnecting passageways and staircases.
4th stop
Stirling Castle
Step back in time to the sumptuous world of Stirling Castle's Royal Court. This is one of the largest and most important castles, both historically and architecturally, in Scotland. The volcanic crag that dominates Stirling was probably fortified from ancient times, but the importance of Stirling Castle as a royal residence peaked in the 16th century. At the heart of Stirling Castle is the spectacular Palace with magnificent Renaissance architecture with a strong French influence. Explore the complex of buildings before we make our return journey to Glasgow.
Tour Information
Pick up/Drop Off: We will collect and return you to your hotel
Duration: 8 hours
Included: Luxury 8 seater transport and driver-guide
Not included: Entry fees, lunch, beverages, gratuities
Note: Our day tours are suitable for guests looking to tour for one day only, with return journey to the point of collection. If you are looking for a longer trip with an itinerary to suit you, have a look at our tours page for some ideas and get in touch with us.