


Immerse yourself in Scottish nature and culture—and make exploring beyond Edinburgh city limits easy—on this three-in-one, full-day tour. Explore Stirling Castle, Next, discover Loch Lomond: the jewel of Trossachs National Park, and visit the Kelpies.
Our first stop is Stirling, one of Scotland’s most historic cities, sitting between the Highlands and Lowlands. Wander the old streets and enjoy the views, or add entry to Stirling Castle as an optional extra. Once a royal residence of Scottish kings and queens, including Mary, Queen of Scots, it features the Great Hall, royal apartments and Chapel Royal.
Continue west into Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and the lovely village of Luss, with its stone cottages and lochside paths. Walk along the shore, browse the shops or stop for lunch.
You can also take an optional 90-minute cruise for a different view of the loch’s mountains and islands, or visit Luss Distillery, home of Ben Lomond Gin. Entry to the visitor centre is free, with gin and whisky tastings available for an additional cost.
Before returning to Edinburgh, stop at The Kelpies, two 30-metre horse head sculptures by artist Andy Scott. The world’s largest equine sculptures, they honour the horses that powered Scotland’s industrial past and take their name from the mythical water horses of Scottish folklore. Take a closer look and snap a few photographs.
Children aged under 3
Explore the full itinerary for Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and The Kelpies Tour from Edinburgh in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (UK). This half-day tours experience includes 7 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s largest and most important castles (entry is an optional extra). From here you can see the monument to William Wallace set against the Ochil Hills. Alternatively, visit the new gin distillery or wander the medieval old town and discover why Stirling is known as the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’.
Here, you can also take an optional 90-minute cruise for a different view of the loch’s mountains and islands, or visit Luss Distillery, home of Ben Lomond Gin. Entry to the visitor centre is free, with gin and whisky tastings available for an additional cost.
Before returning to Edinburgh, stop at The Kelpies, two 30-metre horse head sculptures by artist Andy Scott. The world’s largest equine sculptures, they honour the horses that powered Scotland’s industrial past and take their name from the mythical water horses of Scottish folklore. Take a closer look and snap a few photographs.