Highland Cows, Glasgow Cathedral, Murals, Kelpies Half Day Tour
Overview
About
See some of our beloved (and rare) 'Hairy Coos'. This now rare, and difficult to find, breed has become an iconic symbol of Scotland. Visit the 12th century Glasgow Cathedral and learn about its incredible history. Explore the 19th century Glasgow Necropolis, enjoying the beautiful views over the city. Visit the museum of religious art and the oldest surviving house in Glasgow, built in the 15th century. We will then take you on a tour of the Glasgow Murals - huge life-like paintings hidden around the city centre of Glasgow. Leaving the city, we will then take you to the Kelpies - the largest horse statues in the world. Finally, we will stop over at Midhope Castle, a.k.a. 'Lallybroch' in the famous TV series Outlander.
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 0-120
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 5h
- Live Guide: English
What you'll do
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At:
Swanston Farm, 111 Swanston Road, Edinburgh EH10 7DS Scotland
Our first stop is Swanston Farm - a working farm that has some Highland Cows. There's also a cafe where you can grab a coffee and/or a bite to eat to take on the go.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At:
Midhope Castle, Near Abercorn, South Queensferry, Edinburgh EH30 9SL Scotland
Midhope Castle is a 16th-century tower house. You might reognise it as 'Lallybroch', Jamie Fraser's home in the OUtlander TV series. The Castle is closed over the winter, until Spring 2025. During this time, we can still take you to the gate, to see it from a distance.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
The Kelpies & The Helix, M9, Falkirk FK2 7ZT Scotland
We then take you to the incredible Kelpies. These horse-like sculpures are the biggest horse statues in the world.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At:
Glasgow Cathedral, Castle Street Cathedral Precinct, Glasgow G4 0QZ Scotland
We will then head on to Glasgow, and our first stop will be at the Glasgow Cathedral. Built in the 1100s, Glasgow Cathedral survived the Protestant Reformation almost intact, and is now the most complete medieval cathedral on the Scottish mainland.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At:
Provand's Lordship, 3 Castle St., Glasgow G4 0RH Scotland
Here, you also have the option of visiting Provand's Lordship. Built in 1471, this is the oldest house in Glasgow.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, 2 Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0RH Scotland
Next to Provand's Lordship, if you wish, you can visit the St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
City Centre Mural Trail, Glasgow Scotland
We will then drive you through the famous Glasgow Mural Trail, to see some of the incredible murals hidden around Glasgow City Centre.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At:
Pollok Estate and Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G43 1AT Scotland
Pollok park is famous for its historic fold (herd) of pedigree Highland Cattle.
Duration: 15 minutes
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Scottish themed snacks
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What is not included?
- Gratuities (optional)
- Lunch
- Entry to Midhope Castle (optional) £7 p/p
- Entry/Admission - Midhope Castle
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- The total driving time of the tour is 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Midhope Castle is closed December to March, reopening in April. During these months, we can still take you to the gate to see Midhope Castle from a distance.
- Uk sedan sized cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults in a 4 passenger sized vehicle
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Itinerary
Edinburgh Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Highland Cows, Glasgow Cathedral, Murals, Kelpies Half Day Tour in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (UK). This half-day tours experience includes 8 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Swanston Farm
Our first stop is Swanston Farm - a working farm that has some Highland Cows. There's also a cafe where you can grab a coffee and/or a bite to eat to take on the go.
Midhope Castle
Midhope Castle is a 16th-century tower house. You might reognise it as 'Lallybroch', Jamie Fraser's home in the OUtlander TV series. The Castle is closed over the winter, until Spring 2025. During this time, we can still take you to the gate, to see it from a distance.
The Kelpies & The Helix
We then take you to the incredible Kelpies. These horse-like sculpures are the biggest horse statues in the world.
Glasgow Cathedral
We will then head on to Glasgow, and our first stop will be at the Glasgow Cathedral. Built in the 1100s, Glasgow Cathedral survived the Protestant Reformation almost intact, and is now the most complete medieval cathedral on the Scottish mainland.
Provand's Lordship
Here, you also have the option of visiting Provand's Lordship. Built in 1471, this is the oldest house in Glasgow.
St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art
Next to Provand's Lordship, if you wish, you can visit the St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art.
City Centre Mural Trail
We will then drive you through the famous Glasgow Mural Trail, to see some of the incredible murals hidden around Glasgow City Centre.
Pollok Estate and Country Park
Pollok park is famous for its historic fold (herd) of pedigree Highland Cattle.
This concludes the tour.
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