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Stirling Castle, Highland Lochs & Whiskey Tour from Edinburgh

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from $46.15

Opening Hours

clockThe best period to enjoy this activity is from mid-spring to mid-autumn.

Duration

clockAbout 10 hours

What It Is

  • This is a day trip from Edinburgh that introduces the history and nature of the Scottish nation.
  • Travelers visit the Stirling Castle, a longtime residence of the royals of Scotland.
  • The storyline mentions William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, the national heroes who immortalized their names in history.
  • Trossachs National Park is famous for picturesque lakes and woodlands.
  • The tour covers Loch Lomond, the largest lake in Scotland and one of its most scenic sites.
  • Glengoyne Distillery produces great Whisky for a long time, and travelers may tour the facility and get themselves acquainted with the famous product of Scotland.

Your Experience With Stirling Castle, Highland Lochs & Whiskey Tour from Edinburgh

  • On this guided tour, you will travel the countryside of Scotland to admire its beauty and hear historical facts about the nation.
  • Acquaint yourself with a few illustrious heroes of Scotland - William Wallace and Robert the Bruce.
  • Have a chance to visit the Stirling Castle, a former royal residence located near the site of the Battle at Stirling, in which the Scots defeated the English.
  • Visit Loch Lomond, the largest lake in Scotland, and strange hairy cows on nearby pastures.
  • Take an optional tour of Glengoyne Distillery, a celebrated producer of Whisky.
  • Admire the beauty of the Trossachs National Park.

What Stirling Castle, Highland Lochs & Whiskey Tour from Edinburgh Includes?

  • Round trip by a mini-coach.
  • Live commentary on board and assistance of the expert guide.
  • Pickups and drop-offs at designated points.

Things Before Go

  • Children over 5 or 7, depending on the operator, are welcome to join the guided tour in the company of an adult.
  • Wear cloth appropriate to weather conditions since part of the tour takes place outdoors.
  • Admission fees to the Stirling Castle and Glengoyne Distillery aren't included in the price.

Tips

  • The Scottish term for "lake" is "loch."
  • "Whisky" is the Scottish term for the famous alcoholic beverage; "Whiskey" is the Irish term.

Is It Suitable for Me?

  • Joining the tour is the right thing to do for travelers interested in Scottish history.
  • Nature of Scotland is the nation's famous trademark, and every traveler should experience such a beauty.
  • If you are a fan of Scotch Whisky, you should book the guided tour.

Travellers Talk

  • Travelers say for the most part that the guided tour offers excellent value for money.
  • They underline that the trip is well planned and the information they received is very interesting.
  • Most visitors commend the performance and knowledge of their assigned tour guide.
  • The majority of reviews indicate that this guided tour should be one of the must-do activities for anyone visiting Edinburgh and Scotland.

Best Times to Visit

  • The best time to enjoy this activity is summer.

Ticket Information


Hotel Pickup

    Routes/Attractions

    • Stirling Castle
    • Loch Lomond
    • Glengoyne Distillery

    Address / Pick up Location

      Royal Mile or Waterloo Place, depending on the chosen provider.

    Disabled Access

      The activity isn't suitable for people suffering from disability issues.

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