Private Tour of Highlands, Lochs & Castles from Edinburgh
Glasgow
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Private tour of the Highlands from Edinburgh, where you will see Highland Cows, the heritage village of Luss at Loch Lomond, Inveraray Castle, Kilchurn Castle, Glencoe, Rannoch Moor, and the Kelpies.
Highlights
- Private tour exclusively for you and your party with a seasoned guide.
- Visit Inveraray Castle, home of the Duke or Argyll, head of the Clan Campbell.
- Feed our Highland Coos.
- See the Kelpies - the biggest equine statues in the world.
- Take a photo at the Three Sisters - the most photographed place in Scotland.
Description
Witness the vast mountains and wide open spaces of the Scottish Highlands on a tour through some of its most special places. See castles crumbling dramatically against craggy hills, and enjoy peaceful views of glassy lochs nestled between peaks and glens. Learn about the rich history and folklore of the area, and see some of Scotland's most celebrated scenery. Leaving Edinburgh, we will make our way westwards towards the beautiful village of Luss, nestled on the banks of Loch Lomond. Once there, you will have 30 mins to explore this wonderful quaint conservation village, voted 'the most beautiful village in Scotland' by some. Approximately an hour away is the stunning Inveraray Castle, 'The Rest and be Thankful' moutain pass is en route, and we will stop here for some quick photos of the fantastic scenery. 10 mins photo stop. Moving on, we will take you to the iconic Inveraray Castle, home and residence to the 'Duke & Duchess of Argyle', (the Duke of Argyle holds the Clan Chief, of Clan Campbell title) open to the public with a cafe in the basement. 30 mins stop Our next stop is Kilchurn castle, a great stop for photos. A formidable fortress in its time, it lies partially ruined surrounded by water on three sides. 10 mins photo stop Next we will make ou way to the most photographed place in Scotland: The Three Sisters of Glencoe. This is an incredibly beautiful mountain viewpoint full of poignancy and historical relevance. From here, we will make our way back through Rannoch Moor - the largest bog expanse in the UK - and the famous Loch Tulla viewpoint. There are several photo stop opportunities along the way. Finally, we will stop over at the Trossachs Woollen Mill in Kilmahog, where you will be able to feed some snacks to their three Highland Cows: Honey, Hamish and Baxter. From here, we are on our way home, but to break up the journey we will stop over at the towering Kelpies - the largest equine statues in the world.Includes
Hotel, Airbnb, Guest House, or Cruise Ship pickup Guide Bottled water Scottish snacksExcludes
Admission to Inveraray Castle (optional) Gratuities MealsImportant Information
- Entry to Inveraray Castle is closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays; and from October to the beginning of April. This is a private tour with the following vehicle categories: Up to 4 passengers (sedan/SUV); up to 6 passengers (Minivan); up to 7 passengers (Medium-Sized Van); Up to 8 passengers (Large Van).