Castles & Lochs of the Western Highlands Tour
Our Castles & Lochs of the Western Highlands Tour is ideal for anyone looking to see the beautiful scenery of Scotland and explore it's famous Castles. We will show you mountains, castles, waterfalls and Scottish wildlife while you listen to the stories and history of the area from our experienced driver guide. Visit Doune Castle; most recently famous as Castle Leoch in the TV show Outlander, Inverary Castle which features in the TV show Downtown Abbey and Kilchurn Castle, one of the most photographed Castles in Scotland. This is a truly enjoyable day tour of the Scottish Highlands
- 10 Hours
- Mobile & printed vouchers accepted
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Free Cancellation
Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours prior to departure.
Highlights
Experience for yourself the picturesque lochs, beautiful villages and historic castles that make the Scottish Highlands a place everyone wants to visit.
- Doune Castle – visit the film location for Outlander, Game of Thrones and Monty Python & the Holy Grail
- Loch Awe and Kichurn Castle – beautiful spots for your photos
- Inverary Town and Castle – explore this beautiful loch side town with an optional castle or jail visit
- Luss – enjoy time in a village located on the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond
Includes
- Edinburgh hotel pick-up service
- Complimentary bottled water on board
- FREE onboard WIFI
- Guided tour with a fully trained and experienced driver/guide
- Central Edinburgh city centre drop offs
- Entrance Fees
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Please Note
- This tour has an 6 passenger minimum requirement and is subject to cancellation if this minimum is not met. In the unlikely event of such a cancellation, your choice of a refund, reschedule or alternative tour will be offered.
Restrictions
This tour has an 6 passenger minimum requirement. This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 6 years old.
reviewed by Mrs Clarisse De Jongh
Itinerary
Here you can take an audio tour of the Castle* narrated by Monty Python's Terry Jones and hear the exciting history of the medieval castle and it's residents. Doune Castle is the atmospheric stand-in for the fictional Castle Leoch in the TV show Outlander and can also be seen as a film location in Game of Thrones. (Gray Line offers you a 10% discount on the ticket price to Doune Castle)
We then journey north passing lochs and mountains before stopping at Kilchurn Castle set on the banks of Loch Awe; this is one of the most photographed Castles in Scotland and often seen in Calendars
Our next stop is Inverary, where your driver will give you a tour of the picturesque town and you will have plenty of time to enjoy lunch, and perhaps visit the jail* or castle* (featured in Downtown Abbey)
Leaving Inverary, you can enjoy views of Loch Fyne, famous for its seafood, before heading over the mountains with a brief photograph stop at the top of the Rest & Be Thankful Pass.
We then stop in the village of Luss, located on the banks of Loch Lomond before returning back to Edinburgh via Stirling with views of Stirling Castle.
- optional extra, admission charge payable
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Pickup Info
[email protected] -- Phone: 44-131-555-5558 -- To confirm your tour and arrange your hotel pick up time, please call or email at least 48 hours prior to tour. Present a copy of your printed electronic voucher to your driver in order to redeem services. This tour has 6 passenger minimum requirement and is subject to cancellation if this minimum is not met. In the unlikely event of such a cancellation, your choice of a refund, reschedule or alternative tour will be offered
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