Edinburgh: West Highlands Privately Guided Day Tour in Luxury MPV

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About this activity

Enjoy a private, guided tour through the West Highlands.

On this tour, you will see the most famous sights of Scotland including Stirling Castle, before visiting the picturesque town of Callander. From here, you’ll get to sit back and enjoy the scenic drive through Glenogle, before stopping at Loch Awe - which provides a fantastic photo opportunity of Kilchurn Castle.

Your guide will then take you to Inverary, where you can wander through the picturesque streets and marvel at the loch. Next, you’ll get to enjoy the tranquil beauty of the Rest and be Thankful before your penultimate stop at the picture-perfect Village of Luss on the banks of Loch Lomond.

Avoid the stresses of travel as you step away from fixed itineraries and crowded buses and sit back and relax on a private tour which includes;

A Private Day Tour tailored to your preferences.
An Expert Local Guide.
A Door-to-Door Service.
Travel in a Luxurious, Mercedes-Benz V-Class Premium Minivan.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Hopscotch Travel

Ages: Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Bottled water
Included: Experienced Kilt-wearing guide

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stirling Castle

Passing by

Firstly, perched on Castle Hill, Stirling Castle is sure to catch your eye - if your guide doesn’t point it out first. Possibly one of Scotland’s most important castles, it’s here where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned Queen and spent most of her early childhood.
Callander

one hour

Known as The Gateway to the Highlands, Callander is the perfect place to start your West Highlands tour. Bursting with coffee shops, gifts shops - and of course a fantastic whisky shop - the first stop on this tour will get you ready for everything that’s to come.

You can also take a stroll along the River Teith which flows along the edge of the town, with spectacular views of Ben Ledi and the Craggs behind the town.
Stop 3

Passing by

Scotland is full of breathtaking scenic drives, and Glenogle is no different. As you sit back, you’ll be spoilt for picture opportunities.

With endless rolling hills, you can imagine yourself transported back to the time of the Jacobites and Scottish rebellions.

The glen is actually known as the homeland for Rob Roy MacGregor - a famous Scottish outlaw turned folk hero between the 1600s and 1700s.
Kilchurn Castle

one hour Admission not included

One of Scotland’s most photographed castles, you’ll no doubt have seen it before. Kilchurn Castle is a spectacular medieval ruin that sits on an ‘island’ on Loch Awe. Originally, this wasn’t an island, but actually part of the mainland before the water level dropped.

Its most famous claim to fame is during the Jacobite Rebellion when it was used as a stronghold for the English.
Loch Awe

Passing by

Leaving the castle behind, we will drive along the banks of Loch Awe on the way to our next destination.

A beautifully scenic drive, you’ll not be short of picture opportunities.
Inveraray

one hour

Wander through the picturesque streets of Inverary, visit the Old Sweet Shop or stop for a coffee. Overlooking the banks of Loch Fyne, the county town was originally created and planned by the Duke of Argyll in 1745.

On the edge of the town, you’ll also find Inverary Castle which is set within extensive grounds with beautiful views over towards the Loch.
Rest and be Thankful

Passing by

Simply spectacular. There are no words that can describe the beauty of the Rest and Be Thankful, and it’s one of the most dramatic valleys you’ll ever see.

Winding through the valley, you’ll also see the old road which was used during the Jacobite times as a military route.
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Passing by

Picture-perfect, the village of Luss is somewhere everyone has to see when visiting Scotland. With its quaint little houses and Loch-side location, it’s one of the prettiest villages imaginable.

Walk along the pier and get your picture taken with views of Ben Lomond in the backdrop, before heading back to Edinburgh at the end of your day.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Westfield
Dalkeith Aparthotel
The White House
The Hoxton, Edinburgh
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
No. 16 Learmonth Terrace
Turnhouse Airport
Old Waverly
Grove House Hotel
Premier Inn Waverley
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West

and 222 more pickup points

We offer convenient pickup from any Edinburgh hotel or port. One of our friendly team members at Hopscotch Travel will contact you at least 24 hours before your scheduled tour to reconfirm all the details. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us anytime if you have any questions.