Kilmartin Glen Standing Stones Small Group Tour from Glasgow

4.9 (17 reviews) 10 h 15 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

A superb day tour where we’ll take you on a journey through the history of Scotland. Explore one of Scotland’s richest prehistoric landscapes.

This area spans 5000 years with standing stones, stone circles, rock art, and the ancient hill fort of Dunadd.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–6
Operated by: Discover Scotland Tours

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–59 years) · Seniors (60–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Services of your Driver-Guide
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Transportation by mini coach

Not included

Not included: Meals and Refreshments
Not included: Entrance to Kilmartin Museum (£16.00 per adult, £14.00 per senior/student, £6.60 per child)payonsite

Itinerary

Loch Lomond

30 min

We make our morning refreshment stop by the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond where you can soak in the beautiful scenery.
Rest and be Thankful

15 min

We will make a brief stop here at the viewpoint to take pictures.
Dunadd Fort

35 min

You’ll have time to explore the ancient hill fort at Dunadd. Occupied since the Iron Age, it was once the capital of Dalriada one of the early kingdoms of Gaelic Scotland.
Kilmartin Glen

2 hours

Around 800 ancient monuments exist within a six mile radius of Kilmartin village. You’ll have around 3 hours to explore this incredibly special place. We recommend starting at the Kilmartin Museum. Here you’ll find a vast array of ancient artefacts including quartz tools used to make prehistoric rock art.

Nearby is Kilmartin Parish Church where you’ll find a remarkable collection of early grave slabs. Some of these slabs are of early Christian design and others are medieval. Nether Largie standing stones and Temple Wood are within walking distance from the museum.

Temple Wood’s 13 standing stones is the picturesque setting for the best-preserved stone circle in Kilmartin Glen. The Temple Wood Stone Circle’s use began some time before 3000 BC and continued into the Bronze Age, ending around 1000 BC. A timber ring pre-dated the stone circle you see today by around 2,000 years.

Please note this stop may be shortened by 20 minutes in the winter months to accommodate the early sunset.
Kilmartin Museum

one hour Admission not included

Passengers can opt to pay entry to Kilmartin Museum and learn more about the fascinating history of the area.
Achnabreck Cup and Ring Marks

45 min

This massive rock outcrop is one of the finest examples of prehistoric rock art in Scotland. The carvings are extensive with spirals and massive multiple ring marks, some stretching a meter across. There will be time to explore and capture some photos of the historical site.

Please note this stop may be shortened by 10 minutes in the winter months to accommodate the early sunset.
Inveraray

30 min

We’ll have a break in the traditional county town of Inveraray for evening refreshments.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our tours depart from between stance 23 - 32. Please check in 15 minutes before departure. The station information board will display the exact stance for the tour. If you do not arrive on time for check in you will unfortunately miss your tour.

End point

Our tours depart from between stance 23 - 32. Please check in 15 minutes before departure. The station information board will display the exact stance for the tour. If you do not arrive on time for check in you will unfortunately miss your tour.

Using your ticket

Our tours depart from between stance 23 - 32. Please check in 15 minutes before departure. The station information board will display the exact stance for the tour. If you do not arrive on time for check in you will unfortunately miss your tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We are unable to accommodate children under 5.
Our tours depart from between stance 23 - 32. Please check in 15 minutes before departure. The station information board will display the exact stance for the tour. If you do not arrive on time for check in you will unfortunately miss your tour.