Stirling, the Kelpies and Loch Lomond make a more compact Scotland day than Loch Ness. Compare castle admission, loch time and whether the route reaches the Trossachs.
Edinburgh · STIRLING, KELPIES & LOCH LOMOND TOURS FROM EDINBURGH
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The shorter way out of the city still packs in a castle, a loch and the Kelpies. Compare the best Stirling, Loch Lomond and Kelpies day trips from Edinburgh: which include castle admission, which linger on the bonnie banks, how long each runs, and what you pay to be back in town by evening.
A 9-hour Edinburgh day trip to the Kelpies, Loch Lomond cruise, Trossachs scenery, Rob Roy country, and Stirling Castle.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the trip from start to finish. Sam was very informative and funny. We would highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting to explore and learn about Scotland”
Day trip from Edinburgh to Loch Lomond, The Kelpies and Stirling Castle, with skip-the-line admission and a small-group 16-seat coach.
“Steve was great and the stops were good. There was no heat on the bus therefore it was uncomfortably cold the entire time.”
A 9.5-hour coach trip from Edinburgh to the Kelpies, Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle, and South Queensferry, with expert live narration.
“Had a fantastic experience on today’s tour! Ash was an excellent guide—friendly, professional, and genuinely engaging throughout the day. He kept us entertained and made sure to highlight all the important sites, along with some hidden gems along the way. Would happily join another tour with Ash if I get the chance!”
A 9-hour day trip from Edinburgh to the Kelpies, Loch Lomond walks, and Stirling Castle, with guide-led history and included entry.
“I recently took a bus trip, and it was an incredible experience! We had such a fantastic time exploring and learning about the area, all thanks to our amazing guide, Ian. Not only was he knowledgeable, but he was also a fantastic storyteller, bringing history and fun facts to life in such an engaging way. Ian was always there to help, answering all our questions and making sure everyone was comfortable and entertained. This trip wouldn’t have been the same without his guidance. Highly recommend this tour!”
Stirling Castle, the Kelpies, and Loch Lomond in one 10-hour Edinburgh day trip with live guide and optional boat cruise.
“Pete was an amazing tour guide! Very passionate about what he does and making sure we all have a great time. Quality experience, would absolutely recommend.”
One long day from Edinburgh to Doune, Loch Awe, Inveraray, and Loch Lomond, with castle stops and Scottish history in a small group.
“Capturing a taste of the highlands in a day from Edinburgh is no easy task, but this trip did it very well with castles, lochs, villages, and engaging history and culture talks throughout the drive. Cara was a fantastic driver and historian of the areas we visited and has an awesome play list when not speaking! :) Doune castle (Monty Python's Holy Grail) and Inveraray on Loch Fyne were two of many highlights!”
Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey and Stirling Castle in one guided day trip from Edinburgh. Small-group pacing, admissions extra.
“Trip to Dunfermline, Stirling Castle & Rosslyn Chapel, all steeped in history and wonderful architecture. Stefan, our guide, was very knowledgeable of all things Scottish.”
Edinburgh to Loch Lomond and Stirling by air-conditioned coach with live guide stories, photo stops, and optional Stirling Castle entry.
“A wee bit of everything. Colossal Kelpies sculpture park, a delicious honeysuckle vanilla malt shop, a stroll along Loch Lomond, Brave Heart offerings, a castle featuring a wedding, Scottish tunes, a hip bus driver/guide. Great value!”
Edinburgh day trip to The Kelpies, Loch Lomond, and Stirling Castle. Small-group bus tour with guides, big views, and time to explore.
“excellent guide & driver! so nice, educated & attencious! congrats Karis!”
Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond walk, and Glengoyne whisky tasting on a small-group day trip from Edinburgh with Trossachs views.
“Wonderful small group tour with a very friendly witty knowledgeable guide Angela who kept us entertained engaged and informed”
A 9-hour guided day trip from Edinburgh to Dunfermline, Stirling Castle, Bannockburn, and Rosslyn Chapel, with Da Vinci Code flair.
“Everything was great! Dan knows what he is doing, and I had a fantastic time!”
Spanish small-group Highlands, Stirling sights, and a Blair Athol whiskey stop, plus waterfall walks and viewpoints, from Edinburgh.
“Excursion very complete, enjoying both walks in the forest and the culture and gastronomy of the Highlands. A comfortable and enjoyable way to enjoy the charm of this area. In our case Javi guided us and made the experience a lot of fun... I would have liked the history teachers to have explained the battles to me.... To recommend and repeat.Auto-translated”
One day from Edinburgh to the Kelpies, Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle, with live storytelling and free sight stops.
“From start to finish, this tour delivered far more than I expected. A huge part of that was thanks to Peter, our guide and driver. A true Scotsman through and through, Peter's passion for his homeland was infectious. You can tell he absolutely loves what he does, and it made the entire journey feel more like a story unfolding than just a ride from point A to B. First stop: The Kelpies. These towering horse-head sculptures are absolutely extravagant. It’s a quick stop, but well worth it. The scale, design, and setting are striking but definitely a unique photo opportunity and a cool introduction to Scotland’s modern folklore-meets-art vibe. Then…”
From Edinburgh to Stirling, Loch Lomond, and a Glasgow whisky distillery. Castles, loch views, and tasting in one full day.
“Very informative and interesting tour, the guide is the best”
Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond scenery, hairy Highland cows, and a Glengoyne whisky tasting on a small-group 10-hour day from Edinburgh.
“We had the most lovely day with our guide Graham. He knew so much and he gave us time to have coffe and toilettbreaks and still there was time to see everything. He played happy scottish songs on our way to the sights and soft music on our way back. Just perfect. I strongly recomend this tour if you want the best of Scottland and still have time in the evening to have dinner or anything else. We also went with the perfect size of group (8) and we all came back in time. Wonderful, wonderful!”
