West Highland routes trade the Loch Ness headline for quieter lochs, glens and ruined strongholds. Look at the named stops and total road time before choosing.
Edinburgh · WEST HIGHLAND LOCHS & CASTLES FROM EDINBURGH
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Out of 18 west highland lochs & castles day tours on the site, these 15 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and the telling details are below, so you can choose in five minutes and get back to the trip.
A full-day small-group drive from Edinburgh to West Highlands lochs and castles, with Doune Castle admission included.
“Our guide Neil, was friendly and knowledgeable. He was also adaptable and made good substitutions when one of our planned tours was unavailable.”
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!”
A 10-hour Highland day trip from Edinburgh with Doune and Inveraray, dramatic lochs, and viewpoints like Rest and Be Thankful Pass.
“Jamie N. was a blast! The tour was informative, fun, and packed with gorgeous scenery. We had plenty of stops to admire the highlands, and we learned so much about Scottish history and culture. We would come back to this tour again with more loved ones, and feel the value for money was excellent. Thank you!”
See Loch Lomond, Inveraray and Doune Castle on a 10-hour small-group day trip from Edinburgh, with film-fame stops.
“David was very friendly, told as a lot of Scotland and its history. Landscapes were magnificent. We enjoyed it a lot ! 😊😊”
West Highlands day trip from Edinburgh with Doune Castle, Loch Lomond views, Inveraray, Kilchurn Castle, and photo stops, no driving stress.
“DO NOT BOOK. We booked 3 months in advance and the morning of, once we had already arrived, they informed us they had overbooked the tour and could not fit us on. Offered barely any solution except coming the next day which we could not because we were leaving Scotland. Staff was incredibly rude. Complete waste of money and time. Infuriating after planning an entire trip across the world to see the Highlands.”
4-day small group from Edinburgh to Skye and the West Highlands, with the Kelpies, Glenfinnan Viaduct, castles, Morar beaches, and Ben Nevis.
“Rabbies was super professional and reacted super quickly when we had questions before the trip. We went on the 4 days Isle of Skye tour with our guide Andy D. We were there during the heavy storm Amy and Andy handled the situation brilliantly. Despite the extremly difficult weather conditions he managed to give us the full experience and showed us as much as possible from all the sights. He was unbelievably knowledgable about historic facts, had a great sense of humour and had always the right songs on the playlist. Great job, Andy D. and Rabbies. Yours, the Lobster King”
Guided day trip from Edinburgh to Loch Lomond, Oban and Inveraray. Transport plus history stops and time for seafood.
“It was a real fun trip. We had a good experience with Graham , our guide and story teller. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is looking for a day outing in the highlands.”
Edinburgh to Loch Lomond and west Highlands castles in a 10.5-hour small-group day with guided history, photo stops, and Luss.
“Very nice trip, beautiful sights even though the weather was rainy and grey.”
4 days from Edinburgh to Mull, Iona, and the West Highlands, staying in Tobermory with a mini-coach and optional Staffa boat.
“A wonderful journey through beautiful landscape. Very relaxing and great opportunity to see a part of Scotland not seen by tourists.”
Private 10-hour Highlands tour from Edinburgh: Highland cows, Luss on Loch Lomond, castles of Inveraray and Glencoe, Kelpies.
“My family and I had wonderful time during our trip. We saw wonderful sights that our knowledgeable guide Brian showed us in the Highlands and around the castles and lakes. I highly recommend this trip to everyone and look forward to returning to Scotland!”
One day from Edinburgh with a private guide, fast photo stops, and big scenery from Loch Lomond to Glencoe, castles, and The Kelpies.
“Our guide, Jimmy, was so great. He was a great driver on challenging roads and was full of interesting information. We saw so many cool things we never would have seen without Jimmy.”
4-day West Highlands tour from Edinburgh to Mull and Iona, with Rannoch Moor, Tobermory stays, and optional Staffa boat, small group.
“Los lugares muy bellos, fue muy frustrante y triste que se cancelara el tour a la Isla de Staffa y a la Cueva de Fingal que era por lo que iba yo realmente La habitación del hotel daba a la pared y al extractor de la cocina, súper ruidoso, que estaba desde las 7 de la mañana hasta la medianoche y las tres noches que estuve ahí, tuve que bajar a recepción (que nunca había nadie) a decirles que apagaran el extractor. Ya sabían que lo tenían que hacer y aún así yo tuve que molestarme y bajar a pedírselos las tres noches. Yo fui la única que tuve una…”
Private luxury MPV West Highlands day tour from Edinburgh to Stirling, Callander, Loch Awe, Inveraray, Rest and Be Thankful, and Luss.
“This trip to the West Highlands was a wonderful experience for the two of us. It’s really remarkable how fast you can get from Edinburgh to these lovely Highlands. Our Guide Fraser was telling a lot about these beautiful landscapes and also about the Scottish History. We had a great time together with this very friendly guy Fraser. Sabine and Monika”
Private 9.5-hour Highlands day trip from Edinburgh to Loch Lubnaig, Kilchurn Castle, Oban, and Glencoe with pickup and WiFi.
“Barney was very knowledgeable and fun to spend the day with. We saw many beautiful sites to include a hidden waterfall. Stopped for lunch at Loch Ness. Great pub/restaurant. Whiskey tasting at Tomatin. We all had a grand time.”
Private day trip from Edinburgh to Loch Lomond, Glencoe waterfalls, and Three Sisters viewpoints, with calm driving and guide-led history.
“I want to say special thanks to Luke. You have just been an amazing host and friend during our visit. So so much thanks.”
