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Majestic Scottish Highlands: Walk through Kilchurn Castle & Discover Standing Stones
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19 Ratings
Balloch
Embark on a captivating journey through the majestic Scottish Highlands. Explore Kilchurn Castle, visit Inveraray Castle, and discover ancient standing stones and burial cairns. Uncover the rich history and legends of this enchanting region.
Duration:
8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Inveraray Castle - The first stop of the day is the Gothic style castle of Inveraray, home to the Dukes of Argyll and the seat of Clan Campbell. Here you will discover the part the Clan Campbell played in the Wars of Scottish Independence and get the chance to see rifles which were supposedly used against the Jacobite soldiers. For those who love flowers and gardens, there’s also a wonderful 16-acre Garden to explore.
What's Included
- An experienced, knowledgeable guide
- Combination of driving and walking tour
- Comfortable transport in an air-conditioned minibus
- Guided short hikes
- Small group active sightseeing tour
What's Not Included
- No food or drinks included
- Entry fees to Activities
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up or drop off
Additional Information
An adept guide will transport you for a day brimming with discovery, entertainment and adventure at the grand Scottish Highlands, captivating you with tales, folklore, and myths. Roam the relics of Kilchurn Castle on a hike where you might also spot Highland Cows. Seize the chance to tour the Campbell Tower of Inveraray Castle and learn about their role in the Jacobite Uprising, and possibly view genuine weapons from the Battle of Culloden. Time travel to the Neolithic & Bronze Age era and ignite your inner Outlander when you investigate Standing Stones, Stone Circles, Burial Cairns and elaborate Cup and Ring Rock Art. Witness Dunadd Fort, the age-old and Royal Command Centre of Celtic Kings who journeyed across the Irish Sea and established Scotland as their home around the 7th century.
- Our Tours are for ages 12 and up. If you have a child and would like to join us on our Tours, please get in contact directly
- Unfortunately this tour isn’t suitable for wheelchairs. For a tour designed for wheel chair access, please get in contact directly and we will be more than happy to create a suitable day out
- We have a Guaranteed Departure Policy which ensures the Tour will go ahead, as soon as 2 travellers book on to our tour. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with a mobility or physical disability
- Our tours operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. We recommend a pair of walking shoes/boots, dressing in layers, and waterproof clothing
Location
VisitScotland Balloch iCentre
Balloch Road
• Check-in: 8:15am
• Meet - Visit Scotland I Centre, Balloch
• Please arrive on time as Tour needs to leave 8:30am
• Look for Van with Experience Scotland's Wild Logo
• Contact details found on ticket for help
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(19 Ratings)
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Roam36530782218
Jun 4, 2024
Delightful Scenic and historic Trip - The scenery was beautiful, endlessly green pastures ,hills, trees..along Loch Lomond…Our tour guide Cal was excellent, very knowledgeable, pleasant, while telling us all about the History of Scotland and especially of the spots we stopped at, making the trip very enjoyable and personalized, since we were a group of only 6 people!!Plenty of time to interact ,,lovely group!
Would highly recommend this tour!!!
Msrgarita Illanes
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215marypatc
May 31, 2024
A wonderful outing with Cal - I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. It included a nice sampling of historic sites and opportunities to enjoy the beautiful nature of Scotland. Cal was engaging, informative and fun. His enthusiasm for his homeland radiated through his narrative and in the great 'playlist' he played. We had 8 people in our group which made it very easy to move around and allowed us to stop at more sites than if we were part of a large group. Scotland is a fantastic country and a tour w/Cal of Scotland's Wild is a great way to experience it.
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988mel1086
Apr 26, 2024
Standing Stones wonderful! - Oh my goodness it was fantastic! The Standing Stones were wonderful along with the Stone Circles. You walk by a pasture work sheep!The guide was great and love the 8 client maximum along with the Dunadd fort
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Frequentflier755030
Apr 5, 2024
Wonderful Time! - Absolutely amazing time! Andrew, Lauren and James were fantastic guides. They are very knowledgeable and humorous!!
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Santirowe
Apr 3, 2024
Standing Stones, Castles and Highlands Tour - We took the standing stones tour. Amazing scenery and historical sites, but what made the tour so special was our guide Laura! She was great all throughout the tour. Would definitely recommend booking and asking for her!
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Kevindz1782kg
Mar 15, 2024
Great experience - The tour was great from start to finish. Laura was so knowledgeable about the history of all the places we saw. She was also very friendly and funny and set the mood for the group. We’d highly recommend this tour and especially Laura for a tour guide.
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X4420bzbeckyh
Feb 23, 2024
Standing Stones tour - Had an amazing experience on our tour, really great mixture of history, beautiful landscapes and Scottish weather. Derek was great, he was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, felt like being on a tour with a friend rather than just a guide :) - Becky and Jack
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Roving35439479313
Nov 16, 2023
Scotland is beautiful and Cal was great! - I’d highly recommend this tour if you’re staying in Balloch! Not only is the route gorgeous, but it’s evident how much time and care the company puts into crafting incredible experiences for guests through thoughtfully structured travel days and an expertly built team.
This was the second tour I took with Scotland’s Wilds, and I was blown away both times by the hospitality and knowledge of their guides. This tour was guided by Cal, who could not have provided a better or more engaging tour of the historic sites we visited. He took time to learn any specific areas of interest, then made a point to highlight any information, stories, landmarks, etc. we might be excited by. He is also very funny. All made for the perfect relaxed and friendly environment, ideal for a day full of exploring.
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Markhv9057aw
Oct 30, 2023
Wonderful trip with a wonderful guide - Cal did an outstanding job with the history of the Scottish Highlands. We enjoyed the castles, standing stones, and Dunnard fort. Highly recommend this tour and this guide.
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A8242vdba
Oct 29, 2023
Awsome - We booked the standing stone, castles and Scottish Highlands 1 day tour.
Scotland’s Wild was so far the only operator we found to offer tours to Kilmartin Glen with Dunadd Fort and standing stones. Unmissable for anyone interested in the prehistoric and early days of Scotland.
The tour stood out through walks to the historic sites being able to take in the breathtaking scenery and atmosphere. Another plus is the small group of max. 8.
It wouldn’t have been such a fantastic unforgettable day if not for our amazing guide and driver Cal.
With his love for Scotland, his profound knowledge about Scotland’s history and nature and his humour he made this day!
Thanks
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