Edinburgh to Loch Lomond and Trossachs Day Trip: Experience Scotland’s Wild Beauty

Embark on a day trip from Edinburgh to the stunning Scottish Highlands. Explore Loch Lomond, Trossachs National Park, and Stirling Castle, and marvel at the breathtaking natural beauty of the region. Don’t miss a visit to the iconic Kelpies on your way back to Edinburgh!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Kelpies & The Helix - We depart Edinburgh and head for the stunning Kelpies, the world’s largest equine sculptures dedicated to the horse-powered heritage of Central Scotland, designed by Andy Scott. They also celebrate the mythological transforming beasts living in our lochs, rivers and streams, who possess the strength and endurance of 100 horses.
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Local English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Join a small-group day excursion from Edinburgh to the stunning Scottish Highlands and explore Loch Lomond, Trossachs National Park, and Stirling Castle. This secluded area boasts breathtaking natural landscapes, featuring charming valleys, mountains, and lochs, along with delightful villages. Begin by visiting the shores of Loch Lomond and exploring…

Location
Highland Explorer Tours
High Street
This tour will depart at 8:45 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Alabama-min_pin_mom
Mar 26, 2026
Great trip really enjoyed Stirling Castle. - Alistair provided an excellent and informative experience. Sterling Castle was a pleasant visit, and the Kelpies were particularly interesting.
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450jettag
Mar 24, 2026
Amazing experience - Sophie was our amazing tour guide. She was very helpful and told so many stories. Amazing scottish music!! Loved the small crowd size. Best for going all over and seeing different places.
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Carole
Mar 24, 2026
Sterling - Great time pity about the weather
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J6638cejimh
Mar 16, 2026
Great day out - This trip also included a visit to the Kelpies. Our driver was David “Dusty” Miller and he kept us informed about all the things we saw on the trip with both knowledge and humour. In truth, the weather wasn’t very good on the day, but that didn’t stop it from being a really enjoyable day out. Well done Dusty!
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Albacristinab2023
Mar 16, 2026
I would repeat with this guide - Our guide was Dusty, he made it very enjoyable and did not miss a detail. We really liked it!
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Sammf3545kz
Mar 11, 2026
Brilliant day - We also went to the kelpies we had the tour guide called Connor he was absolutely brilliant he was very informative funny professional and kept us entertained for the entire day couldn’t of asked for a better driver/tour guide.
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Alisondougherty
Mar 10, 2026
Great day trip - Karis was an excellent guide. Knowledgeable and funny. Good mix of information and music. Would recommend
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Stay38555215942
Mar 10, 2026
Castle Views - Karis is a very knowledgeable guide. She interspersed humor with facts. She recommended a great lunch and was pleasant to interact with. I would tour with her anytime!
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Susan
Mar 10, 2026
Taste of Scotland - We had a great day visiting Loch Loman and Stirling Castle. I particularly appreciated the smaller group size. Our guide, Karis, was informative and knowledgeable.
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Paradise36210305572
Mar 16, 2026
Great - but kids do need a ticket - Tour was very good - Dusty was a great tour guide. Covered great sites and the commentary was quite good and informational! Enjoyed it very much. Please note: kids do need a ticket. We booked on Viator and didn’t have an option to buy a ticket for our child. It only had an option for 18-90 yr olds, while it said that 5-17 yr olds could go with an accompanying adult. We assumed therefore they didn’t need a separate ticket, but that was not the case. We had to drop 1 person from our family to make the trip. Suggest clarifying on Viator and other sites. Other than that wrinkle, would recommend the tours.
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From $75
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).