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
  • Other
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.

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Exploration768461
May 17, 2025
Excellent, excellent tour guide! - Heidi was amazing! She told so many interesting and historical stories that made the trip so much more enjoyable. She was very aware and concerned with our needs and abilities to do the tour. I can’t say enough about her compassion and professionalism. She exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend her to friends and family!
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F4350xjjackw
May 17, 2025
10/10 loved the tour! - Heidi was amazing! The history and stories along the way really made the experience. We really enjoyed our tour and won’t forget it!
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R_mix2014
May 16, 2025
Beautiful day around Edinburgh - Very well organized excursions, very pleasant transport with a facilitator at the top. Walk around Loch Lomond very pretty!
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M5402vpcatherines
May 13, 2025
Best day trip!! - Awesome day out! The views were amazing! Our driver Ryan P was fantastic and had so much knowledge and his stores were great to listen to! The Scottish music was a nice touch.
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Dreamer10816230355
May 13, 2025
Good Time in Stirling! - I went on this tour with my cousin last week. Matt was our driver and guide, and he was very great! He was very funny and informative during the tour. The Kelpies were cool to see. You don’t have a whole lot of time there (45 minutes), but that was plenty of time for us to see the Kelpies, take pictures, and check out the gift shop and cafe. Next, we went to Loch Lomond. It was very beautiful there! We only had an hour and only got to see a small portion of Loch Lomond. I’d definitely recommend dedicating a full day (or more!) to exploring and hiking in Loch Lomond. Loch Lomond is huge with lots to see. We enjoyed the small shops while there and got a snack. We ate outside and watched swans swim peacefully on the water. Finally, we went to Stirling, and we went on the castle tour there. There was just enough time for us to spend 2 hours at the castle. We used the final hour to explore the nearby cemetery and get ice cream. The castle itself was very beautiful and very fairly tale like with all of the gardens it had. I would recommend opting in for the castle tour option since it’s a bit of a walk into the town itself, and the bus drops you right off outside the castle.
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Elsa
May 12, 2025
Wonderful tour - The Stirling castle is so beautiful and has a lot of interesting story. 100% recommended!!!! Paul was fantastic, he even made a special quick stop to see the Scotland cows!!!!
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L7883bhlaurenw
May 12, 2025
Perfect day trip experience with Paul - Excellent time. A great balance of knowledge shared by guide, Paul, and free time at each stop to explore. The Kelpies. Loch Lomond, and Stirling Castle.
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Jet66503
May 9, 2025
Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle - Comfortable bus and great commentary from Alistair. He has a great Scottish playlist. Totally recommend walking to the beach at Bamaha at Loch Lomond.
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Robert
May 8, 2025
Well worth the price to see the Kelpies, Loch Lomond, and Sterling Castle. - Wonderful day trip, well worth the price. Our guide, Charlie, was fantastic with great wit and astounding knowledge of the history of the places. We saw the giant horse statues of the Kelpies, the beautiful Loch Lomond, and the incredible Sterling Castle! Even got a brief stop to see the Three Bridges on the outskirts of Edinburgh. I’ll recommend this to anyone coming to Edinburgh and wanting to see more of Scotland!
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Cordelia
May 12, 2025
Awesome Tour - Fun with great tour guide! I slept a bit but that’s just me. Beautiful views and good experience for those who want to get out of Edinburgh
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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).