Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond Tour from Edinburgh: Exploring Scottish Highlands

Embark on an incredible tour from Edinburgh to explore the stunning Scottish Highlands. Visit Stirling Castle, the iconic Kelpies, and Loch Lomond while enjoying breathtaking scenery and optional boat cruises. Don’t miss the chance to see the famous 3 bridges spanning the River Forth!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Kelpies & The Helix - Marvel at the stunning Kelpies, 30-foot-tall metal horse sculptures, located at the entrance to the Forth and Clyde Canals. These sculptures pay homage to Central Scotland’s industrial heritage and are quickly becoming one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks, perfect for photographs.
  • Balloch - Traveling west, we head…
What's Included
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
  • Frequent comfort breaks
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • Live commentary from an experienced ‘Hairy Coo’ Driver-Guide
What's Not Included
  • Optional Cruise and Castle tickets can be purchased on morning of tour, do not pre-purchase tickets
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Restrooms onboard
  • On-board WiFi
Additional Information

Join this amazing tour to discover the stunning Scottish Highlands, featuring castles, lochs, sculptures, and possibly some ‘Hairy Coos’ along the journey.
Starting from the historic Royal Mile, travel in comfort on an air-conditioned bus towards the iconic Kelpies, where you can admire these impressive sculptures up close.
The tour continues to Balloch,…

Location
1759 Regent Rd
Regent Road
We meet at 1759 Regent Rd, EH8 8DR, in front of Burns Monument. What3Words: ///allow.topped.joined CHECK-IN IS AT 8:15 AM, BUS DEPARTS AT 8:30 AM SHARP.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Regina
May 2, 2025
Amazing story of Scotland - Foi Fantástica. Our guide, David, was very fun and always with very interesting information about all the places we passed. It really is worth a day, especially if you have the same luck as us with the group and the guide.
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Claragq1373qc
May 2, 2025
Awesome, authentic Scottish experience - We very much enjoyed this small group trip. David was absolutely delightful, very funny and full of stories. The weather was perfect, we got to enjoy majestic landscapes. Feeding the hairy coos was awesome ! The cruise was perfect, such a smooth sailing ! Thank you so much David
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Gpemen
Apr 26, 2025
Beautiful places!! - We really liked it, the guide very friendly and with a lot of knowledge, it was a very good choice we enjoyed the incredible landscapes
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U380zygaryw
Apr 26, 2025
Wonderful tour - Jam packed itinerary. We saw so much in one day. Wasn't quite prepared for the rollercoaster bus ride but there's no other way to get it all in. The fuide was amazing. He must have been a history author in a past life.
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Guide44123892280
Apr 24, 2025
A tour is only as good as your tour guide. - Paul was awesome. Told great stories in a great way. Tons of information. Well done. He really added a lot of depth to what we were experiencing.
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Violeta_m
Apr 18, 2025
Beautiful drive in... - Beautiful drive in nature, excellent occasion to visit Stirling castle. Our guide, Nick, was personable and knowledgeable. I stayed only a few days in Scotland and this tour worked very well as a comprehensive visit to the lakes and castles
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Anthonyd
Apr 16, 2025
Getting out of Edinburgh - A great day out with an entertaining and knowledgeable guide. Small group with small bus makes for an easy day.
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Keegan_r
Apr 14, 2025
The experience was... - The experience was wonderful and we had a good number of stops along the way which was great to stretch our legs and provided us with some excellent views and an opportunity to experience parts of Scotland we would never have found on our own. Our tour guide Collin was both funny and educational, and he shared the history in a storied manner which we found more engaging. Additionally, after we returned to town we chatted with him for a while and he provided us with other recommendations and information about Edinburgh which we found very helpful! His insight into the area and friendly demeanor went above and beyond! The tour itself was incredible, with Stirling Castle being the highlight for us.
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Vtjohnson95
Apr 13, 2025
Fantastic Day Trip - Fantastic day trip to see the Kelpies, Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond. Our tour guide was Ryan (not Brian). He was very friendly, engaging, knowledgeable and happy to answer questions. We appreciated him offering alternative activities to suit the group and the music shared to keep us all energised! The tour was a great way to get around to see key sights in a short amount of time and with as less stress as possible. Our only regret is not booking with The Hairy Coo directly to ensure they get 100% of the fee. However we are already planning our next trip to Scotland which we will be sure to include many more guided activities with The Hairy Coo!
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Jennybq1122ym
Apr 9, 2025
Great day with Allen! - Allen is the best tour guide. He was so knowledgeable, loves to tell a tall tale, and is highly entertaining. He loves what he does and it shows. We could not have had a better day. We learned so much about Scottish history. Thank you!!!
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From $76
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).