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Scottish Highlands Tour: Castles, Whisky, and Hikes
4.9
79 Ratings
Glasgow City
Embark on a 5-star tour from Glasgow to Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and a whisky distillery. Explore historic castles, enjoy a scenic walk in the Scottish Highlands, and indulge in the finest Highland whisky. Book now!
Embark on a 5-star tour from Glasgow to Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and a whisky distillery. Explore historic castles, enjoy a scenic walk in the Scottish Highlands, and indulge in the finest Highland whisky. Book now!
Duration:
7 hours, 10 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Stirling Castle - An expert tour guide will lead the journey from Balloch, located at the base of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, to Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s most historic castles. This castle, besieged by Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1746 during the Jacobite Uprising (think Outlander), is also linked to Mary Queen of Scots and…
- Stirling Castle - An expert tour guide will lead the journey from Balloch, located at the base of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, to Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s most historic castles. This castle, besieged by Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1746 during the Jacobite Uprising (think Outlander), is also linked to Mary Queen of Scots and changed hands between the Scots and the English during the Wars of Independence (think Braveheart). Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the castle and discover its historical significance.
- Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - Explore Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park while learning about the Highland boundary fault line. This area, formed by land collisions millions of years ago, boasts a stunning landscape admired worldwide. The guide will share tales of history, legend, wildlife, and more, explaining why this part of Scotland is so unique.
- Glengoyne Distillery - The guide will satisfy the thirst for “water of life” by taking visitors to Glengoyne Distillery. Here, guests can enjoy a guided Whisky Distillery Tour, learn about Scotch Whisky production, and sample a wee dram or two to warm up after the hike.
- Balmaha - Visit Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and the charming town of Balmaha for a scenic hike along the banks of Loch Lomond.
- Glasgow - Begin the day tour of Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk, and Highland Whisky Distillery in Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow.
- Drymen - Travel through the picturesque town of Drymen in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.
- Croftamie - Journey through the delightful wee town of Croftamie in preparation for whisky tasting.
What's Included
- An experienced, knowledgeable fun guide
- Travel around the Scottish Highlands
- Driving and Walking Tour, we get out and experience the beautiful sights
- Transport in an air conditioned 8 seater minibus
- Small group active sight-seeing tour
- Guided short walk in the Highlands
- An experienced, knowledgeable fun guide
- Travel around the Scottish Highlands
- Driving and Walking Tour, we get out and experience the beautiful sights
- Transport in an air conditioned 8 seater minibus
- Small group active sight-seeing tour
- Guided short walk in the Highlands
What's Not Included
- No food or drinks included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up or drop off
- Glengoyne Distillery - Approx £22 per person Payable on the day directly to the distillery
- Stirling Castle - Approx £21.50 on day
- Entrance fees
- No food or drinks included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up or drop off
- Glengoyne Distillery - Approx £22 per person Payable on the day directly to the distillery
- Stirling Castle - Approx £21.50 on day
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Our exceptional 5-star tours, recognized by the Scottish Tourism Board, provide an ideal opportunity to explore and experience Scotland. Accompanied by our expert guides, who are full of fascinating stories, myths, and legends, guests are encouraged to ask questions!
We conduct our tours with a 16-person limit, allowing for more time to engage in…
Our exceptional 5-star tours, recognized by the Scottish Tourism Board, provide an ideal opportunity to explore and experience Scotland. Accompanied by our expert guides, who are full of fascinating stories, myths, and legends, guests are encouraged to ask questions!
We conduct our tours with a 16-person limit, allowing for more time to engage in ‘sight-doing’ rather than just sight-seeing.
When visiting Scotland, there are typically a few essential places on your “must-visit” list:
• Historic Castle
• Highland Whisky Distillery
• Walk in the dramatic Scottish Highlands
So, let’s take a pen and tick off check, check, check on that list, as today is the day to experience all these amazing Scottish attractions.
- 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
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- 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
Buchanan Bus Station Taxi Rank
Cowcaddens Road
Meet at Taxi Rank on the North side of Buchanan Bus Station
Check-in - 15 minutes before Tour starts Time
Please make sure you arrive on time as your Guide will need to leave at the tour start time
Meet at our Van with an Experience of Scotland's Wild Logo
If you think you may be late, call us.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(79 Ratings)
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Annemarie_g
Nov 18, 2025
Make the most of your time! - A great way to sight see, stress free! Jim is so knowledgeable and kind. We were able to experience so much in one day!
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Peter_v
Nov 17, 2025
Scotland in a single day - Now that we only had one day to experience the area around Glasgow, this was the right trip. History, nature, Scottish tradition and whiskey. James was the perfect guide for us
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G3407hwmelissab
Nov 9, 2025
Fun day with great host! - My husband and I spent a great day outside of the city. Our host Cal was very personable and knowledgeable on all the stops. We particularly enjoyed the hike at the Loch as well as the easy conversation on the drive and awesome music playlist!
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Maguirejb1
Nov 9, 2025
Great Trip with a super guide - This was a really enjoyable day trip from Glasgow. James was a super guide. Just the right length. Would highly recommend.
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Christine_d
Oct 14, 2025
Excellent Trip! - Great experience! James is a very knowledgeable and kind tour guide. We had a great tour. Thank-you!
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Jennifer_m
Oct 14, 2025
Loved our tour and our guide, James! Five stars! - Outstanding tour. Our guide James was phenomenal. Lots of fun and well organized. We really liked that this was a smaller group tour. We’d highly recommend this tour!
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Curious786995
Sep 17, 2025
Best way to see Stirling Castle and Loch Lommand - Our tour guide James was very informative and friendly. He gave us lots of extra information on the history of the areas we were traveling through. Stirling Castle is not to be missed as it’s one of the best castles in Scotland and Loch Lommand is stunning. We highly recommend this tour and can’t say enough good things about James.
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Cbtraveltheworld
Sep 10, 2025
Balanced and well-thought out day trip/tour - We had such a wonderful day with our driver/tour guide, Jim. It turned out there were no other travelers that day, so it was like having a personal driver. Jim was so personable and engaging and was a great storyteller as we approached each sight. I think what I also appreciated was the right balance of no. of sights and amount of time spent at each. It felt just right. For those wondering about the Loch Lomond Walk, I wouldn't describe it as overly technical, but as it is often wet/rainy in Scotland, the path can be a tad slick and there is some elevation gain and drop. Depending on time of year, I might suggest shoes that are waterproof and some grip as opposed to just walking/everyday shoes. Admittedly not major whisky drinkers, but really appreciated the tour of the Glengoyne Distillery and the tasting. The staff were great and engaging and not at all pushy. If you are wondering about food/lunch options, the Stirling Castle does have a mini cafe, but is rather limited in terms, esp if you have dietary restrictions. We brought a small lunch bag and had our food during the drive to Loch Lomond and that worked out fine.
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Matt_r
Sep 3, 2025
A great way to explore the countryside - Jim was a fantastic host, answering every question along the way in the extremely clean, comfy, spacious, up to date van. The activity tickets aren't included in the price -- which is stated in the description, but it's good to remember. The van has phone charger ports but they're USB-C, not USB, so bring an adapter or appropriate cord if needed. Felt like we had enough time everywhere but didn't waste time lingering, and every destination was well worth it. Almost worth it for the transport alone after seeing some of the roads and traffic!
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Moira_c
Aug 29, 2025
Day trip outside of Glasgow. - Lovely day out. Calum is a wonderful guide. Knowledgeable and fun. We had only one day to explore the area outside Glasgow and this trip checked all the boxes.
Highly recommend.
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