Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow
4.8
26 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!
Duration:
7 hours, 10 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Stirling Castle - Your expert Tour Guide will take you from Balloch at the foot of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and take you over to Stirling Castle, one of the most historic Castles in Scotland. Besieged by Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1746 during the Jacobite Uprising (Think Outlander) it has connections also to Mary Queen of Scots and swapped hands between the Scots and the English during the Wars of Independence (Think Braveheart) You’ll get the chance to visit the castle and learn all about what makes this castle so significant.
- Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - You’ll be exploring in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and hearing all about the Highland boundary fault line and how the land crashing together in this exact location millions of years ago has created the beautiful landscape renowned the world over. Your guide will share stories of history, legend, wildlife and much more and explain why this area of Scotland is such a special location.
- Glengoyne Distillery - Your guide will quench that thirst of our “water of life” and get you over to Glengoyne Distillery where you’ll have the freedom to enjoy a guided Whisky Distillery Tour and see how Scotch Whisky is produced and even sample a wee dram or two to warm you after the hike.
- Balmaha - Visit Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and the town of Balmaha for a lovely scenic hike along the banks of Loch Lomond
- Glasgow - Start your day tour of Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk and Highland Whisky Distillery in Scotland’s largest city of Glasgow
- Drymen - Travel through the gorgeous town of Drymen in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
- Croftamie - Travel through the beautiful wee town of Croftamie as you get ready to drink whisky
What's Included
- Experienced and fun guide
- Scottish Highlands tour
- Combination of driving and walking
- Air-conditioned minibus transport
- Small group for a personalized experience
- Guided short hikes
What's Not Included
- No food or drinks included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up or drop off
- Glengoyne Distillery - £18p/p Payable on the day directly
- Stirling Castle - Adult £19.50 on day. Child £10 online or £11 on day.
Additional Information
Discover Scotland like never before with our premium 5-star journeys, recognized by the Scottish Tourism Board. Our seasoned tour guides will immerse you in captivating tales, folklore, and local legends, always ready to satisfy your inquiries.
We maintain an 8-passenger limit in our tours, favouring a more hands-on exploration approach over conventional sightseeing.
On your visit to Scotland, you definitely have a checklist of essential sights:
• Historic Castle
• Highland Whisky Distillery
• A trek through the stunning Scottish Highlands
So, ready your pens and prepare to tick, tick, tick away because today you will cross off these delightful Scottish experiences from your list.
- 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
- Minimum numbers apply. 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
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.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(26 Ratings)
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Eric_s
Apr 4, 2024
Lauren was awesome, as were the sights! - Lauren was an amazing guide and we learned we were her first solo group! Happy to break her in for the rest of you ... a real pleasure. All aspects were as represented or better, and we highly recommend it. The Glengoyne Distillery folks, Bill and Lorna, were a delight!
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Briguy052022
Oct 17, 2023
Great Day trip with Experience Scotland's Wild and our guide Laura - We had a wonderful day with our guide Laura, from Scotland's Wild.
The day trip started off by travelling to Stirling Castle, then on to Loch Lomond - with a short hike up the hill, to get a great view of the lake and the Scottish Highlands and topped it off with a taste of a fine local whisky.
And then to finish off, we had a tour through the Glengoyne Distillery, another whisky tasting there and an opportunity to buy some of their fine produce.
It was a day we will remember for a long time, with so many great places to see and a lot of fun and laughs a long the way!
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Jennifer_w
Oct 9, 2023
Best tour ever - We had the best tour guide EVER!!! Laura went above and beyond to make our experience incredible!!! She was so knowledgeable, friendly, and she even surprised my son with a cupcake for his birthday!! I highly recommend Scotlandswild for tours!!!
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Brian_p
Sep 26, 2023
Good tour. - Great tour, small bus , great guide, lots of fun, worth the money , and if you get Andrew as a guide consider your self lucky. He was informative and fun to be with. Great tour all around!
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Guide41719794072
Sep 22, 2023
Craig Irving gave us the best tour of our Great Britain trip! - Craig was amazing. He was very outgoing, humorous, super knowledgeable in Scotland history, interesting tales, and you can see how much he adores his Scotland. I fell in love with Scotland through him. He and my husband started discussing Robert Byrne and he recited all 14 (I think it was 14) stanzas of Ode to Haggis in the olde English. Not once, but twice because I thought I was videoing, but I didn’t press the button properly! My husband and I were older than the others in our small group and he was sure to be mindful of our limitations and ensured we were taken care of. I will never forget our day and Craig. It was the perfect way to end our weeks of touring.
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Ashley
Sep 21, 2023
Great day tour from Glasgow - Wonderful tour with Andrew. We started with Stirling Castle and got there early enough to beat the crowds. We had a lovely short hike for a view of Loch Lomond, and a great tour of Glengoyne Distillery. We didn't have time for lunch before the distillery, so it might be wise to eat a large breakfast or bring a sandwich. Andrew is a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide; he even spoke some Gaelic for us and gave us valuable tips for our visit to Lewis and Harris.
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Alfredsl9472lf
Sep 18, 2023
A perfect tour - Our tour guide Andrew was the best guide we ever had on tours and we did a lot of them in several countries. We had a great day with much fun and at the end a special song by driving back to Glasgow. Many thanks to Andrew for interesting stories and we learned a lot of Scotland history.
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Peterf9220
Sep 15, 2023
A wonderful exploration of the Scottish Highlands! - First of all, this was a really fun experience, and Andrew was a fantastic guide and really knows the area and was extremely fun and informative.
We did have a mix-up at the beginning, but it was not the fault of Andrew or John. We had booked this experience through GetYourGuide and they sent us completely incorrect information for the meetup information. Because of this, we missed the bus and had to get our own bus ticket to Stirling. For anyone booking this experience, you need to find the Scotland's Wild truck on the north side of the bus station.
That being said, John and Andrew went above and beyond to get us connected back up with them in Stirling and get us back on the tour. They coordinated through WhatsApp and everything and we got connected again. Unfortunately, that meant we missed out on an hour of Stirling Castle, but it was absolutely not due to any fault of John or Andrew, it was GetYourGuide's fault.
This is a great way to see the beautiful Scottish Highlands, Stirling Castle and one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland. Loch Lomond is stunningly beautiful and Andrew had so many fun stories and legends of the area. He also showed us some things in the castle to make up for us being delayed, which was absolutely wonderful.
We highly recommend this experience! Just make sure all your information says Scotland's Wild for the meet up point. Thanks for a great time, Andrew!
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Anahlin
Aug 5, 2023
Super Day - This tour offers a busy, yet unhurried, day of wonderful experiences. Our driver/guide, Andrew, did an amazing job. He is knowledgeable, has a beaming personality, and a humorous nature...there is never a dull moment. Ask for him!
The activities are very well thought out, and provide a day of absolute pleasure and beauty. In addition, we had a very nice group lunch at a good restaurant on Loch Lomond. The Glengoyne Distillery visit is not to be missed. Also, a couple of nice walks to vantage points that offer breathtaking views of Loch Lomond. It is a day well spent.
We recommend Andrew and this tour completely. You will have a wonderful day full of sights and adventures.
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Lon_h
Jul 11, 2023
Callum is the best - Callum was probably the best tour guide I've ever had. Young, energetic, knowledgeable and his interaction with the group makes for a wonderful experience. The 3 parts of the tour are all quite different and equally entertaining. Stirling Castle is amazing, only negative for the entire trip was the desire for more time at the castle. The hike was a quick but intense climb to a stunning vantage point. Afterwards Callum shared some local treats with the group. Extremely enjoyable day trip.
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