Nov 7, 2025
Epic day of history and sightseeing! - This tour was an exceptional experience from start to finish.
Immediately after booking the tour through Tripadvisor, the organizer reached out to introduce us to our tour guide Chris, set out the itinerary, and consult with us on ways to make our trip more special. We were able to plan a full day that included the feature locations but also skipped duplicate sites we had already seen on other tours. We very much appreciated the communication, as we knew exactly where we were going, when to be ready, and when we'd be back to the hotel.
Our guide Chris was terrific - he had a deep knowledge of local history and brought the locations to life. The Battle of Bannockburn experience was a ton of fun, with the story of the battle engagingly told looking down over a large map with moving pieces and Medieval military strategy straight from a video game. The Wallace Monument is breathtaking (not just because of the stairs!) and not to be missed. Doune Castle and Stirling Castle were incredible, and we were able to add in a glimpse of Linlithgow Castle at the end of a busy day.
Chris even played us some tunes on the pipes overlooking the beautiful SAS Memorial. It was the perfect conclusion to a milestone trip.
If you are a history buff looking to learn more about Scotland's rich history with a charming and engaging guide, this is the tour for you!
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Oct 6, 2025
Walk though history with personal attention - This is a great tour and well worth it. Personal touches, go at your speed, and the day was well connected in tell the story of the time. Plus you get to see it with your own eyes.
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Sep 23, 2025
Great tour - Chris was excellent. Lovely fellow and knew his topic. Went with my wife, mother and 3 children and he was able to cater for all of us.
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Sep 20, 2025
Warriors & Wilderness - I really enjoyed this trip. The views were breathtaking and the Battle Of Bannockburn a very interesting experience. The Kelpies are a must see. Our driver Tam was very knowledgeable and he was always on time on both our trips with him.
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Aug 10, 2025
Outstanding day trip - Outstanding history-driven tour of amazing castles and battlefields. Keith was a passionate and engaging guide, very highly recommend for anyone looking for a great day trip
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Jul 20, 2025
Castles Galore!! - If you are a battle history buff, then this tour gives you lots to see. Stops at 4 monuments/castles plus the views and stories on the drive to each stop. Our tour guide Chris was delightful to visit with throughout the day (he has a wicked wit, which kept us laughing). There was a surprise bonus when we found out the final castle was the filming site for a funny little movie celebrating 50 years in 2025 (coconuts, Ni, flesh wound, 😂). This was a wonderful day; thanks, Chris!!!
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Jul 14, 2025
Great Day Trip - We covered a lot of ground today. It was a very interesting tour and we saw so much. Tam was a great guide. We enjoyed this very much and would recommend it to others.
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Oct 23, 2025
Not enjoyable and overpriced - Lack of communication, lack of knowledge of the local history, overpriced for what you get. Just not an enjoyable experience. This is poorly run and no organisation at all.
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Oct 16, 2025
Poorly managed and unsafe - This TRIPorganiser tour was a disaster from start to finish. The main reason we booked it was to visit Doune Castle and Dunblane Cathedral — but unbelievably, we missed both. Due to poor planning and time management by the guide, we arrived at Doune Castle after it had closed and were denied entry. No backup plan, no solution — just standing outside locked gates. Then, we found out we were also too late to visit Dunblane Cathedral. Missing one key stop is bad enough — missing both is inexcusable. When the guide realized we were behind schedule, he began driving erratically — speeding through roads, and even texting while driving. It was reckless and made several of us feel genuinely unsafe. To make matters worse, the guide wasn’t from Scotland and had only a very limited understanding of the local history. The commentary was shallow and added little to the experience. This tour was a waste of time, poorly run, and dangerously executed. I cannot recommend it to anyone — and I sincerely hope the company takes steps to train its guides, prioritize customer safety, and stick to the promised itinerary.
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Oct 16, 2025
Unsafe and Unacceptable – We Missed the Doune Castle and Cathedral Entirely - This TRIPorganiser tour was a disaster from start to finish. The main reason we booked it was to visit Doune Castle and Dunblane Cathedral — but unbelievably, we missed both.
Due to poor planning and time management by the guide, we arrived at Doune Castle after it had closed and were denied entry. No backup plan, no solution — just standing outside locked gates. Then, we found out we were also too late to visit Dunblane Cathedral. Missing one key stop is bad enough — missing both is inexcusable.
When the guide realized we were behind schedule, he began driving erratically — speeding through roads, and even texting while driving. It was reckless and made several of us feel genuinely unsafe.
To make matters worse, the guide wasn’t from Scotland and had only a very limited understanding of the local history. The commentary was shallow and added little to the experience.
This tour was a waste of time, poorly run, and dangerously executed. I cannot recommend it to anyone — and I sincerely hope the company takes steps to train its guides, prioritize customer safety, and stick to the promised itinerary.
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