West Highlands, Lochs & Castles

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1-888-597-3519

905-639-9954

dhtour@dhtour.ca

1 Day
Availability : Year Round - Daily
Start: Edinburgh, Scotland
End: Edinburgh, Scotland

Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca to book. 

Capture the spirit of the Western Highlands and explore Scotland’s most atmospheric lochs and castles.

When you visit a country, you often don’t want modern buildings, fancy restaurants, and WiFi points.

You simply want to step inside a nature documentary, relive a history show, and explore the sights that inspired the postcards.

Well, if that’s you, then you’re in luck. Because this tour is exactly that.

It takes you on a journey through Scotland’s classic misty castles, sparkling lochs, wee coastal villages, and heather-clad mountains.

It’s a one day tour that lets you discover Scotland’s iconic sights, while also showing you some of the country’s best kept secrets.

9 HOURS / MODERATE WALKING / GUIDED /  SMALL COACH

Tour Details
Highlights:

Inveraray – Visit this 18th-century town and discover an ancient jail and a gorgeous castle.

Doune Castle – One of the best-preserved medieval castles in Scotland. It also featured in ‘Monty Python’s Holy Grail’, ‘Outlander’, and ‘The Outlaw King’.

Loch Awe – The longest loch in Scotland has close connections to the MacArthur, Campbell, Stewart, and MacGregor clans.

Rest and Be Thankful pass – Let the beauty sink in at this stunning location that was a popular rest spot for soldiers.

Conservation village of Luss – This idyllic village on the shores of Loch Lomond will make you want to pack your bags and move in.

Loch Lomond National Park – Admire the views and take postcard-perfect photos to share with your friends and family.

Pick Up Location & TIme

Edinburgh:  (Google Map)
Check-in closes at 8:00am (tour departs at 8:15am) – Gate J and Gate K, Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ

Drop off Location & Time

Edinburgh (Google Map)
Approx. 6:30pm

Price Includes

  • Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
  • Air conditioning as standard
  • The stories and services of an English speaking driver-guide
  • Entrance to Doune Castle

Meals

  • 0 breakfast
  • 0 lunches
  • 0 dinners
  • 0 teas

Price Excludes

  • Entry fees to visitor attractions
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pick up & drop off
  • Pre / Post hotel nights
  • Driver / Tour Leader gratuity is at your discretion
  • Travel Insurance
What to Expect

This day tour comes with a driver-guide who knows the stories, sights, and secrets of the areas you travel through; every itinerary is tested by travel-loving locals; and you get the chance to support the communities you visit.

  • Travel in a small group
  • Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
  • The stories and services of an English-speaking driver guide
  • Time off the bus to explore
Itinerary

Edinburgh

Leaving Edinburgh, you travel west, past Stirling castle to your first short stop at the conservation village of Luss on the “Bonnie, Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond. Wander around taking in its quaint houses and stunning views across the loch and try to spot the iconic Ben Lomond.

The scenery will soon become more dramatic as you travel west through the steep-sided mountains known as the Arrochar Alps to the great viewpoint at ‘Rest and Be Thankful’.

Inveraray

From there, you head to the picturesque town of Inveraray on the shores of Loch Fyne. Here you can admire the 18th-century castle (open to visitors April until October), take time to explore the town, or head to the Old Jail.*

*As Inveraray Castle may be sometimes closed, please refer to their website or ask us about their availability 

Kilchurn Castle

Next, you travel north and have a photo stop to admire Kilchurn Castle, a magnificent ruin situated on the edge of Loch Awe and former home of the Campbells of Breadalbane. Some say it’s cursed, so it’s better if you admire it from a distance.

Doune Castle

You then continue through Callander and cross the Highland Boundary Fault Line leaving behind the Highland crags. It’s time to visit quite a famous site – Doune Castle. It was built over 600 years ago and is still in great condition. You’ll have time to visit the stronghold and if you’re a fan of Monty Python and The Holy GrailThe Outlaw King, or the Outlander series, you can learn about how the castle was used as a filming set.

Edinburgh

After a day full of views of mysterious lochs, charming castles, and rugged mountains, you make your way back to Edinburgh and arrive in the capital in the early evening

Dates and Prices
Departure Dates and Days Adult (pp)
2025: January to March –  Daily (Except January 1) $135
2025: April to May –  Daily $150
2025: June to September –  Daily $170
2025: October –  Daily $150
2025: November to December –  Daily (Except December 24, 25, 26, & 31) $140
2026: January to March –  Daily (Except January 1) $140

Ask us about family rates (2 adults and 2 children minimum).

Pricing

Pricing is per person (pp).
Rates are in $ CAD.


Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca  to book.

Ask us for the best available pricing for your dates… customized hotel packages, coach tours, airport transfers, airfares and more.

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