Dagstur med liten gruppe fra Edinburgh til Stirling Castle og Loch Lomond
Leave Edinburgh and travel through the historic grace of Linlithgowshire. Your guide will help you spot Linlithgow palace, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots.
On the way to Loch Lomond you stop at the Kelpies Monument. These two horses’ heads stand as a testament to the horse power that drove the industrial development of Central Scotland.
From here you head to the shores of Loch Lomond, which is Scotland’s largest loch and is protected as Scotland’s first National Park.
This is the perfect place to enjoy a walk along the ‘bonny banks’ and take in fantastic views of the mountains. This tranquil area was once the home of Scotland’s famous highland folk hero, Rob Roy MacGregor. By spending time on the trails by the loch you’ll be walking in the footsteps of one of Scotland’s greatest legends.
Then head into the Trossachs or ‘The Highlands in Miniature’, where the Lowlands meet the Highlands. Steep mountains, shimmering lochs, and thick forests: this area is stunning.
Stop for lunch in Aberfoyle, a charming village in the heart of the National Park (own expense) and then continue to the city of Stirling where you can visit one of Scotland’s most magnificent castles. Opt to tour the inside independently (own expense) and learn why this castle was so instrumental in Scottish history.
From here your short journey back to Edinburgh passes The Kelpies once again before arriving back in the capital.
- Professional driver/guide
- Transport by top of the range Mercedes minicoach
- Small group tour (16 people max) for a more personal experience
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fees
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Min. age 5 years old. We do not accept children under the age of 5 years.
- There are opportunities to take nature walks, it is recommended to bring suitable clothing and footwear. Scotland can be a wet place!
- The First Edinburgh tour operator to be awarded 5 star status by the Scottish Tourist Board.
- Caring for the Environment:The tour operator aims to leave the legacy of Scotland's beautiful landscape for future generations to enjoy. The tour is as close as you can get to touring in your own car, but with the added benefit of reducing your carbon footprint by 75% (based on 2 persons traveling the same distance in their own car). The operator's commitment to environmental excellence has been recognized with 2 top Gold awards from the Green Tourism scheme and Keep Edinburgh Clean awards.
A great tour led by Andy. Exceptional guide. A great way to see the Kelpies, Loch Lomond, and Stirling Castle in 1 day. The small tour group thru Rabbies is highly recommended.
I, my wife and 2 friends arranged this trip in order to visit some of the countryside surrounding Edinburgh (we were attending the "Fringe"). The itinerary and the logistics fitted the requirement and Henry was a good guide/driver - knowledgeable and good interpersonal skills - and a credit to Rabbie's Tours.
Our tour director Graham was knowledgeable and funny. The tour encompassed the spots that were advertised and we were satisfied with what we saw. We also felt very safe with Graham’s driving. He also had some suggestions about buying a clan map and when to look out of the window for a particularly good view. He was also quite friendly in taking a picture of my husband and me at the Kelpies. Graham was excellent when he spoke, but we had a member of the tour who took over some of the commentary by rambling on about the American Civil War. I am not sure how a tour leader shuts down such a person, but the tour would have been more enjoyable if he had.All around a good experience and I would recommend it to others.
The Giant Horses don't belong on this tour. People who want history, don't care about these statues. The day was not great, so we spent almost no time at Loch Lomond which was a great disappointment. We had tickets for Sterling Castle so got to do the tour inside. That was wonderful. Loved Mike's stories during the drive--he is very knowledgeable and entertaining.
We enjoyed the drive into the country to see Stirling Castle. Interesting castle, well kept, lots of history. We had lunch (on our own) in the small town of Calendar. It had started to rain, so my friend had to buy a rain poncho! Next was a walk along Loch Lomond. Even in the drizzle, it was an awesome time, loved the walk! Very fun day!
This was an amazing tour! Rabbies did a great job getting us there quickly, safely, and in good company. Our guide was Mahri, and she did a phenomenal job! She had a great balance of sharing stories of Scotland, playing music that was connected with her stories, and providing some quiet time on the bus. The particular tour was a shorter day about 9 hour day which was nice to give us some more relaxed time when we got back to Edinburgh.
Amy was a great guide who kept us entertained all day with history and trivia as well as some great music and humour. The tour took in the beauty and history of Scotland giving us more than just a taste, considering it was only a day tour.
Fantastic day trip! Talkative and personable guide and a lovely coach. 10/10 would recommend.