Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Cruise from Glasgow

On this guided small-group tour, you will travel to the Highlands to visit Loch Lomond and enjoy a cruise on the lake and visit Trossachs National Park. 

The route north to Stirling is one which has been used for thousands of years by invading armies. It was the northernmost frontier of the Roman empire and was later used by the English King Edward I, as he marched proudly towards Stirling (only to be sent homewards to think again!). As you approach Stirling the magnificent castle dominates your view and you make your way up toward the high volcanic rock where it imposes itself upon the surrounding land. 
To the north is the 220ft high tower of the National Wallace Monument commemorating Scotland’s great hero William Wallace, played by Mel Gibson in the Oscar-winning movie Braveheart.


From Stirling you travel into the Highlands to an area known as the Trossachs National Park. Often referred to as ‘The Highlands in Miniature’ it marks the point where the Lowlands meet the Highlands and entering this beautifully picturesque area feels like going into a different country. With its shimmering lochs, rugged mountain tops and forest-filled glens it’s easy to forget that this was once thought of as a dangerous frontier fought over by the fiercely territorial Highland clans. 

After lunch you ‘take the high road’ or back-road to Loch Lomond. At over 22 miles long, five miles wide at its widest point, and with more than 30 islands, it is Scotland’s largest loch. It takes its name from the mountain Ben Lomond on the eastern shore. Return to Glasgow in the evening.

Available:

Daily, all year (except on January 1st, December 25th & 26th)

Departure:

09:00 hrs from Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, G2 3NW (between Stances 23 to 32).

Duration:

9 hours

Guiding:

English

Child Policy:

Child discount applies to 5 to 15 year olds. Not available for children under 5.

Included:

Entrance fee to Stirling Castle.

A 1-hour cruise on Loch Lomond.

Driver/guide, live commentary, transportation by mini-coach.

 
Please note:

Entry fees to other visitor attractions are not included.