Oban and West Highland Castles Tour from Edinburgh

Tour ID: 1008 Tour Theme: Edinburgh Day Tours (Group Tours) This tour starts from: Edinburgh Duration: 1 Day - 10 Hours approx.
	Operated by: Timberbush Tours

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Tour Description:

Experience the natural beauty of the West Highlands: shimmering lochs, scenic mountain views, and romantic and historic castles. Visit the fishing town of Oban and picturesque Inveraray.

Leaving Edinburgh we travel via Stirling, enjoying a brief glimpse of the impressive Stirling Castle, perched imposingly on its volcanic rock. After a coffee stop at Kilmahog or Callander we continue our climb into the Western Highlands via Tyndrum, which was a key location for the expansion of the railway network in Scotland.

Moving further west we pass Dalmally village, where the River Orchy flows into Loch Awe, then we make a stop for lunch in the picturesque fishing town of Oban with its horseshoe bay and MacCaig’s Folly. After lunch, we move south and pause to admire the spectacular Kilchurn Castle, majestically situated on Loch Awe, and beautifully framed by mountains.

Our tour continues with a visit to Inveraray Castle*, (April-October only) historic seat of the Duke of Argyll. Inveraray, set on the shores of Loch Fyne, was a model “new town” of its day, and was built by the third Duke of Argyll in the mid 18th Century. Here we can explore the town’s Georgian houses and wide streets with its pretty views across the water.

We commence our return journey via the ‘Rest and Be Thankful’ pass, making a brief stop in the conservation village of Luss, Loch Lomond, before heading back to Edinburgh.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Stirling Castle, Kilmahog/Callander, Oban, Dunstaffnage Castle (in winter), Kilchurn Castle, Inveraray & Castle (summer), Rest & Be Thankful, Luss.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Inveraray Castle or Dunstaffnage Castle.

*This tour visits Inveraray Castle from April - October and alternates to Dunstaffnage Castle from October-March.

For departure details refer to the "Prices, Dates, and What's Included" Section...

Oban and Castles Tour of Scotland

Prices, Dates & What's Included:

Departure Days: Monday, Wednesday & Saturday throughout the year

From Edinburgh
Departs: 09.15am / Returns: 07.30pm
Edinburgh tours depart from 555 Castlehill, just below the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, at the top of the Royal Mile.
(*Please ensure you arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before departure as we are unable to refund missed tours. see map)

Prices
- Price: £35.00
- Discount: £33.00
**Note: All prices are in British Pound Sterling (Currency Converter)

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The Tour Includes:
- Transportation in a contemporary, air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach, plus the tour services of our great, knowledgeable driver-guides, who have a passion for Scotland and for what they do. Adult customers receive a free miniature of The Famous Grouse whisky (on all Glasgow tours and selected Edinburgh tours), and you also get access to a selection of free discount vouchers including visitor attractions, sightseeing, restaurants and shopping with the Timberbush Pocket Pass

Not Included:
- Food, drink, visitor attraction entry fees and activities such as cruises are not included in the tour price but these are optional and we can advise you of the costs before you book.

Important Information:
- We recommend you bring warm and/or waterproof clothing for the changeable Scottish weather, and because you will have the opportunities for walks on some of our tours. You should wear comfortable shoes for walking, take a sunblock and/or a hat for sunny days and don't forget your camera!

You can also take cold food and drink on the coach if you wish but you will always have stops for eating and drinking - your driver will inform you of the options on the tour.

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