Tour Description:
Spend a day exploring the land and legends of Scots heroes William Wallace and Rob Roy and experience the natural beauty of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, in Scotland’s first National Park. Enjoy a cruise, walk or cycle at stunning Loch Katrine* and end the day with a memorable visit to Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s most important castles for centuries.
Departing Glasgow we travel via the picturesque Campsie Fells, passing Glengoyne Distillery, before making our first stop at Balmaha, Loch Lomond. From here we enter The Trossachs, also known as ‘Scotland in miniature’ because of its stunning scenery and more famous, perhaps, for being home to the outlaw, Rob Roy MacGregor. After a lunch stop in Aberfoyle we travel over the Duke’s Pass, pausing for a glimpse of Loch Achray, before arriving at Loch Katrine, to experience the natural beauty which inspired Sir Walter Scott’s epic poem, “The Lady of the Lake”.
Within the beauty of Scotland’s first national park, we can enjoy a boat cruise on Loch Katrine, or a relaxing walk or cycle along the pathway
which follows the loch’s stunning northern shoreline. (April – October visits only. Bike hire subject to availability).
We depart for Stirling early afternoon and our last stop is the magnificent Stirling Castle, sitting high on volcanic rock, offering wonderful views of the landscape. You will have time to visit the castle and learn of the exploits of key historical figures including William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and Mary Queen of Scots. We then make our way back to Glasgow.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Balmaha, Loch Lomond, Aberfoyle, The Trossachs, Loch Katrine, Stirling Castle.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Loch Katrine Cruise and/or optional outdoor activities, Stirling Castle.
* Visit to Loch Katrine and cruise from April – October only.
Prices, Dates & What's Included:
Departure Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday throughout the year
From Glasgow
Departs: 09.30am / Returns: 06.00pm
Glasgow tours depart from 11 George Square, just outside the Visit Scotland Tourist Information Centre, near to Queen Street Railway Station.
(*Please ensure you arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before departure as we are unable to refund missed tours. see map)
Prices
- Price: £33.00
- Discount: £31.00
- Low season*: £30/£28 (*01/Nov to 30/Mar | except 21/Dec to 04/Jan)
**Note: All prices are in British Pound Sterling (Currency Converter)
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.