Edinburgh · STIRLING CASTLE DAY TRIPS
An hour up the motorway sits the castle that controlled the crossing everything had to use. These 15 days pair it variously with Loch Lomond, the Kelpies or Bannockburn — with admission stated, because whether the ticket is included changes the real price.
9-hour Edinburgh day trip to the Kelpies, optional Loch Lomond cruise, the Trossachs, and Stirling Castle, with paid entry extras.
“The trip is really worth the money, not time consuming, not taking a whole day. And especially the guide, Mohammad, really cheerful and helpful during the tour.”
Small-group day trip from Edinburgh to the Kelpies, Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle, with castle admission included on a 16-seat coach.
“See a lot in one day. fast paced …active. Fun driver/ guide/ Prefer less chatt at times. that being said , Ally was very entertaining”
Guided day trip from Edinburgh to the Kelpies, Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle, and the Forth Bridges, with live commentary and scenic stops.
“A wonderful adventure. Saw three interesting places. Lorna the guide was funny and enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Our driver (Safick?) was funny and pleasant too. They played off each other well. Left and returned on time, clean, modern bus. I wish the castle tickets had been included- it would’ve saved time. Lunch place was disappointing. We could only get soup (it was good) because they couldn’t produce the food fast enough to feed everyone before we had to leave. Not enough people working there, perhaps?”
9-hour day trip from Edinburgh to the Kelpies, Loch Lomond walk, Trossachs scenery, and Stirling Castle, with guide and entry.
“It was allover a great Experience. Kim is a lovely Guide with very good knowledge. She bringst history to Live.”
Edinburgh day trip to Stirling Castle, The Kelpies, and Loch Lomond with live guide, comfort breaks, and optional cruise.
“Pete was our guide and he made the whole day fantastic!! It was exactly what I wanted our friends to experience!! Can not recommend Hairy Coo tours enough!!”
Guided day trip from Edinburgh to Dunfermline Abbey, Stirling Castle, and Rosslyn Chapel. Door-to-door transport, admissions mostly extra.
“The stops in this tour were all amazing and Chris was a great guide and storyteller. Rosslyn Chapel and Stirling Castle were my favourites. The chapel was stunning and I could have stared at the inside for hours! Wish we could have been there on a day a service was held. Stirling Castle was beautiful with my favourite being Queen Anne's Garden. Would do the tour again!”
Air-conditioned day trip from Edinburgh to Loch Lomond, Balmaha, and Stirling, with Kelpies stop and optional Stirling Castle visit.
“The guides told great stories and are very knowledgeable about the history. Plenty of time at each stop.”
One-day Highlands tour from Edinburgh featuring the Kelpies, Loch Lomond, and Stirling Castle, with live guidance and audio options.
“Great tour to see the Kelpies, Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle. Had plenty of time to explore the castle. Ryan our guide was very knowledgeable”
Small-group day trip from Edinburgh to Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and Glengoyne Distillery, with guided stories and a whisky tasting.
“Gregor was an amazing guide and the tour was an efficient way to see some of the areas most historical and beautiful sights. I would do this tour again. Great for kids”
A 9-hour guided day from Edinburgh featuring Dunfermline Abbey, Stirling Castle, Bannockburn, and Rosslyn Chapel, tied together by Scotland’s legends.
“The whole day was amazing. Both my husband and I enjoyed the places we visited as well as the historical references made throughout our drive to each sites by our driver Brody. We also appreciated the choice of music he had on the bus.”
A Spanish-led day trip from Edinburgh that mixes Highlands forest walks, Stirling history, and a Blair Athol distillery stop for $76.
“Excursion very complete, enjoying both walks in the forest and the culture and gastronomy of the Highlands. A comfortable and enjoyable way to enjoy the charm of this area. In our case Javi guided us and made the experience a lot of fun... I would have liked the history teachers to have explained the battles to me.... To recommend and repeat.Auto-translated”
A 90-minute guided walk through Stirling Old Town, mixing street-level landmarks, jails, and a final look at Stirling Castle from the outside.
“Diane was funny & factual about Stirling William Wallace & robert the Bruce she talks about too with her insight made it more enjoyable”
Full-day coach trip from Edinburgh to the Kelpies, Loch Lomond (optional cruise), Stirling Castle, and South Queensferry bridges.
“Fun family exploring day. Saw some beautiful countryside and Sterling castle was a treat to see. Recommend it!”
A 10-hour day trip from Edinburgh to Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and a Glasgow Clydeside whisky tasting session.
“We immensely enjoyed John on the Auchentoshan, castle and Loch Lomond tour. We enjoyed Johns jokes and the insightful stories and tidbits. We were lucky enough even to have a surprise visit to the Helix Kelpies as well! Wish the Loch Lomond visit was a little more scenic but can't jam everything in one day. Highly recommend overall!”
Small-group day trip from Edinburgh to Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and Glengoyne Distillery, with whisky tasting and classic Highlands views.
“Great guide, not too much info but kept us amused and informed”
Every kind of day out in the city, and the best of each.
