Standing Stones, Inveraray and Kilchurn Castle & Highlands Tour starting Balloch

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Balloch

  Start your tour in the beautiful wee town of Balloch, the most southern town in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park (Pass by)

  Enter Loch Lomond National Park stop at the beautiful village of Luss for a some great views, history and culture.

  Admission ticket free
• 2
  Luss

  Discover the beautiful town of Luss on the banks of Loch Lomond and learn the history, wildlife and culture of the area

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Scottish Highlands (Pass by)

  Enter the Highlands of Scotland and discover the beauty of this dramatic and gorgeous land and you visit many wonderful locations throughout the day

  Admission ticket free
• Tarbet (Pass by)

  Leave Loch Lomond behind you as you travel west towards Inveraray Castle

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Travel deeper in to the western Highlands of Scotland through the village of Arrochar on the banks of Loch Long

  Admission ticket free
• Rest and be Thankful (Pass by)

  See the beauty of Glen Crow as you pass by the Rest and be Thankful in the Highlands of Scotland

  Admission ticket free
• 3
  Inveraray Castle & Gardens

  The first stop of the day is the Gothic style castle of Inveraray, home to the Dukes of Argyll and the seat of Clan Campbell. Here you will discover the part the Clan Campbell played in the Wars of Scottish Independence and get the chance to see rifles which were supposedly used against the Jacobite soldiers. For those who love flowers and gardens, there’s also a wonderful 16-acre Garden to explore.

  1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• Lochgilphead (Pass by)

  Pass through the town of Lochgilphead as you travel towards Standing Stones

  Admission ticket free
• 4
  Kilmartin Glen

  Visit 5000 year old Standing Stones, stone circles and burial cairns all 1000's of years older than the Egyptian pyramids.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  Explore Standing Stones, burial Cairns and Stone Circles in one of the most historic locations in Scotland

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Loch Awe (Pass by)

  Travel along the beautiful banks of one of Scotland's longest lakes and see why the Clan Campbell made this area their home on your way to the historic Kilchurn Castle

  Admission ticket free
• 6
  Kilchurn Castle

  Take a walk to Kilchurn Castle, a stronghold which once belonged to member of the Clan Campbell, this one though is very different to Inveraray. This ruined castle on the banks of Loch Awe was once a fortress, a comfortable residence and then ended it’s days as a garrison stronghold before being destroyed by lightning. We’ll take the short walk in and explore this historic Castle.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Tyndrum

  Enter Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park through it's most northern town, Tyndrum

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Crianlarich (Pass by)

  See the beauty of the mountains of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park as you travel through the town of Crianlarich

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Unfortunately this tour isn't suitable for wheelchairs. For a tour designed for wheel chair access, please get in contact directly and we will be more than happy to create a suitable day out
• Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with a mobility or physical disability
• Our tours operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. We recommend a pair of walking shoes/boots, dressing in layers, and waterproof clothing

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