Kilmartin Glen Standing Stones Small Group Tour from Glasgow

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Loch Lomond

  We make our morning refreshment stop by the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond where you can soak in the beautiful scenery.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Rest and be Thankful

  We will make a brief stop here at the viewpoint to take pictures.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Auchindrain Township

  Our next major stop is Auchindrain Township, one of Scotland’s finest surviving examples of a traditional Highland farming settlement. Wander among its historic cottages, barns and agricultural buildings while learning how families lived, worked and supported one another in rural Highland life. Auchindrain provides a fascinating insight into the customs, traditions and everyday routines of a community whose way of life endured for generations.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 4
  Kilmartin Glen

  Around 800 ancient monuments exist within a six mile radius of Kilmartin village. You’ll have around 3 hours to explore this incredibly special place. We recommend starting at the Kilmartin Museum. Here you’ll find a vast array of ancient artefacts including quartz tools used to make prehistoric rock art. Nearby is Kilmartin Parish Church where you’ll find a remarkable collection of early grave slabs. Some of these slabs are of early Christian design and others are medieval. Nether Largie standing stones and Temple Wood are within walking distance from the museum. Temple Wood’s 13 standing stones is the picturesque setting for the best-preserved stone circle in Kilmartin Glen. The Temple Wood Stone Circle’s use began some time before 3000 BC and continued into the Bronze Age, ending around 1000 BC. A timber ring pre-dated the stone circle you see today by around 2,000 years. Please note this stop may be shortened by 20 minutes in the winter months to accommodate the early sunset.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Kilmartin Museum

  Passengers can opt to pay entry to Kilmartin Museum and learn more about the fascinating history of the area.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 6
  Kilchurn Castle

  At the northern tip of Loch Awe, we pause to take photos of the magnificent Kilchurn Castle. Set against a dramatic mountain backdrop, the castle enjoys one of Scotland’s most picturesque locations. You’ll have time to admire the breathtaking scenery and capture some memorable photographs before we make our way onwards to Tyndrum.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Tyndrum

  Our last stop is Tyndrum, a charming Highland village nestled among the surrounding mountains. Take some time to grab a drink or a bite to eat, unwind and stretch your legs before we set off on the final stage of our journey.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• We are unable to accommodate children under 5.
• Our tours depart from between stance 23 - 32. Please check in 15 minutes before departure. The station information board will display the exact stance for the tour. If you do not arrive on time for check in you will unfortunately miss your tour.

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