Standing Stones and Stone Circles of Kilmartin Glen

5.0
(5 reviews)

10 hours 15 minutes (approximately)

A superb day tour where we’ll take you on a journey through the history of Scotland. Explore one of Scotland’s richest prehistoric landscapes.

This area spans 5000 years with standing stones, stone circles, rock art, and the ancient hill fort of Dunadd.

What's Included

Services of your Driver-Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Transportation by mini coach
Meals and Refreshments
Entrance to Kilmartin Museum (£16.00 per adult, £14.00 per senior/student, £6.60 per child)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours 15 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Loch Lomond

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

    30 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
    Dunadd Fort

    You’ll have time to explore the ancient hill fort at Dunadd. Occupied since the Iron Age, it was once the capital of Dalriada one of the early kingdoms of Gaelic Scotland.

    35 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5

    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

    This massive rock outcrop is one of the finest examples of prehistoric rock art in Scotland. The carvings are extensive with spirals and massive multiple ring marks, some stretching a meter across. There will be time to explore and capture some photos of the historical site. Please note this stop may be shortened by 10 minutes in the winter months to accommodate the early sunset.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Inveraray

    We’ll have a break in the traditional county town of Inveraray for evening refreshments.

    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.
Supplied by Discover Scotland Tours

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