Our first stop is Doune - a well preserved 14th century castle, set amid the lovely Stirlingshire countryside.
Here you can take an audio tour of the Castle* narrated by Monty Python's Terry Jones and hear the exciting history of the medieval castle and it's residents. Doune Castle is the atmospheric stand-in for the fictional Castle Leoch in the TV show Outlander and can also be seen as a film location in Game of Thrones. (Gray Line offers you a 10% discount on the ticket price to Doune Castle)
We then journey north passing lochs and mountains before stopping at Kilchurn Castle set on the banks of Loch Awe; this is one of the most photographed Castles in Scotland and often seen in Calendars
Our next stop is Inverary, where your driver will give you a tour of the picturesque town and you will have plenty of time to enjoy lunch, and perhaps visit the jail* or castle* (featured in Downtown Abbey)
Leaving Inverary, you can enjoy views of Loch Fyne, famous for its seafood, before heading over the mountains with a brief photograph stop at the top of the Rest & Be Thankful Pass.
We then stop in the village of Luss, located on the banks of Loch Lomond before returning back to Edinburgh via Stirling with views of Stirling Castle.
*optional extra, admission charge payable
****Please Note - Doune Castle had limited parking and a walk to the Castle may be required*
Suitable for:
Solo
Couples
Students
Groups
Kids
Business
Additional information
- Duration: 10 Hours
- Starting time: 08:30
- Ending time: 19:00
Experience
Experience for yourself the picturesque lochs, beautiful villages and historic castles that make the Scottish Highlands a place everyone wants to visit.
* Doune Castle** – visit the film location for Outlander, Game of Thrones and Monty Python & the Holy Grail
* Loch Awe and Kichurn Castle – beautiful spots for your photos
* Inverary Town and Castle – explore this beautiful loch side town with an optional castle or jail visit
* Luss – enjoy time in a village located on the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond
Included
* Choose from several departurte points
* Guided tour with a fully trained and experienced driver/guide
* Edinburgh city centre drop offs
Not included
* Entrance fees to attractions
* Boat fees
* Gratuities
* Lunch
* Hotel drop off service
Essential Information
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Essential Information
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