West Highland Adventure
Uncover Scottish legends, landscapes, and castles in the stunning West Highlands.
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Departure Time: 8:00
Return Time: 18:30
Last Updated: 17/04/2026 11:38:28 by Barry Arends
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| 4 | Description Headline | Uncover Scottish legends, landscapes, and castles in the stunning West Highlands. | ||
| 5 | Description Short | Brace yourself for a day brimming with jaw-dropping mountain views, eerie lochs, and majestic castles. Our Highland day tour from Edinburgh ventures through the storied lands of Stirlingshire, home to legacy of the legendary William Wallace. Traverse the wilderness of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and dive headfirst into the untamed beauty of the West Highlands. | ||
| 6 | Description | Brace yourself for a day brimming with jaw-dropping mountain views, eerie lochs, and majestic castles. Our Highland day tour from Edinburgh ventures through the storied lands of Stirlingshire, home to legacy of the legendary William Wallace. Traverse the wilderness of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and dive headfirst into the untamed beauty of the West Highlands. | ||
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| 8 | Start Location | Edinburgh - Royal Mile | Long: -3.186111 | Lat: 55.950264 |
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Itinerary
Name: Day 1: West Highland Adventure
Short Description: Our adventure starts as we leave Edinburgh and head north-west. We journey through the lands of Stirlingshire, once home to the legendary Scottish warrior, William Wallace, before arriving at Doune Castle*. The castle starred as a filming location in world-famous TV shows such as Outlander, Game of Thrones, and the movie Monty Python! Pressing on, we dive into Scotland's beloved Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Here, nature shows off in the form of epic mountain ranges, far-reaching lochs, and historical castles seamlessly blending into the West Highlands. We continue south to the enchanting ruins of Kilchurn Castle at Loch Awe to wander along its peaceful shores. Lunchtime awaits us in the pretty town of Inveraray, with time to explore at your own pace. Why not visit Inveraray Castle (summer only, open Thursday – Monday, see notes for winter closure), or if you're feeling brave, you can venture into the narrow corridors of Inveraray Jail and step into the shoes of a 19th-century prisoner. This jail is renowned as one of the world's best-preserved courtrooms and prisons! Next on our journey is the awe-inspiring Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint, an incredibly magical picnic and beauty spot. From here, we soak up amazing views of the Arrochar Alps before heading to the final stop of our day: the village of Luss on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. Designated as a conservation village, you will find that Luss has some of the finest traditional Scottish architecture and natural features around. As our Scottish adventure draws to a close, we arrive back in Edinburgh in the evening. *Castle closures: Doune Castle may occasionally close for estate or filming activities (please check availability when booking). Inveraray Castle is closed for winter from 27 October 2026 to late March 2027.
Description: Our adventure starts as we leave Edinburgh and head north-west. We journey through the lands of Stirlingshire, once home to the legendary Scottish warrior, William Wallace, before arriving at Doune Castle*. The castle starred as a filming location in world-famous TV shows such as Outlander, Game of Thrones, and the movie Monty Python! Pressing on, we dive into Scotland's beloved Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Here, nature shows off in the form of epic mountain ranges, far-reaching lochs, and historical castles seamlessly blending into the West Highlands. We continue south to the enchanting ruins of Kilchurn Castle at Loch Awe to wander along its peaceful shores. Lunchtime awaits us in the pretty town of Inveraray, with time to explore at your own pace. Why not visit Inveraray Castle (summer only, open Thursday – Monday, see notes for winter closure), or if you're feeling brave, you can venture into the narrow corridors of Inveraray Jail and step into the shoes of a 19th-century prisoner. This jail is renowned as one of the world's best-preserved courtrooms and prisons! Next on our journey is the awe-inspiring Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint, an incredibly magical picnic and beauty spot. From here, we soak up amazing views of the Arrochar Alps before heading to the final stop of our day: the village of Luss on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. Designated as a conservation village, you will find that Luss has some of the finest traditional Scottish architecture and natural features around. As our Scottish adventure draws to a close, we arrive back in Edinburgh in the evening. *Castle closures: Doune Castle may occasionally close for estate or filming activities (please check availability when booking). Inveraray Castle is closed for winter from 27 October 2026 to late March 2027.
Highlights
- Luss, Loch Lomond(Luss)
- Loch Lomond(Lomond)
- Doune Castle(Doune)
- Kilchurn Castle(Kilchurn)
- Inveraray(Inveraray)
Inclusions
Item 1: Your Legendary Local HAGGiS Guide
Item 2: Scottish Stories & Live Commentary (in English)
Item 3: Small Group Tour
Item 4: Foreign Language Audio Guide Available
Item 5: Audio guide links will be provided after booking. Please download over WiFi and bring your own headphones
Item 6: Full Refund if Cancelled More Than 24 hours in Advance
Highlights
Name: Small But Mighty
NameShort: Small But Mighty
Travelling in a wee group means more banter, more space, and plenty of laughs along the way. Cosy, right? Just a heads-up – while we usually travel in smaller vehicles, sometimes a larger bus might be used due to availability.
Travelling in a wee group means more banter, more space, and plenty of laughs along the way. Cosy, right? Just a heads-up – while we usually travel in smaller vehicles, sometimes a larger bus might be used due to availability.
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Name: Doune Castle
NameShort: Doune Castle
Prepare to be star-struck by Doune Castle. The 14th century stronghold is quite the celebrity, having appeared in Monty Python, Game of Thrones, and Outlander. Climb the battlements for views of distant mountains, and get your geek on as you discover familiar filming locations in and around the castle.
Doune Castle is a remarkably well-preserved medieval structure with a mega-impressive Great Hall and a towering 100ft high gatehouse. The interior courtyard was used as Winterfell in the pilot of Game of Thrones, however the castle best recognised for its role as ‘Castle Leoch’ in the Outlander series; the home of Colum Mackenzie and his clan. The castle was heavily featured as various different castles in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Monty Python fans can request coconut shells from the reception to recreate their own comical scene from the film, or pick up an audio guide narrated by Terry Jones. Outlander fans will be pleased to know that Sam Heughan’s Scottish tones also feature on the audio guide. To top-off Doune Castle’s on-screen claims to fame, it will also appear in Outlaw King, the new Netflix film about Robert the Bruce.
Image Name: Doune Castle
Image Alt: Doune Castle
Name: Luss, Loch Lomond
NameShort: Luss, Loch Lomond
Luss is a picturesque wee conservation village on the banks of Loch Lomond. Admire the rows of adorable cottages, stroll along the beach, and walk out onto the pier for epic views across the loch to Ben Lomond and beyond.
Luss is a picturesque wee conservation village on the banks of Loch Lomond. Admire the rows of adorable cottages, stroll along the beach, and walk out onto the pier for epic views across the loch to Ben Lomond and beyond.
Image Name: Luss, Loch Lomond
Image Alt: Picturesque village of Luss, Loch Lomond
Name: Loch Lomond
NameShort: Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond has the largest surface area of any loch or lake in the UK, and even has a famous song written about it! Loch Lomond is the epitome of natural beauty, from the stretch of water and its many islands, to the bonnie banks and surrounding mountains.
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs was Scotland’s first national park, and is still the most popular. Loch Lomond is the centrepiece, and it certainly doesn’t do things by halves; it’s massive, the scenery is stunning and the walks are epic. The loch is 24 miles along, and was a sea loch until the last ice age. Loch Lomond is the ultimate Scottish eye-candy, with limitless bonnie views for you to feast your peppers upon. The loch is home to 22 islands and 27 islets (wee islands), including a row of islands across the loch which make up the Highland Boundary Fault Line. This geological divide between the Highlands and Lowlands is best photographed from Conic Hill, which offers spectacular vistas for not too much effort. Once you’ve seen enough by land, it’s time to take to the water in a canoe for a whole new perspective of the loch.
Image Name: Loch Lomond
Image Alt: Loch Lomond
Name: Kilchurn Castle
NameShort: Kilchurn Castle
Kilchurn Castle has got everything a medieval dream is made of - rugged stone walls, epic loch views, and stories to give you goosebumps. It was first constructed in the 15th century and is now guarding the shore of Loch Awe as a ruined structure on a rocky peninsula.
Kilchurn Castle has got everything a medieval dream is made of - rugged stone walls, epic loch views, and stories to give you goosebumps. It was first constructed in the 15th century and is now guarding the shore of Loch Awe as a ruined structure on a rocky peninsula.
Image Name: Kilchurn Castle
Image Alt: Kilchurn Castle
Name: Inveraray
NameShort: Inveraray
Inveraray is a wee town with lots of character, from its awesome location on Loch Fyne to the pretty buildings with striking black and white architecture. Grab lunch from a local eatery and soak up the surrounding scenery!
Inveraray is a wee town with lots of character, from its awesome location on Loch Fyne to the pretty buildings with striking black and white architecture. Grab lunch from a local eatery and soak up the surrounding scenery!
Image Name: Inveraray on Loch Fyne, Scotland
Image Alt: Inveraray on Loch Fyne, Scotland
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Name: Kilchurn Castle
Kilchurn Castle
Kilchurn Castle bathed in afternoon sun, its ruins mirrored in the still, reflective waters of Loch Awe
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Dounce Castle as Outlander Filming Location
Doune Castle standing tall under a bright sunny sky, its stone walls rich with medieval history
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Name: Inveraray
Inveraray
Aerial view of Inveraray town with white-washed buildings along the shores of Loch Fyne
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Inveraray Castle
Aerial shot of Inveraray Castle, its grand turrets surrounded by gardens with Loch Fyne in the distance
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Name: Village of Luss in Loch Lomond
Village of Luss in Loch Lomond
Conservation village of Luss with charming stone cottages and lush greenery under a cloudy sky
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West Highland Adventure Map
itinerary map of West Highland Adventure tour from Edinburgh
