The Experience
Itinerary
Lochs, Castles and The Kelpies
Our Kelpies tour from Edinburgh starts in the morning, as we head west towards Falkirk where you’ll have the chance to ‘ooh’, ‘aah’, and, um, ‘nay’, at the world’s largest equine sculptures, The Kelpies. Each 30-metre-high horse head sculpture is made from 300 tonnes of structural steel and designed by Scottish sculptor, Andy Scott.
Our adventure takes us to the ‘Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond’ for woodland walks and stunning views. We stop at the village of Balmaha and admire one of Scotland’s highest mountains, Ben Lomond, on the way.
The afternoon takes you to one of the largest and most significant castles in Scotland, both architecturally and historically. Stirling Castle sits atop Castle Hill and was central to William Wallace and Robert the Bruce’s Wars of Independence. After a day full of exploration, we return to Edinburgh in the early evening.
Edinburgh → Edinburgh
Tour Highlights
What's Included
Optional Experiences
These experiences can be added at checkout and are operated by independent local providers.
Stirling Castle is one of Scotland’s greatest and most historically significant castles. Perched on volcanic rock, the solid defence structure was highly sought after through the centuries. Step back in time as you explore the battlements, gardens and grand interior. Tickets are subject to availability.
In the Moment
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Lochs, Castles & Kelpies tour departs from the city centre in Edinburgh. Check out our departure info page for more details on your pick-up location.
It’s an approximately 9-hour long adventure*. It's not all about sitting on the coach —there's a sweet mix of driving through scenic landscapes, exploring the city of Stirling, grabbing cool pics, and a laid-back walk in the woods with gorgeous views of Ben Lomond.
*Tour duration might change based on traffic and weather.
Picture this: colossal horse-head sculptures towering at a whopping 30 meters. This makes the Kelpies the largest equine sculptures in the world. On the Lochs, Castles & Kelpies tour you’ll visit the Helix Park where you can go right up to these giants. Let’s be real, who can resist snapping a selfie with two enormous horse heads?
Visiting the Kelpies on your tour won't cost you anything. It's totally free!
You've got around 2 hours of free time to explore Stirling at your own pace. If you're all about diving deep into Scotland's history, you can add a ticket to Stirling Castle at the time of booking the tour. There will be enough time to have lunch in Stirling and visit the castle.
Besides Stirling Castle, there's a bunch of cool stuff to check out during your lunch break in Stirling. Before you continue with your tour, you have time to visit Stirling Old Town Jail, take a wee stroll in King's Park, or swing by the Church of the Holy Rude.
