Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond with Doune Castle Entry from Edinburgh
 Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond with Doune Castle Entry from Edinburgh
 Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond with Doune Castle Entry from Edinburgh
 Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond with Doune Castle Entry from Edinburgh
 Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond with Doune Castle Entry from Edinburgh
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Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond with Doune Castle Entry from Edinburgh

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Highlights

Medieval Castle, Inverary, Beautiful Lochs (Lakes),and Charming Villages
Itinerary
Meeting points: Departure is from the Highland Explorer Sales office on 60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB 60 High Street Itinerary: Castles, Mountain Ranges, Charming Towns and Stunning Views

We depart Edinburgh and head northwest, through famous Stirlingshire, home of legendary Scottish warrior William Wallace. Our first stop is *Doune where you have the option to visit Doune Castle*, one of Scotland's best-preserved medieval castles and filming location for Outlander, Game of Thrones and Monty Python. *: Please note that in April and May, we will be visiting Linlithgow Palace instead of Doune Castle. Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and a filming location for Outlander, requires a local entry fee.

We keep heading west, through Scotland's famous Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, home to the stunning West Highland mountain ranges, lochs, and castles. Travelling through Campbell country, feast your eyes on Kilchurn Castle on the shores of Loch Awe.

Journey south to Loch Fyne for a lunch stop at the charming town of Inveraray, where you have the chance to visit Inveraray Jail, hailed as one of the world's most well-preserved courtrooms and jails.

After lunch, we head back east and take in the iconic beauty spot Rest and Be Thankful, which has stunning views of the Arrochar Alps. The beautiful conservation village of Luss, on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, is our final stop before we head back to Edinburgh, arriving in the evening. Arrive back in Edinburgh around 6:30pm.

*Please note that there may be instances where Doune Castle is closed due to estate and filming activities. In those cases, we will be visiting Linlithgow Palace instead of Doune Castle (exterior only). Linlithgow Palace is the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and a filming location for Outlander. You can check availability for Doune Castle at the time of booking.

Check in at 7:30am for the 8:00am departure from 60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB 

We are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals. Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.

Product details

Head northwest from Edinburgh for a jam-packed day of extraordinary mountain ranges, lochs, and Highland castles. This tour takes you through historic Stirlingshire, home of William Wallace, to the famous Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and on to the West Highlands. Explore the charming Highland villages of Inveraray and Luss, travel through Campbell country to Kilchurn Castle on the shores of Loch Awe, and soak up some of the most stunning views of the Scottish Highlands along the way.

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What's included
Passionate Local Guide Doune Castle **Please note that in April and May, we will be visiting Linlithgow Palace instead of Doune Castle. Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and a filming location for Outlander, requires a local entry fee.
Eligibility
Adult: 17–59 years old
Child: 5–16 years old
Senior: 60 years old and above
Student: 18 years old and above
How to use
Please note: Checkin 30 minutes prior to departure at 60 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1 TB Return time to Edinburgh is around 6:30pm at a city centre location. There may be instances where Doune Castle is closed due to estate and filming activities. In those cases, we will be visiting Linlithgow Palace instead of Doune Castle (exterior only). Linlithgow Palace is the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and a filming location for Outlander. You can check availability for Doune Castle at the time of booking. We are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals. Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities. All attractions are subject to availability. Third party suppliers have the right to close attractions/suspend operations at any time Adults / Students must be over 18 at the time of travel. Students must hold a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC card. Please note that we cannot guarantee that people who have booked together will be seated together. We do ot allocate seats. It is very important to return to the coach on time at itinerary stops. Your guide will display the time that the bus departson a clock that will be visible. Our coach cannot wait for you. The minimum age for a Highland Explorer Tour passenger is 5 years old. Those who are 17 year old pay the adult price, but need to be accompanied by someone aged 18 or over. Check-in 15 minutes prior to departure If you need organise to transport from your accommodation to our departure point please book it via the hotel concierge. We have had a lot of feedback from customers saying that Uber taxi's are not showing up. Cancellation: If this day tour is cancelled 24 hours or more before the departure time there will be a full refund. If it is cancelled less than 24 hours there will be no refund. Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark. Highland hotels and guesthouses do not have lifts/elevators. Guests should be able to walk up steps in order to access rooms. The summer and winter itinerary vary slightly. Bring travel insurance Passport Raincoat Comfortable walking shoes Water bottle Booking in advance 0 days Live tour guide GUIDED:English
Change & cancellation policies
If a cancellation request is submitted before 00:00, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted after 00:00 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.
If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.
Partial refund is not available.
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