Loch Lomond Tours
Walk the Bonnie Banks, look out across island-filled water and step towards the Scottish Highlands in one of Scotland’s most beautiful and accessible landscapes.
Close to Scotland’s Cities. A Completely Different World.
Loch Lomond is where wooded shores, islands and quiet villages begin giving way to the mountains of the Highlands.
It is beautiful from the road, but that is not how we think it should be experienced. Our Loch Lomond tours give you time outside — walking beside the water, exploring Balmaha or Luss and seeing the landscape from somewhere other than a vehicle window.
Pair that with Stirling Castle, a Highland whisky distillery, Glencoe or Scotland’s west coast and Loch Lomond becomes the beginning of a much bigger Scotland day.
Two Great Ways to Experience Loch Lomond in a Day.
Both tours combine meaningful time at Loch Lomond with Stirling Castle and traditional Scotch whisky — simply choose where you are staying.
From Edinburgh
Whisky. Kelpies.
Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, Whisky & Kelpies
One of our most varied Scotland day tours from Edinburgh.
Explore royal history at Stirling Castle, travel into Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park for a walk around Balmaha, discover Highland whisky at Glengoyne and finish beneath the enormous Kelpies.
Loch Lomond Walk Explore Balmaha and the Bonnie Banks on foot.
Stirling Castle Discover one of Scotland’s great royal strongholds.
Highland Whisky Visit Glengoyne Distillery beneath the Highland hills.
The Kelpies Finish beside Scotland’s monumental steel horses.
From Glasgow
Highland Whisky.
Stirling Castle, Whisky & Loch Lomond
A compact all-rounder for travellers staying in Glasgow.
Explore Stirling Castle, spend around an hour walking at Loch Lomond near Balmaha and finish your day learning how Scotch whisky is made at Glengoyne Distillery.
Balmaha Walk beside Loch Lomond and towards Craigie Fort.
Stirling Castle Kings, queens and centuries of Scottish history.
Glengoyne Finish with a traditional Highland whisky experience.
Back by Late Afternoon Approximate Glasgow return around 4:10pm.
More Tours That Travel Through Loch Lomond.
Head further north towards Glencoe, west to Oban or make Loch Lomond one part of a much bigger Highland journey.
Loch Lomond → Glencoe
Glencoe & Highlands
Begin around Loch Lomond before travelling north into mountain country, waterfalls and the extraordinary landscape of Glencoe.
Loch Lomond → West Coast
Oban, Glencoe & Highlands
Explore Luss before continuing through Glencoe to Castle Stalker, Oban, Loch Awe and Kilchurn Castle.
Full Highland Loop
Loch Ness & Highlands
Cross the Cairngorms to Loch Ness before returning via Fort William, Glencoe and Loch Lomond & The Trossachs.
Loch Lomond → Isle of Skye
Isle of Skye & West Highlands
Begin your five-day adventure at Loch Lomond before travelling through Argyll, Oban, Glencoe, Skye, Loch Ness and Inverness.
The Scotland People Imagine Before They Arrive.
Water, wooded islands, mountain views and villages sitting quietly along the shoreline — Loch Lomond packs a remarkable amount of Scotland into one landscape.
The Bonnie Banks
Walk beside one of Scotland’s best-known lochs and watch the landscape change between shoreline, islands and hills.
Balmaha
This small village on the eastern shore is a brilliant place to leave the road behind and experience Loch Lomond on foot.
Highland Stories
The surrounding landscape is rich in clan history, folklore and stories shaped by generations of life between the Lowlands and Highlands.
A Natural Gateway
Continue north and the landscape quickly grows wilder, making Loch Lomond the perfect first chapter of a Highland adventure.
The View Gets Better When You Leave the Road.
Loch Lomond is not somewhere we want you to simply photograph through a window.
On our Stirling and Loch Lomond tours, Balmaha gives you the opportunity to spend meaningful time outside.
Walk along the shoreline or take the steeper option towards Craigie Fort, where gaining a little height opens up views across the water and Loch Lomond’s islands.
The walking section is generally around 45–60 minutes. You do not need to be an experienced hiker, but comfortable footwear and a willingness to experience Scotland’s weather are important.
Discover Our Active Sightseeing StyleOne Loch. A Whole National Park Around It.
Loch Lomond may be the famous name, but the surrounding landscape is a huge part of what makes the journey special.
Forests, villages, hills, open water and mountain scenery sit surprisingly close together here. Travel north through the park and you can actually feel the landscape changing as you move towards the Highlands.
That geography is also why Loch Lomond works so naturally alongside Stirling, Glengoyne, Glencoe, Oban and the western Highlands on our tours.
Shoreline scenery and one of our favourite places for an Active Sightseeing stop.
A historic conservation village on the western shore used on several of our Highland routes.
Journey north towards Rannoch Moor, Glencoe and the mountains beyond.
Stirling Castle and Glengoyne make Loch Lomond part of a varied Scotland day.
Let Loch Lomond Set the Direction.
Loch Lomond fits naturally into several very different Scotland adventures. Choose what you most want to experience alongside it.
Loch Lomond + Stirling + Whisky
Ideal if you want scenery, Scottish history and whisky all in a single manageable day.
- Walk beside Loch Lomond
- Explore Stirling Castle
- Visit Glengoyne Distillery
- Depart from Edinburgh or Glasgow
Loch Lomond + Glencoe
Choose this if the landscapes matter most and you want to continue north into proper Highland mountain country.
- Begin around Loch Lomond
- Travel across Highland scenery
- Spend time in dramatic Glencoe
- Active Sightseeing throughout the day
Loch Lomond + Glencoe + Oban
Make a full west-Highland loop through mountains, castles and Scotland’s Atlantic-facing coast.
- Explore Luss
- Travel through Glencoe
- Visit Oban
- See Loch Awe and Kilchurn Castle
Make the Day Completely Yours.
Travel privately with your own Scotland guide and shape the day around what interests you — more walking, Stirling Castle, Highland whisky, photography, family history or simply more time beside the loch.
Loch Lomond Tour FAQs
The main things to know when deciding which Loch Lomond tour is right for you.
View All Tour FAQsWhat is the best Loch Lomond tour from Edinburgh?
For travellers who want meaningful time at Loch Lomond, our Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, Whisky Distillery & Kelpies Tour is the strongest all-round option from Edinburgh.
It includes a walking section around Balmaha as well as Stirling Castle, Glengoyne Distillery and The Kelpies.
What is the best Loch Lomond tour from Glasgow?
Our Stirling Castle, Whisky Distillery & Loch Lomond Tour is a compact seven-hour option from Glasgow.
It combines Stirling Castle with approximately one hour around Balmaha and finishes at Glengoyne Distillery.
Do we actually stop at Loch Lomond?
Yes. On the Stirling and Loch Lomond day tours, Loch Lomond is an Active Sightseeing stop rather than simply scenery seen from the vehicle.
You will normally explore around Balmaha with time to walk beside the loch and, depending on your chosen route and conditions, towards Craigie Fort.
How difficult is the Loch Lomond walk?
The Loch Lomond walking section is generally around 45–60 minutes.
The optional route towards Craigie Fort includes an uphill section. You do not need to be an experienced hiker, but you should be comfortable walking outdoors for around an hour.
Are Stirling Castle and the whisky experience included?
Transport, your Scotland guide and the Loch Lomond walking section are included in the tour.
Stirling Castle admission and Glengoyne Distillery admission or whisky experiences are purchased separately.
Keeping these tickets separate gives travellers flexibility over the paid attractions they choose to enter.
Can I visit Loch Lomond and Glencoe in one day?
Yes. Our Glencoe & Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow begins around Loch Lomond before continuing north into the Highlands and Glencoe.
Our Oban, Glencoe & Highlands tour also visits Luss on Loch Lomond before travelling into Glencoe and onwards to Scotland’s west coast.
What is the minimum age for scheduled Loch Lomond tours?
Our scheduled Loch Lomond group tours are for travellers aged 12 and over.
Families travelling with younger children can explore our private tours instead, where the day can be organised specifically around their own group.
Explore Private Day ToursWhat should I wear at Loch Lomond?
Bring light waterproof clothing and comfortable, sturdy walking shoes or boots.
Warm layers are useful in colder weather, while midge repellent can be worthwhile during warmer parts of the year.
Scotland’s weather can change quickly, so layers give you the most flexibility.
Can I book Loch Lomond as a private tour?
Yes. Loch Lomond works very well as part of a private day tour because the itinerary can be adapted around your interests and preferred pace.
You can combine the loch with Stirling Castle, whisky, scenic walking or other Highland locations depending on your group.
Explore Private Scotland ToursCome and Walk the Bonnie Banks.
Make Loch Lomond part of a day filled with castles and whisky, or let it become the gateway to a much bigger Highland adventure.
