Standing Stones, Inveraray Castle, Kilchurn Castle & The Highlands of Scotland Tour from Glasgow
1 Day Standing Stones Group Tour from Glasgow
Guarantee Your Place for only a 50% deposit
Searching Availability...
Standing Stones Tour Info
Trip Highlights
Standing Stones
Stone Circles
Inveraray Castle
Walk to Kilchurn Castle
-
★★★★★
We aim to provide you over the top value so that you have the best time possible as you visit Scotland for a an Adventure, Day Tour exploring Standing Stones, Stone Circles, Inveraray Castle, Dunadd Fort, Kilchurn Castle and the Highlands of Scotland starting in Glasgow
★★★★★
Most importantly, Clients consistently Review us as a 5 Star Tour Operator and a provider of 5 Star Tours on TripAdvisor - Google - Get Your Guide and Viator among others.
★★★★★
We’re reviewed every year by the National Tourism organisation - Visit Scotland and are consistently awarded 5 Stars for all aspects of your Scotland Tour
★★★★★
We provide Extra Small Group Tours of no more than 8 people to ensure a more personable and enjoyable experience
★★★★★
We offer a Guaranteed Departure as soon as 2 Clients Book on, giving you peace of mind once you’ve booked your Scotland Tour
★★★★★
We go #Sightdoing
Our Sightseeing tours aim to get you out the mini bus and into the Scottish Highlands on foot so you can get a proper feel of the Scotland and it’s countryside
-
★★★★★
5 Star, Overall Experience Scotland’s Wild TripAdvisor Rating, as off Dec 2022 from 214 Reviews
Carlo -Italy- Get Your Guide
★★★★★Now, I'd like to say we had a good experience but that wouldn't be true: we actually had the most wonderful and powerful example of what 'guiding' means. John's been much more than a guide: 1) he's an expert of all of Scotland's history, tales, wildlife and traditions 2) he surely knows how to keep an audience thrilled even if in the middle of nowhere 3) he sincerely loves what he does and you can vividly read it through his eyes Being on his bus has been a privilege, having my girlfriend and I also decided to spend our anniversary with him and his team (Scotland's Wild) So a big thumbs up for his professionalism and great attitude! P.S. We also loved the music he put on during the travels (typical Scottish music or written by Scottish songwriters and singers) this man really loves his land and you defintely can feel it! Rita & Carlo
Alina - Romania - Get Your Guide
★★★★★
We've booked two tours from Glasgow, "Glencoe and Highlands Bus and Walking Tour" and "Standing Stones, Castles & Highlands Tour" and we've had the most amazing experience! Not only they showed us how beautiful Scotland is, but they also gave us a beautiful and enjoyable history lesson. We've stopped multiple times and enjoyed several really nice walks. We will for sure book again with them when we go back to Scotland
-
Highlights
Standing Stones, Inveraray Castle, Kilchurn Castle and Highlands of Scotland Tour from Glasgow• Standing Stones
• Stone Circles
• Inveraray Castle (closed 1 Nov - 31st March)
• Kilchurn Castle
• Dunadd Fort
• Loch Lomond National Park
• Highlands of ScotlandYou’ll start your wonderful Standing Stones, Stone Circles, Inveraray and Kilchurn Castles and Scottish Highlands Day tour with a lovely drive out of Glasgow over the River Clyde. Glasgow was founded on the banks of this river and as you drive over, you’ll be able to see why. You’ll get some wonderful views looking out over the river and out west towards the Clyde Estuary, where the fresh water and saltwater meet. On a clear day, you may even be able to see where the Vikings moored their longboats as they came into the area to pillage and plunder over 1300 years ago. In the same direction, there’s impressive views of Dumbarton Castle. This historic location has links to William Wallace, King Robert the Bruce and Mary Queen of Scots, with the latter two, thought to have been imprisoned in the Castle dungeons.
You’ll reach Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park and all the glory that comes along with it. The landscape will alter between lowland to Highlands and you’ll get some really scenic views looking out over Loch Lomond and the Highland fault line where the land crashed together over 400 million years ago.
From Scotland’s first National Park you explore west towards Argyll for a visit to Inveraray Castle, the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll, Chief of the Clan Campbell. There’s been a castle on the banks of Loch Fyne since the 1400’s with this, the “new” Castle being started in 1746. During your visit you’ll have the chance to find out all about the part the Campbells played during the wars of independence. You’ll be able to see guns used against the Jacobite soldiers along with many swords and other traditional Scottish items. You’ll even get the chance to find out how the Queen Victoria was a part of the family and how the Campbells played their part in shaping Canada.
After your first historic Castle visit, now’s the time to travel along the shores of Loch Fyne, the longest saltwater Loch in Scotland. This is where you should keep your eyes firmly on the water as there’s a good chance you may see some Seals and other marine wildlife. From the banks of Loch Fyne, you’ll eventually reach the historic Kilmartin Glen, here there’s over 350 ancient monuments spread across the whole valley, making this one of the most historically important locations in the whole of Scotland. We’ll stop and get you out to explore a large finding of Cup and Ring marks, which are essentially rock carvings dating from thousands of years back.
Now it’s time for the Outlander fans to have their fun and pretend they’re Claire and Jamie discovering each other at some ancient standing stones. This very impressive collection of historical standing stones, stone circles and burial cairns is believed to be over 5000 years old and is one of the finest displays anywhere in Scotland.
After living out the Outlander fantasy, you’ll travel along the shores of the beautiful Loch Awe towards Kilchurn Castle. Once we reach here, there’s the chance to get you out for a walk to experience Kilchurn in all it’s ruined glory. The abandoned 15th century Castle at the head of the Loch was once home to the Campbell’s of Glenorchy, then to the government soldiers during the Jacobite uprising and finally came to a end after being hit by lightning in 1760.
You’ll leave Kilchurn and make your way to further into the Highlands towards the mountainous Trossachs region before making your way south along the banks of Loch Lomond and stopping off to enjoy some of the most magnificent Highland scenery possible.
This Day Tour of Standing Stones, Castles and the Scottish Highlands may be completed in reverse.
After the tour departs Glasgow, we may also pick up clients in Balloch and drop them back in Balloch before the tour ends in Glasgow.
-
Standing Stones, Castle & Scottish Highlands Day Tour
Start Location from Glasgow
Meeting point at Buchanan Bus Station - Taxi Rank
-
What’s Included in your
Standing Stones, Castle and Highlands TourIncluded
Standing Stones & Stone Circles
A Fun & Friendly Driver/Guide
A Fully Guided Short Hike to Kilchurn Castle
A Fully Air Conditioned Vehicle
Beautiful Highlands Scenery
Stories, Myths & Legends
Not Included
Lunch & Snacks
Entry To Inveraray Castle
-
What makes the Standing Stones & Castles & Scottish Highlands Day Tour Special?
Your Standing Stones, Castles & Scottish Highlands Day Tour differs from other “generic” bus tours as we focus on getting you out and really experiencing the spectacular landscape. You get out and go for walks, learn about the area, learn the history, enjoy the culture and bond with your fellow visitors.
We don't just go Sightseeing, we take part in #Sightdoing
Is the Standing Stones & Castles & Highlands of Scotland Day Tour for me?
Before booking on to our tour, please remember that this is an Active Sightseeing tour and might not be for everyone. We will be going for 2 walks of approx. 45 minutes each and will possibly be hiking uphill for roughly half that time.
Before booking on, please ask yourself,
Can I and everyone in my group comfortably walk for up to 1 hour?
What should I bring on the Day Tour?
As the weather can be unpredictable at time in Scotland, for your day tour we recommend you bring light waterproof clothing and sturdy hiking boots or shoes. You may also want to bring midge repellent as during certain times of year (primarily April - September) the midges may irritate you. If you’re lucky enough to get a nice sunny day, then some sun cream would be great. If it’s during the colder months, then some warm clothing, gloves and a hat may also be useful.
When should I arrive for the Standing Stones , Castles & Highlands of Scotland Day Tour?
We ask all clients to arrive at least 15 minutes early for your Standing Stones, Castles & Scottish Highlands Day Tour, this ensures a prompt departure. If you’re going to be late, get in touch as soon as possible on +44 7473 208767 and we will see about getting you on anther tour if there is availability. This is not a guarantee though
Is there Parking near the Glasgow Departure location?
Yes, there’s parking near the departure point for your Standing Stones, Castles & Highlands of Scotland Day Tour. It’s at Buchanan Galleries shopping center and is a multi-story, Private parking facility and they do charge for parking. It will take you approximately 5 minutes to walk from the parking facility to the tour start location
What is Guaranteed Departure?
Very simply put, our Guaranteed Departure for our Scotland Day Tours, guarantees that as soon as 2 client’s book onto a Scotland day tour, then the tour will be Guaranteed to go out and explore from either Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness or Balloch, Loch Lomond departure location
How long will I be out the vehicle?
On your Standing Stones, Castles & Scottish Highlands Group Day Tour you’ll have plenty of time out the vehicle to explore This will be to enjoy some hiking, explore the landscape, explore Standing Stones, stone Circles, ancient Burial Cairns, visit Inveraray Castle, Kilchurn Castle, have lunch and take photos.
Do you have any age restrictions?
For our scheduled day tours, we have a minimum age limit of 12 years old.
If you have children under 12 who you’d like to take on a Day Tour, we recommend getting in touch info@scotlandswild.com and asking about a fully private tour for you and your group.
Should I bring Lunch?
There will be no need to bring any lunch as you’ll be stopping off for some delicious lunch not far from standing stones, stone circles, ancient rock art and mesmerizing burial cairns
Can I take luggage with me?
On your Standing Stones, Castles & Scottish Highlands Day Tour, there is space for everyone to have a rucksack or handbag so you can carry your essentials. If you have a suitcase or any form of larger luggage, then do get in touch before booking to find out if we still have space to store it during your trip.
Will there be plenty of bathroom breaks?
During your exploration in the Scottish Highlands there are plenty of locations to stop and use the facilities.
Should I tip my Tour Guide?
If you believe your guide provided you with a great experience then I know they will always appreciate a wee bonus, though it is completely up to you on how much that may be or if you’d like to provide one
What’s your Day Tour Cancellation Policy?
Any cancellation for our Standing Stones, Castles & Scottish Highlands Day Tour, 8 or more days before the tour start day, you will be issued a full refund
Cancelling between 4 and 7 days before the tour start date you will be issued a 50% refund and cancelling within 3 days of the tour, full payment is taken.
To see all our T&C’s, check them out here
What happens if I miss my tour?
If you are late for your tour, the cancellation policy will apply. If on the day, you believe you will be late, do get in touch as soon as possible on +44 7473 208767 and we will see about getting you on anther tour if there is availability. This is not a guarantee though
Do I have Travel Insurance Provided?
We don’t provide travel insurance, though we highly recommend taking out appropriate travel insurance for any vacation to Scotland
I still have more Questions, how can I get answers?
We’re always happy to answer any question and would love to help you as much as possible before you arrive in Scotland, so do get in touch if you think we can help info@scotlandswild.com
Your Standing Stones Tour Journey
Travel back in time and visit historic Standing Stones, Stone Circles and Dunadd Fort, the location the Irish settled and crowned their Kings over 1000 years ago.
Visit Inveraray Castle, the home of the Clan Campbell and take a walk in the Highlands of Scotland to visit the ruins of Kilchurn Castle, all on an adventure, group, day tour starting in the city of Glasgow
