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Scottish Castles Tour: Hidden Gems and Movie Sets
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Edinburgh
Discover hidden gems on a day tour from Edinburgh to Argyll and The West Highlands. Explore castles, mountains, and movie sets. Book your adventure now!
Discover hidden gems on a day tour from Edinburgh to Argyll and The West Highlands. Explore castles, mountains, and movie sets. Book your adventure now!
Duration:
10 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Doune Castle - Departing from Edinburgh, the journey leads to Doune Castle, famously known as Castle Leoch in the Outlander series or Winterfell in Game of Thrones. In reality, Doune Castle is a 14th-century military fortress, showcasing remarkable medieval Scottish architecture. Optional add-on, £10.50 per person. Tickets can be purchased at tour…
- Doune Castle - Departing from Edinburgh, the journey leads to Doune Castle, famously known as Castle Leoch in the Outlander series or Winterfell in Game of Thrones. In reality, Doune Castle is a 14th-century military fortress, showcasing remarkable medieval Scottish architecture. Optional add-on, £10.50 per person. Tickets can be purchased at tour check-in.
- Tyndrum - The tour continues to the delightful village of Tyndrum, located at the southern edge of Rannoch Moor.
- Kilchurn Castle - Admire the striking ruins of Kilchurn Castle. Once the stronghold of Clan Campbell, the castle now rests tranquilly by Loch Awe, offering an ideal spot for photography.
- Inveraray - Inveraray is renowned for Inveraray Jail, a former prison turned tourist attraction. Opt for an optional tour and enjoy your lunch break by exploring the picturesque village, which offers stunning views of Loch Fyne.
- Rest and be Thankful - On the return journey, a stop is made at the breathtaking viewpoint known as “Rest and Be Thankful.” This is the final opportunity to appreciate the mountains before heading back to the city, so be sure to take it all in.
- Luss - Recognized as a conservation village, Luss features some of the finest examples of traditional Scottish architecture and natural beauty.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English-Speaking Local Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English-Speaking Local Guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Doune Castle entrance
- Inveraray Jail entrance
- Admission fees
- Tips
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Lunch
- Doune Castle entrance
- Inveraray Jail entrance
- Admission fees
- Tips
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Additional Information
Majestic mountains, enchanting lochs, and castles that seem to be from a fairy tale - indeed, this small-group tour is a gem!
Embark on an exciting journey through Stirlingshire, where the legendary William Wallace left his historical mark (imagine Braveheart, but real). Next, immerse yourself in the rugged charm of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National…
Majestic mountains, enchanting lochs, and castles that seem to be from a fairy tale - indeed, this small-group tour is a gem!
Embark on an exciting journey through Stirlingshire, where the legendary William Wallace left his historical mark (imagine Braveheart, but real). Next, immerse yourself in the rugged charm of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, where towering peaks, glistening lochs, and wild landscapes are part of the everyday view.
And the West Highlands? Simply magical. Picture misty valleys, ancient castles, and landscapes so dramatic they could have their own soundtrack. This is Scotland at its most stunning, so prepare to take it all in!
- Minimum age to travel is 5
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark.
- It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, 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.
- This tour may run in conjunction with our sister company, Highland Explorer Tours.
- There are days when Doune Castle may be closed for filming or other reasons. The allocated time will then be added to other stops.
- Due to vehicle availability, there may be instances where this tour runs on a bigger bus.
- Please note that itinerary order may change.
- Travel insurance is recommended.
- If you are using an audio guide, please bring your headset.
Location
Haggis Adventures
High Street
This tour will depart at 8:00am from the Haggis Adventures booking office at 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Mayccm2018
Oct 21, 2025
Worth trip - The tour was very well-organized and our tour guide was funny and knowledgeable. Regrettably, the Doune Castle was closed. However, the guide arranged to visit the Kelpies instead. Nice sculptures. Fantastic Inveraray Castle. The rest and be thankful in Scotland was breathtaking and unforgettable. The last stop - natural features in Luss were beautiful also. Adequate time for exploration.
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502virginiap
Sep 24, 2025
An enjoyable highland tour - Our tour guide, Alistair, was a knowledgeable and entertaining storyteller and historian, filling us in on the history of the places and people we were visiting.
I also appreciated his eclectic music playlist and skillful navigation of the narrow roads!
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N6653tlanam
Oct 28, 2024
An atmospheric castle and loch tour - We had so much fun on this day trip. The natural scenery was breathtaking and dramatic in autumn, different colors interspersed with forests, lakes and mountains. Our guide Ali P was very friendly and knowledgeable and had a killer of a Scottish-inspired playlist 👌
The castles were like a time capsule and really bring on the atmosphere of a movie /novel, and it was cool we found out about some shows shot in Doune Castle 🍀
All in all, highly recommended and would repeat gladly 🌈
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The_traveling_expat
Sep 30, 2024
Great Tour - The tour was very well organized and interesting. The tour guide, Emily, was very personable and quite entertaining. The tour itself is a great way to check out different areas of Scotland without needing to navigate the logistics of transportation on your own.
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Lizsy7876fv
Sep 10, 2024
Lovely solo day trip to see outside of Edinburgh - During my weeklong trip to Edinburgh, I wanted a chance to see outside of the city and get a feel for the Highlands. This was the perfect choice! I chose the West Highlands day tour because you got a mix of everything - beautiful Highlands scenery, castles, lochs and small towns/villages. There wasn't too much bus time at once, often 45 min-1 hour before reaching the next destination. Tiegan was a wonderful tour guide and was so knowledgeable and entertaining during the drive. The roads can be a bit windy, so if you tend to get car sick, try to get there early in the morning to get a seat up front on the bus! The only thing I'd change is to have just a bit more time at each tour stop, but overall I really enjoyed it and think its well worth the price!
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