From Glasgow: Standing Stones, Castles & Highlands Tour

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ID: GYG413474-750103
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Country: United Kingdom

Duration: 1 days


Description

Discover the highlights of the Scottish Highlands on a guided tour from Glasgow. Learn about Scottish history as you visit a variety of notable historic sites set amongst the spectacular scenery.
Take in the beauty of the Scottish Highlands on a guided day trip to locations steeped in fascinating folklore. Admire the stunning views of the landscape as you visit some historic locations which are deeply linked to Scottish history and heritage.
Start your tour from Glasgow and take in the wonderful views looking out over the River Clyde and west towards the Clyde Estuary, where fresh water and saltwater meet. On a clear day, you may even be able to see where the Vikings moored their longboats over 1300 years ago.
Pass through Trossachs National Park and all its scenic splendor. From Scotland’s first National Park, travel west towards Argyll for a visit to Inveraray Castle. Admire the collection of antique weaponry, used against the Jacobite soldiers and other historic artifacts.

After your first historic Castle visit, travel along the shores of Loch Fyne, the longest saltwater Loch in Scotland. Keep a watchful eye on the water as there’s a good chance you will see some seals and other marine wildlife.
Next, stop at Kilmartin Glen, where there are over 350 ancient monuments spread across the valley, making this one of the most historically important locations in the whole of Scotland. Explore a large finding of cup and ring marks, dating from thousands of years back.

Continue towards the historical standing stones, stone circles, and burial cairns located within the area. Discover these mysterious ancient formations, believed to be over 5000 years old.
Afterward, travel to Kilchurn Castle. Explore the abandoned 15th-century castle located at the head of Loch Awe, which was once home to the large and powerful Campbell Clan of Glenorchy.

Leave Kilchurn and make your way further into the Highlands towards the mountainous Trossachs region. Stop along the banks of Loch Lomond to enjoy some of the magnificent Highland scenery, before returning to Glasgow.

Highlights

  • Admire some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Scottish Highlands
  • Learn more about local history, wildlife, and culture of Scotland
  • Stop at Inveraray Castle and see a vast collection of antique weapons
  • See standing stones, burial mounds, and mysterious stone circles
  • Stroll around the abandoned Kilchurn Castle on the shores of Loch Awe

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A moderate level of fitness is required as there will be some short walks
You visit a cafe where you can purchase lunch during the tour
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are required while indoors
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will meet your guide at the Buchanan Bus Station taxi rank. They will be holding an "Experience Scotland's Wild" logo.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.