At a glance

• Price: from £96.00
• Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
• Language: English
• Experience type: Guided tour (excursions & day trips)
• Voucher: Mobile voucher accepted (e-voucher)
• Confirmation: Instant confirmation
• Provider: Highland Explorer
• Cancellation: 100% refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before

Why you’ll love this Highlands day trip

• Kilchurn Castle views: see a striking 15th-century castle setting on Loch Awe.
• Inveraray time: visit the picturesque town known for Georgian architecture and choose your preferred attraction.
• Choose your inside visit: option to visit Inveraray Castle or Inveraray Jail during the Inveraray stop.
• Film & TV locations: stops linked with productions such as Monty Python, Outlander, Outlaw King, and Game of Thrones (as noted on the listing).
• Loch Lomond & Trossachs scenery: travel through one of Scotland’s most famous national park landscapes.

What to expect (itinerary overview)

1) Edinburgh → Doune (optional castle visit)

Depart Edinburgh heading northwest through Stirlingshire. Your first stop is Doune, where you can choose to visit
Doune Castle (noted as one of Scotland’s best-preserved medieval castles and a filming location).

Note: if Doune Castle is closed due to estate or filming activity, the itinerary may switch to Linlithgow Palace (exterior only).

2) Loch Lomond & The Trossachs → West Highland scenery

Continue through Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, with views of West Highland mountain ranges, lochs, and castle landscapes.

3) Kilchurn Castle (Loch Awe)

In Campbell country, look out for Kilchurn Castle on the shores of Loch Awe—one of the tour’s headline photo moments.

4) Inveraray (lunch + optional attraction)

Stop in Inveraray on Loch Fyne for lunch. You can choose to visit Inveraray Castle or, for a different angle,
Inveraray Jail (described on the listing as a well-preserved courtroom and prison).

Tip: check Inveraray Castle opening times on the official website before your travel day.

5) Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint

After Inveraray, travel east and stop at Rest and Be Thankful for views over the Arrochar Alps.

6) Luss village (Loch Lomond)

Your final stop is Luss, a conservation village on the banks of Loch Lomond, before returning to Edinburgh in the evening.

What’s included

• Driver guide
• Tour guide

What’s not included

• Entrance fees

Meeting point

Address: 60 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1TH, UK
Where to meet: Please meet at Radical Travel’s sales office.

Open meeting point in Google Maps

Who it’s suitable for

• First-time Scotland visitors who want Highlands lochs + castles in one day.
• Film/TV fans keen to pass filming locations mentioned on the itinerary.
• Travellers without a car who prefer a guided, coach-based day trip from Edinburgh.
• Photographers after classic castle-and-loch viewpoints (Kilchurn Castle, Loch Lomond, Arrochar Alps).

Age policy: children under 5 are not allowed (minimum age is 5). Passengers aged 17 pay the adult price and must be accompanied by someone aged 18+.

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Passport
• Travel insurance
• A bottle of water
• Your own hand sanitiser

Important notes

• Check-in: starts 30 minutes prior to departure—arrive on time.
• Seating: seats can’t be allocated and it’s not guaranteed that people who booked together will sit together.
• Timing: return to the bus on time at each stop; the bus won’t wait for latecomers.
• Seasonality: summer and winter itineraries vary slightly.
• Accessibility: collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated if the passenger is with someone who can assist boarding/disembarking.

FAQ

How long is the tour?

It’s listed as 10 hours 30 minutes, returning to Edinburgh in the evening.

Are entrance fees included?

No—entrance fees are not included. The tour includes guiding (driver guide and tour guide).

Do I have to visit the castles/jail?

No—some stops are optional (for example, Doune Castle; Inveraray Castle or Inveraray Jail during the Inveraray break).

Is it suitable for young kids?

Children under 5 are not allowed. The minimum age is 5.

What if Doune Castle is closed?

If Doune Castle is closed due to estate or filming activities, the tour may visit Linlithgow Palace instead (exterior only).