Stirling Castle
- Address: Castle Wynd, Stirling
- Hours: Open daily 9:30am - 6pm (until 5pm in winter)
- Admission: Adults: £9, Children (5-15yrs): £5.40
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Walking/Hiking,
Monument - Historical
Stirling Castle Reviews
We've found 50 Stirling Castle reviews from Viator.com travelers and members: what they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved. It's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
Review by claire w, May 2013
Doing what: Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Small Group Day Trip from Edinburgh
Would recommend this tour, we had a great time, it rained all day, but that didn't spoil it for us, we had the best every guide, Mac: Scotline tours, he gave us a very animated history tour of Stirling Castle and Loch Ness, he was just fantastic, I just loved the history lesson. Just do it with him.
Review by C N, March 2013
Doing what: Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Whisky Trail Small Group Day Trip from Glasgow
Beautiful tour amidst the stunning scenery of Scotland. Stirling Castle is a great experience and the amount of history behind this is amazing. The tour guide Andrew was very knowledgeable and understanding and took good care of all aspects in explanation. Wish it was a 2 day tour I had taken.
Review by Gary K, October 2012
Doing what: Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Small Group Day Trip from Edinburgh
A great bus tour out from Edinburgh to Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond. It was especially nice not to have to worry about driving and to leave that our our excellent guide, Shelby. Enjoyed seeing the scenery and even getting into the Highlands.
Review by Robert L Pullen R, October 2012
Doing what: Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Small Group Day Trip from Edinburgh
This was a most enjoyable day. Our guide was excellent with lots of information and was entertaining at the same time. Stirling Castle was a bit of a disappointment, but not terrible. The rest of the day was most enjoyable.
Review by Kristopher S, September 2012
Doing what: Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Small Group Day Trip from Edinburgh
Even with is raining all day, the trip was worth getting wet. The renovation of Stirling Castle brings all the colors to life. Our guide Peter took us to an overlook area of Loch Lomond that made it live up to the yahoo 2011 article stating it as one of the 12 most beautiful lakes to visit.
Review by Dianne S, Australia, September 2012
Doing what: Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Small Group Day Trip from Edinburgh
The weather today was not good typical Scottish Summer but never mind that cannot be helped. We headed off to Stirling Castle and unfortunately when we got there it could not have rained any harder but it was still great to see with some good views but not to many great photos. After a coffee to warm us off we headed off towards Loch Lomond we seem to go through a few seasons every corner we turned bought different weather but the countryside was some of the most beautiful I have seen photos do not do it justice. The heather had also just come into bloom so the hillsides where a mass of purple. We had a little while to lunch in a cute place call Aberfoyle and wander around thankfully the weather was a bit kinder. After lunch we started to head back to Edinburgh with a few stops along the way and lots of history lessons from another passionate and well informed Scotmans. I recommend this tour.
Review by Robinson B, September 2012
Doing what: Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Small Group Day Trip from Edinburgh
Amazing! Duncan our tour guide was FANTASTIC!!!! His knowledge and history of the sites was wonderful. I can honestly say I learned something but had a ton of fun. Stirling Castle was incredible. The history and scenery are just breath taking. Loch Lomond was unbelievable. This is a must see. It reminded me that nature is truly beautiful and awe inspiring. We would do this trip again and any other Rabbie's tour/trips. You will be in good hands. Plus, how can you go wrong with a tour guide who's wearing an authentic kilt?
Review by George K, September 2012
Doing what: Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Small Group Day Trip from Edinburgh
Driver/guide was great with a wealth of info! Plenty of time to tour Stirling Castle, and a wonderful lunch in Aberfoyle! Had to go to a differnt part of Loch Lomond do to an accident and road closure. Was not able to take a boat tour there. Not tour guide's fault on the road closing, but a bit disappointing.
Review by Steven G, September 2012
Doing what: West Highland Lochs and Castles Small Group Day Trip from Edinburgh
Great tour! Our tour guide, Jonathan, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. There's a fair amount of time spent driving around, but it's worth it to see the lochs and castles. My only complaint is that we did not have time to visit Stirling Castle- we only made a brief photo stop from afar. Kilchurn Castle and Inveraray Castle were particularly fun to see.
Review by R K, September 2012
Doing what: Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Whisky Trail Small Group Day Trip from Glasgow
It was a second homecoming for me – I studied in Glasgow 16 years ago. Two youngsters, my nephew and my niece accompanied me this time. Fortunately, given the sever time constraint, I found in Viator the right medium for a sneak overview of what Scotland is all about. And the experience was just fabulous, all the way. Beginning with a little wait at the historic George Square before boarding the coach, the day long journey was an experience to cherish. The coach was comfortable; the Guide-cum-Driver a skilled, knowledgeable and pleasant lady; the itinerary was thoughtfully framed; the scenery was breathtakingly stunning just as it was 16 years ago; and yes, that thing called Sun was in full glorious view through the day… Stirling Castle evoked historic sentiments, made even more eloquent by the erudite commentary on the electronic tour-guide. The view from the top made the youngsters absorb the Scottish beauty in awe…The roads in Scotland are as well kept as ever. Yet, the orderly manner in which the road users handled a little freak accident on the road involving a not-too-young biker was both exemplary and heart-warming. The Lakes of Scotland are still the stuff legends are made of…The stopover at Loch Lomond was a grand experience, both for the picturesque environs and the majestic aura of the lake. The stop over at Glengoyne was a grand experience even for us teetotalers, for sheer Chemistry content! Viator made it possible for us to get ten times more than we expected from a day out in Scotland, and we’ve returned determined to visit Glasgow and Scotland again very soon, for a longer and even more enjoyable trip with Viator. We truly found Viator to be value for money and more… Thanks, Team Viator!!!
Review by Dileep S, Netherlands, September 2012
Doing what: Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Small Group Day Trip from Edinburgh
Be prepared for hours in the van! The driving time aside, the tour was very nice. Allen, our guide, was very knowledgable and easy-going.
Stirling Castle was nice, but I actually found touring the Edinburgh Castle and the 11th century Abbey attached to the Holyrood house more enjoyable.
Loch Lomond was beautiful and Allen led a nice walk in the woods around the loch.
Review by James S, August 2012
Doing what: Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Small Group Day Trip from Edinburgh
Stirling castle was ok... I enjoyed the Edniburg castle better. It was a long day for seeing so little. loch Lomond WAS AMAZING! But not to much to do. if you like to hike yes it is good. I was expecting more.
Review by Thomas D, July 2012
Doing what: Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Small Group Day Trip from Edinburgh
My wife and I are from Australia and woke up to a very wet day in Edinburgh and thought that this may impact our trip - but it didn't. The tour operators (Rabbies) were organised and ready to go. Our tour guide, Pete, was a jovial Scotsman and kept us entertained throughout the day with historical information and comical trivia. The detinations, Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond, were superb. We had plenty of time to enjoy the sites and lunch as well as a "wee bit of shopping". The small group concept was great as we got to know each other pretty good in just 1 day. Pete took us to a fantstic vantage point on the Loch where we were able to capture some sensational photographs. We arrived back right on time and were even given instruction on some of the best pubs to frequent as we left the bus. Would I recommend this trip? Aye, I certainly would. Christine and Tom
Review by Gilbert R, July 2012
Doing what: Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Small Group Day Trip from Edinburgh
Excellent tour guide. Would have liked to stay at Stirling Castle a little longer. Lock Lomond was all right, but the stops along the way were more interesting.
Review by Catherine B, July 2012
Doing what: Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Small Group Day Trip from Edinburgh
I took my 15 year old Granddaughter, visiting from the USA, on this trip which she greatly enjoyed taking lots of photographs of the beautifully refurbished Great Hall of Stirling Castle. She loved the history tales relayed to us by our Driver/Guide, Alan, as well as the Scottish Music and Song he played. A long day for him to drive and talk over so many miles. We would have liked to have a luncheon arranged in a nice Restaurant when we stopped in Aberfoyle. My Granddaughter opted for Fish and Chips and they were probably the worst I have ever tasted and the premises were close to being squalid! Nonetheless, we greatly enjoyed the trip and would certainly recommend it as a memorable day out.
