Winner of the Inaugural Scottish Thistle Award for Sustainable Tourism October 2007.

Traveling to Stirling Castle you will pass by Linlithgow Palace, birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and the historic site of the Battle of Bannockburn, where Robert the Bruce defeated Edward 2nd of England at the end of the Wars of Independence.

Stirling Castle was Scotland's most important medieval stronghold and is set high on an extinct volcanic rock There has been fortification on the rock since 1000 BC as it guards the main route north into the Scottish Highlands. You can visit the Palace of James IV with some of the finest Renaissance architecture in Scotland.

Leaving Stirling, travel past Doune Castle, featured in Monty Python's "Holy Grail". Continue through Callander and into the Trossachs National Park, an area popularized by the Victorians and authors such as Sir Walter Scott and Daniel Defoe. This is also the territory of Rob Roy MacGregor, Scotland's Robin Hood. The tour stops for a leisurely lunch (own expense) outside the village of Aberfoyle in the spectacular setting of David Marshall Lodge set in the heart of the National Park, and a haven for some of the great wildlife of the Park.

Continue along the spectacular single track road to Inversnaid. This road was originally an old droving route the Highlanders, including Rob Roy, took their cattle to market along. Pass Lochs Ard, Chon, Arklet and Katrine before reaching the banks of Loch Lomond and arriving at Inversnaid, home to a Nature Reserve owned by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. It is also part of The West Highland Way, a 95 mile walk that runs from Glasgow to Fort William.

You will have about 1.5 hours here to either join your guide for a walk to the viewpoint overlooking the Loch or enjoy a dram in the hotel whilst taking in the views. In the summer, there is also an option to take a 1 hour boat cruise discovering the north end of Loch.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Daily

Unavailable Dates:

• January 01 and 02 (New Year)
• December 25 and 26 (Christmas)

Departure Point:

207 High St, Edinburgh.

Departure Time:

9:15am

Return details:

Tour concludes at original point of departure at approximately 6:30pm

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick ups are not available, however please specify the name of your hotel and contact telephone number during your stay in Edinburgh.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Professional driver / guide
• Discount Card offering discounts off local restaurants, shopping and attractions
• Modern Mercedes minvan with forced air ventilation for a more personal service

Exclusions:

• Optional gratuities
• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Entrance fees (discount card offers reductions)

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
• Confirmation for this product will be received at the time of booking unless booking within 7 days of travel, in which case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated.
• There are opportunities to take nature walks, it is recommended to bring suitable clothing and footwear. Scotland can be a wet place!
• The Scottish Highlands and Islands are Europe's last great wilderness! This personalized tour is as close as you can get to touring in your own car, with the added benefit of gaining intimate knowledge of Scotland. Traveling in a small group means you can take lots of stops and reach "out of the way" places, giving you more time off the bus to discover the real Scotland.
• The First Edinburgh tour operator to be awarded 5 star status by the Scottish Tourist Board.
• There is a maximum of 16 passengers on this tour.

Caring for the Environment:

The tour operator aims to leave the legacy of Scotland's beautiful landscape for future generations to enjoy. The tour is as close as you can get to touring in your own car, but with the added benefit of reducing your carbon footprint by 75% (based on 2 persons travelling the same distance in their own car). The operator's commitment to environmental excellence has been recognised with 2 top Gold awards from the Green Tourism scheme and Keep Edinburgh Clean awards.

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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