From Glasgow: Guided Day Trip to Loch Lomond & Distillery

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ID: GYG413481-750116
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Country: United Kingdom

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

Depart from Glasgow on a guided day trip to the magnificent Scottish Highlands. Explore the historic Stirling Castle, take a short walk around Loch Lomond, and taste whiskey at Glengoyne Distillery.
When you visit Scotland, there’s usually a few important things on your checklist of “must do” places to visit
Historic Castle
Highland Whisky Distillery
Walk in the dramatic Scottish Highlands

We'll tick them all off, as today will be the day you’re going to get all these wonderful Scottish bucket list locations!

After departing Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city and one that’s full of character, a great music scene and plenty of wonderful restaurants, your guide will take you north to the historic city of Stirling. This is your chance to visit Stirling Castle, a notably prominent feature on the skyline steeped in some of the most magnificent history in the country. It’s believed to have been besieged at least 16 times and changed hands many times during the Wars of Independence. (Think Braveheart) You’ll have the “Freeeeeeedommmm” to explore the castle and could even join one of their scheduled tours led by the expert Castle guides.

Once you’ve ticked off history, your wonderful tour guide will whisk you over to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park to experience the magnificent Scottish Highlands. You’ll witness the Highland boundary fault line, the area of Scotland where the Scottish Lowlands and Highlands crashed together millions of years ago. You’ll get the opportunity to get out for a short walk and truly experience the breath-taking Highland landscape in all its glory. Your guide will regale you with some of the wonderful history of the area, hopefully introduce you to the wildlife and what makes Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park such a special place.

What a tour you’ve had so far, you’ve covered your history at Stirling, your magnificent Highlands Landscape at Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, now’s the time for the tasty part of the tour, a deliciously smooth Highland Whisky Distillery.

Your guide will take you over to Glengoyne Distillery where you will want to take a tour and learn all about “uisge beatha” Gaelic for “water of life” You’ll hear about the entire whisky making process and even get to delight your taste buds with a wee dram or two, and you might even want to take home a bottle for a nightcap occasionally.

So, after having a wonderful day tour experiencing a diverse range of what Scotland has to offer, your guide will wish you farewell and take you back to Glasgow for you to continue your Great Scottish Adventure.

The Stirling Castle, Whisky Distillery and Loch Lomond guided day tour may be explored in reverse.

Highlights

  • Experience some of the most breath-taking scenery in the Scottish Highlands
  • Learn about the history, wildlife and culture of the area
  • Enjoy the benefit of active small group tours - get out and adventure

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour is for ages 12 and up
A moderate level of fitness is required as there will be some short walks
You will be visiting a cafe where you can purchase lunch
Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for your tour
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Masks are required while indoors
Please arrive 15 mins prior to booking time to allow for prompt departure. Your Guide will greet you to commence your trip at the Bus Station - Taxi Rank, and you will recognise them as they will be holding an Experience Scotland's Wild logo.

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.