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Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Whisky Trail Small Group Day Trip from Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Travel to Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond in style and enjoy a wee dram of whisky on a small-group tour from Glasgow. With a maximum group size of 16 passengers, you are sure to have a memorable and personal experience on this special excursion to Stirling and Loch Lomond.
Stirling Castle was Scotland's most important medieval stronghold and is set high on a volcanic outcrop. There has been fortification on the rock since 1000 BC, as it guards the main route north into the Scottish Highlands. You have the option of visiting the castle to see some of the finest Renaissance architecture in Scotland.
Leaving Stirling, you'll travel past Doune Castle, Callander and into the Trossachs, an area popularized by 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.
After lunch, continue to the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, Scotland's largest loch where you can enjoy a walk before heading to the picturesque Distillery of Glengoyne. You can choose to take an optional tour of the distillery (additional cost) or visit the shop.
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.
Winner of the Inaugural Scottish Thistle Award for Sustainable Tourism, October 2007
Our driver, Grant, was very knowledgeable in the local area as well as in the history of the area. We saw a lot more than we expected and had a great time. Never felt rushed and really enjoyed the tour including the Glengoyne distillery at the end!
Review by: Claudia E, May 2018
Very much enjoyed this tour and our guide Cameron was fantastic. One of the best tours I have ever taken, and Cameron's stories and music made the trip enjoyable for all.
Review by: Linda F, May 2018
Our guide Gill was brilliant. Friendly and full of information. The castle was beautiful, Loch Lomond was breathtaking and the whisky distillery tour was very interesting.
Review by: Alli M, April 2018
This was the 2nd time I did this tour with Rabbies and it was just as great the 2nd time! Highly recommend!
Review by: charles l, April 2018
This was a great tour. Our tour guide was very informative, and knowledgeable on the sites we visited. He also incorporated music and the history behind You take the high road etc....
Review by: Tracy M, April 2018
Highly enjoyable! The coach was comfortable. Our driver/guide had a great sense of humor, shared entertaining stories and was a wealth of historical trivia. Thank you Ben! Would do tour again.
Review by: Deepthi, February 2018
Wonderful tour
Review by: Leslie T, February 2018
Great tour and such a nice day! Highly recommend getting out of Glasgow to see the countryside. Stirling Castle is amazing. The scenery around the loch was so beautiful. The whisky stop was really very cool. Ian was our guide and he did a great job. So much history and stories shared. We all have very fond memories of him as a guide. It was such a nice day and thank you to Ian for the memories you left us with.
Review by: Lori W, February 2018
Awesome tour.
Review by: sgtglock, January 2018
Our driver was well informed, entertaining and funny as well. He was so great that had we had more time, we'd have booked another tour with him as our driver. The tour was great as well. So worth it.
Review by: Kirby L, December 2017
A, nothing but best things to say. Our guide Andrew was exceptional, truly. Highly recommended.
Review by: paula s, December 2017
Though striling castle was covered in fog, still a great trip. Tour guide was very knowledgable and had good recommendations.
Review by: pprestonfamily, December 2017
Loved this tour Stirling Castle was amazing _br/_ Very informative driver whiskey tour very interesting
Review by: himynameisjen, November 2017
Great tour with a very informative driver.
Review by: harry l, November 2017
Enjoyed the tour. The guide kept us on schedule without rushing. Explained in detail what we were seeing and even provided music. The package included what you would want to see in a day trip within Scotland. Easy to find the shuttle downtown and the driver even dropped us off near a cab when the tour was over._br/_ Harry - Black Mountain, NC USA
Review by: shaunadonahue, November 2017
Our guide Graham was awesome..very punctual, his knowledge of the area and the history behind our site visits was very greatly appreciated. I would request to have him as guide every time if it were possible!!
Review by: tblaber, November 2017
it was terrific- James the bus driver was very nice and really knew his stuff. Michael the tour guide at the Castle-was one of the best tour guides that I have ever seen. A terrific day-so glad I did it.
Review by: DROBINSON, November 2017
Our tour guide was great and imparted lots of interesting facts and stories to us. We were a little ahead of ourselves, so we also got a quick drive by the castle where they filmed the Monty Python movie. Stirling Castle was interesting with people dressed up who would tell you about their character's life at the castle. Sort of a low key Walt Disney experience, but very effective. The whiskey tour was well organized and very interesting. We had an enjoyable day.
Review by: mjkurzer, November 2017
The castle was interesting. While Loch Lomond is beautiful, it would have been better if the guide had stopped where there is a boat trip on the lake instead of in a quiet area. The whiskey tour was well done.
Review by: Mason R, November 2017
On a small group tour, the driver/guide often spells the difference between success and failure. Our driver Jim was, to put it succinctly, a gem. Funny, personable, knowledgeable. Hes a credit to his craft. I recommend this tour highly!
Review by: John M, October 2017
A fun way to see a very historic castle that has great meaning for many. The tour driver was fun and informative. Only wish we had more time at Loch Lomand to actually get out on the water or do some hiking.
Review by: Joe G, October 2017
It was great...the smaller bus tours are the ones to aim for.
Review by: Christian P, October 2017
Great tour and incredible great tour guide!
Review by: Barbara B, October 2017
It was an overcast and drizzling day no surprise there-it is Scotland afterall, but that didn't put a damper on a great tour! Throughly enjoyed the relaxing pace. Our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining as well. Highly recommended this tour to all.
Review by: Marie-Christine K, October 2017
Very nice tour with a friendly guide.
Review by: Erin B, October 2017
This was a fantastic day trip. We had Fraser as a guide. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and entertaining. He brought us to a couple of extra stops to see the Highland cows and an extra castle. I highly recommend taking the whiskey tour. It was inexpensive and the whiskey was delicious!
Review by: Evelyn W, October 2017
Stirling Castle was good, Loch Lomond was good- spent too much time in the whisky trail. Again more details required when describing the tour.
Review by: Hilary H, October 2017
Graham was our tour guide and he was amazing! His stories and humor were spot on. The tour itself was wonderful. Stirling Castle was wonderful, but the church where James the VI of Scotland was crowned! and graveyard were unforgettable. The pickup and drop off were easy and on time. The coach was fairly comfortable, but it was a bit stuffy and warm at times. The little town we went to for lunch was ok. We loved the stop at Loch Lomand and wished it was longer! And the distillery tour was wonderful. Thanks Graham!
Review by: Stuart A, October 2017
This is a really good day trip tour. It's only a short drive our of Glasgow to Stirling Castle and during the drive, the tour guide informed us about the history of Glasgow and the Scottish monarchy. We had lunch in a small at a venue of our choice in Aberfoyle, I highly recommend the Faerie Tree Inn. We did a walk up to a look out at Loch Lomand which had some great views. The walk itself isn't too difficult. The final stop at the distillery was the highlight. The free whiskey was amazing and it's definitely worth paying extra for a second nip at the end of the tour.
Review by: Todd L, October 2017
Great tour
Review by: Mandi, October 2017
Awesome jam packed day that never felt rushed. Tour guide was local and charming - had great stories about Scotland and all the places we visited. Each stop had plenty of time to explore and we ended up with a jovial crowd. Whenever possible book small tour groups - things always seem to be less stressed. Would highly recommend this tour for the sights and wide range of stops.
Review by: Beverly D, October 2017
Sterling Castle was wonderful. It was really interesting to see the rooms done up in a way they originally would have looked. Could have used a little more time there. Loved the drive through the highlands. We had a chance to either walk back to the town or get a ride.We chose the lovely 40 minute trail walk along the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond. We learned about single malt whisky vs blended, on the Whisky Tour portion.. All in all, a fun tour.
Review by: Lauren T, September 2017
This tour was great! Our guide was Fraser, he was do friendly and knowledgeable about Scottish history and told us some facts and legends on the drive over. Stirling castle was brilliant and Loch Lomond and the highlands were absolutely beautiful. Definitely wouldn't miss out on this one!
Review by: Pauline D, September 2017
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Joseph P, September 2017
Great guides, lots of stops and very interesting places along the way. The guide was perfectly witty and positive about Scotland. She made several recommendation about each stop and our experience was tremendous! The whiskey tour was much more interesting than we had thought, but the Castle and Loch were incredibly well done!
Review by: iris.pinay, August 2017
Excellent trip - excellent guide sorry I am not good remembering names. Our guide brought the history alive as we travelled to and fro along the highways. She didn't like the Mel Gibson movie Braveheart - but did fill us in on the errors in the film.
Review by: Cecilia H, August 2017
What a great small group tour! Our guide John was a joy!
Review by: Louise M, August 2017
Had a great day, Dougie our tour guide was fabulous, such a wealth of information, he gave us a very interesting Scottish history lesson, he was very entertaining. _br/_ The castle was very interesting, we were in time to join a guided tour. Loch Lomand was beautiful and the whiskey tour at the end was very tasty._br/_ I would highly recommend this tour if you want to see some of the Highland's beautiful scenery and quaint little towns, and if you get Dougie as your guide, well that's a bonus.
Review by: Alan P, May 2017
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Irina O, May 2017
Good introduction to Scotland when you are there for the first time or for a few days: balanced day tour including castles, landscape and whisky distillery. Very professional management of the group, schedule and information. You feel safe and comfortable even if you know nobody in the group before. Our driver and guide was Juliet. Many thanks to her for a smooth trip!_br/_ I would have liked more time at Stirling Castle and time to visit the near-by house-museum included in the entry ticket. 90 minute are not enough there, much to see and experience.
Review by: Stephen B, April 2017
All in all a very nice tour. The driver/guide was well informed and very accommodating. It would have been nice to have a bit more time to fully tour Sterling Castle. We especially enjoyed the Glengoyne Distillery tour...even though our guide with a Russian accent was a bit difficult to understand at times. Oh well, the wee drams of whiskey made all things fine again. The shop at Glengoyne was very nice as well. A good value and a full day of sightseeing in a comfortable coach.
Review by: SSG, April 2017
This trip was just what we were looking for on our first day in Scotland -- a comfortable and informative day trip from Glasgow that gave us a tour of the countryside. Our guide Alex was friendly, knowledgeable, and entertaining. We learned a lot and saw wonderful scenery.
Review by: Cathy C, March 2017
Outstanding tour. Driver very knowledgable
Review by: Galina K, February 2017
Fabulous, excellent tour guide/driver. Really knowledgeable and entertaining. Looking after his group in terms of securing discounted tickets, making sure that everyone is there prior departure, caring, etc.
Review by: Linda W, February 2017
Juliet was very knowledgeable, and was humorous and made it very interesting. The driver was very safe. Would really recommend this tour.
Review by: Catherine S, January 2017
Fantastic trip visiting Stirling castle and enjoying the scenery through Scottish villages. Nice stops for lunch and photo opportunities._br/_ Lovely end to the day visiting a whisky distillery. The trip was made all the better by Alex the cheerful and very informative driver._br/_ His Scottish songs also made for a happy day!
Review by: Ester L, January 2017
We recently took this trip and thoroughly enjoyed it! Our guide was informative, pleasant and quite funny. From the history of the region to the insider stories, it was a really great way to learn about these areas surrounding Glasgow and the beginning of the highlands. We really enjoyed the guided tours at both Stirling Castle and the distillery as well. I would highly recommend doing the tour at Stirling castle as it was a wonderful way to learn about the castle's significance to the region, and to Scotland at large.
Review by: Terri-Anne B, January 2017
Highly recommend this trip! Small group, well paced day, and our guide was informative and uproariously funny! Beautiful scenery, a good mix of activity with some fairly strenuous walking and climbing on trails. Enjoyed visiting with Fiona the highland coo near Sterling Castle. Cannot wait to go back. 5 stars from this family!
Review by: Julie W, December 2016
Our tour guide Alex was excellent, entertaining and full of knowledge. Stirling Castle was great and you could easily spend a day there. For me personally I would of rather paid for the tickets for the castle and the whisky tour in the price of the tour so I did not have to queue. However, at this time of year it was not a problem. For me I would of rather spent more time at the castle and had lunch where we stopped for coffee later in the afternoon. It was a very cold and wet day in the middle of winter but that did not effect the enjoyment of the trip at all. We had 14 of the tour from around the world and this just added to the enjoyment of the day. The bus left and arrived back exactly on time. I would recommend this tour as great value for money.
Review by: herwehe, December 2016
Our tour to Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and the Glengoyne Distillery could not have been better! Our tour guide, Alex, was excellent. He told us information and stories all along the way. He even sang fun Scottish songs on our way back. I highly recommend this tour.
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