West Highlands Private Day Tour

Hotel Pick-up
Your own personal guide will pick you up right outside your hotel, usually arriving 10 minutes before your tour begins, ensuring a warm and seamless start to your experience.

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Stirling Castle
As you leave Edinburgh, a few sights await your attention. Firstly, perched on Castle Hill, Stirling Castle is sure to catch your eye – if your guide doesn't point it out first. It holds immense historical significance as one of Scotland's most important castles, being the site of Mary, Queen of Scots' coronation and much of her early childhood.

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Callander
Known as the Gateway to the Highlands, Callander is the perfect place to start your West Highlands tour. Bursting with coffee shops, gift shops – and of course a fantastic whisky shop – the first stop on this tour will get you ready for everything that's to come. You can also take a stroll along the River Teith, which flows along the edge of the town, with spectacular views of Ben Ledi and the Crags behind the town.

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Glen Ogle
Scotland is full of breathtaking scenic drives, and Glen Ogle is no different. As you sit back, you'll be spoilt for picture opportunities. With endless rolling hills, you can imagine yourself transported back to the time of the Jacobites and Scottish rebellions. The glen is actually known as the homeland of Rob Roy MacGregor – a famous Scottish outlaw turned folk hero in the 1600s and 1700s.

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Kilchurn Castle
One of Scotland's most photographed castles, you'll no doubt have seen it before. Kilchurn Castle is a spectacular medieval ruin that sits on an 'island' on Loch Awe. Originally, this wasn't an island, but actually part of the mainland before the water level dropped. Its most famous claim to fame is during the Jacobite Rebellion, when it was used as a stronghold for the British.

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Loch Awe
Leaving the castle behind, we'll drive along the banks of Loch Awe on the way to our next destination. A beautifully scenic drive, you'll not be short of picture opportunities.

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Lunch
Your guide will provide you with a variety of lunch options, ensuring there's something to suit every taste and dietary preference.

Inveraray
Wander through the picturesque streets of Inveraray, visit the Old Sweet Shop, or stop for a coffee. Overlooking the banks of Loch Fyne, the county town was originally created and planned by the Duke of Argyll in 1745. On the edge of the town, you'll also find Inveraray Castle, set within extensive grounds with beautiful views over towards the loch.

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Rest and Be Thankful
Simply spectacular! There are no words that can describe the beauty of the Rest and Be Thankful, and it's one of the most dramatic valleys you'll ever see. Winding through the valley, you'll also see the old road which was used during the Jacobite times as a military route.

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Loch Lomond, Luss
Picture-perfect, the village of Luss is somewhere everyone has to see when visiting Scotland. With its quaint little houses and loch-side location, it's one of the prettiest villages imaginable. Walk along the pier and have your picture taken with views of Ben Lomond in the backdrop, before heading back to Edinburgh at the end of your day.

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Drop-off
Sit back and relax as your personal guide drops you back at your hotel, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free end to your journey.