Tour Details
Stirling Castle & the Trossachs
Visiting Stirling Castle is a glimpse into Scotland’s tumultuous history of monarchs and battles, including the Wars of Independence. The iconic fortress looks out over the city of Stirling commanding its own importance with sensational aerial views. Loch Lomond has been romanticised for generations in songs and poetry. It’s the largest freshwater lake in Great Britain and utterly captivating, regardless of the season. The Trossachs National Park is a feast of lush forests, cascading waterfalls and serene lochs steeped in rich history and heritage. A delight to visit, make sure to bring your camera.
Tour Details
Stirling Castle & the Trossachs
Visiting Stirling Castle is a glimpse into Scotland’s tumultuous history of monarchs and battles, including the Wars of Independence. The iconic fortress looks out over the city of Stirling commanding its own importance with sensational aerial views. Loch Lomond has been romanticised for generations in songs and poetry. It’s the largest freshwater lake in Great Britain and utterly captivating, regardless of the season. The Trossachs National Park is a feast of lush forests, cascading waterfalls and serene lochs steeped in rich history and heritage. A delight to visit, make sure to bring your camera.
1st Stop: The Kelpies
Our first stop today will be, The Kelpies. At 30 meter high these horse head sculptures by the Scottish artist Andy Scott depict the mythical water beast known as The Kelpie.
1st Stop: The Kelpies
Our first stop today will be, The Kelpies. At 30 meter high these horse head sculptures by the Scottish artist Andy Scott depict the mythical water beast known as The Kelpie.
2nd Stop: Stirling Castle
Continuing on to Stirling, visit the historic, Stirling Castle, home of the Scottish Monarchs. It is built upon a volcanic sill and offers spectacular views in all directions including,The Wallace Monument, built in memory of the Scottish hero, Sir William Wallace. The monument marks the site where William Wallace commanded and defeated the English army in 1297.
2nd Stop: Stirling Castle
Continuing on to Stirling, visit the historic, Stirling Castle, home of the Scottish Monarchs. It is built upon a volcanic sill and offers spectacular views in all directions including,The Wallace Monument, built in memory of the Scottish hero, Sir William Wallace. The monument marks the site where William Wallace commanded and defeated the English army in 1297.
3rd Stop: Trossachs National Park
From Stirling we travel into the Trossachs National Park, known as the, ‘Highlands in minature’ and drive close to the Highland boundary fault line which separates the Highlands from the Lowlands. We take the scenic route around Loch Venachar, Loch Achray and over the spectacular Dukes Pass. You get to experience a taste of the Highlands without the lengthy drive involved in a typical highland day tour.
3rd Stop: Trossachs National Park
From Stirling we travel into the Trossachs National Park, known as the, ‘Highlands in minature’ and drive close to the Highland boundary fault line which separates the Highlands from the Lowlands. We take the scenic route around Loch Venachar, Loch Achray and over the spectacular Dukes Pass. You get to experience a taste of the Highlands without the lengthy drive involved in a typical highland day tour.
Other visiting options are:
- Wallace Monument
- Boat cruise on Loch Katrine
- Whisky distillery visit
- Falkirk Wheel
Other visiting options are:
- Wallace Monument
- Boat cruise on Loch Katrine
- Whisky distillery visit
- Falkirk Wheel
Your Guide: Ian Linn
Hi, I’m Ian, and welcome to Best of Scotland Custom Tours.
It’s great to have you here! If you’re looking for an accredited chauffeur guide to share the best of Scotland with you,
stay put to discover my services and the benefits for you. I’m an accredited Scottish Blue Badge tourist guide,
which means I’ve gone through some pretty stiff training and made it through the other side. I specialise in tailoring bespoke, entertaining,
and professionally informative chauffeur-guided tours throughout Scotland at a balanced and relaxing pace.
Touring Scotland with visitors is my passion, and after many years of exploring,
I’ve built up my own extensive guidebook of wonderful places to visit, hidden gems you won’t find in typical guidebooks, and fascinating people to meet along the way.
Your Guide: Ian Linn
Hi, I’m Ian, and welcome to Best of Scotland Custom Tours.
It’s great to have you here! If you’re looking for an accredited chauffeur guide to share the best of Scotland with you,
stay put to discover my services and the benefits for you. I’m an accredited Scottish Blue Badge tourist guide,
which means I’ve gone through some pretty stiff training and made it through the other side. I specialise in tailoring bespoke, entertaining,
and professionally informative chauffeur-guided tours throughout Scotland at a balanced and relaxing pace.
Touring Scotland with visitors is my passion, and after many years of exploring,
I’ve built up my own extensive guidebook of wonderful places to visit, hidden gems you won’t find in typical guidebooks, and fascinating people to meet along the way.
