Glasgow day tour: Kelpies, St Andrews and Falkland
Four Scottish villages and the Kelpies in one day from Glasgow
A full-day tour from Glasgow visits the Kelpies, the world's largest equine sculptures, then moves through Culross, St Andrews and Falkland, each with its own slice of Scottish history. You travel by air-conditioned coach with a knowledgeable driver-guide providing live commentary, stopping at each village to walk the streets, and pausing at the Forth bridges on the return to Glasgow.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Kelpies, Fife villages, and St Andrews
- Visit the Kelpies sculptures
- Explore Culross village
- Arrive in St Andrews for lunch
- Walk around historic St Andrews
- Visit Falkland village
- Photo stop at Forth bridges
- Return to Glasgow
- The Kelpies 45m
- Culross 45m
- St. Andrews 2h
- Falkland 45m
What’s included
- Air-conditioned coach with live guide commentary throughout the day.
- knowledgeable driver-guide.
- hotel or city center pickup and return to Glasgow.
- stops at the Kelpies, Culross, St Andrews and Falkland with time to walk each village.
- Monday, Wednesday and Sunday 08:30
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Day tour from Glasgow to the Kelpies, Culross, St Andrews and Falkland with live guide commentary and hotel pickup.
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The experience
The tour opens at the Kelpies, two colossal steel horse sculptures named Duke and Baron that represent a creature from Scottish folklore. These are the largest equine sculptures in the world, and the stop gives you time to see them up close before the coach moves on to Culross, a 17th-century Royal Burgh on the Fife coast that Outlander fans will recognize as the show's Cranesmuir Village.
St Andrews comes next, timed so you arrive in time for lunch and a walk around the medieval town. This is where the oldest university in Scotland sits, along with a famous cathedral, the home of golf, and the spot where Prince William met Kate. You have the option to pay an extra fee directly to visit St Andrews Castle or Cathedral if you want to go inside. From there, the tour moves to Falkland, another Fife village with a Renaissance palace that was a favorite retreat for the Stuart Kings and Queens. Outlander viewers will spot it as 1940s Inverness. Falkland Palace is also available as an optional paid visit.
On the return to Glasgow, there's a photo stop at the Forth bridges (the Queensferry Crossing, the Forth Road Bridge and the Forth Rail Bridge) an engineering landmark spanning three centuries of Scottish industry. The coach is air-conditioned and equipped with frequent comfort breaks at stops with restrooms, though the vehicle itself has no onboard facilities.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 16 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What are the Kelpies and why are they on this tour?
The Kelpies are two enormous steel horse sculptures named Duke and Baron, the largest equine sculptures in the world. They represent a creature from Scottish folklore and are the opening stop on the tour, giving you time to see them before moving on to the villages.
Will I recognize Culross and Falkland if I've watched Outlander?
Yes. Culross appears in the show as Cranesmuir Village, and Falkland's streets are featured as 1940s Inverness. Both villages are real 17th-century settlements with their own history independent of the show.
What can I do in St Andrews during the tour?
St Andrews is the home of golf and Scotland's oldest university, with a medieval town center and a famous cathedral. You have time for lunch and a walk around the town. Entry to St Andrews Castle or Cathedral costs extra and is paid directly to the attraction if you choose to visit.
How long is the full tour and what's included in the price?
The tour runs approximately nine hours from Glasgow and includes the air-conditioned coach, live guide commentary, and the driver-guide's knowledge throughout the day. Food, drink and gratuities are not included, and attraction entry fees are optional extras paid on the day.
Are there restroom stops during the tour?
The coach itself has no restroom, but there are frequent comfort breaks at stops that have facilities available. You'll have time in each village to use restrooms and grab refreshments.
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Glasgow day tour: Kelpies, St Andrews and Falkland
8h 45m · EN
from £ 55 per person
≈ US$ 74 in your currency
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