Private Tour: Loch Lomond, Stirling & the Kelpies from Glasgow

Four stops, one private vehicle, a boat cruise and two 100-foot sculptures

A private guided tour from Glasgow takes you through four Scottish landmarks in a single day: Highland Cows at Pollok Park, the 100-foot Kelpies sculptures near Falkirk, Stirling's historic centre and shops, and a one-hour cruise on Loch Lomond. The tour runs about seven hours with roughly four and a half hours spent at the attractions themselves, and the guide speaks your choice of language — English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French or several others. Your own vehicle means no shared stops, no waiting for other groups, and the flexibility to linger where you want.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Loch Lomond, Stirling, and Kelpies

• Visit Pollok Park and feed Highland Cows
• See the Kelpies statues in Falkirk
• Explore Stirling city center and shops
• Optional visit to Stirling Castle or Wallace Monument
• Stop for photos at Doune Castle
• Take a 1-hour cruise on Loch Lomond
• Alternatively, visit the village of Luss

The Experience

The day starts at Pollok Park on Glasgow's outskirts, where you hand-feed the Highland Cows — the 'hairy coos' that show up in every Scottish postcard. From there the route heads toward Falkirk and the Kelpies, two legendary sea horse sculptures that weigh 300 tons each and stand 100 feet tall. They're a feat of engineering and the stop gives you time to walk around them and photograph them from every angle without a crowd.

Stirling comes next, about 90 minutes in the town itself. It's known as the 'Gateway to the Highlands' and the centre is full of historic streets, independent shops and cafes. If you want to go inside Stirling Castle or visit the Wallace Monument, your guide can take you — both have separate admission fees. On the way back toward Loch Lomond, there's a quick stop at Doune Castle if you're a fan of Outlander, Game of Thrones or Monty Python and the Holy Grail, all of which filmed there.

The final stop is Loch Lomond itself. The tour includes a one-hour Experience cruise departing at 3:30pm, which is the sailing time that fits the schedule. If a boat isn't what you want, your guide takes you to Luss instead — a conservation village on the loch's banks with historic cottages, colourful gardens and views across the water. Either way, you're in a private vehicle the whole time, with bottled water, air-conditioned comfort and Scottish-themed snacks included. The guide handles the route and the timing; you just show up.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for your group.
• bottled water and Scottish-themed snacks.
• guide in your choice of language.
• hotel or meeting-point pickup.
• approximately four and a half hours at the attractions (Pollok Park, the Kelpies, Stirling, Doune Castle, and either the Loch Lomond cruise or Luss village).

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by E2G Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private vehicle for your group rather than joining a shared coach, and a guide who narrates the history at each stop instead of exploring independently.

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Top questions

How much does the Loch Lomond cruise cost on this tour?

The one-hour Experience cruise is not included in the tour price. Adult tickets start at £16.50, with discounts available for children, youths and families; children under 5 travel free. You pay the cruise operator directly at the time of your booking or on the day.

What are the Kelpies and why are they so tall?

The Kelpies are two monumental sea horse sculptures near Falkirk, each weighing 300 tons and standing 100 feet high. They're named after legendary Scottish water horses from folklore and are the tallest equine statues in the world — a feat of engineering that makes them impossible to miss and worth the stop for photographs.

Can I visit inside Stirling Castle or the Wallace Monument during the tour?

Yes, your guide can take you to either or both while you're in Stirling, which is about 90 minutes of the day. Both have separate admission charges if you choose to go inside, so you decide on the day whether to enter or just walk around the town and shops instead.

What if I don't want to go on the Loch Lomond cruise?

If a boat cruise isn't for you, your guide takes you to Luss instead, a conservation village on the loch's banks with historic cottages, colourful gardens and views across the water. You get the same time at the loch, just on dry land.

Is lunch included, and what about the tour language?

Lunch is not included, but your guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French or several other languages — you choose when you book. The tour includes bottled water and Scottish-themed snacks, and the vehicle is air-conditioned and private to your group only.

Does the tour pick me up from my hotel?

Pickup is included in at least one booking option. Confirm the pickup location and time when you select your option at checkout — the driver will meet you there and handle the rest of the day's route.