Glencoe and Inveraray Castle Private Tour from Edinburgh
Photograph Highland cattle, castle ruins and the Three Sisters of Glencoe in a single day
A private day tour from Edinburgh through the Scottish Highlands in a luxury Mercedes minivan, with stops at Loch Lomond, Inveraray Castle, Glencoe and Rannoch Moor. You travel with a local guide who tailors the route to what interests you most, stopping for photos at Kilchurn Castle, St. Conan's Kirk, the Kelpies and multiple viewpoints across the landscape. The tour includes snacks and bottled water. Entry to attractions is optional and booked separately.
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Scenic Highlands and Castles Tour
- Visit Highland Cows farm
- Stop at Luss village on Loch Lomond
- Photo stop at panoramic viewpoint
- Tour Inveraray Castle and gardens
- Photo stop at Kilchurn Castle
- Visit St. Conan's Kirk
- Enjoy views at Rest and Be Thankful
- Stop at Rannoch Moor for photos
- Explore Glencoe and Three Sisters
- Visit The Kelpies sculptures
- Craigie's Farm not used 30m
- Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park 30m
- Rest and be Thankful 15m
- Inveraray Castle 30m
- Kilchurn Castle 15m
- St Conan's Kirk 20m
- Loch Tulla Viewpoint 15m
- Rannoch Moor 15m
- Glencoe 45m
- Callander passing by
- Doune Castle 15m
- National Wallace Monument passing by
- Stirling Castle passing by
- The Kelpies 30m
What’s included
- Air-conditioned luxury Mercedes minivan.
- private local guide.
- door-to-door pickup and return to your Edinburgh location.
- traditional Scottish snacks and bottled water.
- Every day 08:00 09:00 10:00
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Private day tour from Edinburgh through Glencoe, Loch Lomond and Inveraray Castle in a luxury Mercedes minivan with a local guide.
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The experience
Glencoe, Rannoch Moor and the castles scattered across this route are the draw, and a private minivan lets you linger where the light is best or the view catches you. You pick the pace: tell your guide what matters most and the day shapes around it. The Mercedes holds up to eight passengers with room for luggage, so families or small groups travel together without splitting across multiple vehicles.
The route moves through Loch Lomond at Luss, a historic village where you can walk to the water's edge, then climbs toward Inveraray Castle: a grand 18th-century seat with gardens open Thursday to Monday (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, April through October, entry is separate). St. Conan's Kirk, built in the early 1900s, mixes Norman, Gothic, Celtic and Arts and Crafts styles. The lochside gardens frame views across the water. Kilchurn Castle, a 15th-century ruin, sits on a peninsula and photographs from multiple angles as you drive past.
Glencoe itself spreads across several stops (the Three Sisters peaks, the moor floor, the ridge lines), so you capture the scale of it. Rannoch Moor, a 50-square-mile open expanse, offers unobstructed views of the Highland wilderness. On the return, you pass the National Wallace Monument (a 220-foot tower on Abbey Craig) and Stirling Castle perched on volcanic rock, and stop at the Kelpies, 100-foot horse sculptures that dominate the landscape near Falkirk. The full day runs ten hours including travel time.
Top questions
What is St. Conan's Kirk and why is it worth a stop?
St. Conan's Kirk is an early-1900s church on the loch that blends almost every style of church architecture: Norman doorways, Gothic flying buttresses, a Celtic cross, Arts and Crafts carvings and a Saxon tower. The interior was decorated by master craftsmen commissioned by the builder, and the lochside gardens offer views across the water.
Can I enter Inveraray Castle on this tour?
Inveraray Castle is open Thursday to Monday from April through October (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays). Entry is optional and paid separately: £10 per adult for the gardens alone, or £18 per adult to enter both the castle and gardens. No advance booking is required.
What are the Kelpies and where do I see them?
The Kelpies are two 100-foot horse sculptures near Falkirk, the tallest equine statues in the world. You stop here on the return to Edinburgh for photographs.
How does the guide customize the itinerary?
Tell your guide what interests you most (whether that's castles, mountain photography, lochs or specific villages), and the route adjusts to prioritize those stops. The full day still covers the main Highland landmarks, but the time spent at each one shifts based on your preferences.
What happens at Loch Lomond?
You stop at Luss, a historic village on the loch shore, where you can walk to the water's edge, visit gift shops and cafés, and use restrooms. Boat tours on the loch are available if booked in advance and last up to an hour.
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Glencoe and Inveraray Castle Private Tour from Edinburgh
10h · EN · at your hotel
from £ 680 per group
≈ US$ 915 in your currency
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