Stirling Castle, the Trossachs, Loch Lomond and Glengoyne Distillery

Departs 09.00 - Returns: 18.45	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
SUMMER: From 29th March 2010 to 31st October 2010
WINTER: From 1st November 2010 to 27th March 2011
All tours depart fromBus Stand ZE (previously Bus Stand E),Waterloo Place, Edinburgh. MAP
£30.00 per person. Concession rate £28.00 (students, over 60's and under 12's)
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Stirling Castle

During the Wars of Independence Stirling Castle was seen as the ‘key’ to the Kingdom of Scotland and was home to the Scottish Royals until the early 17th century.

It is arguably Scotland’s most important historic building but undoubtedly our most important castle.

We stop here for 1 hour, 15 mins and you will have the opportunity to tour the castle itself (Adult £9.00, Child £4.50, Concession £7.20) or stroll around Old Stirling (ancient capital of Scotland).

The view from Stirling Castle across the River Forth to the National Wallace Monument is inspiring. Scotland’s greatest patriot, Sir William Wallace, launched an attack on the occupying English forces from here and his spectacular success at the Battle of Stirling Bridge (Sept 11th, 1297) is the stuff of legend.

After departing Stirling we drive past Doune Castle (a 'must see' for 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' fans!) and before long we are face-to-face with our great friend Hamish the Hairy Highland Cow, everyone's favourite photo stop! Our drive to Aberfoyle takes us along the banks of Loch Venachar, through the beautiful Trossachs - the 'Highlands in Miniature' - and over the Duke's Pass, a stunning landscape of lochs and mountains. This is Rob Roy Country, popularised by Sir Walter Scott's books and poems. Legends and superstition of faeries or 'wee people' abound in these hills...

After lunch we travel the short distance to Loch Lomond, traversing the Highland Boundary Fault as we go; a coast-to-coast geological rift which defines the landscape of this area. It is visible with the naked eye when we arrive at Balmaha, Loch Lomond in the early afternoon, our 'queen of lochs'. Here we embark upon a short nature walk culminating in a superb viewpoint over Britain's largest lake. Scotland’s geological definition between Highlands and Lowlands can be seen in all its glory from here! Loch Lomond and the Trossachs were designated Scotland’s first National Park in 2003 and it remains an extremely popular area with locals and visitors alike. We finish the day at Glengoyne Distillery, situated in a wooded valley in the southern Highlands. The distillery, which takes its name from ‘Glen Guin’ or Glen of the Wild Geese, has been producing a high quality single malt for nearly 200 years. You will, of course, have the opportunity to tour this beautifully located distillery and sample the delicious 10 year old product for yourself! (Adults £5.50, Concession £3.50).