Sightseeing Day Tours
. . . from Glasgow, Stirling and Edinburgh
- Castles, Lakes and Whisky
Stirling & Doune, the Trossachs and Loch Katrine, Loch Lomond and Glengoyne Distillery. A trip not to be missed!
Wednesdays . . . more
- Rosslyn Chapel, Edinburgh & the famous Forth Bridges
On request for private tour . . . more
Short tour of Scotland
You can choose a one day tour or combine any number of days for a short tour of Scotland. Alternatively we would be very happy to design a tailor made itinerary as a private tour according to your own interests and travel style.
Price for scheduled day trip:
£35 per day and include picnic lunch, a knowledgeable tour guide and minibus travel.
For private tour prices please contact us by email or phone.
Departures
Our tours leave from outside Glasgow Tourist Office, 11 George Square. Pick up at 9.00 am and return at 5.30 pm.
For group bookings (min 6 persons) and private tours we also offer pick up from Edinburgh and Stirling area.
Private Tours
These are tailor made for your own group of family, friends or business colleagues to see and visit places of your choice at your own pace.
We offer advice and guidance on itineraries and activities, your personal tour guide and pick up from your hotel or where it is required.
Accommodation
Our service also includes help with finding and booking recommended quality accommodation for you.
For information please email us here or call +44 (0)1360 870 476
Sightseeing Tour Descriptions
Rosslyn Chapel, Edinburgh & the famous Forth Bridges
- Rosslyn Chapel - 15th century masonic symbolism
- Edinburgh - an introductory tour of Scotland's capital
- R.L Stevenson in Queensferry and a fabulous bridge
With or without the 'Da Vinci Code' Rosslyn is a 15th century chapel and an architectural and artistic gem. A guided tour introduces you to the fascinating details and historical contexts followed by picnic lunch in the lovely chapel grounds.
In the afternoon this brief tour of Edinburgh is a good introduction to this cosmopolitan city - 'medieval 'Royal Mile', Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Castle, the Georgian New Town and panoramic views from Calton Hill. We pass by the famous Forth Bridges spanning the impressive estuary of the River Forth.
On request
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Stirling and Doune Castle, the Trossachs,Loch Lomond, Glengoyne Distillery
- Explore Scotland's finest, historically most important castle
- Doune - a majestic, well preserved 14th century castle
- Sail on the elegant Victorian steamship SS Walter Scott
- Visit the Trossachs and Loch Lomond
Stirling Castle - a stunning location where some of the most dramatic developments in Scottish history took place: the famous and triumphant battles of William Wallace 'Braveheart' and Robert the Bruce and the coronation of Mary Queen of Scots.
The lush and dense Trossachs forests, dotted with picturesque lakes, were the home of Scotland's famous Rob Roy who roamed the area to steal from the rich and provide for the poor. Loch Katrine, the biggest of the Trossachs lakes, is set amidst rugged hills and features as the romantic backdrop in Walter Scott's 19th century legends and poems.
The afternoon offers a 45 minutes cruise on the Victorian steamship SS Walter Scott followed by a visit to the picturesque village of Balmaha at the shores of Loch Lomond.
The grand finale of the day is a visit to one of the oldest Scottish whisky distilleries, Glengoyne and to taste this very special honey coloured water.
Wednesdays £35 including picnic lunch & refreshments Want to book? OK
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Inveraray Castle, pre-historic Kilmartin Valley, the wild West Coast
- Visit the magnificent castle of the chiefs of the Campbell Clan
- Explore 5000 year old stone circles & burial sites at Kilmartin
- Scotland's island dotted West Coast & old Crinan Harbour
Highland scenery at its best: we drive along the high road and the bonny banks of this largest of freshwater stretches in Britain enjoying wide views across to the grandiose heights of Ben Lomond, the most southerly of the 'Munros'.
From Tarbert the route takes us the short distance of 2 miles to the sea (which is where the Vikings hauled there longboats across to roam Loch Lomond) along the shores of Loch Long, the mountainous pass of 'Rest and be Thankful' and the banks of Loch Fyne, famous for its oysters. This tour is a revelation of the inaccessible and rugged terrain typical of the Highlands.
Inveraray - the magnificent 18th century Inverary castle of the Duke of Argyll is a masterpiece of Scottish Georgian Architecture which is splendidly furnished and contains an interesting selection of trophies, memorabilia, documents and weaponry - and an excellent insight into Scottish history.
The pre-historic centre of the region is Kilmartin Glen which, apart from its outstanding beauty is one of the richest archaeological landscapes in Scotland: standing stones, burial cairns, rock art, forts, duns and carved stones. Amoungst these is Dunadd Fort which is likely to have been a royal centre where Scotland's earliest kings were inaugurated.
A brief visit to Crinan with its 18th century harbour and canal is a gloriously beautiful spot from which to admire the intricate western coastline of Scotland.
On request for private tour including picnic lunch & refreshments Want to book? OK
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Private Tours
These tours of one or several days are tailor made for your own group of family, friends or business colleagues. It gives you the opportunity to see Scotland at your own pace in the time you have available and choose a tour itinerary to suit your interests.
We offer advice and guidance on travel routes, places to visit and activities, you enjoy the company of a personal tour guide and we pick you up from your hotel or where it is required.
Accommodation
We are happy to arrange your accommodation and can recommend a selection of excellent bed & breakfasts, guest houses and hotels.
Holiday activities designed just for you!
Walking, sightseeing, bicycling, whisky tasting, canoeing, horse riding, golfing . . . a special bonus of our private tours is the variety of activities we can include in your itinerary for a grand day out and the making of a great Scottish adventure!
Your tour includes a complementary delicious picnic lunch or barbeque on the beach or we can pre-book meals at selected good quality restaurants instead.
Prices: individual pricing applies according to group size, activities and distances. Please enquire here
Bookings: info@walkwild.org or Tel 01360 870476
We look forward to welcoming you in Scotland!
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Walking holidays and day tours
Interested in walking and hiking? Take a look at our walking tours page here.
Additional destinations
- Glen Coe
- Loch Ness, Inverness & neolithic Clava Cairns
- Islands and Highlands
- The outstanding 15th century gardens of Drummond Castle
- Dunkeld and its medieval Cathedral
- The City of Glasgow
- Edinburgh
. . . our list of sightseeing suggestions continues but you are very welcome add your own.
Please see also our day trips page for further ideas
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info@walkwild.org for information and bookings call 01360 870 476
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