1 Day Tour: Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Whisky

Highlights include- Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s largest and most important castles. Stirling Bridge, site of Wallace’s decisive victory in 1297. National Wallace Monument, impressive Victorian, tower. Doune Castle, stunning 15th-century stronghold. The Trossachs, the highlands in miniature. Loch Lomond, the beautiful “ Bonnie” banks. Glengoyne Distillery, enjoy a welcoming dram of 12yr old single malt.

Tour Highlights
Stirling Castle
Stirling Bridge
National Wallace Monument
Doune Castle
Glengoyne Distillery

Discover the rich history within the walls of the imposing Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s most important structures both historically and architecturally. Including the impressive Great Hall, built by James 1V in 1501 to 1504, and the unmistakable grandeur of the Royal Palace, built around 1538 for James V and Mary of Guise, mother of Mary Queen of Scots, who was crowned at Stirling Castle, in 1542. Before leaving Stirling we visit the river forth where Sir William Wallace, defeated the mighty English army at Stirling Bridge in 1297. Then drive the short distance to view the impressive National Wallace Monument, completed in 1869 to commemorate Scotland’s 13th-century hero.

Leaving Stirling, behind we travel along the scenic back roads firstly to visit the impressive 14th century Doune Castle, built for the Regent Albany ‘ Scotland’s uncrowned king’. In recent times Doune Castle, was used as a film location for ” Monty Python and the Holy Grail” and has also featured heavily in the popular romantic time travel series Outlander, which doubled as castle leoch, home of Jamies uncle Colum Mackenzie and his clan. Next we continue through the stunning Trossachs National Park, passing quaint villages before arriving at the ” Bonnie” banks of Loch Lomond, Scotland’s largest inland fresh-water loch. Here we spend time to take in the spectacular mountain vistas and the many small islands ( knowing as Inchs) that are located on the loch, around 39 in total. You will also learn the true meaning of the romantic highland song ” you take the high road and i’ll take the low road” and the tragic story of the highland Jacobite, who would never meet his loved one again on the ” Bonnie Bonnie” banks of Loch Lomond. Leaving the shores of Loch Lomond behind, we make the short 30 min drive to the picture-postcard whisky distillery at Glengoyne, where you can enjoy an in-depth tour and a welcoming dram of Glengoyne’s 12 yr old single malt. After your tour we make our way back to your accommodation, and sadly say our fair wells.