Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Small-Group Tour
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Edinburgh, Scotland
- 9 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Check off Stirling Castle, the Kelpies monument, and Loch Lomond on this day trip from Edinburgh. Have a photo stop at one of the largest equine sculptures in the world—The Kelpies, then travel through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Finally, enjoy the perk of having admission to Stirling Castle included so you can go on an interior tour.
- Full-day trip to Loch Lomond, The Kelpies, and Stirling Castle
- Scenic drive past villages, lochs, and mountain vistas
- Small-group tour for a more personalized experience
- Travel by a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
What's Included
- Admission Fees - Stirling Castle (if option selected)
- Small Group Tour (maximum 16 passengers)
- Top range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
- The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Admission fees to attractions (unless specified)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Edinburgh Bus StationEdinburgh EH1 3AY, UK
Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ (Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.9:15 am
Itinerary
Meet your guide in central Edinburgh and travel in a top of the range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach to the Kelpies, passing Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, on the way.
Stop at the Kelpies monument for an up-close look at the 30-meter high horse heads. The sculptures stand as a testament to the horsepower that drove the industrial development of central Scotland.
Afterward, take a back road to Loch Lomond, traveling through the protected lands of Scotland’s first national park: Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Follow a scenic route along the 22-mile-long (35-km) loch’s eastern shore, which is dominated by the oft-climbed Ben Lomond.
Break for lunch (own expense), before continuing to the city of Stirling, where you can visit one of Scotland’s most magnificent castles—Stirling Castle. Instead, of waiting in long ticket lines, castle admission is included, so you can head inside and tour the interiors.
Your small-group day trip concludes with the return drive to Edinburgh.
Stop at the Kelpies monument for an up-close look at the 30-meter high horse heads. The sculptures stand as a testament to the horsepower that drove the industrial development of central Scotland.
Afterward, take a back road to Loch Lomond, traveling through the protected lands of Scotland’s first national park: Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Follow a scenic route along the 22-mile-long (35-km) loch’s eastern shore, which is dominated by the oft-climbed Ben Lomond.
Break for lunch (own expense), before continuing to the city of Stirling, where you can visit one of Scotland’s most magnificent castles—Stirling Castle. Instead, of waiting in long ticket lines, castle admission is included, so you can head inside and tour the interiors.
Your small-group day trip concludes with the return drive to Edinburgh.
1
The Kelpies & The Helix
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Loch Lomond
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Stirling Castle
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum age to participate is 5 years old.
- Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure. This tour will depart from inside Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.
- Stirling Castle - If you have selected the package option, we reserve tickets for you and this will be included in tour price.
- We recommend booking Stirling Castle tickets in advance to guarantee entry and avoid disappointment. If you have selected the tour option that does not include entry to Stirling Castle, we cannot guarantee access to the castle. Tickets must be purchased on arrival and are subject to availability.
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding.
- In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (11)
Q:What is the departure point for the Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Small-Group Day Tour?
A:The tour departs from Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ
Feb 2023
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Liz_L, Jul 2026
If you are thinking about booking this tour, just do it! I had an unforgettable day seeing the Kelpies, walking by Loch Lomond, and exploring Stirling Castle. A huge shoutout to the fantastic guide, Stuart, who was so warm and welcoming. I also really appreciated how cautious and smooth his driving was. He made it a completely stress-free and perfect day out!
Michael_M, Jul 2026
Our guide was wonderful. He was knowledgable and friendly. I would take any tour from Robbie Tour Co.
ediddy, Jul 2026
Our Rabbies tour guide, Sean, his vibe was appreciated by all ages ranging from 10 to 44! He was funny, knowledgeable and kept us entertained and on time to each location. From the Kelpies to the Loch to the castle, everything was beautiful and gave us a small taste of Scotland. This was a good alrernative if you cannot or do not want to travel as far as Loch Ness and the Highlands. We will be back for more!
Daryn_S, Jul 2026
What a fantastic day our guide Neil and Paul that's learning the job was absolutely brilliant.
I would highly recommend this trip.
Stan_F, Jun 2026
Lots of stories from guide Jack made the driving a pleasure- the Stirling Castle terrific, every part of the tour was great.
Anand_V, Jun 2026
We had a wonderful time on the Kelpies / Loch Lomond / Stirling Castle tour! Luckily the weather was perfect. A very comfortable ride, pleasant company, and relaxed time at each stop. Even some nice surprise visits along the way. Recommended for a day trip from Edinburgh.
T_G, Jun 2026
It could be a wonderful tour, but the rain was nasty at times. Our guide , Lyn was very knowledgeable and friendly. She talked about history, geology and fairy tales. While talking, Lyn was punctuating her speech with gesticulations and driving with only one hand on the wheel. It was a little scary when we were riding on the curvy road up and down the hills through the rain.
Lorna_T, Jun 2026
It was an amazing day! Stirling Castle was definitely worth visiting! Loch Lomond was beautiful and the Kelpies a true unique work of art!
Inna_S, May 2026
I have never traveled with Rabie’s before and was fairly disappointed.
1). The van is small and extremely cramped. I was sitting between and window and a very tall person which left absolutely no room. It made for a very uncomfortable ride.
2). Our guide was more of a driver than a guide. He periodically regurgitated some facts but did not seem to know a lot of Scottish history.
3). Company was not very responsive when I contacted them about the situation with sitting. They told me to talk to the driver who could not help. The van was packed like a can of sardines.
4). The places we visited were amazing but it would have been much better to go with another company.
Michael_F, May 2026
Great trip. Ewan was a fantastic tour guide. Knowledgable, funny and accommodating! I think I liked Stirling Castle more than Edinburgh Castle. I wish we had seen a hairy coo but we just weren’t lucky.
Russ_R, May 2026
This was a great tour, that wasn't too long and it hit a lot of the Scottish countryside. This was well worth the money, and it was a smaller tour that was only 16 people, which was awesome!
Patricia_F, May 2026
Enjoyed views of the vibrant small towns. Driver-guide (Jim Scott) however, walked way too fast, leaving behind more than half the clients. There were, very clearly, at least 10 senior citizens. None of us were able to keep up with Jim and, consequently, missed his commentaries. Several of us actually told Jim that he was too fast but it didn't make a difference. He was, however, quite knowledgeable - when we could hear him on tge coach.
Patricia_O, May 2026
Love the visit to the Kelpies and Stirling Castle. Lots of history and amazing views.
Duncan very professional and easy to understand. Wealth of history.
LaMont_S, May 2026
We very much enjoyed the journey with our tour guide Cameron T. The stories and information were great. The sites were awesome starting with the Kelpies and ending with Sterling Castles. Everything promised was delivered with an extra stop to see highland coos and an alternative lunch stop. Thanks to Rabbie's Tours and Cameron.
Donna_B, May 2026
Mike was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable about the history of the area. Would highly recommend.
meinvolk, May 2026
Great trip to get to know about Scotland out of the city. Our guide, Nik and his trainee Duncan were great fun.
Sherry_H, May 2026
Cameron was our driver and kept us entertained with stories and music between stops. Each site we visited was fantastic.
Salvador_A, Apr 2026
Good tour. Our guide, Jack, was great. Very entertaining and knowledgable.
The drive through the countryside is beautiful. Lock Lomond is pretty but I enjoyed the drive more. We made a side trip to see the hairy highland coos. It was a highlight.
SJ_K, Apr 2026
A pleasant drive through lovely Scottish countryside with some brilliant attractions during the trip
Elizabeth_L, Apr 2026
Our driver and tour guide Russell was excellent: super knowledgeable and helpful, with a great sense of humor.
Just for my personal taste, I would have preferred having more time than 2 hours at Stirling Castle. Also, I found the Kelpies and Loch Lomond not all that interesting to have been included in such a long day. I suppose Stirling was the main draw, and these were convenient to take in on the way.
Perhaps including a short hike/tour around the Loch would have improved that stop for me.
I would have preferred a short stop at another historic site if possible, rather than the Kelpies and this Loch (unless as suggested above, a hike or other activity at the Loch were included).
5 stars for your bus driver, but the itinerary itself wasn’t exactly to my taste.
Maria_H, Apr 2026
Our guide Iain was a delight, such a great day! Plenty of time to see the beautiful sites without any rushing. Highly recommend this tour. We used multiple tour companies on this trip and Rabbies was the best of all!
Rebecca_M, Apr 2026
Great views, explanations and positive attitude. Rhys was FANTASTIC!!!
Sites were jam packed in, so great value for the cost
Nicholas_S, Mar 2026
Our second time with Rabbie’s and first time in Scotland. Russell was a tremendous guide, very funny and knowledgeable. We visited Stirling Castle first, as to avoid the later crowds. Then we got time to see some Highland Coos, head to Loch Lomond and then the Kelpies. Russell was also kind enough to show us the bridges on the River Forth!
AngelaD_C, Mar 2026
It was a small group and also a smaller bus. Guide was very entertaining when telling the story of Scotland. Took us to great back streets with beautiful views.
Lonoe_F, Mar 2026
The locations on this tour were absolutely lovely, and Stirling Castle was a definite highlight, so impressive and 100% worth seeing. The whole day felt well planned and gave us a great mix of scenery and history.
Chazz was an incredible guide, so knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire experience really fun and engaging. She even made a stop so we could pet some Highland coos, which was such a special touch!
I would definitely recommend this tour, and if you get Chazz as your guide, you’re in for an amazing day 💕
Divine_G, Mar 2026
Steven was our bus driver and guide. He’s awesome! Great sense of humour and great playlist! Bus was new and very comfortable. Love that we chose a small travel group. Adequate time to stop at all the sites and to even have proper lunch in Callander. Highly recommend Rabbies!
Norah_M, Mar 2026
Having a great host is imperative. The van isn’t very comfortable: seats too close (can’t stretch legs & feel cramped), seatbelt very uncomfortable & hard to snap in & release (makes you feel like you are tied up with rope & can’t move). Be ready to walk a lot. Take lots of photos! Bring a bottle of water. Prepare to learn a lot!
Evan_P, Mar 2026
Small group setting, lovely views, and a lot of facts about the areas you’re traveling to. Billy was a great guide and very kind!
Tracei_C, Mar 2026
Mary was awesome! She knows the places she’s taking you to, and is a great driver! We came upon an accident on a narrow two lane road, and she expertly backed us into a 3-point turn and turned us around, found a detour, and got us to our next stop on time!
vicki_n, Feb 2026
See a lot in one day. fast paced …active. Fun driver/ guide/ Prefer less chatt at times. that being said , Ally was very entertaining
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