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The 15 Best Loch Lomond & Trossachs Day Trips from Edinburgh

20 tours  ·  from $55 a head

The nearest big loch to the city, and the shortest day out that still feels like the Highlands. These 15 trips differ on whether a boat is included, how much of the Trossachs you see, and whether Stirling is bolted on.

From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & Kelpies Tour - The Kelpies: Scotland’s biggest horse heads
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From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & Kelpies Tour

1.Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & Kelpies Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,360 reviews · 9 hours · from $61Our pick

See the Kelpies, cruise Loch Lomond, explore the Trossachs, and visit Stirling Castle on a full-day tour from Edinburgh.

“Entire day with our guide John was fantastic. My only complaint is that the small minibus had very cramped legroom and the speaker was crackly and lots of static.”

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Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour Including Admission - The Kelpies: giant horses with an industrial past
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Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour Including Admission

Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour - Choosing your Loch Lomond hour at Balloch
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Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour

From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour - The Kelpies: Central Scotland in giant steel
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From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour

4.Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,043 reviews · 9 hours · from $57

Review of Rabbie's Edinburgh tour to the Kelpies, Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, and Stirling Castle, with practical advice on value and timing.

“My guide Kirean was amazing, he had vast knowledge about history and had a really great disposition to make the trip so enjoyable. If you get him as a guide you won’t regret it. He”

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From Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond - The Kelpies: Scotland’s giant steel horses
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From Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond

1 Day Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond Tour from Edinburgh - Doune Castle: Outlander, Monty Python, and a strong opening
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1 Day Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond Tour from Edinburgh

Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh - Balmaha and Loch Lomond’s southern shore
1-Day Tours, Loch Lomond & the Trossachs Trips, National Parks, Stirling Castle & the Kelpies, Tour Reviews, Tours

Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh

Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle, & Kelpies Tour from Edinburgh - The Kelpies: a powerful 30-minute opening stop
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Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle, & Kelpies Tour from Edinburgh

8.Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle, & Kelpies Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 559 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $55Best value

See the Kelpies, Loch Lomond, and Stirling Castle on an affordable full-day trip from Edinburgh with scenic drives and local stories.

“We really enjoyed this trip. Our guide was Louise and she was very friendly and knowledgeable about all the areas we visited, giving us lots of information about the areas we were visiting. She told us lots of stories about the people and history of Sterling castle. The bus we were in was brand new and very comfortable. We visited The Kelpies first which are just amazing to see close up. Then an hour at Loch Lomond and finally to the castle, we paid extra for entry to the castle and had a free guided tour which was really interesting and definitely recommended. Then Louise drove us back to Edinburgh,…”

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Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh - The Kelpies: a quick stop with a huge visual impact
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Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh

9.Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 273 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $62

Explore the Kelpies, Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle, and the Forth bridges on a guided 10-hour day trip from Edinburgh.

“Good tour and a great guide. We thought it was worthwhile and would recommend. We had a very small group of 5 which made it nice. The Stirling Castle was the best stop and very impressive.”

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From Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Whisky Tour - The road west from Edinburgh to Glasgow
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From Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Whisky Tour

Loch Lomond, Highlands & Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh - The Kelpies: Scotland’s giant horse guardians
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Loch Lomond, Highlands & Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh

11.Loch Lomond, Highlands & Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 173 reviews · 9 hours · from $80

Review of the $80 Loch Lomond, Highlands and Stirling Castle tour from Edinburgh, with scenic stops, practical tips, costs and honest drawbacks.

“Wholst me and my travel companion did not get to go on this tour since it was cancelled, I do have to say GreyLine was very supporting. They offered me an upgrade and we went with the Highlands Tour instead of this one. A great experience and welcoming customer service. Wonderful!”

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Loch Lomond, Stirling and Whisky Tour from Edinburgh - Clydeside Distillery: whisky with a modern setting
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Loch Lomond, Stirling and Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

12.Loch Lomond, Stirling and Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $77

Review of the Edinburgh day tour to Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and a whisky distillery, with costs, timing, transport and booking advice.

“It definitely helps to have a knowledgeable guide to make the most of your time in Edinburgh. We enjoyed our visit. The Whisky Tour was very informative about the process and the history of how whiskey came about in the region. Even if you are not crazy about whiskey, it's worth attending the tour. You can take just a sip, not at all, or enjoy the full tasting. Loch Lomond was a nice break for lunch in the afternoon. Our most enjoyable spot was Stirling Castle, of course. We wish we had more time to see everything!”

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From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond and the West Highlands Day Tour - Doune Castle and the Outlander connection
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From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond and the West Highlands Day Tour

Stirling Castle,Trossachs National and Loch Lomond Day Tour from Edinburgh - Balmaha and Loch Lomond: an hour by the Bonnie Banks
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Stirling Castle,Trossachs National and Loch Lomond Day Tour from Edinburgh

15.Stirling Castle,Trossachs National and Loch Lomond Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Review of HAGGiS Adventures’ 9-hour tour from Edinburgh to the Kelpies, Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, and Stirling Castle.

“Ty did an excellent job as both our driver and our tour guide. He provided a wealth of valuable insight. He was very attentive to our needs and just gave us an outstanding experience!!!”

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