Oban, West Highland Lochs & Castles
Departure Days
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday throughout the year
Departure Time
- Departs: 09.15
- Returns: 19.30
Experience the natural beauty of the West Highlands: shimmering lochs, scenic mountain views, and romantic and historic castles. Visit the fishing town of Oban and picturesque Inveraray.
Leaving Edinburgh we travel via Stirling, enjoying a brief glimpse of the impressive Stirling Castle, perched high on its volcanic rock. After a coffee stop at Kilmahog or Callander we continue our climb into the Western Highlands via Tyndrum, which was a key location for the expansion of the railway network in Scotland.
Moving further west, we pass Dalmally village, where the river Orchy flows into Loch Awe then we make a stop for lunch in the pretty fishing town of Oban, with its horseshoe bay and MacCaig's Folly.
After lunch we move south and pause to admire the spectacular Kilchurn Castle, majestically situated on Loch Awe and spectacularly framed by mountains.
Our tour continues with a visit to Inverarary Castle*, (April - October only) historic seat of the Duke of Argyll. Inveraray, set on the shores of Loch Fyne, was a model new town of its day and was built by the third Duke of Argyll in the mid 18th Century. Here we can explore the town's white-washed Georgian houses and wide streets with their pretty views across the water. We commence our return journey via the 'Rest and Be Thankful' pass, making a brief stop in the conservation village of Luss, Loch Lomond, before heading back to Edinburgh.
*This tour visits Inveraray Castle from April -October and alternates to Dunstaffnage Castle from October-March.
Tour Highlights: Stirling Castle, Kilmahog/Callander, Oban, Dunstaffnage Castle (winter), Kilchurn Castle, Inveraray and Castle (spring & summer), Luss & Loch Lomond
Optional Extras: Inveraray Castle or Dunstaffnage Castle.
PLEASE NOTE: Prices shown are for transport and driver-guide only.
