Glasgow (Greenock) Shore Excursion: Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Highlands
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Glasgow (Greenock) Shore Excursion: Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Highlands
By Timberbush Tours Glasgow - Day Tours
Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Fitting in everything the Highlands has to offer in one day can be difficult. Maximize your time on this shore excursion to Loch Lomand and Trossachs National Park. Travel easily across the rural terrain by coach, enjoy atmospheric views of the lake and park, and visit locations including Stirling Castle, Doune Castle and Aberfoyle. Learn about the region’s history from your expert guide and relax with guaranteed on-time return to your ship, with Viator’s worry-free policy.
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$93.81
Ages 5-99, max of 32 per group
Duration: 8h
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English
Highlights
- Visit Stirling Castle and discover events in its remarkable history, including the Battle of Stirling Bridge
- Capture snaps at the striking sites of Doune Castle and Loch Lomond
- Travel around the rural landscape with ease, with coach pickup and drop-off from Greenock Port
- Experience authentic village life with a stop in Aberfoyle
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Driver-guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Worry-free shore excursion guarantee
What's not included- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Attraction Tickets
- Entry/Admission - Stirling Castle
- Meet your guide at Greenock Port and board your air-conditioned coach. Enjoy the countryside views on a brief journey to Stirling, stopping first at Stirling Castle. Enjoy free time to stroll the historic grounds, with the option for an interior tour (own expense). Head next to Doune Castle to capture memorable snaps, then carry on into the wild country toward Kilmahog. Drive through the Highlands, admiring the rural landscape and listening to your guide’s insights into the Trossachs National Park. Visit the forest village of Aberfoyle for exploration and lunch (own expense), then carry on to Loch Lomond. Enjoy the serene views and warm yourself with local whisky (own expense), before travelling back to Greenock Port for your ship's departure.
- Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- Ports:
- Greenock, Glasgow Port
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6898GLASSE- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark the bus.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- Which attractions will I visit with Glasgow (Greenock) Shore Excursion: Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Highlands?
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- How much is Glasgow (Greenock) Shore Excursion: Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Highlands?
- Glasgow (Greenock) Shore Excursion: Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Highlands price starts from $93.96. Discover and book Glasgow (Greenock) Shore Excursion: Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Highlands on Tripadvisor
- What is the Glasgow (Greenock) Shore Excursion: Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Highlands cancellation policy?
- Glasgow (Greenock) Shore Excursion: Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Highlands cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Glasgow (Greenock) Shore Excursion: Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Highlands on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Glasgow (Greenock) Shore Excursion: Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Highlands?
- Glasgow (Greenock) Shore Excursion: Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Highlands is hosted by Timberbush Tours Glasgow - Day Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Timberbush Tours Glasgow - Day Tours on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Glasgow (Greenock) Shore Excursion: Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Highlands on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6898GLASSE
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Itinerary
- You'll get picked upSee departure details
- 1Stirling CastleStop: 90 minutes - Admission excludedSee details
- 2Aberfoyle VisitScotland iCentreStop: 60 minutesSee details
- 3Loch LomondStop: 30 minutesSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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Terry and Chris... H
00Good , Although a Long Day
The tour was worth it for the brilliant scenery and the Stirling Castle stop. We found the Loch Lomond cruise a bit…
389lisamariel
00Seriously -- you need to change your mind on this tour
The tour bus that was used was suitable for dropping off granny at the doctor appointment, but entirely inappropria…
mkittyv
00The perfect taste of the Highlands
This was the final part of a very last minute trip I booked to Scotland, and it was the perfect way to end the trip…
Camille H
00Some of the best of Scotland’s countryside and history.
Absolutely excellent day trip to the Scotland highlands. If you do anything while you’re staying in Scotland, make …
keatonjt
00Sunny Weather Highlands Tour 🏴
‘Wee Davie’ was a great guide/driver. Drove us peacefully through the Scottish highlands and enriched us with his k…
MMB3828
00Stunning scenery and great tour guide.
Graham was our tour guide--what a wealth of knowledge! The scenery was stunning and the history of the region was …
Cgonzales1280
00Great views and beautiful country
Andrew was by and far a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about the area and also gave me some suggestio…
psgrover08
00Sickness
Views were amazing, beautiful sites, however the ride made my husband carsick so he slept for most of it
nitishgalaxy
00A memorable trip to Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness
A fun trip to Scottish Highlands. Our tour guide was excellent and narrated facts and trivia throughout the trip al…
799pankajm
00Nice trip
It's was a nice trip and the driver was awesome he explain each and every thing very nicely covering the history
Janice C
00Amazing
Stuart (our driver) was extremely knowledgeable about all locations on the tour. He also made it more majestic by…
Kirsten Y
00Best tour ever
Callum made the highland experience the BEST ever! He accommodated for what everyone wanted to see - a cattle, high…
Andrew R
00Fantastic
Fantastic tour ! Very professional and thorough. Defs buy veggies from the little shop to feed the cows when you go…
djorbach
00A fabulous day out in the Scottish highlands
Went on this tour with our guide Charlie, who was knowledgeable, passionate and charming. The views were phenomenal…
Meghan L
00Beautiful views of the Highlands!
This was a very informative and beautiful trip! Charlie was very knowledgeable and can really tell he loved sharing…
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Keith B
6 contributions
May 2023
Memorable shore excursion from Greenock. Our guide Paul(wearing his kilt) and driver Yan were exceptional. Paul has the gift of the gab and keeps your interest with his story telling and excellent knowledge of Scotland's history. Yan the driver was excellent and we felt safe. An unforgettable day in all aspects.
Written May 7, 2023
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Hi Keith,
Thank you so much for your review.
We will pass on your kind words to Paul and Yan - I'm sure they will be delighted !
Kind regards,
Sophie
Written May 10, 2023
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13milind
Mumbai, India171 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Loch Lomonde & Stirling Castle and driving down between the two scenic grazinglands, heritage buildings and Charlie's talk, we never knew when we reached Glasgow back.
Written October 8, 2022
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Jodie P
Hi
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review !
I will be sure to pass on the wonderful feedback to your driver Charlie.
We hope to welcome you on tour one day soon.
Written October 9, 2022
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Denise R
9 contributions
Great day visiting a variety of stops with our driver, Callum. We thoroughly enjoyed every place we visited this day and while we thought the highlight would be Stirling. Ashley (which was fantastic), we actually really enjoyed the scenic drive and the final stop in the little village of Luss along Loch Lomond the most. We had adequate time at each location. The vehicle was very clean and comfortable. Callum was funny and knowledgeable.
Written August 14, 2022
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David B
Hi there, thank you for your review.
I'm pleased to hear that you had a great time out on tour with Callum. Stirling Castle is a great spot, but being from the west coast myself, I am a big fan of Loch Lomond and Luss. It's fab that the coach was clean and comfortable and hopefully we will see you again one day.
All the best,
David
Written August 16, 2022
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Katherine P
Orlando, FL10 contributions
Aug 2022
Our tour guide, Callum, was excellent. He knew a lot of facts and shared his knowledge in a clear and entertaining way. It's always difficult when on a bus tour with other travelers to please everyone, but Callum did a good job keeping us on track and providing the right amount of time at each stop, as well as accommodating the earlier return-to-ship time than originally advertised by our cruise. Timberbush Tours is a great way to experience Scotland!
Written August 13, 2022
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David B
Hi there, thank you for your review.
It's great to hear that you had such a fab time out on tour with Callum and that he knew plenty of facts and knowledge and shared these in a clear and fun way. Hopefully we will see you again some day soon!
All the best,
David
Written August 16, 2022
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daaf01
Cork, Ireland31 contributions
Sep 2019
Our tour guide Robert (Rob) had a lot of great stories to tell; very knowledgeable about the history of the places we visited. He made sure there were regular stops on the way and there is plenty of time to take a boat tour on Loch Lomond. The Trossach National Park is a sight to behold and I very much enjoyed being able to visit Stirling Castle and learn about it’s extensive history.
Written September 20, 2019
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Hello daaf01,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review for your Driver-Guide Rob and your Glasgow Shore Excursion. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed your time with us!
I am so pleased to hear that Rob was able to make your tour all the more special with his expert knowledge of all the stops on route and allowing for time for extra stops!
We agree that Stirling Castle is worth for its incredible part in Scottish history - I am so glad you enjoyed it all!
Please think of us again if you wish to tour more of Scotland!
All the best,
Shea
Written September 24, 2019
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Hendrika
2 contributions
Aug 2019
This was the last tour of my visit, and it was a good note to end on. A bit more laid back to the other trips i'd done, with maybe less stops but more time to enjoy them, such as the ride along Loch Lomond. It was an overcast day and though it was chilly, the view was still breathtaking. Our driver guide Graham is a great storyteller making the moments in the bus just as interesting as the rest of the tour. All in all, a superb day.
Written August 13, 2019
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Hello Hendrika V,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review for your Driver-Guide Graham and your Shore Excursion tour. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed your day with us! We agree that the tour is breathtaking with the scenery we pass on this route even if it is overcast and rainy - it adds to the atmosphere we find.
I am so pleased to hear Graham made the tour so much more special with the excellent balance of relaxation and sight-seeing! We are pleased we gave you a super last day of your trip.
Please think of us again if you wish to tour more of Scotland!
All the best,
Shea
Written August 15, 2019
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tinamom101
Atlanta, GA9 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
We took this tour on July 3. Our driver, Eric(I believe that's his name), was very knowledgeable of the history aspect of our tour attractions. He was also very organize on his presentation of the tour; he came prepare for our trip! We visited Stirling Castle, a memorable place to see, and talked to local volunteers of any historical events. I even spent 23 GBP for the family clan information for my father-in-law which he loved so much. Eric also helped my husband on the preliminary family-clan search. These information became very dear to my father-in-law. Our visit to the Stirling Castle was of intellectual, soul-searching, and fun-experiencing event.
Eric drove us through the beautiful country scenery all the way to Loch Lomond. We visited the most beautiful "Highland Cows!" They were so beautiful you have to see them yourself in your lifetime!
I want to thank Eric for a wonderful shore excursion. I really appreciate your presentation of the trip.
Eric drove us through the beautiful country scenery all the way to Loch Lomond. We visited the most beautiful "Highland Cows!" They were so beautiful you have to see them yourself in your lifetime!
I want to thank Eric for a wonderful shore excursion. I really appreciate your presentation of the trip.
Written July 17, 2019
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Dear tinamom101,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review of your tour, it is very much appreciated. We're pleased to hear that you found the Shore Excursion tour enjoyable with Eric as your driver-guide. I am glad you enjoyed all of his stories, his organisation and of course his extensive knowledge of Scotland. I will be sure to pass on your kind words to Eric, I am sure he will appreciate it.
We are so pleased you enjoyed it and made the most of your time by looking into family clan history. It's good to hear Eric helped with this and also that your father-in-law loved it so much!
We of course agree that everyone should see a Highland Coo in their life - they are very special.
If you'd like to explore more of Scotland in the future, please don't hesitate to get in contact and our Reservations Team would be more than happy to help you choose a tour that you'd be interested in with less people!
Best Wishes,
Shea
Written July 18, 2019
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sparrow00
Ocala, FL9 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
this was the second of 2 tours we booked during our visit. Robert was the tour guide and very personable and knowledgable. he kept us on schedule and made plenty of stops along the way to stretch our feet, use restrooms, get a quick bite, and take pictures. Stirling castle was amazing and he allowed us about 1 hour 40 minutes to explore. We purchased tickets from Robert to enter the castle.
we drove roughly 45 minutes to 1.5 hours between stops. my 8 year old son was on the tour and he did fine with an ipad to keep busy between stops.
As an aside, at the end of the tour, i realized most definitely that i dropped my phone in the van as i was gathering my belongings. i quickly called timberbush within 5 minutes, they coordinated with Robert, and another driver named Andy, to deliver my phone to the original pick up location the following morning. without my phone, my vacation would have been partially ruined as i saved several vacation related documents and logistics on my phone.
i would certainly use timberbush again for future visits/trips.
we drove roughly 45 minutes to 1.5 hours between stops. my 8 year old son was on the tour and he did fine with an ipad to keep busy between stops.
As an aside, at the end of the tour, i realized most definitely that i dropped my phone in the van as i was gathering my belongings. i quickly called timberbush within 5 minutes, they coordinated with Robert, and another driver named Andy, to deliver my phone to the original pick up location the following morning. without my phone, my vacation would have been partially ruined as i saved several vacation related documents and logistics on my phone.
i would certainly use timberbush again for future visits/trips.
Written July 9, 2019
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Dear Sparr0w00,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review of your tour, it is very much appreciated. We're pleased to hear that you found your tour enjoyable with Robert as your driver-guide. I am glad to hear the tour ran so smoothly with his guidance and knowledge, and that he helped to purchase the tickets for you. We are very proud when our driver-guides are nothing but happy to help everyone on our tours.
We are so pleased you enjoyed Stirling Castle and that your son was also quite happily amused on the coach.
Additionally, I am so pleased we were able to return your phone to you, there is nothing worst than losing your belongings whilst on holiday. Thank you for saying!
If you'd like to explore more of Scotland in the future, please don't hesitate to get in contact and our Reservations Team would be more than happy to help you choose a tour that you'd be interested in with less people!
Best Wishes,
Shea
Written July 12, 2019
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Malia D
18 contributions
Laura our tour guide( who I believe typically does the tours out of Edinburgh and whose father also works with timberbush) was unbelievable! She is an amazing story teller who has you listening to every word. We covered a ton of ground all the way to Inverness and on the way back we stopped at Pitlochry, an adorable little town. The bartender introduced us to Edradour the best single malt whiskey ever! The best tour ever seriously! Perfect amount of bathroom stops( I’ve been on some tours that get this really wrong and it’s miserable!) paired with an impressive amount of ground covered that never felt rushed.
Written December 31, 2018
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Hi 842maliad
Thank you for your kind review of Laura's tour!
It's great to hear that you felt the stops were well placed and you had a lovely time on tour. The introduction of Edradour was a bonus and if you ever want to visit the distillery please get in touch and we can organise a private tour for you.
Kind Regards
Martin
Written January 4, 2019
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jetset_girl_78
Christchurch, New Zealand18 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
I really enjoyed this day tour with Timberbush. Jenny is an excellent tour guide who gives memorable and interesting information without overload. She speaks clearly and plays the right amount of scottish music. Not too little or too much. The tour has a good number of stops for toilet/photos, etc. I absolutely loved the 1 hr cruise on Lake Lomond. The scenery in the Trossachs was beautiful with the autumn colors! The whole tour is a wonderful day out and I highly recommend it.
Written November 22, 2018
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Hi jetset_girl_78
Thank you for your review of Jennifer's Stirling & Loch Lomond tour! It's lovely to hear that you enjoyed your tour and that it met your expectations. We hope to see you again soon!
Kind Regards
Martin
Written November 23, 2018
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