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Standing Stones, Castles and West Highlands Tour from Balloch
Standing Stones, Castles and West Highlands Tour from Balloch
Standing Stones, Castles and West Highlands Tour from Balloch
Standing Stones, Castles and West Highlands Tour from Balloch
Standing Stones, Castles and West Highlands Tour from Balloch

Standing Stones, Inveraray and Kilchurn Castle & Highlands Tour starting Balloch

By Experience Scotland's Wild
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$148 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Your knowledgeable guide will whisk you away for a day of exploration, fun and adventure in the majestic Scottish Highlands and enchant you with stories, myths and legends.
Explore the remains of Kilchurn Castle on a walk where you may also get the chance to see Highland Cows.
Have the opportunity to visit the Campbell Stronghold of Inveraray Castle and find out how they played their part in the Jacobite Uprising & get the chance to see actual weapons used in the Battle of Culloden
Travel back in time to the Neolithic & Bronze Age period and discover your inner Outlander as you explore Standing Stones, Stone Circles, Burial Cairns and intricate Cup and Ring Rock Art.
See Dunadd Fort, the ancient and Royal Power Centre of Celtic Kings that travelled across the Irish Sea and made Scotland their home around the 7th century.

Activity location

  • Inveraray Castle
    • PA32 8XE, Inveraray, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • VisitScotland Balloch iCentre
    • Balloch Road
    • G83 8SS, Balloch, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Winter Standing Stones Balloch
  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes8h 30m8h 30m
  • English

Inveraray Castle is Closed: We visit the historic town of Inveraray built in the 1700's and spend more time exploring the ancient locations and Highlands

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30 am
Price details
AU$147.87 x 1 AdultAU$147.87
Total
Price is AU$147.87
Until Sat, 2 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAn experienced, knowledgeable fun guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedDriving and Walking Tour, we get out and experience the beautiful sights
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport in an air conditioned 8 seater minibus
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided short hikes throughout the day
  • What's includedWhat's includedSmall group active sight-seeing tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedNo food or drinks included
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntry fees to Activities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pick up or drop off

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Our Tours are for ages 12 and up. If you have a child and would like to join us on our Tours, please get in contact directly
  • Unfortunately this tour isn't suitable for wheelchairs. For a tour designed for wheel chair access, please get in contact directly and we will be more than happy to create a suitable day out
  • We have a Guaranteed Departure Policy which ensures the Tour will go ahead, as soon as 2 travellers book on to our tour. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with a mobility or physical disability
  • Our tours operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. We recommend a pair of walking shoes/boots, dressing in layers, and waterproof clothing

Activity itinerary

Inveraray Castle
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The first stop of the day is the Gothic style castle of Inveraray, home to the Dukes of Argyll and the seat of Clan Campbell. Here you will discover the part the Clan Campbell played in the Wars of Scottish Independence and get the chance to see rifles which were supposedly used against the Jacobite soldiers. For those who love flowers and gardens, there’s also a wonderful 16-acre Garden to explore.
Kilchurn Castle
  • 45m
Take a walk to Kilchurn Castle, a stronghold which once belonged to member of the Clan Campbell, this one though is very different to Inveraray. This ruined castle on the banks of Loch Awe was once a fortress, a comfortable residence and then ended it’s days as a garrison stronghold before being destroyed by lightning. We’ll take the short walk in and explore this historic Castle.
Kilmartin Glen
  • 1h
We'll get out for a nice short walk to see what is probably, the largest finding of cup and ring marked rock art in the country. These are essentially rock carvings dating back to over 4000 years ago. Now it’s time for the Outlander fans to have their fun and pretend they’re Claire and Jamie discovering each other at some ancient standing stones. This very impressive collection of historical standing stones, stone circles and burial cairns is believed to be over 5000 years old and is one of the finest displays anywhere in Scotland.
Scottish Highlands
  • 2h
Enter the Highlands of Scotland and discover the beauty of this dramatic and gorgeous land
Dunadd Fort
  • 30m
Learn the history of the Irish invaders who made this are their home and influenced life in Scotland until this day
Loch Awe
  • 25m
Travel along the banks of one of Scotland's longest lakes and see why the Clan Campbell made this area their home
Balloch
  • 15m
Start your tour in the beautiful wee town of Balloch, the most southern town in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
Luss
  • 30m
Discover the beautiful town of Luss on the banks of Loch Lomond and learn the history, wildlife and culture of the area
Arrochar (Pass by)
Travel deeper in to the western Highlands of Scotland through the village of Arrochar on the banks of Loch Long
Tarbet (Pass by)
Leave Loch Lomond behind you as you travel west towards Inveraray Castle
Rest and be Thankful (Pass by)
See the beauty of Glen Crow as you pass by the Rest and be Thankful in the Highlands of Scotland
Lochgilphead (Pass by)
Pass through the town of Lochgilphead as you travel towards Standing Stones
Tyndrum
  • 15m
Enter Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park through it's most northern town, Tyndrum
Crianlarich (Pass by)
See the beauty of the mountains of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park as you travel through the town of Crianlarich

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESInveraray Castle
    • PA32 8XE, Inveraray, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEVisitScotland Balloch iCentre
    • Balloch Road
    • G83 8SS, Balloch, Scotland, United Kingdom

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