Oban & West Highland Lochs & Castles

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 imposingly 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 picturesque 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 beautifully framed by mountains.

Our tour continues with a visit to Inveraray 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 Georgian houses and wide streets with its 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.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Stirling Castle, Kilmahog/Callander, Oban, Dunstaffnage Castle (in winter), Kilchurn Castle, Inveraray & Castle (summer), Rest & Be Thankful, Luss.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
Inveraray Castle or Dunstaffnage Castle.

*This tour visits Inveraray Castle from April - October and alternates to Dunstaffnage Castle from October-March.

PLEASE NOTE: Prices shown are for transport and driver-guide only.

Departure Days
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday ALL YEAR.
Departure Time
Departs: 09:15
Returns: 19:00