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From Balloch: Standing Stones, Castles & Highlands Tour
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- 9h
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Overview
- Visit Standing Stones that are 1000's of years old
- Visit historical Inveraray
- Walk to the ruined Kilchurn Castle
- Visit Dunadd Fort, the location the Irish Clans made home and crowned Kings
- Discover the Highlands of Scotland
Activity location
- Loch Lomond
- Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Old Station Building, Balloch Rd, Balloch, Alexandria G83 8SS, UK | • Meet at Visit Scotland Information Centre • Check-in - 15 minutes before Tour Start Time • Please make sure you arrive on time as your Guide will need to leave at the tour start time • Look for our Van with an Experience Scotland's Wild Logo • If you think you may be late, please call us as soon as possible
- Balloch, Scotland, United Kingdom
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From Balloch: Epic Highlands Day Trip & Standing Stones
- 9h
- English
What's included, what's not
- Visit Standing Stones
- Walk out to Kilchurn Castle
- Visit to Dunadd Fort
- Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Experienced, local guide
- Short guided hikes
- Food and drink
- Entry fee to Inveraray Castle
- Tips
Know before you book
- Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, People with pre-existing medical conditions
What you can expect
Experience the magic of the standing stones and castles of the Highlands on a true Scottish day trip from Balloch. Drive through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and walk in Inveraray Castle. Spot seals in Loch Fyne and see standing stones over 5,000 years old.
Meet your friendly guide and group at the visitor's centre and get ready for your adventure into the heart of Scotland. Relax on a beautiful drive along the western shore of Loch Lomond, stopping at viewing points to admire the serene scenery of the Trossachs National Park.
Travel onwards towards Argyll and enter the Gothic Inveraray Castle, learning about the Jacobite uprising and seeing rifles used against the Jacobite soldiers. Roam around the castle's 16-acres of wonderful gardens and soak in the aroma of flowers in the air.
(Castle Closed - 1st November to 31st March)
During this period you'll get to enjoy the town of Inveraray, built in the 1700's along with getting to spend more time at the historical locations later in the day.
Leave the castle and keep an eye out for swimming seals as you travel along the shoreline of Loch Fyne, one of the deepest Scottish sea lochs.
Get out of the car for a walk to view the largest finding of cup and ring marked rocks in the country. Thought to be ancient prehistoric art, try to unravel the mystery behind the creation of these patterns and learn about Dunadd Fort, the birthplace of Scotland.
Pretend you're Claire from Outlander as you discover a collection of monolithic standing stones, stone circles, and burial cairns believed to be over 5,000 years old. You won't find anything as special as this in Scotland.
Take time to explore the picturesque ruins of Kilchurn Castle next, a former fortress on the banks of Loch Awe. Watch for signs of thunderous clouds in the sky, as rumour has it that this historic castle was destroyed by lightning. Escape into the grounds for a short walk around the old stone walls.
Depart from Kilchurn and venture further into the Highlands towards the mountainous Trossachs region of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Finish your unforgettable day trip by enjoying the most magnificent landscapes on the banks of Loch Lomond.
Location
Activity location
- Loch Lomond
- Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Old Station Building, Balloch Rd, Balloch, Alexandria G83 8SS, UK | • Meet at Visit Scotland Information Centre • Check-in - 15 minutes before Tour Start Time • Please make sure you arrive on time as your Guide will need to leave at the tour start time • Look for our Van with an Experience Scotland's Wild Logo • If you think you may be late, please call us as soon as possible
- Balloch, Scotland, United Kingdom