Tour Details

A day spent in the land of Scots heroes, taking in the splendour of the medieval Stirling Castle and the beautiful nature of Scotland's National Park and Loch Lomond. First approch Stirling the magnificent castle dominates your view and you make your way up towards the high volcanic rock where it imposes itself upon the surrounding land. To the north is the 220ft high tower of the National Wallace Monument commemorating Scotland's great hero William Wallace. To the South is Bannockburn where, in 1314, the great Scottish warrior-king Robert the Bruce defeated the English army of Edward II. From Stirling you travel into the Highlands to an area known as the Trossachs National Park. You stop here for lunch (not inclided) in the heart of the National Park forest outside Aberfoyle, where you can enjoy the magnificent nature all around you. After lunch you 'take the high road' or back-road to Loch Lomond, at over 22 miles long, 5 miles wide at its widest point, and with 79 islands, it is Scotland's largest loch, it takes its name from the mountain Ben Lomond on the eastern shore. Following a walk out along the west highland way you travel onto the picturesque Distillery of Glengoyne, one of the leading Malt Whiskies in Scotland, where you have the option to tour the Distillery or enjoy the refreshments that are on offer at their 'Slainte Mhath Shop' Then it's just a short drive back to Glasgow at approx 18.00.