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The 15 Best Stirling & Battlefield Tours

24 tours  ·  from $20 a head

Stirling controlled the crossing that controlled the country, which is why so much of Scottish history happened within sight of its castle. The 15 below cover the castle, the Wallace Monument, Bannockburn and Culloden, priced and timed.

Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour Including Admission - Leaving Edinburgh for The Kelpies
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Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour Including Admission

1.Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour Including Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,305 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $72Our pick

Travel from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach to the 30-meter Kelpies, Loch Lomond, and Stirling Castle. Your English-speaking driver-guide provides history, stories, music, and local color. The pace is full but manageable, with lunch at your own expense and castle entry included.

“Loved this tour. Our guide Craig was great. Gave a lot of information and was pretty funny with his stories and jokes. Love the smaller group for this trip. All locations were beautiful and great places to visit. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour - The Kelpies begin the day with a jolt
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Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour

2.Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,198 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Travel from Edinburgh by air-conditioned coach with a Scottish driver-guide to the 30-meter Kelpies, Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, Stirling Castle, and South Queensferry. You can add a Loch Lomond cruise and buy Stirling Castle admission on the day. Guides such as Sam, Ash, John, and Adam are known for history, humor, music, and local stories.

“Had a fantastic experience on today’s tour! Ash was an excellent guide—friendly, professional, and genuinely engaging throughout the day. He kept us entertained and made sure to highlight all the important sites, along with some hidden gems along the way. Would happily join another tour with Ash if I get the chance!”

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Loch Ness & Culloden Battlefield Private Tour from Inverness - Loch Ness and the first look at Urquhart Castle
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Loch Ness & Culloden Battlefield Private Tour from Inverness

3.Loch Ness & Culloden Battlefield Private Tour from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 932 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) Top rated

Spend about eight hours with a kilted local guide exploring Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Beauly, and Singleton Distillery. Guides such as Stuart, William, Malcolm, and Bill are known for lively storytelling and local insight. The small vehicle, flexible pace, and private format suit families and history fans.

“This tour was fantastic. It was a small group and our guide, Stuart, was excellent. His hospitality was top notch and he was very informative and had a great sense of humor. Each stop was fascinating and we really enjoyed the diversity of the itinerary. I would highly recommend this tour and ask for Stuart to guide you!”

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Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey and Stirling Castle Day Tour - Dunfermline Abbey and Robert the Bruce
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Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey and Stirling Castle Day Tour

4.Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey and Stirling Castle Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 649 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $77

Spend about nine hours touring three major Scottish sites from Edinburgh with a driver-guide. Visit Robert the Bruce’s burial place at Dunfermline, explore Stirling Castle, and uncover Rosslyn Chapel’s carvings and mysteries. Guides such as Steven B, Graham, Paul, and Alex are praised for history, humor, music, and practical advice.

“The stops in this tour were all amazing and Chris was a great guide and storyteller. Rosslyn Chapel and Stirling Castle were my favourites. The chapel was stunning and I could have stared at the inside for hours! Wish we could have been there on a day a service was held. Stirling Castle was beautiful with my favourite being Queen Anne's Garden. Would do the tour again!”

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Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh - Balmaha and Loch Lomond: beautiful, but allow for wet paths
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Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh

5.Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 626 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Travel from Edinburgh to the Kelpies, Balmaha on Loch Lomond, and Stirling in about nine hours. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Sophie, Connor, Cara, or Noah, provides live commentary from an air-conditioned vehicle. Add Stirling Castle for £17.50, or use the time to explore Stirling independently.

“I love misty views, seeing mountain peaks covered in mist with brown cut Scottish cows grazing in mountain skirts and then seeing a number of lochs was very exciting. Thanks”

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Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Cruise Day Tour from Glasgow - Stirling Castle: the day’s strongest stop
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Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Cruise Day Tour from Glasgow

6.Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Cruise Day Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 566 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $98

Leave Glasgow in a 16-seat Mercedes minicoach for Stirling Castle, a scenic drive through the Trossachs, lunch in Callander, and a one-hour Loch Lomond cruise. Your driver-guide may be Cameron, Maggie, Nick, John, or another Rabbie’s guide. Castle entry, cruise tickets, and transport are included.

“Well-organised tour. Nick, the tour guide, was very knowledgeable and very considerate especially with my condition of having an ankle sprain. He is very approachable and professional especially during the emergency situation we encountered with his colleague. He remained calm to not alarm us, the passengers. The mini coach was also very comfortable that I managed to elevate my sprained ankle during the travel time. Well done.”

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Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh - Stirling Castle, Scotland’s royal stronghold
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Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

7.Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $95

Travel from Edinburgh in an air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach with about 12 people. Visit Stirling Castle, walk to a Loch Lomond viewpoint, explore Aberfoyle and the Trossachs, then tour and taste whisky at Glengoyne Distillery. Guides such as Angela, Keith, Alan, and Paul add local stories, humor, and flexibility.

“Loved the castle. Wish we could have had more time there. Thought all fees were included, as they have been with other cruises. The description was not thorough enough. Did not realize there was a hike by a loch. The tour bus was very dated.”

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Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle - Balloch and the waters of Loch Lomond
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Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle

8.Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 343 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58

Leave Glasgow at 9:30 am for Loch Lomond, an optional boat cruise, lunch in Aberfoyle, a drive through the Trossachs, and time at Stirling Castle. Guides such as Charlie, Michelle, Jack, and Alistair add Scottish stories, music, humor, and practical tips. Castle and cruise tickets cost extra.

“Good clean coaches, itinerary was just what we were looking for. Robert our driver was very personable and knowledgeable, he made it a really good experience. Most enjoyable day.”

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Cawdor Castle, Inverness, Culloden, Outlander and Loch Ness Tour - Starting in Invergordon without losing time
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Cawdor Castle, Inverness, Culloden, Outlander and Loch Ness Tour

9.Cawdor Castle, Inverness, Culloden, Outlander and Loch Ness Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 330 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $206

From Invergordon, this 6 to 8-hour coach tour visits Cawdor Castle, Culloden, Inverness, Loch Ness, Beauly, and Highland cows. Guides such as Mo, Emma, June, and Seoris combine local stories with practical shore-excursion timing. Expect a full day, a large group, and several brief photo stops.

“Very complete tour, not much time spent in any place but it probably wasn't necessary. The guides were very capable.”

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Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish - The Hermitage starts the day with trees and water
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Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish

10.Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · from $76

Travel from Edinburgh with a Spanish-speaking guide such as Jonny, Ruth, or Javi on a small-group day through central Scotland. Walk to The Hermitage waterfall, pause at Queen’s View and Loch Tay, see Stirling Castle from outside, visit The Kelpies, and tour Blair Athol Distillery. Lunch is not included.

“Excursion very complete, enjoying both walks in the forest and the culture and gastronomy of the Highlands. A comfortable and enjoyable way to enjoy the charm of this area. In our case Javi guided us and made the experience a lot of fun... I would have liked the history teachers to have explained the battles to me.... To recommend and repeat.Auto-translated”

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Stirling Old Town Daily Walking Tour (11am & 2pm) - The Tolbooth and Stirling’s darker stories
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Stirling Old Town Daily Walking Tour (11am & 2pm)

11.Stirling Old Town Daily Walking Tour (11am & 2pm)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19Best value

Walk Stirling’s historic upper town with a local English-speaking guide, often including Donnie, Diane, Georgia, Craig, Jane, or Morgan. In 90 minutes, you’ll hear stories of Mary Queen of Scots, Robert the Bruce, William Wallace, witches, graveyards, and royal life while seeing Stirling Castle from outside. The route is uphill, but it gives you a useful first look at the city.

“Diane was very professional and knowledgeable Love Stirling! So much history!!! The Castle was my main attraction!!!”

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Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh - Balloch and Loch Lomond: choose your time on the water
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Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh

12.Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 273 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $62

Travel from Edinburgh with The Hairy Coo on a 10-hour Scottish day trip covering the Kelpies, Loch Lomond, the Dukes Pass, Stirling Castle and South Queensferry. Your local driver-guide provides live history and folklore, with optional boat-cruise and castle tickets available for extra cost.

“Jason was awesome. What a great trip. Thank you. I loved the landscape and the views. Jason worked very hard to make sure everyone was taken care of.”

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Glasgow (Greenock) Shore Excursion: Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Highlands - Is $93.22 a fair price?
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Glasgow (Greenock) Shore Excursion: Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Highlands

13.Glasgow (Greenock) Shore Excursion: Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Highlands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 267 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $93

From Greenock, ride through Scotland’s countryside to Stirling Castle, then continue through the Trossachs to Aberfoyle and Loch Lomond. You’ll have about 90 minutes at the castle, a lunch stop, and a short visit to Luss. Guides such as Michelle and Wee Davey add history and humor, but admission, meals, and drinks cost extra.

“Had a great time and it was nice to see Stirling Castle. The tour guide did a really good job providing the history of each stop.”

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Glen Affric & Culloden Tour from Inverness Including Admissions - Beauly Priory and the value of a slower final stop
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Glen Affric & Culloden Tour from Inverness Including Admissions

14.Glen Affric & Culloden Tour from Inverness Including Admissions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend nine hours exploring ancient Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield, Glen Affric’s pinewoods and waterfalls, and Beauly Priory. A driver-guide such as Scott, Clare, Nick, or Duncan brings the stories to life while a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach handles the narrow Highland roads. Expect walking, changing weather, and a full but rewarding day.

“Amazing experience, culloden and the cairns were stunning. Unfortunately it snowed the whole day so didnt get to see much of glenaffric. What parts we did see were amazing.”

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Loch Lomond, Stirling and Whisky Tour from Edinburgh - Loch Lomond: beautiful water, limited time
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Loch Lomond, Stirling and Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

15.Loch Lomond, Stirling and Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $77

Travel from central Edinburgh in a small air-conditioned minivan, with a driver-guide such as Paul, Jamie, Dave, or Steven B. Visit a whisky distillery, Loch Lomond, and Stirling Castle in one long day. Castle and distillery entry cost extra, and the Loch Lomond stop can vary with traffic and timing.

“Steve B. Was incredible! Had such a phenomenal tour and saw great things but what really made this tour perfect was the guide. Steve B. Was able to explain history better than any video book or site I tried before the trip. Highly recommend”

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