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LOCHS, CASTLES AND THE KELPIES

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Lochs, Castles and The Kelpies Tour

Lochs, Castles and The Kelpies Departure Info
Departure Location: Edinburgh
Check-in Time: 8:30
Departure Time: 8:45
Return Location: Edinburgh
Return Time:17:30
A perfect wee taster of Scotland - this tour mixes up the world’s largest equine sculptures “the Kelpies”, the seriously stunning beauty of Loch Lomond (the biggest loch or lake in the whole of Britain and inspiration to poets and painters) and The Trossachs National Park with the savage history of Stirling Castle where kings were murdered, and rebellions started.
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Edinburgh
Edinburgh
We depart Edinburgh in the morning and head west towards Falkirk where you’ll have the chance to ‘ooh’, ‘aah’, and, um, ‘nay’, at the world’s largest equine sculptures, the Kelpies. Each 30-metre-high horse head sculpture is made from 300 tonnes of structural steel and designed by Scottish sculptor,....
We depart Edinburgh in the morning and head west towards Falkirk where you’ll have the chance to ‘ooh’, ‘aah’, and, um, ‘nay’, at the world’s largest equine sculptures, the Kelpies. Each 30-metre-high horse head sculpture is made from 300 tonnes of structural steel and designed by Scottish sculptor, Andy Scott. Our adventure takes us to the ‘Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond’ for woodland walks and stunning views. We stop at Balmaha Highland village and admire Scotland’s most southerly munro, Ben Lomond, on the way. The afternoon takes you to one of the largest and most significant castles in Scotland, both architecturally and historically. Stirling Castle sits atop Castle Hill and was central to William Wallace and Robert the Bruce’s Wars of Independence. After a day full of exploration, we return to Edinburgh in the early evening.
Day Highlights
Your tour includes
- Your Legendary local HAGGiS Guide
- Foreign Language Audio Guides available
- Full refund if cancelled more than 24 hours in advance
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Tour departs from inside Edinburgh Bus Station. Please refer to the departure screens inside Edinburgh Bus Station for gate info. Edinburgh Bus Station can be accessed through two entrances: St Andrew Square and Elder Street. More info under essential-info/departure-info.