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Take the high road from Glasgow to Loch Lomond, and beyond into Argyll. Visit two of Scotland’s most photographed, yet contrasting castles, as well as some of the region’s natural beauty spots.
Along the way, you’ll pass through lochside roads and tight mountain passes. Visit the picture postcard village of Luss and shop in Inveraray’s famous whisky store. Learn about the history of The Clan Campbell at Inveraray Castle.
This bespoke luxury private tour of Scotland is hosted by your knowledgable, friendly local tour guide. We'll tell you the history, folklore and stories, really bringing the places and landscapes to life! We offer flexibility and your time inside and outside the vehicle is up to you.
All our tours are conducted in luxury Mercedes-Benz V Class minivans, with great personal space, sumptuous leather seats, A/C and panoramic windows.
RECOMMENDED SIGHTS ON THIS TOUR …
Luss
On our route, we’ll stop at Luss conservation village, a picture-perfect village on Loch Lomond. We’ll walk through the village, past the parish church with an interesting history. Stepping out on Luss Pier, we’ll see the highest mountain in the area, Ben Lomond and the stunning view across Loch Lomond.
Falls of Falloch
A short walk along the River Falloch we come to a natural beauty spot at the impressive Falls of Falloch, a 10 meter waterfall that, when in spate, creates an impressive sight (and sound). The ‘Woven Sound’ art installation features an except from Dorothy Wordsworth’s diary from her famous visit to Scotland in 1803.
Kilchurn Castle
Standing at the head of Loch Awe is an imposing castle that fits well into its dramatic surroundings. Kilchurn Castle offers all the hallmarks of a medieval Scottish Castle, with its imposing curtain wall matching the imposing mountains that rise on all sides to make this one of the most photographed castles in Scotland.
Built in 1450 by Sir Colin Campbell, first Lord of Glenorchy, Kilchurn was strategically important on an old drovers route between the western highlands and lowland markets. Kilchurn was used as a Government outpost during the 1715 and 1745 Jacobite Rebellions but by 1740 the clan had left to pursue commercial interests in Perthshire and Kilchurn fell into ruin.
Inveraray Castle
Among the finest Gothic revival buildings in Scotland, Inveraray Castle stands out prominently on the bank of Loch Fyne. It is the ancestral seat of the Dukes of Argyll and the Chief of the Clan Campbell. The 13th Duke of Argyll Torquhil Campbell continues to live in a private annex within the castle to this day.
During your visit to Inveraray Castle you will learn about all of the myths and legends surrounding this historic place. The Clan Campbell played a major part in Argyll’s history and modern culture. In the course of your tour you will learn about the great fire, the Massacre of Campbells and the arson of the town.
This castle is filled with antiques in the grand saloon, armoury, dining room, and lounge. These spaces are arranged as they would have been for Queen Victoria’s visit in 1900.
A special Christmas episode of Downton Abbey was filmed at Inveraray Castle. It was the location of ‘Duneagle Castle’, the mythical Scottish home of The Marquess and Marchioness of Flintshire.
Inveraray Town
The town of Inveraray is next to the castle, which was unique for the period because it was a ‘planned town’, which was new for the era. Inveraray’s unique Georgian architecture and sleepy lochside location offer cafes, ice cream parlors and whisky shops, so it’s a pleasant place to visit. There’s a Clyde puffer boat called Vital Spark moored in the harbour. In the square is the old jail of Inveraray, which is an interesting visitor attraction.
Rest and Be Thankful Viewpoint
Located at the top of Glen Croe is the ‘Rest and Be Thankful’ viewpoint. General Wade built the old road along the valley floor to help the military control the Highlands after the Jacobite Uprisings. A new road is built along the side of the valley, offering views to imposing mountains like The Cobbler. We’ll stop here and take in the scene.
Please note that Inveraray Castle is closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays so on these days we visit Inveraray Town and the Old Town Jail experience.
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Places this tour visits
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Frequently Asked Questions
These are some of the frequently asked questions about our Loch Lomond, Inveraray Castle & The Highlands Private Tour From Glasgow, however if you have a specific question please contact us
Absolutely! Almost all of the places we visit have toilets / restrooms. Because this is a private tour, we can stop when you need us to.
For day tours the final balance (plus any extras like admission tickets) is due 24 hours before the tour.
For multi-day tours the final balance is due 30 days before the tour.
Our climate is famous for being unpredictable. We provide umbrellas in our vans but if the weather isn’t working in our favour, just wait 5 minutes and it will change! Please don’t rely on the forecast either, it is invariably wrong!
We recommend that you bring a waterproof jacket and shoes suitable for walking over rough ground / cobbles, especially if visiting rural locations! Other than that, just bring yourself!
Absolutely! Please contact us if you’d like to make an amendment to one of our suggested itineraries or would like a customised tour.
Yes, we can end the tour in a different location from the start point. Please let us know if this is what you need. For locations further than 50 miles from the start point there maybe a charge.
We use Mercedes-Benz V Class minivans. They are modern, luxurious and safe vehicles with a Euro N-Cap rating of 5 stars. They come with privacy glass, a panoramic sunroof, reclining leather seats, dual-zone air conditioning and unlimited high-speed WiFi. Learn more about our vehicles.
Our Mercedes V Class minivans come in two configurations, a 6 passenger version and a 7 passenger version.
Yes, we can meet you at the airport and have plenty of space for baggage.
Yes, most of our tours are suitable for cruise ship shore excursions and we’ll meet you at the quayside.
Yes, our vehicle can accommodate most mobility scoters and wheelchairs. They normally require two people to lift in and out of the vehicle so one of your party will be needed to help. Note that if there is a scooter then the baggage space is limited.
Support animals are welcome onboard however we typically ask for them to stay on the floor of the vehicle.
The total price of your tour includes your tour guide, use of our luxury minivans, the fuel, tolls and parking charges and insurances. Entrance to attractions etc is on top but we can manage that for you and add it to the invoice.
Yes, there are a range of different options on each trip, from a historic tavern to a quaint cafe or bakery. We’ll make reservations to ensure that our lunch stop is quick and tasty!
A few days before the trip we’ll provide the guides contact details encase you need to contact them on the day of your tour
No, all of our tours are private so your party will be the only people on the tour.
Yes, we will guide you through attractions and monuments as part of our service. This is not possible at The Royal Yacht Britannia or Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Recent Customer Testimonials
Peter C
A wonderful day touring the Forth Valley with Calais, our amazing local guide. In addition to the landscape and attractions we were entertained by Calais with his knowledge and insight.
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We had a fantastic and informative tour with Calais to Lindisfarne and Alnwick Castle. Calais was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the experience both fun and memorable. The scenery and history were incredible—definitely a highlight of our trip.
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Will W
We booked this tour based on the recommendation of an Edinburgh local. It was easily one of the biggest highlights of our trip. Sandy was extremely helpful and crafted a personalized tour based specifically on our group (2 adults, 3 kids, 2 grandparents). He was very responsive via email and [...]
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Heather
We had a lovely time with our tour. The tour was so informative, and very well suited to our group. The vans were very comfortable. I had trouble walking, and they were fantastic getting us up to each location, ensuring I could see everything. I highly recommend this company.
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