Doune Castle, Loch Lomond & Inveraray Full-Day Bus Tour

Ride from Edinburgh through Scotland’s loch and castle landscapes with an English-speaking guide. Explore at your own pace during free time in Inveraray, with lunch or an optional visit to Inveraray Jail. Doune Castle admission is not included in the listed price.

Itinerary

1. Meet at Highland Explorer Tours at 08:00.
2. Ride through Stirlingshire.
3. Spend 1 hour at Doune Castle. Admission is not included in the listed price; an entry charge applies.
4. Pass by Loch Lomond, Trossachs National Park, Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe and Loch Fyne.
5. Explore the town of Inveraray with 2 hours of free time. Entry to the town is free.
6. Pass by the Rest and Be Thankful Commemorative Stone, the Arrochar Alps, the village of Luss and Loch Lomond.
7. Return to Highland Explorer Tours at approximately 18:30. The return time may vary due to traffic and weather. Allow at least 3 hours after the scheduled return before any onward travel or activities.

What's Included

• Round-trip bus transport
• Live English-speaking tour guide

Important details

• Ages 5+ only. Children aged 5–17 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• Student tickets require a valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC), International Student Exchange (ISE) card or International Teacher Identity Card (ITIC).
• This activity is not wheelchair-accessible and is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility.
• Bring valid identification and a passport with at least 6 months’ validity.
• Castle and other attraction admission charges are separate from the listed price. Meals are also not included.
• Seats are not allocated, so sitting together is not guaranteed.
• Routes may change due to weather or traffic. If Doune Castle closes for estate or filming activities, the tour visits the exterior of Linlithgow Palace instead.
• Optional visits to Inveraray Castle are available in summer, Thursday–Monday. The castle is closed from 27 October 2026 until late March 2027.
• Return to the bus by the departure time shown on your guide’s clock at each stop. The bus cannot wait for late arrivals, and missed departures are not refunded.