Loch Lomond & The Highlands Private Day Tour with Scottish Local

Loch Lomond | Cruise or Air Experience If you would like to explore Loch Lomond from the Water or Air you can, Loch Cruises are year round and Seaplane Experiences are seasonable. Both are subject to weather conditions and availability. This One hour circular tour of Loch Lomond’s South basin enjoys views of the magnificent Ben Lomond and passes a number of Loch Lomond’s stately homes and castles along the shoreline. Venture out towards Inchmurrin Island- the largest of Loch Lomond’s 33 islands and home to the ancient remains of Lennox Castle, which in the 14th century sheltered a fugitive Robert the Bruce before he was to become King of Scotland. Seaplane Experiences are seasonable and subject to availability, please get in touch for more details and costs. Read more about Loch Lomond & Inveraray Private Day Tour with Scottish Local - https://www.viator.com/tours/Glasgow/Loch-Lomond-and-The-Trossachs-National-Park-Day-Tour-Luxury-Private-Chauffeur/d740-68313P42?mcid=56757

Luss is a village in Argyll & Bute on the west side of Loch Lomond. It is within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Often regarded as one of the prettiest villages in Scotland being famous for its quaint slate cottages, decorative hanging baskets and breath taking views of Loch Lomond.

No visit to Scotland is complete without a stop and Photos with our famous “Highland Coos”. Located next to the Trossachs Woollen Mill you will have the opportunity to meet some coos and feed them, freshly made goodie bags are available in the store for purchase. A great stop for some photos with these incredible Scottish animals, a memory to remember for sure.

The Highland Town of Callander the eastern gateway to the highlands. Spend time walking around the town visiting the small shops and sampling local produce and pick up a souvenir for your trip, a good point of the tour to stop for some lunch too. If a light lunch then there are plenty of local Cafes and Pubs to stop in while having a walk. If looking for something a little more formal then we would recommend The Roman Camp Country House, reservations would be required please use the link below to find out more detail we would be happy to reserve a table.

Local Scottish Produce Beautifully Cooked. Here in Scotland we have some of the best produce anywhere in the world. Be it lamb, beef, venison, fish, shellfish, potatoes, soft fruits – the list goes on and on. At the Roman Camp Hotel the chefs use the best of Scottish produce to provide guests with delicious meals served in an award winning restaurant. The main dining rooms offer an elegant setting in which to enjoy our Scottish fare after a day's outdoor activities. The food is prepared under the supervision of the fabulous chef, Ian McNaught. The cosy bar has a selection of over 40 whiskies from all over Scotland as well as local craft ales. The Garden Bistro (yes it used to be a genuine potting shed) provides a relaxing atmosphere and is very popular both with visitors. Offering the best of Scottish food simply cooked in a garden setting it is open from 11.00am until 20.30pm. It serves coffee, tea, cakes and sandwiches all day as well as a full lunch and dinner.

One of the finest Medieval Castle in Scotland Doune Castle was built around 1400 by Robert Stewart, 1st Duke of Albany, Earl of Menteith and Fife. A magnificent late 14th century courtyard castle Its most striking feature is the 100ft high gatehouse which includes the splendid Lord’s Hall with its musicians’ gallery, double fireplace and carved oak screen. You can hear the stories of the making of Monty Python and the Holy Grail which was also filmed at the castle.

As you travel back toward Edinburgh you will pass Stiling the “Gateway to the Scottish Highlands”. The mighty Stirling Castle sits proudly keeping watch over the city. The reason why so many battles took place around here was in order to hold the strategic importance of Stirling, which overlooked the lowest bridging point across the River Forth.

As you return to Edinburgh Pass The Kelpies, they are 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures depicting Kelpies (shape-shifting water spirits).