Stirling is one of Scotland’s most historically important cities. If you’re a history buff hoping to explore this remarkable place, we’ve got good news for you — Stirling is only around an hour’s drive from Edinburgh. And with the beautiful Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park another short drive further west, this is far more than a Stirling sightseeing tour.
After your private guide picks you up from your hotel, you’ll explore iconic landmarks such as Stirling Castle and the Bannockburn battlefield. This is where Robert the Bruce secured Scotland’s independence. You’ll also visit the towering Wallace Monument, commemorating the legendary William Wallace and his 1297 victory at Stirling Bridge.
You’ll then experience some of Scotland’s most breathtaking scenery, including the picturesque lochs and winding roads of the Duke’s Pass. This Three Lochs and Stirling, Scotland tour offers a taste of the Highlands and Scotland’s rich historical heritage, all in one unforgettable day. Find out even more about this experience below.
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We collect you from your hotel in one of our luxury private vehicles at 8.30 am. Our Three Lochs and Striling sightseeing tour offers a great blend of historic sites and beautiful scenery. On this trip, we visit Stirling and head to the most famous battle in Scottish history, Bannockburn. In 1314, Robert The Bruce defeated the might of the English army to regain Scotland’s independence. A monument stands where Robert The Bruce had his command post and orchestrated what was to be one of the greatest victories on Scottish soil.
Stirling Castle is our next stop. This landmark towering over the city is very similar to Edinburgh Castle in appearance. Most of what you will see and fully explore today was built by the Stewart monarchy in the late 1400s to mid-1500s.
Not too far away stands another dedication to a Scottish hero – The Wallace Monument, commemorating William Wallace (Braveheart!). Overlooking Stirling Bridge, this monument marks the site where Wallace commanded a famous victory over the English army in 1297. We usually make this a photo stop; however, if we are doing very well for time and you can handle the 246 steps on the narrow, spiral staircase, we can possibly include a visit to the top.
Finally, we head to the Highland boundary fault line in the beautiful Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. We take the scenic route around Loch Venachar, Loch Achray, and Loch Drunkie on the spectacular Duke’s Pass. This Three Lochs and Stirling, Scotland tour gives you a small taste of the Highlands without the lengthy drive involved in a typical highland tour from Edinburgh.
