Loch Lubnaig: Our most recommended tours and activities

From Edinburgh: West Highlands, Lochs, and Castles Tour

1. From Edinburgh: West Highlands, Lochs, and Castles Tour

Discover the stunning scenery and historic landmarks of the West Highlands of Scotland on a day tour from Edinburgh. Find out more about Scottish history and culture as you explore Doune Castle, Loch Lubnai, the town of Inveraray, and iconic Loch Lomond. Meet your guide and board the bus in central Edinburgh. Travel west out of the city and enjoy the scenery as you pass Stirling Castle on your way to your first stop at Doune Castle. Admire the sight of the imposing Doune Castle*, which has been standing for 600 years. You can choose to visit the inside on the day. If you’re a fan of Monty Python and The Holy Grail, The Outlaw King, or the Outlander series, you can learn about how the castle was used as a filming location. Continue on your adventure through the charming town of Callander and cross the Highland Boundary Fault Line. Leave behind the rolling hills of farmland for the wild mountains and forests of the Highlands. Make a short stop at Loch Lubnaig and continue over the Braes of Balquhidder. From Balquhidder, the tour winds its way through the tough knot of mountains known as Breadalbane (meaning the 'high country of Scotland'). Before lunch, you have a photo stop to take in the sight of Kilchurn Castle, a magnificent ruin situated on the edge of Loch Awe and former home of the Campbells of Breadalbane. Travel by the banks of Loch Awe through Campbell country to the picturesque town of Inveraray on the shores of Loch Fyne. Here you can admire the 18th-century castle (open to visitors from April until October), take time to explore the town, or head to the Old Jail. Leaving Inveraray, drive up through the steep-sided mountains known as the Arrochar Alps to the great viewpoint at 'Rest and Be Thankful'. Skirt around Loch Long and then down to the "Bonnie, Bonnie Banks" of Loch Lomond. Visit the conservation village of Luss, where you can wander around taking in its quaint houses and stunning views across the loch. From here, relax on the return journey back to Edinburgh, arriving in the capital in the early evening. *Please note that Doune Castle is closed from 8th January - 21st February 2024. We will instead take you to Stirling Castle. We apologise for the inconvenience.

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness and Scottish Highlands Day Tour

2. From Edinburgh: Loch Ness and Scottish Highlands Day Tour

Start your full-day tour of the Scottish Highlands by passing Linlithgow Palace—the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. As we drive to Stirling your guide will reveal the story of Scottish hero William Wallace, whose victory against the English was adapted for Braveheart. Take a glimpse of Doune Castle, a medieval stronghold that fans of Monty Python, Game of Thrones, and Outlander will recognize. After a morning coffee stop in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, the tour continues to either the Highland gateway village of Callander or Loch Lubnaig.  Marvel at the fantastic views from Loch Tulla then travel across the wilderness of Rannoch Moor to Glen Coe. This magical setting may look familiar, as it was a set location in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. A lunch stop is next up on the itinerary before heading to Loch Ness for some monster spotting. A boat trip on the lake is available as a tour option. Enjoy views of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain, and return to Edinburgh via the Grampian Mountains and Highland Perthshire.

Loch Ness Day Tour from Edinburgh or Glasgow

3. Loch Ness Day Tour from Edinburgh or Glasgow

Embark on an incredible family-friendly day tour to Loch Ness and explore the breathtaking Scottish Highlands. Traverse through stunning landscapes, including valleys, mountains, majestic Lochs, and charming villages. Your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories and provide historical insights throughout the journey. You can choose to enjoy a Loch Ness cruise, keep an eye out for the mysterious Nessie, or explore the shoreline on foot. Discover hidden vantage points and capture unforgettable family photos against the backdrop of the Loch and its wild surroundings. Allow your children to connect with nature, breathe in the fresh Highland air, and create cherished memories together. This tour to Loch Ness is ideal for people who want to see as much as possible of Scotland in one day. It guarantees an unforgettable journey and leaves lasting memories for your entire family. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to grasp an adventure that will mesmerise both young and old. As the day of exploration draws to a close, return to your accommodation with hearts filled with wonder and a newfound appreciation for natural beauty. Book your family tour today! Itinerary Stirling Castle Catch the incredible views as we pass by the magnificent Stirling Castle and William Wallace Monument Loch Lubnaig Our first stop is to enjoy the stunning scenery and beautiful view of Loch Lubnaig. A comfort stop with a photo opportunity and a short walk along the Lochside Glen Orchy Here we stop to take in the expansive panoramic view over hills, glens, and rivers Glencoe Perhaps the most famous and most scenic glen with a sorrowful past. Glencoe is arguably Scotland’s most historic and was recently voted the most romantic glen. Also, it is a centre for hillwalking and mountaineering and an ideal base to explore the Highlands. Fort Augustus Our main stop with plenty of time to enjoy this charming Scottish town on the shores of Loch Ness. Explore the impressive Caledonian Canal locks and the serene Benedictine Abbey. Delve into the Loch Ness Monster lore with Nessie-themed attractions and boat tours. Lastly, don't miss the breathtaking panoramic views of Loch Ness and its majestic mountains. Fort Augustus has a variety of restaurants and cafes for having lunch and offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural wonders. Falls of Pattack A picturesque waterfall hides in the trees, a haunting reminder of past lives. Sited in the Scottish Highlands' Cairngorm National Park. A short hilly walk is possible, winding up the side of the river with spectacular viewing platforms over the Falls. Please note Stroller/pram accessible Wheelchair accessible Please send us the address of your chosen pick-up point. The driver will wait at the closest possible stopping place. Please be ready on time. What to bring In Scotland, expect 4 seasons in one day, so we recommend having these items: Warm sweater or fleece Waterproof jacket Good walking shoes or boots Light scarf

From Edinburgh: 3-Day Isle of Skye & Highlands Private Tour

4. From Edinburgh: 3-Day Isle of Skye & Highlands Private Tour

We'll take you on an trip of lifetime to see the beautiful Scenery of The Scottish Highlands. With plenty of time to take in the Splendour of Glencoe. We visit the Hogwarts Express and the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct before crossing into the spectacular Isle of Skye. We will Travel around epic coastline of Skye to take in views that are not available anywhere else in World. On this 3 day private tour we will pick you up anywhere in or around Edinburgh. We'll take you to the most beautiful parts of Scotland and possibly the world. Day 1: Leaving Edinburgh, you have an option to visit Linlithgow Palace or Stirling Castle passing by the famous 30 meter high Sculpture of The Kelpies. Through the lovely town of Callander you'll then meet some Highland Cows (or Hairy coos) and you can even feed them. We'll then enter the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs national park where you'll have time for a walk along Loch Lubnaig before we head North to The Highlands. We'll spend some time taking in Glencoe's awesome Landscapes and photo ops while learning a bit about the history of the area. You can then decide between an array of options for an activity in Glencoe. Before moving onto Fort William for the night. Day 2. Starting the day with Stunning views of Ben Nevis from a little known stop, We'll swiftly move East to the World Famous Glenfinnan viaduct and try to catch a glimpse of the Howarth's Express crossing over it. We can also view the the Glenfinnan monument and learn about the Jacobite rebellion. Then it's up passed the beautiful Arisaig and into Malaig, where we catch the Ferry over to the Isle of Skye. Now It's time for a real adventure as we take Misty Isle Boat trip to Loch Coruisk for an 90 minute stay at the Loch before returning by both to Elgol. We will then embark on a magical tour around the Island stopping at some truly breath-taking sights including Old man of Storr, Kilt Rock and Sligachan waterfalls. We'll go to An Corran beach to see the Dinosaur footprints then view Unique sights of The Quiraing. The tour will take you to Dunvegan Castle and Gardens where we'll stop for awhile with the optional activity of a Seal trip - an exhilarating 25min boat trip to see the Loch Dunvegan seal colony and observe these playful sea mammals at close quarters. The Final attraction on day 2 will be Neist Point Lighthouse. There might even be opportunity to catch a Ceileigh in the evening night. Day 3: We'll start the day at The Fairy Pools and then we will explore Eileen Donan Castle standing by Kyle of Lochalsh. From there we can head over to look for Nessie on Loch Ness before heading South through The Cairngorms national park and there's an optional whisky distillery tour in the highest distillery in Scotland, Dalwhinnie distillery. Our final Stop is the pretty town of Pitlochry. From there we'll drop you off back at your accommodation, or wherever you wish, by approximately 8:30pm.

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What people are saying about Loch Lubnaig

Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 837 reviews

The trip was absolutely amazing, I would not be able to find the words to describe it properly. Me, and Monica were absolutely amazed by the Castles and the landscapes that we saw, but that was just a small part of the trip. Our guide was Graham and he was just magnificent, I feel that we've learned soooo many things during a day about the history, the mythical creatures and many other interesting stories about Highlands. All, while listening to a great playlist with scotish artists. Definettly, definettly choose a day tour, in order to make your trip complete! We are going to come back to Scotland after this experience, and we Will book another trip, for sure. Hihi But only if we can choose Graham as our guide, again!

It was a fun informative day trip. Plenty of beautiful scenery and time to explore the castles. Our guide Jim Divine was welcoming, entertaining and knowledgeable.

Pete was excellent. It was a beautiful tour named packed with stops and things to see.

The tour was just as phenomenal as our tour guide (Pete) I would absolutely go again.

An absolutely recommended tour if you want to see the essence of wild Scotland.