Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh

A guided day trip by coach from Edinburgh, visiting Rosslyn Chapel, Stirling Castle, Dunfermline Abbey and the Kelpies, with scenic views along a route that also takes in Loch Lomond.

This day trip from Edinburgh lasts about nine and a half hours and visits several places tied to Scottish history and legend. The itinerary includes Rosslyn Chapel, which has mysterious associations, Stirling Castle, and Dunfermline Abbey, where Robert the Bruce is buried. The coach also makes a stop so that the group can see the Kelpies up close.

A driver who also acts as an experienced guide travels with the group and shares stories about the sites along the way. The coach is modern and air-conditioned, and regular comfort breaks are built into the journey, so the day is not a rushed sequence of stops.

The trip suits history enthusiasts and families, and it is recommended for children aged seven and over. Travel is by coach throughout, with the route returning to Edinburgh at the end of the day.