7 National Park Trips in Scotland Worth the Day

1.Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 626 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) Our pick

Air-conditioned Highlands day trip from Edinburgh to the Kelpies, Loch Lomond walk, and optional Stirling Castle tour with live commentary in English.

“Thomas, our guide, was great! We had him on two different tours and just thought he was amazing! He went out of his way for us to see the Falkirk Wheel and the William Wallace Monument! He also helped us find a tour your company doesn’t do! Thank you Thomas.”

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2.Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 626 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Air-conditioned Highlands day trip from Edinburgh to the Kelpies, Loch Lomond walk, and optional Stirling Castle tour with live commentary in English.

“Stopped at Kelpies, Loch Lamont & Stirling Castle. Good small group. Tiegan told a few stories played local Scots influenced music from old classical to classic rock. Stirling Castles was very impressive.”

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3.Loch Lomond National Park & Stirling Castle Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67Best value

Loch Lomond National Park and Stirling Castle in one day from Glasgow. Small-group comfort, photo stops, optional 1-hour boat cruise.

“Stirling Castle was not as impressive as expected but understand the protective restorative costs for making this accessible to tourists. The site of the historical battles were interesting.”

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4.English Speaking Homestay Exploring Edinburgh and National Parks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $957

5-day English-speaking Scotland homestay in Moffat and Edinburgh plus Grey Mare's Tail and Drumlanrig Castle, with meals.

“I really enjoyed the experience with English Al Fresco, I’ve just done it in September! Joining its trip has been a great occasion to visit Scotland for the first time. Moreover, the possibility to improve my English with Garry, the native speakers and fellows of experience, it’s an original and fantastic idea, in addition to visiting places, feeling the british everydays life, learning history of Scotland and exploring nature with hiking on the mountains. Everything was pefectly organized and it went very well. The accomodation is really confortable, you can feel like at your home. A special thanks to the leader, Garry! He’s a great! I definitely believe that joining…”

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5.Loch Lomond National Park, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $77

A 9.5 hour Edinburgh coach tour covering the Kelpies, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, plus optional cruise and Stirling Castle tickets.

“Just loved this trip to see around Stirling Castle, an amazing sail on Loch Lomond & also to see the Kelpies up close! The weather was great for it too. Could have had more music on the bus, but the driver told us a few interesting stories of the areas we passed through.”

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6.Warriors & Wilderness: Braveheart & Stirlingshire Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $486

Private 8-hour day trip from Edinburgh covering Bannockburn, Stirling Castle, Wallace Monument, Doune Castle and the Kelpies by luxury van.

“My husband and I booked a custom made private tour with Sean. He was very knowledgeable about the history and significance of the various castles, chapel, battlefields and cultural sites that we visited. Lots of fun to talk to as well. Sean's wife Beryl was always responsive and provided a last minute alteration to our itinerary. I would highly recommend this tour and if you are fortunate enough to have Sean and Beryl plan your tour you should consider yourself very lucky indeed.”

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7.Stirling Castle Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $1,250 per group

Private day tour from Edinburgh to Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, with door-to-door pickup and custom guidance.

“We had a spectacular day. Would recommend Andrew to anyone. The best part was the fact that we customized the day.”

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