Loch Lomond, Glencoe and Oban Highlands Small Group Day Trip from Glasgow
Go off the beaten path to photograph island castles, lochs, and misty glens with an expert guide
What You Get With This Tour
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Collect a camera roll of lochs, glens, and castles
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Expert English-speaking local guide
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Round-trip luxury mini-coach transport from Glasgow
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Off-the-beaten-track Highland viewpoints
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Scenic stop at Loch Lomond
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Photo stop at Kilchurn Castle
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Free time for seafood in Oban
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Small group experience
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Guide tips
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Food and drink
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
Meet your guide at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and look for the sign at your boarding zone. Settle into a comfortable 16-seat mini-coach, then leave the city behind as the road climbs north toward the wild Scottish Highlands. -
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Gaze across glacier-carved Loch Lomond
Rolling lowland farmland gives way to rugged peaks as you reach the shores of Loch Lomond. Pause at a Highland village of stone houses, then look across the water toward the towering peak of Ben Lomond and its scattered wooded islands. -
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Wind through the Arrochar Alps to Inveraray
Next, the road threads through the steep Arrochar Alps to the Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint. Stroll the whitewashed Georgian streets of the town of Inveraray on the shores of Loch Fyne, where the clan seat of the Duke of Argyll rises above the harbor. -
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Photograph Kilchurn Castle on Loch Awe
Follow the wooded shore of Loch Awe, the longest loch in Scotland, to a classic photo stop. Frame the ruined towers of 15th-century Kilchurn Castle, once home to the mighty Campbells of Breadalbane, perfectly mirrored in the loch's still water. -
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Break for seafood in Oban
Around midday you arrive in Oban, the Gateway to the Isles, a harbor town famed for seafood straight off the boats. Enjoy free time for lunch of your choice, browse the waterfront, or climb to the Colosseum-like McCaig's Tower for bay views. -
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Stand in the shadow of Glencoe
Heading north after lunch, pass the island fortress of Castle Stalker before entering Glencoe, one of Scotland's most haunting glens. Learn the tragic story of the 1692 massacre as brooding peaks and cascading waterfalls rise on either side of the valley. -
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Cross the wild expanse of Rannoch Moor
Beyond the glen stretches Rannoch Moor, a vast and treeless wilderness of peat bogs, lochans, and distant mountains. Watch for red deer as the mini-coach skirts the western shore of Loch Lomond and the folk-song country of Rob Roy MacGregor. -
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Your tour ends at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
As the Highlands soften back into lowland fields, return to Glasgow around 7 pm at the same bus station where the day began. Step off with camera rolls full of lochs, glens, and castles, and ask your guide for evening tips.
Additional Information
Discover what to expect, what's included, and everything you need to know before booking.
Good to know:
Lunch: Lunch is not included on this tour. You'll stop in Oban around midday, where you can pick from local seafood spots and cafes at your own expense.
Accessibility: This tour is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. The tour involves some walking on uneven ground at villages and viewpoints. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact us in advance.
Weather Advisory: Scotland's weather changes quickly, and this tour runs rain or shine. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket so you're comfortable at the outdoor stops in any season.
Child Policy: Travelers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, and children under 1.35 m (4 ft 5 in) will be provided with a booster seat.
Age requirement: Participants on this tour must be at least 5 years old.
Luggage: Space on the mini-coach is limited. Each guest may bring one cabin-style bag no larger than 22in x 17in x 10in (max 44 lbs / 20kg), plus one small handbag, and must be able to lift it themselves.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.
Your tour includes:
Expert English-speaking local guide
Round-trip transport from Glasgow in a luxury mini-coach
Off-the-beaten-path Highland viewpoints and photo stops
Scenic stops at Loch Lomond, Inveraray, Kilchurn Castle, Oban, and Glencoe
Free time for lunch in Oban
Small group experience
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Waterproof jacket or warm layers
Water bottle
Valid ID
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour family friendly?
Yes, this small-group tour is family friendly. Kids tend to love the castle views, the lochs, and spotting wildlife on Rannoch Moor. Please keep in mind it's a long day with a lot of time on the mini-coach and some walking on uneven ground at the stops.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
This tour is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. The tour involves some walking on uneven ground at villages and viewpoints. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact us in advance.
How much walking is involved?
This is mostly a scenic driving tour with short walks at each stop, such as village lanes, viewpoints, and photo spots. Paths can be uneven, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended, but there are no long hikes involved.
Is lunch included?
Lunch is not included. You'll have free time in the harbor town of Oban around midday, where you can choose from local seafood spots and cafes at your own expense.
Does this tour run if it rains?
Yes, the tour runs rain or shine. Scotland's weather changes quickly, and the glens and lochs are often at their most dramatic in the mist. Bring layers and a waterproof jacket so you stay comfortable at the outdoor stops.
