Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Whisky Day Tour from Edinburgh: Castles, Lochs and Whisky

As we travel west from Edinburgh, our first stop of the tour is at one of Scotland's Scotch Whisky Distilleries. With 44 bottles of Scotch Whisky exported every second to markets all over the world, no visit to Scotland is complete without learning how they product this iconic drink. We will visit the Clydeside Distillery in the city of Glasgow. Here you will learn the process of how they create the perfect dram, and you can taste a couple too!

Next it's into the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, we visit the beautiful lochside village of Balmaha, where you can take a short but steep hike up to Craigie Fort to enjoy stunning views of the loch or enjoy the bonnie banks on flat ground. Remember to bring suitable shoes for walking so you do not miss out! Be sure to visit the information centre to learn more about the history of Balmaha and the surrounding area.

Then, as you are travelling through Stirlingshire, your guide will bring to life the turbulent times of William Wallace, the famous Scottish knight, and as you pass the stunning scenery, your guide will explain his link to this area. You may recognise his story from the film 'Braveheart'.

Next, we'll stop at the beautiful city of Stirling for about two hours. Stirling is a historic market town and has a wealth of treasures to explore. You'll have ample time to visit the stunning Stirling Castle*, one of the largest and most important castles in Scotland. Most notably, Mary Queen of Scots was coronated here. If you prefer something a little different, why not visit the gin distillery or take a stroll through the beautiful and ancient streets that make up the medieval old town? 

* Optional Extra Subject to Availability.
* Distillery may change depending on availability.

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