Day Trip to Oban, the West Highlands and Glencoe from Edinburgh
Joined 2025
This tour is the best scenery you can see in a day trip from Edinburgh. We'll leave the city and drive north west, making a photo stop in the Loch Lomond National Park before continuing on to the romantic ruins of Kilchurn Castle. There, you can go for a short walk to enjoy the scenery before we journey on to Oban for lunch. Oban is the seafood capital of Scotland and has plenty of options for food and shopping. Finally, on our way back to Edinburgh we'll see the spectacular valley of Glencoe.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Edinburgh city centre
- I'll pick you up from your Edinburgh accommodation
Loch Lubnaig
We'll stop for photos and a comfort break at Loch Lubnaig, in the beautiful Loch Lomond National Park
Kilchurn Castle
We'll go for a gentle walk at the ruined Kilchurn Castle to enjoy the scenery and the impressive ruins
Oban
We'll stop for over an hour for lunch in Oban. This is the seafood capital of Scotland, with plenty of options for eating and shopping.
Glencoe
We'll stop to enjoy the incredible scenery of Glencoe. No trip to Scotland is complete without seeing this stunning, steep sided valley.
Ending Point
Edinburgh
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Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guide Fee
- Hotel Pick-up
- Private transportation in Mercedes V Class minivan
- Gas fee
- Toll fees
- Parking fees
- Food/drinks 30 USD per person
Tour Important Information
- Transportation is in my luxury Mercedes V Class minivan
- A/C, free Wi-Fi and complementary bottles of still and sparkling water are available on board
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Barney N.
Hi, I'm Barney. I have 14 years of experience guiding guests around Scotland, taking day tours out of Edinburgh. Whether I take people on scenic tours, or to historical sites like castles, or whisky tasting, I'm reminded every day that I really do have the best job in the world, in my favourite country in the world, and I'd like to share that with you.
I was born in Edinburgh, and graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2008 with a history degree, so I know what I'm talking about when it comes to Scottish history. But I also consider myself a storyteller, and my main job is to entertain you, so please don't feel that you're going to get dry lectures on history and culture. You don't need to remember a single thing I tell you, so long as you enjoy yourself.
Also, please don't feel constrained by the standard tours I offer. I have many years of guiding experience, so if there's something you want to see that's not listed, just send me a message through Go With Guide and ask me to create a personalised itinerary just for you, which I'm always happy to do.
Professional Qualifications/Memberships:
- MA (Hons) History from University of Edinburgh
- PGDE(S) from University of Strathclyde
- Membership of SITOA (Scottish Independent Tour Operators Association)
$1,050/ per group
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