8 National Parks in Scotland to Build a Day Around

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

Review of the Loch Lomond, Kelpies, Trossachs, and optional Stirling Castle day trip from Edinburgh, with practical tips on time and value.

“Unfortunately it was the most boring tour I've ever attended. Sounds better than the reality It was very uncomfortable that the guide is a driver at the same time. While driving the car, the driver cannot concentrate on landscapes and tell a story. The guide should be in love with the places to which he brings tourists. So that the tourists want to return again and again. It' s my subjective opinion. But for the sake of fairness, it must be said that the views were amazing. We enjoyed Sterling Castle and Loch Lomond.”

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2.Cairngorms National Park and Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 172 reviews · 9 hours · from $60

Review of Rabbie's 9-hour Cairngorms and Tomatin whisky tour from Inverness, with mountain views, Loch Morlich, Carrbridge, and lunch in Aviemore.

“We took three Rabbies tours while in Scotland. All were great and this one the best. Rabbies offers excellent guides, well maintained buses and small group sizes for not much more than the big bus tours. The Cairngorms National Park and Whisky Tour was our favorite as the time spent outside the bus was excellent: short bus ride, get outside to see something, short bus ride and again you are outside seeing Scotland. Great active day for a bus trip.”

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

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

See Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, Luss, and Stirling Castle on a small-group day tour from Glasgow with free time and guide commentary.

“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

Spend five days practicing English in a Scottish homestay, with Edinburgh, Moffat, waterfalls, castles, meals, and small-group outings.

“I went in Edinburgh with a group in September.”

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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

Explore Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, Stirling Castle, and the Kelpies on a scenic 9.5-hour coach tour from Edinburgh.

“Excellent tour, marvelled by Garry the tour guide due to his vast knowledge, passion and lovely stories about Scottish culture. The views were splendid along the various lochs culminating with the majestic Sterling Castle.”

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6.Loch Katrine – National Park Natural Wonders Scenic Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 45 min · from $22Best value

Cruise Loch Katrine for 45 minutes through Highland scenery, wildlife, Rob Roy country, Outlander views, and live onboard commentary.

“Absolute gem of a place. Cruise on the Loch Katrine was an amazing experience. Our family of four thoroughly enjoyed the views of the mountains from aboard the cruise ship and our chat with the captain and his crew. The kids were even allowed to steer the ship! We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back next year!”

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7.Warriors & Wilderness: Braveheart & Stirlingshire Day Trip

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

Explore Bannockburn, Stirling Castle, Wallace Monument, Doune Castle, and The Kelpies on a private history-packed day from Edinburgh.

“Outstanding history-driven tour of amazing castles and battlefields. Keith was a passionate and engaging guide, very highly recommend for anyone looking for a great day trip”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Edinburgh tour to Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and the Trossachs, with flexible routing, private transport, and practical tips.

“What an extraordinary day trip this was with the most wonderful guide! Michael customized the trip for us and took us off the beaten path to some breathtaking places, and the experience was even better thanks to his gracious, kind, knowledgeable, charming self! We are so grateful Michael that you took us, you are an amazing guide we were so lucky! Thank you for the wonderful memories we will have of incredible beautiful Scotland! 🙂👏✨☀️💗”

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