Your Lochs, Castles & Kelpies tour departs from the city centre in Edinburgh. Check out our departure info page for more details on your pick-up location.

It’s an approximately 9-hour long adventure*. It's not all about sitting on the coach —there's a sweet mix of driving through scenic landscapes, exploring the city of Stirling, grabbing cool pics, and a laid-back walk in the woods with gorgeous views of Ben Lomond.

*Tour duration might change based on traffic and weather.

Picture this: colossal horse-head sculptures towering at a whopping 30 meters. This makes the Kelpies the largest equine sculptures in the world. On the Lochs, Castles & Kelpies tour you’ll visit the Helix Park where you can go right up to these giants. Let’s be real, who can resist snapping a selfie with two enormous horse heads?

Visiting the Kelpies on your tour won't cost you anything. It's totally free!

You've got around 2 hours of free time to explore Stirling at your own pace. If you're all about diving deep into Scotland's history, you can add a ticket to Stirling Castle at the time of booking the tour. There will be enough time to have lunch in Stirling and visit the castle.

Besides Stirling Castle, there's a bunch of cool stuff to check out during your lunch break in Stirling. Before you continue with your tour, you have time to wander through the Old Town, take a wee stroll in King's Park, or swing by the Church of the Holy Rude.

While our coaches do not have onboard toilets, our itineraries are designed in such way that allows for frequent comfort stops, ensuring access to restroom facilities.

Our guides are unable to assist with wheelchairs or offer physical assistance when embarking or disembarking from the bus. Passengers should be able to board and disembark the coach themselves using the access stairs or with the assistance of a travelling companion. Wheelchairs should be foldable so that they can be stored away in our luggage storage onboard while driving.

Please be aware that some of the stops on our tours may be on rough terrain or be only accessible by steps. 

Hostels have limited access for wheelchair users, please contact us to find out about specific hostel's access.

Absolutely! Our routes integrate stops where you can grab a wee bite or replenish your energy with a drink*. Sometimes we stop at shops that offer local souvenirs, too. It’s always best to ask your Guide about the specifics regarding times and stops.

*Vegetarian snack and meal options are available in most places in the Highlands.

While our tours have a set plan with main stops, the beauty lies in the unique twists! Due to factors like weather, traffic, and preferences of our Driver Guides, we refrain from offering more details than the ones outlined here. Rest assured you’ll have an adventure beyond the expected.

If you need to cancel your tour, you will need to inform us in writing by sending an email to info@haggisadventures.com. Our cancellation and refunds policy varies based on the type of tour:

Standard 1-Day Tours

• Full refund if cancelled more than 24 hours prior to departure time.
• No refund if cancelled 24 hours or less prior to departure time.

1-Day Harry Potter & Hogwarts Express / 1-Day Magical Highlands & Hogwarts Express

• Full refund if cancelled more than 48 hours prior to departure time.
• If cancelled 48 hours or less prior to departure time.

 Standard Multi-Day Tours

• Non-refundable flexi-deposit (defined in 3.2 in Terms and Conditions) if cancelled more than 45 days before departure time.
• 75% refund if cancelled between 45 and 22 full days before departure time.
• No refund if cancelled 21 days or less prior to departure time.

 Special Festival & Event Tours
(defined in 3.5 in Terms and Conditions)

• Non-refundable flexi-deposit (defined in 3.2 in Terms and Conditions) if cancelled more than 45 days before departure time.
• 50% refund if cancelled between 45 and 22 full days before departure time.
• No refund if cancelled 21 days or less prior to departure time.

You can head over to our general Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us for assistance.