Glasgow Greenock Shore Excursion Highland Lochs, Castles & Glens
Maximize your time ashore and let a local kilted Scotsman greet you off the Cruise Ship and welcome you aboard our luxury minivan Mercedes V Class or similar
Being a private tour this beats any large coach tour as you get the added luxury to add or takeaway stops that interest your group the most plus you will have the exclusive use of a private guide who will talk you through the local history and culture.
Please Note: Start and end times are flexible depending on the ships docking schedule.
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Glasgow Greenock Shore Excursion Highland Lochs, Castles & Glens
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What's included in Glasgow Greenock Shore Excursion Highland Lochs, Castles & Glens
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Luss
Leaving the Port we will drive for just under 1 hour crossing over the Erskine bridge and passing through the historic town of Dumbarton where your guide will point out Dumbarton Castle. William Wallace was betrayed in 1305 by Sir John Menteith who imprisoned Wallace at Dumbarton Castle before handing him over to the English. Our first stop on the tour will be the beautiful conservation village of Luss situated on the banks of Loch Lomond. You will have some time to take in the small village and wander down to the Loch and take in some of the best views found in the area. Your guide will tell you about Luss Parish Church built on the grounds of the ancient cemetery that dates back to the 7th century and even has a Viking Hogback grave stone estimated to be from the 11th century. The village was also the setting for a local TV series called Take the High Road. The Grade B listed cottages which give the village its character were left over from the workers of local slate quarries.
Rest and be Thankful
Leaving Luss we will have a 30-minute drive to our next stop passing through the village of Arrochar along Loch Long and into Glencroe. At the top of the Glen, we will make a photo stop and take in the views from the rest and be thankful car park which was given its name by soldiers who built the original military road in 1773 and inscribed a stone that still sits there to this day.
Inveraray Castle & Gardens
Driving 30 minutes to Inveraray we will now stop at the impressive Inveraray Castle the Clan seat of the Campbells. One of Scotland's most famous Clans your guide will tell you about the Castle and how the Campbells rose from being a relatively small Clan in the 13th century to becoming the most powerful Clan Scotland has seen. The Castle is the residence of the Duke of Argyll a title given to the Chiefs of Clan Campbell by William of Orange in 1701. The Castle's foundation stone was laid in 1745 replacing a previous 15th-century Castle. Take time to explore inside the Castle & its beautiful gardens. Please note Inveraray Castle is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, therefore we are unable to visit the interior of the castle. We will still visit Inveraray town and you will be able to get exterior pictures of the castle.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Driver/Tour Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private Luxury Executive Mercedes V Class Minivan or similar
- Parking Fees
- Inveraray Castle £16.50 (Interior of Castle Closed Tuesday & Wednesday) Alternative Sites Available
- Meals
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Lunch is advised to be booked in advance get in touch for recommendations
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Driver Guide will greet passengers as they disembark the cruise ship with an information board.
