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Oban and the Western Highlands

One day tour from £30.00

Our journey takes us northwards through the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with its lochs and mountains and into the Highlands. From Edinburgh we make our way through Rob Roy country towards the little Highland village of Tyndrum. Next we travel through Glen Lochy to romantic Kilchurn Castle, which stands guard at the head of Loch Awe. For years Loch Awe was a natural protection for the Campbells of Inveraray against their enemies from the North.

Oban is a picturesque fishing port set on the Firth of Lorn. We have plenty of time to discover this bustling town and enjoy the views towards the Island of Kerrera and the Inner Hebrides beyond.

The 3rd Duke of Argyll built the “new” town of Inveraray between 1746 and 1780 at the head of Loch Fyne. The town sits in the shadow of his castle and, as we will discover, this pleasant town retains much of its 18th Century charm.

Our journey continues by way of Loch Long then over the dramatic “Rest and be Thankful” mountain pass to the gentle scenery of the “bonnie, bonnie banks” of Loch Lomond. Our enjoyable drive will afford wonderful views of Loch Lomond before we make our way to Glasgow and then Edinburgh.

Tour Highlights

• Loch Lomond
• Luss
• Loch Awe
• The Falls of Lora
• Oban
• Kilchurn Castle
• Inveraray
• Rest and be Thankful
• Glasgow