Part of the
Hurtigruten Group

Stirling Castle and The Kelpies

Excursion

Price from

$114

Duration
5h30
Season
Available all year
Min. number
20 travellers
Booking code
E-LEI2

Visit magnificent Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s most important historic sites.
  • See iconic Stirling Castle, set high on a rocky hill overlooking the city.

  • Delve into the site’s fascinating past and uncover tales of great battles.

  • Marvel at The Kelpies, majestic equine sculptures standing 100 feet tall.


Your guide will meet you at the port and take you to Stirling, where you will enjoy a guided tour of the imposing castle. Explore its magnificent architecture and delve into its fascinating history. See the royal apartments, the King’s Inner Hall, and the medieval, three-foot-wide oak medallions, often described as Scotland’s other Crown Jewels. En route back to Edinburgh, you’ll stop to marvel at The Kelpies, an impressive 100-foot-tall equine sculpture.

Practical information

  • Remarks/requirements: Please dress according to the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.

  • Language: English

  • Walking information: Moderate physical activity on relatively level surfaces and gentle terrain.

  • Wheelchair accessible: No

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